科学课程内容标准的构建：美国科罗拉多州的经验与启示

The Construction of Content Standard for Science Curriculum:The Experience of Colorado State of America and its Inspiration

科罗拉多州科学课程内容标准是在美国基于标准的教育改革过程中产生并发展起来的。科罗拉多州科学课程内容标准的主体部分由科学探究、物质科学、生命科学、地球和空间科学以及科学本质五个领域组成。每个领域又分为若干具体的指标。其内容表述具体、明确,结构层次分明,可操作性强,整个基础教育阶段通盘设计。这些特点为我国科学课程标准的进一步完善提供了重要启示。

The content standard for science curriculum in Colorado emerges and develops during the process of standard-based American educational reform. The main body of the content standard for science curriculum in Colorado covers such five components as scientific exploration,material science,life science,earth and space science,and the nature of science. Each area is divided into a number of specific indicators. There is a specific statement for the contents, clear levels for structure and the standard itself is operable ,whant＇s more,it is the overall design for the entire stage of basic education. These features can provide important revelation for the further improvement of the science curriculum standards in our country.