Proposed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) program to train middle school science teachers on the use of science and engineering practices (SEPs) while teaching science

Mohamed Afifi, Moharram

doi:10.21608/edusohag.2019.54789

Proposed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) program to train middle school science teachers on the use of science and engineering practices (SEPs) while teaching science

Document Type : Original Article

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Moharram Mohamed Afifi

Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Teaching Methods Faculty of Education - Ain Shams University Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction Al - Qunfudah University College - Umm Al - Qura University

10.21608/edusohag.2019.54789

Abstract

This research aims at introducing a suggested training program for science teachers in Egypt based on Next Generation Science Standards [NGSS] for developing Science teachers’ ability in using Science and Engineering Practices [SEPs] in science teaching. To achieve this goal the researcher measured the degree of using [SEPs] among science teachers in preparatory school, through their self – report. The researcher prepared a questionnaire consisted of (8) items that express the [SEPs] and applied it to a group of science teachers consisted of (25) teachers. The researcher also prepared another questionnaire consisted of (16) items to measure the degree of the applications of the [SEPs] in science classrooms that made by students. The researcher defined the need of science teachers for training in light of [SEPs] through preparing a questionnaire for this purpose which consisted of (8) basic domains that express [SEPs], and with (86) items, and was applied to science teachers’ group. Results showed that the degree of science teachers’ usage of the [SEPs] is “Moderate “, and some practices was with a “Low” usage degree from their self - report. Result also revealed that students’ applications of [SEPs] is “Low” in general. Results also revealed the “High” degree of science teachers’ training need of using [SEPs]. The researcher used the results in constructing the suggested training program, which consisted of (5) training days, with (6) hours daily and total of (30) training hours, and (10) training units. The research introduced some recommendations and suggestions which may contribute to developing science education in general and science teacher preparation and training.

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