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Primary School Science Coordinator Interview Insights

There are 10 science teachers in the primary school who are responsible for teaching, assemblies, and break duties. They teach different year groups. There is a head of department named Ms. Hanada who is responsible for science policy and provision. The school uses online resources like Think Central for blended learning and has a projector, computer, and Wi-Fi for educational websites. The science lab is used by teachers and organized by a technician, and contains models, flashcards, experiment materials, and kits. Safety rules are posted in classrooms and developed and enforced by teachers. Assessment includes self-assessment, oral questions, group work and teacher observation. Teachers receive differentiation training from Houghton Mifflin.

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Primary School Science Coordinator Interview Insights

There are 10 science teachers in the primary school who are responsible for teaching, assemblies, and break duties. They teach different year groups. There is a head of department named Ms. Hanada who is responsible for science policy and provision. The school uses online resources like Think Central for blended learning and has a projector, computer, and Wi-Fi for educational websites. The science lab is used by teachers and organized by a technician, and contains models, flashcards, experiment materials, and kits. Safety rules are posted in classrooms and developed and enforced by teachers. Assessment includes self-assessment, oral questions, group work and teacher observation. Teachers receive differentiation training from Houghton Mifflin.

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Table 4: An interview with a Primary School science coordinator

Sample interview questions for the Principal Responses from the Principal and/or
and/or science coordinator/teacher re: science coordinator/teacher re: science
science provision in the setting. provision in the setting.
Is there a science coordinator and/or Yes, there are 10 science teachers in the
1 how many specified science teachers are school.
there in the school?
Their duties are teaching, doing assemblies,
What are the duties/responsibilities of the participate in science fair and break duties.
science teacher/coordinator?
She teach primary section G1, G2.
Does she teach any, all students or just specific
year groups?

Obtain a teaching schedule and any schemes of


work, lesson plans, software used etc. from the
science coordinator/teacher.

2 Who is responsible for science policy and HOD: [Link]


provision within the setting?
(Can we obtain a copy of the policy?)

3 Online/Blended Learning:

Does the setting have its own website? If so, Online think central.
what is the URL, who created it and who is
responsible for managing and updating it?
Yes, there is using projector and different
Is there any online/blended learning taking educational websites.
place related to science? If so, how is this
delivered?
Projector, computer and Wi-Fi.
What ICT resources are used specifically for
teaching science?
4 What science Models, Flashcards, Experiment
equipment/manipulatives/resources can materials, Kits.
be found the setting? (Is there a list? Differentiate
between the classroom; the science lab and other areas in the
setting e.g. library) No budget.

Is there a budget for materials?


By experience.
Who trains teachers and staff in the use the
equipment? The teacher who is in charge of labs.

Who manages the equipment and materials?

5 Is/Are there dedicated science labs in


this setting? Yes, used by the teacher and its organized
If yes, how is it used and by whom? How is it by technician.
organised? What equipment can be found
here?

If no, why not? e.g. lack of funds? No need?


Enough science equipment and expertise in
Yes.
each classroom?

Does the setting feel it has enough specialist


science teachers, technicians and dedicated
science rooms?
6 Which science resources does the
setting feel it needs or would like to All resources are needed in science.
have to achieve its vision or better
science teaching and learning?

e.g. Science Kits, books, wifi,


manipulatives/models, digital
cameras/camcorders, lab equipment OR soft
materials (consumables- colored paper, glue,
popsicle sticks etc.).
7 What are the safety rules?
Yes, posted in the classroom.
Are the safety rules posted in the science
setting?
The teacher.
Who developed these and are they
mandatory/enforced?
8 What safety equipment is available and
when is it used commonly? Yes by teacher.

Is safety equipment available for all students in


the classrooms?

Is equipment cleaned, if so by whom? Who


manages this duty?
9 Planning for learning- how are the
science lessons planned for in the
setting? No, I prepare lesson plan by my own.

Does the MOE/Zone/KHDA provide unit


plans/lesson plans? (can we obtain a copy of Meetings are for discussion, following the
this?) weekly work, exams and deadlines.

Are there weekly planning meetings? What is


usually done in the planning meetings?
Who attends the planning meetings?

Does the school have specific goals related to


science (TIMMS scores etc.)?
1 How is learning assessed in the science
0 classroom? Yes, there is self-assessment, orally
questionnaire, and group work and teacher
Is there an assessment plan for the semester? observation.
What does it include?

Do teachers collect student data? What data,


when, and what is it used for?

How do students get feedback so that they can


make improvements?
1 What science professional development /
1 training do teachers currently receive or Differention in reading and writing held by
have recently had? Houghto Miffin.
How frequently and from whom did they /are (All prints)
they receiving this?

Do they have a document that outlines this PD?

What PD do they think teachers in the setting


still need?

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Assessment methods include self-assessment, oral questionnaires, group work, and teacher observation. These contribute to student improvement by providing diverse and continuous feedback mechanisms.

The dedicated science lab is utilized by teachers and organized by a technician, which positively impacts the quality of education by providing organized, hands-on learning experiences, although more resources are still desired.

Online blended learning is integrated through the use of projectors and various educational websites. ICT resources include 'Online think central', projectors, computers, and Wi-Fi.

Teachers receive professional development in differentiation in reading and writing, conducted by Houghton Mifflin, but there is no comprehensive document outlining this PD, indicating a gap in ongoing training that needs to be filled.

To improve science teaching and learning, the setting requires all types of resources, including science kits, books, Wi-Fi, manipulatives, models, digital cameras, and laboratory equipment.

ICT enhances science education through resources like 'Online think central' and the use of projectors, computers, and Wi-Fi, facilitating interactive and engaging learning experiences.

Science teachers in this setting have responsibilities that include teaching primary section G1 and G2, organizing assemblies, participating in science fairs, and handling break duties.

Challenges include limited budgets for materials and equipment, with management duties falling on the teachers. These are addressed through self-management and utilization of available resources, although there is a need for additional resources to meet educational goals.

Safety rules are developed by the teachers and are displayed in the classroom. Safety equipment is available for all students and managed by the teachers.

The curriculum planning is primarily managed by the teachers themselves without direct plans from MOE/Zone/KHDA. Weekly planning meetings are held to discuss ongoing work, exams, and deadlines.

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