The perceptions of teachers about the change on elementary school science and technology curriculum

Teachers need to rethink their beliefs on what is worth knowing about constructivist science and technology curriculum and education. The goal of this study is to investigation of teachers' perceptions about goals 2004 science and technology curriculum and course activities. The working universe of the research is based upon the teachers of elementary schools in fourth and fifth classes in Ankara the first and the second term of academic year 2005-2006. The subject consisted of 75 elementary school science and technology teachers. A survey methodology was used in the study. Science and technology teachers showed discontent with the status of 2004 elementary school science and technology curriculum. This offers directions for revision of the goals in current science and technology curriculum.