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Type :article
Subject :L Education (General)
ISSN :2232-0393
Main Author :Phang Yeen Cheng, Talib Othman, Othman Azraai,
Title :Science teaching: perceptions, attitudes and instructional practices
Place of Production :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Year of Publication :2016

Abstract :
This study investigates the perceptions, attitudes and instructional practices towards teaching science among secondary school Science teachers. Data was collected using questionnaires and underwent statistical analysis. 102 science teachers in Kuala Langat district were included in this study. Analysis revealed that the three constructs; perceptions, attitudes and instructional practice were at moderate level. In addition, Mann-Whitney analysis showed that there was no significant difference between the experienced group teachers with less experienced group teachers in terms of perceptions, attitudes and instructional practices. Finally, analysis Spearman’s rho revealed that there were low correlation between perceptions and attitudes, perceptions and instructional practices and moderate correlation between instructional practices and attitudes. This research helps in providing the information on teachers’ perceptions, attitudes and instructional practices among secondary school Science teachers and understanding these perspectives can help teacher provide more meaningful and appropriate support during teacher preparation and induction.

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