Science Education and International Cross-Cultural Reciprocal Learning

This volume draws on findings from the Canada-China Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program to explore cross-cultural exchanges in science education in and outside of the classroom. Under the collaborative reciprocity perspective, cross-cultural learning needs to go beyond simple comparison in practices, values, and results and moves to a paradigm that emphasizes a two-way learning process in the context of acting together. Through collaborative work between the international teams and partner schools, the program described in this book shows how collaborative efforts between the two sister schools worked to raise awareness about Chinese farming culture and extend students' outdoor learning experiences. In this book, educators from across the research team share their insights and reflect on the cross-cultural collaborative process and how it impacted the learning experiences of themselves and their students.

Contributes evidence- based reflections on cross cultural learning between schools Presents a unique perspective by focusing on cross-cultural learning in the K-12 level Includes findings from informal and formal learning experiences to diversify the implications for curriculum studies

Auteur

George Zhou is Professor in the Faculty of Education in University of Windsor, Canada. Yuanrong Li is Professor in the College of Teacher Education in Southwest University, China. Jian Luo is a senior science teacher at Southwest University Affiliated Secondary School, China.

Résumé
"This book is highly recommended for those who are interested in cross-cultural education and teaching learning curricula at the primary and secondary school levels based on environmental education. ... The book also provides information on the importance of collaboration, so it is highly recommended that this useful Cross-Cultural Nature Notes Programme be adopted by other Eastern and Western countries, not only by China and Canada." (Amsal Alhayat , Risti Dwi Lestari and Maurra Syifah Wijaya, Australian Journal of Environmental Education, September 5, 2023)

Contenu

1. Introduction.- 2. Following the Rhythm of Nature: Wisdom in the 24 Solar Terms and the 12 Constellations.- 3. Same Seasons, Different Campuses: Setting off the Journey of Nature Notes Program.- 4. Different Cultures, Working Towards the Same Goals.- 5. Leading the Way for Students' Growth.- 6. Teachers' Experience and Perceptions of the Program.- 7. Conclusion and Suggestion.