Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Self-Efficacy Beliefs Related to Integrated Science Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22044286 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Outi Haatainen (0000-0002-6324-4462, University of Helsinki, corresponding author), Jaakko Turkka (0000-0002-2754-3756, University of Helsinki), Maija Aksela (0000-0002-9552-248X, University of Helsinki) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci11060272 |
| OpenAlex | W3167585426 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 45 |
To understand how integrated science education (ISE) can be transferred into successful classroom practices, it is important to understand teachers’ perceptions and self-efficacy. The focus of this study is twofold: (1) to understand how teachers perceive ISE and (2) to assess if science teachers’ perceptions of and experiences with integrated education correlate with their views on self-efficacy in relation to ISE. Ninety-five Finnish science teachers participated in an online survey study. A mixed method approach via exploratory factor analysis and data-driven content analysis was used. Self-efficacy emerged as a key factor explaining teachers’ perceptions of and their lack of confidence in implementing ISE as well as their need for support. In addition, teachers regarded ISE as a relevant teaching method, but challenging to implement, and teachers primarily applied integrated approaches irregularly and seldom. Furthermore, teachers’ experiences with integrated activities and collaboration correlated with their views on integrated education and self-efficacy. These findings indicate teachers need support to better understand and implement ISE
Exploratory factor analysis · Exploratory research · Focus group · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Psychometrics · Science education · Self-efficacy · Sociology · Diverse Educational Innovations Studies · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy · Social Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |