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Publication Date: 2020-Dec
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Stakeholders' Perceptions about Effective Use and Challenges of Hands-On Activities on Secondary Science Education
Musharrat, Tasnim
Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia, v43 Dec 2020
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify Stakeholders' perceptions about use and challenges on hands-on activities. This study is focused on three central phenomena namely, 'stakeholders' explanation about implementation of hands-on activities in the science classrooms, stakeholders' views on it as a source of increasing students' critical and logical thinking and challenges to practice hands-on activities in the classroom'. Method: A qualitative approach has been followed to find answers of the research questions. Data has been collected through convenient sampling from two schools of Narayanganj. Two open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders were used in the data collection process. Data analysis was done by cross-case analysis. Findings: This study found that teachers were unaware about conducting the science classes practicing hands-on activities. Guardians and school authority found hands-on activities as time consuming unnecessary deeds. Teachers having a high sense of self-efficacy are more creative in their work. Significance: These findings have implications on teachers' manual and teachers' training program. Policy makers can be aware about the barriers of implementing hands-on activities and increase their awareness about making the process more effective.
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Science Activities, Instructional Effectiveness, Stakeholders, Secondary School Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Self Efficacy, Thinking Skills, Barriers, Curriculum Implementation, Foreign Countries
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM). Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia. Tel: +011-60-4-658-3266; Fax: +011-60-4-657-2541; e-mail: director@recs; http://www.recsam.edu.my/sub_JSMESEA/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Bangladesh
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