An introductory plant science course, content and competencies, based on the opinion of plant science lecturers from top South African universities

This research focuses on determining which core concepts and competencies should be included in a first-year plant science module. Also focuses on determining the barriers to change that could potentially be encountered during a curriculum redesign process. Explored the potential barriers that could arise throughout the process of implementing curricular changes in an introductory plant science course. Results indicated a clear majority of opinions within the participants with regards to the inclusion of specific areas of content in the curriculum as well as in the inclusion of the process of science as a competency.

本研究旨在明确界定应纳入植物科学一年级模块的核心概念与能力。此外，研究亦聚焦于识别在课程改革过程中可能遭遇的变革障碍。探讨了在实施植物科学入门课程中课程变革的整个过程中可能出现的潜在障碍。研究结果揭示了参与者对于课程内容特定领域的纳入以及将科学过程纳入能力培养的普遍共识。