Ideas and Guidelines of Learning and Teaching about Science for Science Teachers

Authors

  • PATCHA DOKMAI Phranakhon Rajabhat University

Keywords:

science learning management, 21st century, professional development, instructional design

Abstract

Science learning management should be focused on curriculum and teacher development which teachers can employ in developing their students to live in 21st century. Consequently, science curriculum and learning management should be emphasized more on process than learning outcomes. This means that students should be practiced in using scientific method to solve the problem and increase science process skills. In professional development, teachers should design appropriate learning activities which are related in their local context, child-centered learning management, and science teacher learning community. Science learning management guidelines should encourage learning process to develop students’ creative thinking through the use of questions to stimulate thinking and decision making. Therefore, the learning management design should enhance the following aspects; 1) authentic learning, 2) mental model building, 3) internal motivation, 4) multiple intelligences and 5) social learning. According to the aspects mentioned earlier, students should responsible for analyzing and practicing their learning by themselves, whereas teachers should facilitate appropriate learning process and develop innovative teaching methods.

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2020-10-22

How to Cite

DOKMAI, P. (2020). Ideas and Guidelines of Learning and Teaching about Science for Science Teachers. Academic Journal Phranakhon Rajabhat University, 11(2). Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AJPU/article/view/145986

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บทความวิจัย (Research Article)