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A Study on the Structure of Scientific Knowledge and Learning Method in American Science Curriculum

Research Project

Project/Area Number 15530593
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Education on school subjects and activities
Research InstitutionHIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

SHIBA Kazumi  Hiroshima University, Graduate School of Education, Professor, 大学院・教育学研究科, 教授 (60145175)

Project Period (FY) 2003 – 2005
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2005)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,400,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥400,000 (Direct Cost: ¥400,000)
Fiscal Year 2004: ¥300,000 (Direct Cost: ¥300,000)
Fiscal Year 2003: ¥2,700,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,700,000)
KeywordsCalifornia State / Science Curriculum / Direct Instruction / Inquiry / アメリカカリフォルニア州 / 科学フレームワーク / 全米科学教育スタンダード / カリフォルニア州教育局
Research Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the structure of scientific knowledge and learning method in science curriculum for California public schools. Through the study of documentary records, the following results were reached :
(1)In Science Framework for California Public Schools (2003), the balance of direct instruction and investigative activity is insisted. Therefore the hands-on time in science classes was decreased from 40 to 20-25 percent of the total devoted to teaching science now.
(2)Comparing science curriculum in California with course of study in science in Japan, the content standards were higher in California than in Japan. For example, the student has learned atoms, molecules and the periodic table in the 3^<rd> and 5^<th> grades in California. Meanwhile these teaching materials don't exist in course of study in Japan.
(3)In California, the periodic table is learned in elementary schools according to various teaching methods such hands-on activities as game, puzzle and investigation. In order to rise scholastic attainments, this approach is important.

Report

(4 results)
  • 2005 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2004 Annual Research Report
  • 2003 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (7 results)

All 2006 2003 Other

All Journal Article (3 results) Book (2 results) Publications (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] 小学校理科における学び文化の創造(6)-学力向上を目指した理科カリキュラムの構築-2006

    • Author(s)
      柴 一実
    • Journal Title

      広島大学学部・付属学校共同研究紀要 34

      Pages: 367-376

    • NAID

      120000878168

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] Creating Children's Culture in Learning in Elementary School Science (VI) : Focusing on Planning the Elementary Science Curriculum in Oder to Rise Scholastic attainments.2006

    • Author(s)
      Kazumi Shiba
    • Journal Title

      Annals of Educational Research 34

      Pages: 367-376

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] 小学校理科における学び文化の創造(6)-学力向上を目指した理科カリキュラムの構築-2006

    • Author(s)
      柴一実
    • Journal Title

      広島大学学部・附属学校共同研究紀要 第34号(印刷中)

    • NAID

      120000878168

    • Related Report
      2005 Annual Research Report
  • [Book] 新しい理科教育の理論と実践の方法2003

    • Author(s)
      角屋重樹
    • Total Pages
      174
    • Publisher
      現代教育社
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Book] Theory and Practice of the New Science Education.2003

    • Author(s)
      Shigeki Kadoya
    • Publisher
      Modern Education Company
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2005 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 柴 一実: "戦後理科教育改革関係資料の研究(II)"広島大学大学院教育学研究科紀要 第一部. 52. 97-106 (2004)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 角屋 重樹: "新しい理科教育の理論と実践の方法"現代教育社. 1-174 (2003)

    • Related Report
      2003 Annual Research Report

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Published: 2003-04-01   Modified: 2016-04-21  

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