Inquiry-based science education in primary school in Spain : teachers' practices
Montero-Pau, Javier (Universitat de València. Departament de Didàctica de les Ciències Experimentals i Socials)
Tuzón, Paula (Universitat de València. Departament de Didàctica de les Ciències Experimentals i Socials)

Date:	2017
Abstract:	Teaching science by inquiry allows students to develop scientific skills, which is key during primary school, and enhances learning. In this study we present the results of a survey to 63 primary school teachers in Spain about their practices in science class and their knowledge about inquiry-based science education (IBSE). Our results show that concept-based paradigm of science is predominant. Scientific skills, besides observation, are not developed, and the concept of research is restricted to bibliographic search. Teachers believe that IBSE is feasible in the Spanish educative system, although they identify the length of the curriculum and the lack of time are the main obstacles.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Inquiry-based science ; Primary school ; Teachers
Published in:	Enseñanza de las ciencias, Núm. Extra (2017) , p. 2237-2242, ISSN 2174-6486

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