curriculum: factors influencing primary school science curriculum implementation

Factors influencing primary school science curriculum

1. Factors Influencing Primary School Science Curriculum Implementation By Lebitso Jimson

2. Teacher-Related Factors - Qualifications & training : Teachers with strong academic backgrounds in science are better equipped to deliver the curriculum effectively - Attitude and motivation : Teachers who have positive attitudes toward science and believe in its importance are more likely to be enthusiastic and motivate students to learn.

3. Student-Related Factors - Interest and curiosity : A student’s enthusiasm for science impacts their engagement. - Cognitive abilities : Students’ intellectual capabilities affect their ability to understand and engage with science concepts. - Socio-economic background : Children from disadvantaged backgrounds may lack access to learning resources.

4. Resource Availability - Teaching materials (textbooks, science kits) : A lack of these materials makes science abstract and difficult to understand. - Technology (smartboards, simulations) : Access to computers, projectors, and internet resources enhances science learning through interactive simulations, videos, and virtual experiments.

5. School Administration & Leadership - Support from management : They can facilitate workshops on modern science teaching methods and inquiry-based learning.

6. Government Policies & Reforms - National curriculum guidelines : Government policies determine the structure, content, and objectives of the science curriculum. - Teacher recruitment & training standards : Policies on teacher education influence the preparedness of educators to implement the science curriculum.