A Comparative Study of the Professional and Curricular Conceptions of the Secondary Education Science Teacher in Spain
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| Title: | A Comparative Study of the Professional and Curricular Conceptions of the Secondary Education Science Teacher in Spain |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | del Pozo, Martin R., Martinez-Aznar, M., Rodrigo, M., Association for Teacher Education in Europe. |
| Source: | European Journal of Teacher Education. Jun 2004 27(2):193-213. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis Inc., Journals Department, 325 Chestnut Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420 (Toll Free); Fax: 215-625-2940. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Secondary Education, Science Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction, Foreign Countries, Teaching Experience, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Job Satisfaction, Teacher Motivation, Science Curriculum |
| ISSN: | 0261-9768 |
| Abstract: | This article presents a comparison between the professional and curricular conceptions of two samples of secondary education science teachers in Spain, who differed in their years of teaching experience and in whether or not they had participated in a long-duration scientific-pedagogical refresher course. Using the data from their responses to a questionnaire, aspects of their professionalism as teachers (motivation and work satisfaction) and aspects of the curriculum related to content, teaching methods and evaluation were analyzed. The results show a broader professionalism and a higher level of satisfaction in the case of the teachers with more experience and a higher level of professional training. The study found significant differences in whether the pupils' ideas were regarded as erroneous, and in whether laboratory practical work was used to test theory. It concludes by setting out a series of reflections with the aim of working towards improving teachers' "professional development." |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 37 |
| Entry Date: | 2005 |
| Access URL: | https://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.asp |
| Accession Number: | EJ688577 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | This article presents a comparison between the professional and curricular conceptions of two samples of secondary education science teachers in Spain, who differed in their years of teaching experience and in whether or not they had participated in a long-duration scientific-pedagogical refresher course. Using the data from their responses to a questionnaire, aspects of their professionalism as teachers (motivation and work satisfaction) and aspects of the curriculum related to content, teaching methods and evaluation were analyzed. The results show a broader professionalism and a higher level of satisfaction in the case of the teachers with more experience and a higher level of professional training. The study found significant differences in whether the pupils' ideas were regarded as erroneous, and in whether laboratory practical work was used to test theory. It concludes by setting out a series of reflections with the aim of working towards improving teachers' "professional development." |
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| ISSN: | 0261-9768 |
