An Interview-Based Study of the Factors Influencing the Quality of Professional Training of Science Education Graduates

The proposal of the strategy of developing the country through science education has clarified China’s demand for the development of the science and education industry and the cultivation of science and education talents,and the birth of Science Education majors is an important link in the cultivation of scientific literacy.Based on the grounded theory,we interviewed three Science Education graduates from a university and coded the interview data by using NVivo 12.0 to find eight important factors affecting their professional training and employment choices.The factors are“social factors,”“individual career choice factors,”“campus resources,”“employment advantages,”“professional self-development,”“teacher factors,”“planning for further education and employment,”and“student motivation.”This study analyzes the interaction between the influencing factors,constructs a theoretical model of the influencing factors of the quality of Science Education professional training,explores the problems of the training process of Science Education majors and employment dilemmas,and puts forward corresponding suggestions.

Continuity of Natural Science Education in the System of“School-University”

At the present time,new state compulsory standards for school education,standard curricula,and curricula have been developed.The programs of higher and postgraduate education do not take into account changes in educational curricula of secondary education.The future specialists of pedagogical universities are teachers of the school.Therefore,graduates of universities on pedagogical specialties,including scientific direction,should be profoundly aware of the content of subjects studied in secondary education.It is very important to understand the need to ensure the continuity of educational curricula of higher pedagogical and general secondary education in conditions of updating the content of education.The relevance of the research topic is due to the lack of continuity in the educational programs of higher pedagogical and general secondary education in conditions of updating the content of education;discrepancy of professional competences of young pedagogical staff,graduates of higher educational institutions,to the conditions of the updated content of school education;the lack of fundamental and applied research to date,considering the theoretical and methodological foundations for ensuring the continuity of natural science education in the“school-university”system in the context of updating the content of education;the need for the research in the context of the implementation of the State Program for the Development of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2016-2019,which indicates an increase in the prestige of the profession of teachers and an increase in their quality.These theoretical and methodological bases for ensuring the continuity of educational programs of higher pedagogical and secondary education in conditions of updating the content of education will make it possible to introduce changes in the educational curricula of higher and postgraduate education for the training of pedagogical personnel.

美国教师教育研究的热点领域与前沿主题的可视化分析——基于《Journal of Teacher Education》2000-2015年刊载文献

以美国SSCI数据库中教师教育研究的权威期刊《Journal of Teacher Education》2000-2015年刊载文献为数据源,运用文献计量可视化软件Cite Space中的文献共被引和关键词共现技术,对美国21世纪以来教师教育领域发展的热点领域与前沿主题进行分析表明:多元文化教师培养、教师知识基础、教师教育改革、连续性教师职业指导是美国教师教育研究关注的热点领域。在美国教师教育研究的各大前沿主题中,教师教育改革和教育政策一直保持着稳健的演进趋势。以视频分析和量化研究为代表的新型研究方法正成为美国教师教育研究的最新前沿主题。

Roles of Training Materials in Continuing Education of EFL Teachers

In the continuing education of EFL teachers, a set of standardized and systematic training materials is vitally needed. And such a set of training materials will be distinctive for the multi-dimensions and the inter-activities. When taking into account the two aspects, we argue that the training materials should consist of four features classified as: an instrument of skill-training, a conveyor for theory-inputting, a guide to methodology-practising and a motivator of interactivity-promoting. And the four will be integrated in an organic whole so as to accomplish the mission in refreshing school teachers’ English skills, renewing their concepts, and developing their teaching potential and their awareness in research-based teaching.

Continuing Education and Flourishing China by Science and Education

The article，which discusses the relationship between the policy of flourishing China by science and（3ducatlon and continuing education， Is divided Into two parts，

国外小学科学教师教育研究述评——基于Science Education的文献计量分析

通过文献计量分析的方法,对近10年来国际科学教育权威杂志Science Education的科学教师教育专栏文献的发文量、作者、内容等进行计量分析。结果表明,该杂志教师教育研究已形成核心作者;论文多以合作者发表;质性方法是主要研究方法;研究內容主题多元化。这对中国小学科学教师教育研究的方式、方法和研究方向有着重要的启示。

Evaluation of a model for providing cost effective,accessible continuing education to the forensic science community

This study presents a detailed model and its subsequent assessment for the development and optimized delivery of continuing education for the forensic science community.Online continuing education is on the rise as this modality of content dissemination allows for accessibility,convenience,and affordability.The model,which includes an educational needs assessment,gap analysis,online content delivery and archival,was evaluated through the launch of a global training event/symposium series.The four-year study of over 6000 participants representing>75 countries provides empirical support for the model based upon registration/attendance data and participant self-assessment surveys.Best practices are identified relative to content and format,operational excellence,technology,and financing of the event.Future directions along with opportunities to further enhance the model are also discussed.

