Abstract: In recent years, international research on science teaching psychology reflects the systematic research ideas, comprehensive research methods and integrated research field. The research topics have focused on concept learning, learning environment, inquirybased teaching and teacher research, etc.Concept learning focuses on core concepts and learning progression while learning environment on technical support and model construction. Inquirybased teaching emphasizes cooperative learning and scientific argumentation. Teacher psychology focuses on development models, professional knowledge and professional beliefs. In future study of science teaching psychology, cognitive neural mechanisms in science learning and problem solving will be strengthened, and the conception of polymerization technology will be reflected. Furthermore, researches on developing students' core competence through science education will be valued.

Key words: science teaching psychology, research progress, research trend