Abstract

GUERRA RAMOS, María Teresa. Los científicos y su trabajo en el pensamiento de los maestros de primaria: una aproximación pedagógicamente situada. RMIE [online]. 2006, vol.11, n.31, pp.1287-1306. ISSN 1405-6666.

This study explored eighteen elementary teachers’ ideas on scientists and the relevance, challenges and possibilities of teaching about scientists. The teachers completed a questionnaire, and their responses were incorporated and studied in greater detail in a semi-structured individual interview. The principal findings suggest that the teachers’ ideas on scientists and their work are very diverse and include, but are not limited to, stereotyped viewpoints; such ideas form part of a complex network of notions connected to ways of conceiving the teaching and learning of science at school. The analysis also suggests that the teachers’ pedagogical opinions are oriented to generating interest and motivating their students to learn science, while reflecting certain recognition of their teaching goals. The results are discussed in terms of the implications for teacher training and curricular development.

Keywords : teachers; perceptions; scientists; basic education; qualitative research; Mexico.

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