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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| The study aimed to propose a framework for developing the Science Curriculum Document (Cambridge) for Grade 4 in basic education in the Sultanate of Oman, in alignment with the skills of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The study adopted a concurrent embedded design within the mixed-methods research approach. The study population consisted of individuals and documents, comprising 327 individuals and 8 documents. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 223 individuals and 2 documents. Research Instruments: A questionnaire on 4IR skills: Composed of 40 items, its validity was confirmed through expert judgment with an agreement rate of 86.03%, and its reliability was assessed using Cronbach_s alpha coefficient (0.962). An analysis card: Also consisting of 40 items, its validity was aligned with the expert judgment used for the questionnaire due to identical items, and its reliability was measured using Cooper's formula for stability, achieving an agreement rate of 88%. An interview guide: Containing 10 questions, its validity was verified through expert judgment with an agreement rate of 81.72%, and its reliability was calculated using Holsti's formula for interview stability, yielding a rate of 81%. Findings: The results revealed that the level of integration of 4IR skills into the science curriculum was low, with the average score of the participants' responses being (M= 1.563) and the inclusion rate in the curriculum document analysis being (25.12% n=40). Proposed Development: Based on the findings, the study developed a revised Science Curriculum Document that incorporated all four domains of 4IR skills in alignment with the lessons and units in the curriculum. This development was reviewed by curriculum experts and specialists in Oman, and modifications were made based on their feedback, resulting in a final version that integrates 4IR skills effectively into the curriculum. Recommendations: The study recommends the importance of developing science curricula for Grade 4 in basic education to incorporate 4IR skills, enabling students to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the global landscape. |
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