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2005 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

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
KeywordsCalifornia State / Science Curriculum / Direct Instruction / Inquiry / アメリカカリフォルニア州
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.

  • Research Products

    (4 results)

All 2006 2003

All Journal Article (2 results) Book (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

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [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
  • [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
  • [Book] Theory and Practice of the New Science Education.2003

    • Author(s)
      Shigeki Kadoya
    • Total Pages
      9-13
    • Publisher
      Modern Education Company
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より

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Published: 2007-12-13  

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