A Review for the Evaluation of Science Textbooks in Western Countries

歐美科學教科書評鑑回顧

許健將(Jen Jang Sheu)

《教育科學期刊》 2卷1期 (2002/08) Pp. 35-62

https://doi.org/10.6388/JES.200208.0035

摘要

本文乃是針對有關科學教科書的評鑑進行相關的文獻探討。從科學教科書的本質、科學教科書評鑑的程序、科學教科書評鑑的判準、到科學教科書中的偏見與意識型態等均進行廣泛的研究與分析，以作為國內編寫高品質科學教科書時的重要參考。

關鍵字

科學教科書 ； 評鑑

並列摘要

The purpose of this paper is to make a review of the previous studies related to the evaluation of science textbooks. Many researchers have evaluated the nature of science textbooks. Some have proposed procedures for others to follow in making such assessments. Some have proposed standards for use in judging the appropriateness of given books to specific student levels and needs. Some have raised issues regarding the textbooks bias and ideology. Some have suggested how to design quality textbooks to match science education goals. The following are the important research results related to the major questions posed for the evaluation of science textbooks.

並列關鍵字

Science Textbooks ； Evaluation

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