Exploring Pre-service Science Teachers' Perspectives on the Nature of Science:A Comparative Study Between China and Canada

The Nature of Science(NOS)is an important component of scientific literacy.Science teachers'Views of the Nature of Science(VNOS)directly affect their teaching behaviors.Therefore,it is of great significance to explore science teachers'VNOs and find ways of improvement.

Teaching Programming Concepts to K-12 Teachers With Scratch

This study aims to investigate teaching programming concepts to K-12 teachers with Scratch. A total of 10 K-12 teachers enrolled in one graduate course participated in this study. They received lectures, took practices and exercises of Scratch programming and were then asked to design and implement their projects before the semester. It was found that teaching programming concepts to K-12 teachers with Scratch is feasible. K-12 teachers with less computer background can learned basic programming concepts and applied them in their project code implementation. Although no significant difference was found between participants＇ pre-test and post-test on programming self-efficacy, positive attitudes toward learning Scratch programming was revealed in the questionnaire survey and results of interviews. This study paves a way for referring to the teaching of programming concepts for K- 12 teachers.

基于课程思政的融合教学模式探索--以细胞生物学课程为例

立德树人是高等教育的根本任务,而将课程思政融入课堂教学是实现“三全育人”的重要途径。以杭州师范大学生物科学专业细胞生物学教学为例,构建思政视域下的课内外、校内外、线上线下资源充分混合,并将任务驱动教学、案例教学、实践教学等不同形式融合其中的教学模式。结合该校师范专业人才培养方案和教学大纲,将立德树人和“三位一体”的教育理念融入细胞生物学课重要知识点,有助于培养学生严谨科学作风和爱国情怀,与思政教育同向同行,形成协同效应。

医学教育中科普教育的实践与思考

医生的继续教育是一个终身的过程,随着医学知识的不断更新,医生需要时刻保持学习的态度。由于医生身份的特殊性,医学培养的过程极为复杂。医学继续教育在此过程中起到承前启后的作用。传统的学校教育已无法满足医生对继续学习的需求,探讨医生继续教育的方式成为一个长期研究的话题。把医生培养成合格的临床工作者是医学教育追求的目标。在人们对健康的日益关注下,有必要对大众进行科普宣传。为了更有效地进行科普宣传,对医生进行科普教育是必要的。科普教育旨在教导医生将复杂难懂的医学知识以通俗易懂的语言呈现,帮助患者更清楚地了解疾病,积极配合医生的诊断和治疗。这不仅使大众受益于知识的学习,还能减少经济损失,有利于医患关系的和谐。通过科普的继续医学教育,可以避免过度宣传,以新颖且易懂的方式表达。在教学过程中,可以从名人的角度、疾病的季节性,以及常见的职业和生活场景中寻找话题。因此,将科普教育引入医学生的教育中,对于提升医学生的教学质量具有重要意义。

教师学习科学素养:概念内涵、理论框架与提升策略

学习科学作为揭示人类学习过程的核心学科,对于引领教育实践和变革具有重要作用。教师作为教育实践的执行者,在教育改革和学习科学应用与发展中承担着关键角色。文章系统阐述了教师学习科学素养的概念发展与内涵演进,反映出学习科学与教学实践从线性、割裂、融合到升级的交织关系。基于概念内涵,文章构建并解析了教师学习科学素养理论框架的各个维度及其含义,为教师专业成长和教育政策的制定提供理论支撑和实践指导。最后,基于“提升教师学习科学素养”项目,提出“兴趣—理论—实践—研究—分享”的提升策略模型,以期为打造高质量教师教育体系作出贡献。

走向公平与卓越——澳大利亚中小学科学教育改革评述

加强科学教育,对于各国提升科技创新竞争力具有重要价值。澳大利亚在完善科学教育政策、促进STEM教育性别平等、改革科学课程、优化科学教师专业发展等方面积累了丰富的实践经验。以分析澳大利亚科学教育政策、课程实施以及教师专业发展为切入口,发现其科学教育具有以下特点:注重对女性的STEM教育,且通过制定一系列的教育政策和实践行动将教育公平根植于科学教育的每一个角落;紧扣教师专业标准推进科学教师专业发展,形成一体化的科学教师专业发展模式;实施教学评一体化的科学课程改革,注重核心素养的纵向进阶与横向跨越。澳大利亚推进科学教育的有效经验可为我国科学教育改革与创新发展提供有益参考。

