Teachers´ Notions about the Curricular Elements Presented in Textbooks and Teaching Materials

  1. Gabriel Travé González 1
  2. Antonio Soto Rosales 1
  3. Travé González, Gabriel H.
  1. 1 Universidad de Huelva
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    Universidad de Huelva

    Huelva, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03a1kt624

Journal:
REMIE: Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research

ISSN: 2014-2862

Year of publication: 2022

Issue Title: Febrero

Volume: 12

Issue: 1

Type: Article

More publications in: REMIE: Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research

Abstract

The study represents a contribution in the field of notions and practices of teachers in Infant, Primary and Secondary Education regarding curricular materials in the areas of Natural and Social Sciences. Particularlyit focuses on the use of teaching materials in relation with curricular elements (key competences, methodology, activities, content, resources and materials, evaluation, and environmental context). A mixed methodology is used based on survey and interview instruments with a sample of 962 Andalusian teachers. The results reveal consensus between the three groups regarding the need to supplement textbooks, considering its limitations in developing key competences and meaningful learning, with other materials to enrich the teaching / learning processes. However, at a methodological level, Infant and Primary teachers consider to a greater degree the role of textbooks in promoting conventional and transmissive teaching practices. The conclusions underpin the need to enhance the curricular competence of teachers and support the design, development and evaluation of curricular materials experienced in classroom practice.

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