GLOCALISATION OF THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE: A CROWDSOURCING CALL

GLOCALISATION OF THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE: A CROWDSOURCING CALL 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56

Abstract:
This paper presents a call for crowdsourcing efforts to promote the glocalisation of science education. With the increasing interconnectedness of our world, it is essential to foster a global perspective in the teaching of science while acknowledging and respecting local contexts. Glocalisation refers to the process of adapting global concepts and knowledge to meet the specific needs and conditions of local communities.

Science education plays a crucial role in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address complex global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and technological advancements. However, traditional approaches to science education often neglect the cultural, social, and contextual aspects of learning, leading to a lack of relevance and engagement among students.

Crowdsourcing, as a collective intelligence approach, can provide a platform for diverse stakeholders, including educators, scientists, students, and community members, to collaboratively develop contextually relevant science teaching resources. By leveraging the collective expertise and experiences of a global community, crowdsourcing can contribute to the glocalisation of science education.

The glocalisation of science teaching involves incorporating local knowledge, practices, and examples into science curricula, instructional materials, and pedagogical approaches. By doing so, students can better relate to scientific concepts, understand their implications in their local environments, and develop a sense of ownership and responsibility towards addressing local and global challenges.

This paper proposes a crowdsourcing initiative to collect and curate a repository of glocalised science teaching resources. The initiative will invite contributions from educators and experts worldwide, encouraging them to share their successful practices, innovative approaches, and locally relevant examples of teaching science. The collected resources will be made accessible to educators globally, fostering cross-cultural understanding and enhancing the quality of science education on a global scale.

The anticipated outcomes of this crowdsourcing initiative include the development of a robust collection of glocalised science teaching resources, increased collaboration and knowledge sharing among educators, and improved student engagement and learning outcomes. By embracing glocalisation in science education, we can empower students to become scientifically literate global citizens who are capable of understanding and addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

Keywords: glocalisation, science education, crowdsourcing, global perspective, local context, teaching resources, student engagement, global challenges, collective intelligence.

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