Science Education and International Cross-Cultural Reciprocal Learning: Perspectives from the Nature Notes Program

Series Foreword
	The Series and East-West Contrasting Educational Narratives
	Series Objectives and Contribution to Knowledge
	References
Praise for Science Education and International Cross-Cultural Reciprocal Learning
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction
	The Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program
	Study Methods
		Documentary Data
		Observation Data
		Interview Data
		Data Analysis
	The Structure of the Book
	References
Chapter 2: Following the Rhythm of Nature: Wisdom in the 24 Solar Terms and the 12 Constellations
	Chinese Traditional Culture
	Science in Ancient China
	The 24 Solar Terms
	The 24 Solar Terms Were Successfully Applied for the Heritage
	The 12 Constellations
	References
Chapter 3: Same Seasons, Different Campuses: Setting off the Journey of Nature Notes Program
	Nature Notes Contest
		Contest Background
		Contest Themes
		Contest Participants
		Contest Implementation
		The Format of Works
		Evaluation
	Nature Notes Enter Campus
		Background of Nature Notes Program Development
		The Program Contents
	Nature Notes in Canada–China Reciprocal Learning Program
		Project Sharing between Two Sister Schools
	Nature Notes Projects from Chinese Participants
		Proposing a Topic
		Project Study Plan
	Implementation of the Nature Notes Program in the Canadian School
		The Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Programs
	Appendix 1: 24 Nature Notes Project Inquiry Working Package from the Canadian School
	Appendix 2: 24 Nature Notes Project Inquiry Working Package from the Chinese School
		An Example of Nature Notes Project Design
	References
Chapter 4: Different Cultures, Working Towards the Same Goals
	Case 1: The First Exchange
	Case 2: New Breakthrough in the Exchange
	Case 3: Exchange around Awakening of Insects
	Summary and Conclusion
	Limitations and Suggestions
	References
Chapter 5: Leading the Way for Students’ Growth
	Student Stories with the Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program
		Student Story 1: Protecting the Mother River—The Youngest River Captain in Chongqing
		Student Story 2: Practice Generates Knowledge Through Field Exploration
		Student Story 3: Embrace the Nature and Build a Harmonious Parent-Child Relationship
		Student Story 4: Battling with Wisdom and Courage to Fulfill the Career Dream of Environmental Protection
		Student Story 5: Hanging Foot Tower as Culture Memory
		Student Story 6: Survival of the Fittest
		Student Story 7: The Subtle Influence Is Worth a Thousand Words
	The Impact of the Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program on Chinese Students
		Enriching Students’ Knowledge
		Improve Students’ Overall Ability
		Promote Students’ Self-Development
	The Impact of the Nature Notes Reciprocal Learning Program on Canadian Students
		The Chance of Experiencing Nature and Learning New Knowledge
		Respect Personal Interest and Freedom of Learning
		Open Students’ Mindsets
	Cultural Differences and Mutual Impacts
	References
Chapter 6: Teachers’ Experience and Perceptions of the Program
	Teachers’ Perception of the Program Implementation
	Teachers’ Professional Growth
	Respecting and Learning from Each Other’s Culture and Practice
	Summary
	References
Chapter 7: Conclusion and Suggestion
	Program Impact on Students
	Program Impact on Teachers
	Student Suggestions for Better Collaboration and Practice
	Teacher Suggestions for Better Collaboration and Practice
	Implications for Future Practice
	References
Index