New Zealand Teachers' Experiences in Implementing the Technology Curriculum |
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Authors: | Alister Jones Ann Harlow Bronwen Cowie |
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Institution: | (1) Centre for Science and Technology Education Research, University of Waikato, PB 3105 Hamilton, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | This paper describes the results of a national study to investigate teachers' experiences in the implementation of the technology
curriculum in New Zealand schools from years 1–13. This investigation of the implementation of the technology curriculum is
part of a larger study being undertaken nationally in all curriculum areas (National Schools Sampling Study) to explore how
effective the curriculum is in practice and how the results can inform future developments. National focus groups, questionnaires
and case studies are used to explore how the curriculum is being implemented. The questionnaires were distributed to over
10% of New Zealand schools. The key findings indicate that most primary school teachers are aiming for curriculum coverage,
have moderate levels of confidence but are concerned about curriculum overcrowding. Years 7 and 8 teachers are mainly concerned
about assessment, whereas secondary school teachers are constrained by existing structures in schools.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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Keywords: | curriculum implementation national curriculum teacher experiences |
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