Science Curriculum and Implementation in Senior Secondary School

Abstract

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.