The purpose of study was to investigate the status and problems of teaching instruments and equipment in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools for policy recommendations. The concept of teaching instrument and equipment was clarified through th...
The purpose of study was to investigate the status and problems of teaching instruments and equipment in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools for policy recommendations. The concept of teaching instrument and equipment was clarified through the theoretical analysis of related literature. Questionnaire survey was conducted to identify current status and problems of teaching instruments and equipment. The problems of the regulations on teaching instruments and equipment. The problems of the regulations on teaching instruments and equlipment were also identified through the questionnaire survey. The interview method and expert conference were applied to explore the improvement directions on teaching instruments and equipment. Judging from the research results, it is clear that kindergarten, primary and secondary schools have many problems with teaching instruments and equipment in quality and quantity. The regulations have turned out to be inadequate for effective preparation of teaching instruments and equipment. Some recommendations were drawn according to the research results. (1) The regulations on teaching instruments and equipment should be revised to meet the requirement of curriculum and textbook. (2) The service and hygiene facilities should be strengthened in general classroom. (3) The special classroom for lab and practical activities should be improved in the number as well as in their internal facilities. (4) A special institute should be established for the continuous research and development of teaching instruments and equipment.