Abstract
This study focused on the educational resources in a science museum to develop an in-service environmental education program for elementary teachers. In terms of the curriculum for the program, the content, pedagogical, and pedagogical content knowledge were provided according to the topic: "The Utilization of the Resources and the Environment" taught in 6th-grade science classes in Taiwan. Three teachers were investigated through qualitative methods such as open-ended questionnaires, observat ion, field notes, interviews and video-recording. The findings showed that the teachers' perception of teaching was a critical barrier to making the change toward teaching environmental education. The effects of such an environmental education program wer e much more related to a shift of participants' perception rather than a revision of teaching strategies. The results also affirmed that teacher change took a long period of time, therefore supporting the importance of the overall educational system. It i s suggested that different teachers' needs and professional levels should be considered in developing the in-service programs.
| Keywords: | environmental education; in-service program; museum education; science museum |
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