Lewthwaite, Brian, and Cuthbert, Paul (2008) Exploring the influence of a superintendent on science curriculum delivery: a case study. The MERN Journal, 2. pp. 42-46.

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Abstract

This research inquiry explored the factors influencing successful science program delivery among early-and middle-years schools within a rural school division in central Canada. The study is framed by the author's personal inquiry into how psychosocial factors at the classroom, school, and school division level influence science program delivery. In line with case study methodology, the inquiry uses a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods and data sources to identify the contributors to science delivery at the classroom, school and divisional level. A validated science program delivery evaluation tool, the Science Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire (SCIQ), is used as the foundation for the quantitative data collection and ensuing teacher, administration and science education community discussions. Bronfenbrenner's bio-ecological model and Rutter's views on resiliency are used as a framework for interpreting the data collected and understanding the factors supporting successful science delivery. Participants identify a variety of personal attribute and environmental factors, and the interplay between these factors, as supportive factors contributing to effective science delivery at the classroom, school and divisional level. Implications of this inquiry are discussed, especially within the context of the role of the superintendent in influencing curriculum delivery.

Item ID:	29725
Item Type:	Article (Non-Refereed Research)
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2013 05:58
FoR Codes:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy @ 100%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930201 Pedagogy @ 100%
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