The Role of the Science Co‐ordinator in Primary Schools. A Survey of Headteachers' Views

Abstract

Abstract The paper reports results of a survey of the views of primary school Headteachers on the duties, activities and responsibilities of science co‐ordinators. The views of 222 Headteachers in two neighbouring local education authorities were obtained on four aspects of co‐ordinators' work: curriculum development, resources, assisting other teachers, and responsibilities for teaching decisions. Results show that Headteachers believe that co‐ordinators should not influence the teaching activities of their colleagues. They also believe that other skills are more important to the co‐ordinator than science knowledge.