Science objectives of secondary school teachers of physical science and physics / by Elida Olive Franceschi.
| Author/creator | Franceschi, Elida Olive author. |
| Other author | Dough, Robert L., degree supervisor. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Science Education. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Production | 1971. |
| Description | 105 leaves ; 29 cm |
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| Summary | A study of science objectives was made among fortyfive high-school teachers of physical science and physics in eastern North Carolina, in order to determine (1) the objectives in science teaching which they hold most important, (2) differences between the objectives expressed by the physical science and physics teachers, and (3) differences between objectives held by the teachers and a panel of professors. The information was gathered in two parts: Cl) a statement of objectives from the teachers, and (2) ̌valuation of a list containing fifty-seven possible objectives. In addition, the panel of professors were asked to classify these fifty-seven items into categories. The first part (subjective part) yielded information concerning the objectives that the teachers held most important, some differences between physical science and physics teachers as well as the variety of objectives stated by them. In order to facilitate the study, the teachers' statements were categorized and tabulated into six categories and twelve sub-categories. The evaluation of the fifty-seven items (objective part) also allowed for comparison of the teachers with the panel of professors (judges). Comparisons were made using "mean score" values for every person and mean values for each item. Analysis of variance was applied to determine differences in the ranking of all the items between teachers and judges as well as evaluation of items grouped in categories. It has been concluded that the teachers' main concern is to teach the scientific methods primarily for the purpose of developing certain characteristics such as skills, abilities and critical thinking, students learn about the world around them was placed To have the second in importance followed by the appreciation of the importance of science. There were no outstanding differences between the responses of the physical science and the physics teachers. However, there were minor differenees such as a tendency of the physics teachers to emphasize the preparation for a scientific career and content knowledge more than the physical science teachers. Finally, no significant difference was found between the teachers and the judges concerning the ranking of the fifty-seven items of tlie list. They showed a good agreement with respect to types of objectives which were most emphasized as well as to the items which should not be considered as teaching goals, science were not emphasized as much as the above mentioned The humanistic aspects of ones. |
| General note | Submitted to the faculty of the Department of Science Education. |
| General note | Advisor: Robert L. Dough |
| Dissertation note | M.A. East Carolina University 1971 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 88-93). |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Academic theses. |
| Genre/form | Thèses et écrits académiques. |
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