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ERIC Number: EJ1469329
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1450-104X
EISSN: EISSN-2077-2327
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Beyond the Classroom: What Do Teachers Know about Teaching Physical Science in the Science Center?
Lungile Philisiwe Gumede; Patricia Photo
Science Education International, v36 n1 p76-85 2025
This study pursues a twofold objective: first, to assess Physical Science teachers' knowledge in teaching at science centers, and second, to investigate their perceptions of their roles in facilitating teaching within these centers. Employing a qualitative case study method with interviews and observations, eight teachers voluntarily participated. Content analysis was applied to the collected data. Findings reveal a preference for hands-on approaches and demonstrations, however, highlight some teachers' insufficient understanding of the science center concept. Views on curriculum alignment vary among teachers. In addition, teachers perceive their roles at science centers as non-facilitators, behavior managers, and observers. Implications emphasize the need for targeted professional development to address conceptual gaps and enhance effective integration of science center experiences into the curriculum.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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