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The Globalization of Science Curricula.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stacey, Oliver.
Other Authors: De Lazzari, Giulia., Grayson, Hilary., Griffin, Hazel., Jones, Emily., Taylor, Amanda., Thomas, David.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2018.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:IEA Research for Education Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Foreword
  • Contents
  • 1 Has Globalization Impacted Science Curricula? An Introduction
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Establishing a Framework
  • 1.2 Overview of This Book
  • References
  • 2 A Review of the Existing Literature on Globalization of Science Curricula
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Factors Contributing to the Globalization of Science Education and Science Curricula
  • 2.2.1 Education as a Mechanism for Economic Growth
  • 2.2.2 Intergovernmental and Non-governmental Organizations
  • 2.2.3 Information Technology and Multinational Corporations
  • 2.2.4 International Large-Scale Assessments
  • 2.2.5 Policy Borrowing and Standardization
  • 2.3 What Evidence is There for the Globalization of Science Curricula Over Time?
  • 2.3.1 How Different Countries Responded to TIMSS 1995
  • 2.3.2 Case Study: Israel
  • 2.3.3 Factors That Oppose the Globalization of Science Curricula
  • 2.3.4 Conclusions
  • 2.4 What Methods Have Been Used Previously to Investigate Globalization of Curricula?
  • References
  • 3 Methodology: Examining the Globalization of Science Curricula Using TIMSS
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Coding of Curriculum Questionnaire Data
  • 3.2 Cluster Analysis and Discriminant Analysis
  • 3.3 Additional Analysis of a Sample of Countries
  • 3.4 Methodological Limitations
  • References
  • 4 Results: Evidence for the Globalization of Science Curricula from TIMSS
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Coding of Curriculum Questionnaire Data Results
  • 4.1.1 The Extent of Change in Countries' Science Curricula Over Time
  • 4.1.2 The Nature of Change in Countries' Science Curricula
  • 4.1.3 Changes to Science Curricula Between TIMSS Cycles
  • 4.1.4 TIMSS Science Topics Included in Countries' Curricula
  • 4.1.5 Core and Non-core TIMSS Science Topics Included in Science Curricula
  • 4.1.6 Comparison of TIMSS Topics Taught Across Countries.
  • 4.2 Cluster Analysis and Discriminant Analysis
  • 4.2.1 Grade 4
  • 4.2.2 Grade 8
  • 4.3 Further Analysis Using TIMSS Teacher Questionnaire and Encyclopedia Data
  • Reference
  • 5 The Globalization of Science Education and Science Curricula: Discussion and Conclusions
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Have There Been Changes in Intended Science Curricula Over the Last 20 Years?
  • 5.1.1 The Scope and Extent of Changes to Science Curricula as Measured by the TIMSS Curriculum Questionnaire Datasets
  • 5.1.2 Patterns of Curricular Changes Made by Different Countries as Measured by the TIMSS Curriculum Questionnaire Datasets
  • 5.2 If Changes Do Exist, Do They Support the Hypothesis That Science Curricula Are Becoming Increasingly Similar Across Countries?
  • 5.2.1 Evidence That Science Curricula Are Becoming Increasingly Similar
  • 5.2.2 Evidence That Suggests Science Curricula Are Not Becoming Increasingly Similar
  • 5.3 Are There Groups of Countries Where Curricula Are Increasingly Similar
  • Can the Basis of an International Core Curriculum Be Identified?
  • 5.3.1 Are There Groups of Countries Where Science Curricula Are Increasingly Similar?
  • 5.3.2 Can the Basis of an International Core Science Curriculum Be Identified?
  • References
  • 6 Future Directions and Topics for Further Research into the Globalization of Science Curricula
  • Abstract
  • Reference
  • Appendix A:: Literature Review Search Strategy
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  • Bibliographic Databases
  • Australian Education Index (Searched Via Proquest, http://www.proquest.com/, 13 October 2016)
  • British Education Index (BEI
  • Searched Via EBSCO, https://www.ebsco.com/, 12 October 2016)
  • The Education Resource Information Center (ERIC
  • Searched Via EBSCOhost, https://search.ebscohost.com/, 12 October 2016)
  • Appendix B:: Questions Included in Selection Log
  • Appendix C:: Example Review Template.

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