Research on the Current Situation,Characteristics and Development Countermeasures of Extracurricular Science Education:An Empirical Investigation Based on 275 Primary and Middle Schools in Beijing
Extracurricular science education plays a crucial role in fostering students'scientific interests and is an integral part of effective science education.This study,based on a combination of stratified and random sampling,conducted a large-scale survey among 275 primary and secondary schools in Beijing.The results reveal that extracurricular science education in Beijing has achieved positive outcomes in terms of teacher development,curriculum and activity implementation,and resource utilization.However,There are also some issues,including a shortage of teachers,an imbalance in the development of technology courses and activities relative to educational resources,and inadequate policy support and incentives.Disparities exist between urban and rural schools,with rural schools demonstrating unique advantages in terms of physical resources and modern educational technology utilization.Different levels of science education demonstration schools face distinct challenges and advantages.Based on these findings,we propose four recommendations to promote the development of extracurricular science education:enhance its importance,leverage the unique strengths of rural schools,utilize the exemplary role of the"Golden Eagle"science and technology team,and tailor targeted investment and safeguard strategies according to the specific context of science education demonstration schools,aiming for a balanced and efficient utilization of science education resources.
extracurricular science educationscience and technology teachersschool-based science and technology curriculumprimary and middle schools
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