Author/Authors :
GÜVEN, İlknur Marmara Üniversitesi - Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenliği Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey , GÜRDAL, Ayla Marmara Üniversitesi - Atatürk Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü Fem Bilgisi Öğretmenliği Ana Bilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article :
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LESSONS IN TURKEY AND CANADA
Abstract :
In this study, the performing of science and technology lessons in Turkey were compared with those in Canada, which has a very good level of science success. In Canada and Turkey totally five different science and technology classes were observed for the units of “Matter and Heat” and “Optics” using comparative case study approach with “observation method” to have an idea about performing of science and technology lessons. Mostly differences were noted between the physical properties of science classes of both countries. When the observations of unit of “Light” in 7th grade in the Turkish Science and Technology Curriculum (TSTC) and unit of “Optics” in 8th grade in the Ontario Science And Technology Curriculum (OSTC) and unit of “Matter and Heat” in 6th grade in TSTC and unit of “Heat” in 7th grade in OSTC were generally evaluated, similarities and differences were noted for teaching techniques and it was seen that mostly individual studies were performed in Canada. Differences are remarkable according to similarities between two countries in the measurement and evaluation methods and implementing science projects in lessons.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Science education , comparative education , 2005 Science and technology curriculum , observation method
JournalTitle :
Journal Of Educational Sciences