数字时代教师继续教育课程开发研究——基于美国莫兰大学教师继续教育项目的思考

作为完全线上教育机构,莫兰大学面向全美K-12教师开展教师继续教育。在课程设置上,莫兰大学根据调研结果设置了时长不等、内容不同的继续教育单元。在课程实施上,指导教师、授课教师与学员的互动贯穿始终,主要体现在准备、展开和延伸三个阶段。在课程评价上,莫兰大学的教师继续教育项目既包括学员学习效果的评价,又包括对课程设置、课程实施的评价。对我国的教师线上继续教育实施机构来说,科学开展数字时代的教师继续教育,可以充分借鉴莫兰大学教师继续教育项目的做法,在线上调研的基础上设置教师继续教育课程,在少教多学理念的指导下实施教师继续教育课程,根据柯氏评估模型完善教师继续课程评价系统。

农村教师家庭教育指导服务能力提升体系构建--基于团队研修模式的探索性研究

农村地区家长对家庭教育的指导服务需求,主要通过学校获取,教师则是二者之间的联结桥梁。调查发现农村教师的家庭教育指导服务能力不能切合家长需求,缺乏系统的继续教育培训提升农村教师家庭教育指导服务能力。有鉴于此,基于团队研修模式,搭建四方合力服务机制体系、“三三”课程体系、“三四循环”团队研修体系、“种子”推广体系以及由“互联网+”资源共享平台构成的农村教师家庭教育指导服务能力提升的继续教育体系,可以为农村教师提供系统的教育培训。

体育教育专业认证持续改进的实施路径研究

作为专业认证的核心所在,体育教育专业认证持续改进聚焦体育师范生培养质量保障,是一个闭环体系。实践中,体育教育专业认证持续改进,以遵循OBE理念的专业人才培养方案修订与优化为核心议题,以常态化的指向每个体育师范生发展的保障机制建立与完善为关键环节,以课程目标达成评价为要的课程教学改革为重点内容,而推进实践离不开教师的作用发挥。为此,要在做好各项准备工作的基础上,兼顾体育教育专业特殊性,紧扣目标达成评价、人才培养方案修订等关键环节,全方位深化教育教学改革,探索形成具有自身特色的教学质量改进机制和专业建设提升路径。

科学教育中科学家的角色与功能

部分科学家参与科学教育的专业实践以及与此相关的研究,是发展高质量科学教育的关键要素。科学家为何以及应该如何深度参与到其他专业群体之中,即科学教育中科学家的角色定位和功能发挥问题,尚缺乏适当的分析框架。互动型专长这一概念框架,强调科学研究中的默会规范,以及外行沉浸于科学研究活动与科学群体之中的重要性,适用于分析当前科学教育如何实现实践转向。当下的科学实践存在着社会−认知上的层级迁移、更强的默会程度和交叉性等特征,科学发展的动态性和科学探索的复杂性给科学教育变革带来了新挑战。科学教育在将科学认知实践的真实过程、与认知实践相关的社会维度等转化为教育资源时,衔接不足。通过参与校内外科学教育,科学家能够促进科学外行的互动型专长,自身也能获得一定的社会−认知受益。科学家深度参与科学教育有多重角色,是促进学生参与和理解真实的科学认知实践的衔接者和资源提供者、科学教育领域的合作研究者。通过传递真实的科学研究过程、澄清学科交叉中的多重概念与推理、促进理解科学模型、促进有科学证据的科学教育研究,科学家能够发挥的功能可以是:提升课程质量、影响教学实践、提升基础教育科学教师的培养层次,助力学生成为认知实践的主体,培养科技人才、促进有科学证据的科学教育。

建设教育强国背景下高校外语教师继续教育研究

本文聚焦于建设教育强国背景下高校外语教师继续教育这一重要议题。通过对相关政策和现状的分析,阐述了继续教育对高校外语教师的重要性。探讨了当前继续教育中存在的诸如培训内容与实际需求脱节、培训方式较为单一等问题。提出应加强政策支持、优化培训内容、创新培训方式等策略,以提升高校外语教师的专业素养和教学能力,适应教育强国建设对高质量外语教育的需求,促进外语教育的发展。

中小学教师参与场馆教育的认知、行为与需求研究

研究基于扎根理论访谈了24位中小学教师,发现基于教育效果的理性评价与现实需求促生教师参与动机,对自身职业发展和学校教学的助益程度为教师参与意愿的决定性因素。在具体实施行为上,利益相关者的支持、人手、时间、经费、资源、专业支持、职业发展支持等方面存在不足,研究就此提出加强组织支持,馆校双方拥抱知识差异,开发优质教育资源,并在政策引导下,攻克实施困难等建议。