Science Education and International Cross-Cultural Reciprocal Learning

Perspectives from the Nature Notes Program
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-17159-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 251 g

Reihe: Intercultural Reciprocal Learning in Chinese and Western Education

This volume draws on findings from the Canada-China Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program to explore cross-cultural exchanges in science education in and outside of the classroom. Under the collaborative reciprocity perspective, cross-cultural learning needs to go beyond simple comparison in practices, values, and results and moves to a paradigm that emphasizes a two-way learning process in the context of acting together. Through collaborative work between the international teams and partner schools, the program described in this book shows how collaborative efforts between the two sister schools worked to raise awareness about Chinese farming culture and extend students' outdoor learning experiences. In this book, educators from across the research team share their insights and reflect on the cross-cultural collaborative process and how it impacted the learning experiences of themselves and their students.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zhou, George

Luo, Jian

Li, Yuanrong

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Bildungssystem Vergleichende und Empirische Bildungsforschung
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Lehrerausbildung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 2. Following the Rhythm of Nature: Wisdom in the 24 Solar Terms and the 12 Constellations.- 3. Same Seasons, Different Campuses: Setting off the Journey of Nature Notes Program.- 4. Different Cultures, Working Towards the Same Goals.- 5. Leading the Way for Students' Growth.- 6. Teachers’ Experience and Perceptions of the Program.- 7. Conclusion and Suggestion.

Über Autor(innen)

George Zhou is Professor in the Faculty of Education in University of Windsor, Canada. Yuanrong Li is Professor in the College of Teacher Education in Southwest University, China. Jian Luo is a senior science teacher at Southwest University Affiliated Secondary School, China.