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The senior high school science curriculum reforms in China occurred after the compulsory education reform (grades 1–9). This chapter describes the historical context of the most recent high school science curriculum reforms, which consist of structure and framework of discipline-based science curriculum and textbook compilation. We also examine the current status of science curriculum implementation, with special focus on the investigation of physics curriculum and standard implementation across the country. Finally, we discuss issues and challenges related to science instruction and the development of curriculum and textbooks.
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In theory, given the selective nature of CEE , they do not need to be aligned with the high school curriculum standards. The exit exams (for graduation purposes) should be aligned with the curriculum standards. But in reality, Chinese students , parents, and teachers all believe that the failure or success of students ’ high school education is solely determined by the performance on CEE . A mismatch between the curriculum standards and CEE would certainly undermine the implementation of a standards-based curriculum. CEE reform is now taking place, first in Shanghai and Zhejiang as the pilot sites. Take the CEE reform of Zhejiang Province as an example; students can choose three subjects from seven subjects (politics, history, geography, physics , chemistry, biology and technology) besides three common required subjects (Chinese, mathematics, and the second language). Students will be enrolled according to the major they choose. The high school examination and comprehensive quality evaluations, as well as the achievement of CEE , will be considered for enrollment.
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We wish to thank the Ministry of Education (DHA140278), CNASE (B011-140512L12), and CSC for their support of the research. We also would like to thank the teachers and students who participated in the investigation and interviews .
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Huang, X., Ding, L., Hu, B. (2017). Science Curriculum and Implementation in Senior Secondary School. In: Liang, L., Liu, X., Fulmer, G. (eds) Chinese Science Education in the 21st Century: Policy, Practice, and Research. Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, vol 45. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9864-8_5
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