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Exploring Indian Secondary Teachers' Orientations and Practice for Teaching Science in an Era of Reform
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Nargund-Joshi, Vanashri; Park Rogers, Meredith A.; Akerson, Valarie L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
In 2005 India introduced a new National Curriculum Framework aimed at providing a more constructivist approach to learning for all subjects. Previous research on the impact of curriculum reform in other countries (e.g., United States) concluded that for reform to be successful teachers' orientations toward teaching and learning must be considered…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Interviews
Dichotomy in Thinking, Dilemma in Actions: Researcher and Teacher Perspectives on a Chemistry Teaching Practice.
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Lyons, Lyman L.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Presents a case study of an experienced high school chemistry teacher. Examines the teacher's conceptions about teaching science and compares them with the observed patterns of practice. Highlights the complexity of characterizing a teacher's thinking and its relationship to actions. Discusses the value of the insight researchers gain from sharing…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chemistry, Educational Strategies, Secondary Education
Science--and Me: Subject Matter and Identity in Secondary School Science Teachers.
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Helms, Jenifer V. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Explores the relationship between subject matter and secondary science teacher identity, or sense of self. Develops a multidimensional model of identity and discusses the role of subject matter in the teachers' descriptions of who they are. Contains 30 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Knowledge Base for Teaching, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education