The relationship between cultural beliefs and pedagogical beliefs among science teachers in Ilocos Norte: Implications for science teacher education
Date of Publication
2002
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Biology
Subject Categories
Science and Mathematics Education
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Science Education
Thesis Adviser
Allan Benedict I. Bernardo
Defense Panel Chair
Maricar S. Prudente
Defense Panel Member
Filma Brawner
Bee Ching U. Ong
Robert Roleda
Auxencia A. Limjap
Abstract/Summary
This study determines the relationship between cultural beliefs and pedagogical beliefs among science teachers in Ilocos Norte. The study focuses on the correlation of cultural beliefs and pedagogical beliefs of science teachers. Likewise, it attempts to find out if there is a significant difference between elementary and high school science teachers in their cultural and pedagogical beliefs.Cultural beliefs included in the study were self-construal, abstract thinking, contextual thinking, attitudes toward technology and superstitious beliefs. The pedagogical beliefs were nature of science, teaching science and learning science. Findings of the quantitative part of the study revealed that there is a significant correlation among the cultural beliefs and the pedagogical beliefs. Furthermore, there is a significant difference between elementary and high school science teachers in their beliefs on Superstition, Learning Support Model and Ability Model. There is also a significant difference between science major and non science majors in their beliefs on Superstition, Learning Support Model, Contemporary Model and Ability Model.For the qualitative aspect of the study, science teachers interviewed believed that their cultural beliefs influenced their conceptualization of science concepts and teaching of science.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG03252
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
176 leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Belief and doubt; Science teachers--Training of; Teachers--Training of; Teachers' workshops
Recommended Citation
Macugay, E. B. (2002). The relationship between cultural beliefs and pedagogical beliefs among science teachers in Ilocos Norte: Implications for science teacher education. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_doctoral/894