In this paper, the integration of authentic learning approach in science education have been discussed based on Herrington’s Authentic Learning approach. The nine elements are authentic tasks, authentic activities, expert views, multiple perspectives, collaboration, coaching and scaffolding, reflection, articulation and authentic assessment. These elements are integrated in the Science education to deliver meaningful lessons. In particular, the author had been able to propose a sample lesson plan for Year 6 Science subject. It consists of authentic context, authentic assignments, easily accessible learning sources that are realistic and tangible and freedom for the students to express their views and interpretations. The sample lesson plan is a practical implementation based on the Nine Elements of Authentic Learning Approach by Herrington & Herrington (2006). Together with proposed activities, teachers are able to plan and carry out their Science lessons more effectively with their .....

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A competency model for primary school teachers implementing authentic learning approach was developed through this study. This study had identified and evaluated the effects of mediator variables and moderator variables on the study constructs. The research design is mixed method approach. In total there are five objectives to be achieved in this study. Constructs and research instruments were constructed based on a review of the literature on previous competency theories and models, the results of the analysis of focus group interviews and expert panel evaluation. The developed instrument was used for data collection from primary school teachers in Perak (n = 565) with a response rate of 52 %. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) statistical testing through IBM SPSS Amos software was used to analyse the main statistics of this study to obtain parameter estimates and model testing which in turn will produce a proposed model that meets the specified fit index. The main finding.....

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