Implementing Science Curriculum in Teacher Training College: Science Lecturers’ Perspective
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
This study aims to identify the influence of the dimensions of context, input, process and product in the implementation practices of Science lecturers in imparting PISMP Science Curriculum at Teacher Training College (TTC) Malaysia. The samples of the study consist of 105 Science lecturers who are currently serving and offering Science specialization at 20 TTCs all over Malaysia. Based on Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), it was found that the context dimension shows an influence on the product dimensions. Two elements in the context dimension which are the aim of the curriculum and the curriculum objective showed a significant contribution towards this dimension. Input dimension represented by the lesson content element; the pedagogical skills; the evaluation and assessment; and the selection and the usage of teaching and learning resources also showed a significant contribution on the product dimension. Process dimension represented by the implementation of teaching and learning element based on the lesson content; the implementation of the pedagogical skills; the implementation of evaluation and assessment; and also the implementation of the selection and the usage of teaching and learning resources also influenced the product dimension. In conclusion, the result of the study showed that the integrated influence of context, input, and process dimensions towards product dimension in the implementation practices of Science lecturers in imparting PISMP Science Curriculum is preferrably better than praticing and implementing it loosely and separately. The study also found that in each dimension there is a significant element which contributes to the maximum implemention of the PISMP Science Curriculum. It is suggested that further research should be carried out by intergrating the profile established with the Science lecturers teaching methods in order to improve and to enhance the effectiveness of the implementation of the PISMP Science Curriculum in TTC in future. Keywords: PISMP Science Curriculum, CIPP, Science Lecturer, Teacher Training College
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Fauziah Hj Yahya, Noryani Md. Yusof
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