Lewthwaite, Brian (1999) Teacher perceptions of factors influencing implementation of Science in the New Zealand Curriculum. New Zealand Science Teacher, 90. pp. 14-18.

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Abstract

[Extract] The recent release of findings from New Zealand's participation in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) has revealed the disturbing level of science achievement by Form 2 and Form 3 students and associated concerns with science programme delivery in general. An evaluation of the teachers who participated in TIMSS suggests that, on average, 7% of the total instructional time for Form 2 students is devoted to science and that several factors are inhibiting the implementation and quality of science education in New Zealand schools. This report further examines these statements and is the second of a three-part survey of 122 primary/intermediate/Kura Kaupapa teachers in the Central Districts of the North Island of New Zealand. In this part of the survey, teachers were asked to identify the factors that they perceived were hindering and/or promoting the implementation of Science in the New Zealand Curriculum and the quality of science education programmes in general.

Item ID:	34997
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	0110-7801
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Date Deposited:	27 Aug 2014 06:42
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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