英文摘要 |
The ''Inquiry and Practice'' course in Taiwan's 12-year Basic Education would be the highlight of the new curriculum guidelines. To provide references of conducting hand-on learning, the research chose the Living Technology course in Taiwan, which have been delivering hands-on learning for decades, as an example. The research covered the essence of hands-on instruction delivered in the course, fundamental theories, and major interdisciplinary integrated strategy. Focus group interviews were also employed for collecting the instructional experience and suggestions from seven LT teachers in implementing hand-on learning. Based on literature review, the research found that the LT course was a practical-based instruction; it adopted problem-solving strategy and allowed students to try designing solutions for problems, and turned ideas into practical actions; the LT instruction lied in the environment with sufficient instructional resources and support; the LT instruction was suitable for adopting formative and multiple media assessments. According to focus group results, the research also found that the premise of practical teaching was safe, and that the key to smooth implementation was an instructional environment with sufficient resources. Henceforth, the LT teachers were under high pressure and heavy burden to carry out good teaching quality. Moreover, the implementation of LT instruction need the support of education authorities and schools to maintain good instructional effects. |