A Comparative Analysis of Beginning and Experienced Secondary Science Teachers' Recognition and Implementation of Learning objectives 


Vol. 70,  No. 1, pp. 33-44, Feb.  2026
10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.33


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This study explored secondary science teachers' awareness of and ability to implement learning objectives. A questionnaire consisting of three areas — recognition, setting, and implementing learning objectives — was developed and administered to teachers, who were then categorized as beginning or experienced. The results showed that, regardless of their experience, most teachers recognized the importance of learning objectives and utilized them in lesson design and implementation. However, they valued curriculum concepts more than learning objectives and were more likely to present learning objectives directly. Experienced teachers were more likely to focus on the curriculum, set their own learning goals, and use student achievement of learning goals to inform the design of the next lesson. In contrast, beginning teachers were less likely to set learning objectives. They organized their lessons around textbooks and used learning objectives primarily for feedback. They also tended to prefer teacher-centered lessons due to difficulty dealing with various situations that may arise in class and lack of time. They were more likely to present learning objectives clearly and directly in class and less likely to allow students to find their own.

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[IEEE Style]

M. Kim, J. Park, J. Nam, "A Comparative Analysis of Beginning and Experienced Secondary Science Teachers' Recognition and Implementation of Learning objectives," Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 33-44, 2026. DOI: 10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.33.

[ACM Style]

Minjung Kim, Jihun Park, and Jeonghee Nam. 2026. A Comparative Analysis of Beginning and Experienced Secondary Science Teachers' Recognition and Implementation of Learning objectives. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 70, 1, (2026), 33-44. DOI: 10.5012/jkcs.2026.70.1.33.

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