Views of nature of science: Adaptation of a questionnaire for Portuguese prospective science teachers [Visiones sobre la naturaleza de la ciencia: Adaptación de un cuestionario para futuros profesores de ciencias]

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Torres, J (Author) Other; Clara Vasconcelos (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Science Education

Vol. 17 No. 2

Pages: 48-52

ISSN: 0124-5481

Publisher: Foundation Journal of Science Education

Indexing

Scopus - 3 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-4DZ

Abstract (EN): The development of informed views related to the nature of science is currently considered a crucial (but also difficult) aim to achieve in science classes. Accordingly, it is important that teachers themselves have informed views regarding those issues. This study is part of a broader research and intends to provide evidence regarding the validity of an adapted questionnaire designed to assess how Portuguese prospective science teachers understand the nature of science, as well as to present an analysis of their views. We have concluded that the data obtained through questionnaires combined with the data gathered through interviews provide a deep understanding of the views of nature of science held by Portuguese prospective science teachers. Data analysis shows that Portuguese prospective science teachers still hold naive views concerning the nature of science, thus suggesting the need for improvement.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific