A science-technology-society approach to teacher education for the foundation phase: Students' empiricist views

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作者
Kok, Lyn [1 ]
van Schoor, Rika [2 ]
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[1] Univ Zululand, Richards Bay, South Africa
[2] Univ Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
关键词
Foundation phase; science teacher education; science-technology-society; project method; nature of science;
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G40 [教育学];
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040101 ; 120403 ;
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Teacher education for South African foundation phase education requires student teachers to be prepared for teaching science concepts in an integrated programme in a learning area known as life skills. This study examined the challenges faced by university teachers of foundation phase student teachers in the development of science modules/ courses. The national curriculum for this subject aims to strengthen learner awareness of social relationships, technological processes and elementary science (DBE 2011a). We developed an integrated numeracy, science and technology module for foundation phase student teachers, based on the science-technology-society (STS) approach to teaching science concepts. Students' understanding of science concepts was assessed, using a project method in which they solved a problem derived from children's literature. Then students' views of this integrated approach to teaching science concepts were gathered. The negative views of the foundation phase student teachers towards the integrated STS approach was thought to indicate an empiricist view of the nature of science that could impede their future teaching.
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页数:16
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