What everyone should know about science and technology: a study on the applicability of The Canon of Science in primary education

E.J. Rohaan, H. van Keulen

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    Abstract

    For many teachers in primary schools, teaching science and technology is a challenge. Recent surveys in the Netherlands (Walma van der Molen, 2009) indicate that teachers think science and technology education is important to their pupils. Besides, teachers express that pupils in general enjoy science and technology lessons. Yet, it is known that primary school teachers have little knowledge of science and technology and their self-efficacy with regard to teaching in this domain is rather low (e.g., Akerson, Morrison & McDuffie, 2006; Appleton, 2008; Traianou, 2007; Yilmaz-Tuzun, 2008). Hence, teachers might welcome a concise handbook or framework that tells them what is really important to know and teach about science and technology.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProfessional development for primary teachers in science and technology
    Subtitle of host publicationthe Dutch VTB-Pro project in an international perspective
    EditorsM.J. Vries, de, H. Keulen, van, S. Peters, J. Walma van der Molen
    Place of PublicationRotterdam
    PublisherSense Publishers
    Pages35-47
    ISBN (Print)978-94-6091-710-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Publication series

    NameInternational Technology Education Studies
    Volume9

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