Bangkok elementary science teachers' views on zoos as a learning resource for schools
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This research study investigated the views on using zoos as a learning resource of 65 upper elementary science teachers in schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The study employed an open-ended questionnaire, voluntarily completed by teachers. The data analysis demonstrated that although the teachers believed that using a zoo as a learning resource could be linked to the science curriculum, in doing so most teachers did not emphasize linking the information gathered with science teaching. For evaluation of studentsû learning Outcomes, most teachers focused on student tasks related to the zoo visit. Key factors that affected teachersû use of the zoo as a learning resource included: funds, transportation, teachers, zoos, school administrators, planning, and parents.
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Pitiporntapin, S., Yutakom, N., Phanwichien, K., Erickson, G., & Anderson, D. (2017). Bangkok elementary science teachers’ views on zoos as a learning resource for schools. Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 14(12), 1091–1100. Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/APST/article/view/83604
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Office of the Education Council (OEC). 2005.Research Report about Teaching andLearning with life - Long LearningResources : Zoo. Bangkok : OEC._____ . 2003. National Education Act B.E. 2542(1999) and Amendments (SecondNational Education Act B.E. 2545 (2002)).Bangkok: Pimdeekanpim Co., Ltd.
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Pajares, M. F. 1992. Teachersû Beliefs and EducationalResearch: Cleaning up a Messy Construct.Review of Educational Research 62(3):307-332.
Tobin, K., Tippins D. J., and Gallard, A.J., 1994.çResearch on Instructional Strategies forTeaching Scienceé. In Gabel, D.L. (Ed.).Handbook of Research on ScienceTeaching and Learning. New York: Macmillan.
Tunnicliffe, S. D. 1997. School Visits to Zoos andMuseums: A Missed Educational Opportunity?International Journal of Science Education19(9): 1039-1056.