scholarly journals The Relationship between Primary School Teacher and Student Attitudes towards Science and Technology

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eddie Denessen ◽  
Nienke Vos ◽  
Fred Hasselman ◽  
Monika Louws
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Female Teacher ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Towards Science ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This study focuses on the effects of teachers’ attitudes towards teaching about science and technology on student attitudes towards science and technology. A one-year longitudinal study involving 91 teachers and 1822 students from the higher years of Dutch primary schools showed that students develop less positive attitudes towards science and technology during their primary school years and that girls showed less positive attitudes than boys. Female teachers showed less positive attitudes towards teaching about science and technology than male teachers. Girls appeared to be susceptible of their teacher’s attitudes and especially developed less positive attitudes when their female teacher showed less enthusiasm for teaching science and technology. Implications for teacher education and teacher recruitment are discussed.

scholarly journals Relationship between Teachers’ Attitudes and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Pre-Primary Schools in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-104
Author(s):  
Joseph K Waigera ◽  
Maureen Mweru ◽  
Lucy Ngige
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
School Level ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

The purpose of this research was to establish whether there was a significant relationship between teachers’ attitudes and levels of utilization of instructional materials (IM) in Pre-Primary Schools in Kenya. The study adopted the Ecological Systems Theory by Urie Bronfenbrenner. The study used a cross-sectional survey research design and data were collected through self-administered questionnaires. A sample of 164 teachers comprising of 76.2% females and 23.8% males participated in the study. Results established that 86.4% of the teachers had positive attitudes towards the instructional practice. In terms of utilization of instructional materials, the researchers determined that 62.1% of the respondents achieved high levels while 37.9% attained low levels of utilization of instructional materials across the Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) activity areas. The Chi-Square results revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between teachers’ attitudes and utilization of instructional materials (χ2 = 4.094; d.f.= 2; p = 0.043). Further analysis using the regression test revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between teachers’ positive attitudes and levels of utilization of instructional materials (β =0.516; p = 0.001). These findings established that teachers who had positive attitudes attained higher levels of utilization of instructional materials in their classrooms compared to their counterparts who had negative attitudes. Therefore, it was concluded that teachers’ attitudes were a significant factor in promoting the utilization of instructional materials in ECDE activities. This implies that a positive attitude is an important attribute of a pre-primary school teacher. Therefore, there is a need to inculcate positive attitudes towards the utilization of instructional materials among teachers during pre-service and in-service training sessions to promote the best practices in instruction at the pre-primary school level.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Attitudes towards Behaviour Patterns in Social Conflicts in Primorsko-Goranska County in Croatia

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-140
Author(s):  
Nataša Vlah ◽  
Lucija Jančec ◽  
Renata Čepić
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Role Model ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Social Conflicts ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Conflict Resolution Training

The aim of the empirical research is to determine primary school teachers’ attitudes towards behaviour patterns in social conflict. A primary school teacher is the role model for his/her pupils, so in the context of the theory of hidden curriculum, the purpose of the study is determining a better understanding of teacher’s needs for further conflict resolution training. AScale of Attitudes toward social conflicts was applied to a stratified sample of 155 teachers in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia, measuring three patterns of behaviour: avoidance/adaptation, cooperation, and winning. According to the results, the teachers most frequently have positive attitudes toward a pattern of cooperation, and most seldom towarda pattern of winning. Winning is negatively correlated with cooperation, and positively correlated with avoidance/adaptation. The authors recommended systematic social skills training necessary for managing conflict for a specific group of teachers. The authors believe these findings could raise interest and awareness for further studies in the field of conflict studiesin education.

scholarly journals Student Primary Teachers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Biotechnology—Are They Prepared to Teach Biotechnological Literacy?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Casanoves de la Hoz ◽  
Anna Solé-Llussà ◽  
Juan Haro ◽  
Niklas Gericke ◽  
Cristina Valls
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Primary Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Biotechnological Applications ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitudes

AbstractThe speed of development of biotechnology within agriculture, industry, and medicine has changed our lives, and we need a biotechnological literacy to understand it. This implies that teachers in primary schools need to be biotechnologically literate in order to educate future generations. The aim of this study was to investigate Swedish pre-service primary school teachers’ knowledge of and attitudes towards biotechnology and contextualize the results by comparing them with a corresponding group of Spanish teachers. Data was collected using the established questionnaire instrument Biotech XXI and analyzed statistically. The findings demonstrate that Swedish pre-service primary school teachers have knowledge gaps relating to the basic genetic concepts that underpin biotechnology, although they are aware of biotechnological applications. Their attitudes are quite positive towards biotechnological applications in health, but less so to buying and using genetically modified products. Higher levels of knowledge were correlated with more positive attitudes, indicating an attitudinal basis for expanding the knowledge of and teaching practices for biotechnology among primary teachers. The level of knowledge and attitudes in the Swedish sample were similar to those of the Spanish teachers, suggesting a similar situation may be prevalent in many countries. The results indicate a need to reconsider the science curricula within pre-service primary school teacher training programs in order to better prepare primary teachers for teaching biotechnological literacy.

scholarly journals Reconceptualizing Expressive Arts Education in Portugal through a Biographical Narrative Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 388
Author(s):  
André Freitas ◽  
Fátima Pereira ◽  
Paulo Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Arts Education ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Expressive Arts ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Starting Point

In light of ongoing controversies concerning expressive arts education in Portuguese primary schools, the life history of one primary-school teacher who lives and works in the city of Porto (Portugal) is the starting point for problematizing this issue from the perspective of lived experiences. Data collection comprises oral reports, visual materials, and emotional accounts. Feelings were shared in a relational environment framed by ethical commitments. Through these processes, it was possible to create a narrative within the framework of a biographical narrative research approach. The main purpose was to highlight the voice of one primary-school teacher whose life history is blended with the foundations and practices of artistic expression in basic education—such as language, communication, knowledge, and lived experiences—making it an important starting point for reconceptualizing expressive arts education. The results showed that this reconceptualization can be achieved through three dimensions: seducing people, mediating places, and governing senses.

scholarly journals MULTICULTURAL VALUES IN INDONESIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ALQALAM ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Mansur Akil
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
School Setting ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Language Diversity ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Cultural Festivals ◽  
Primary School Curriculum

The research aimed to understand ways of implementing multicultural values in Indonesia primary schools. This case study attempted to discover the multicultura values in primary school curriculum documents and teacher's perspective on how to promote the multicultural values in primary shcool students, by interviewing primary school teacher in Makassar and examining primary school curriculum documents. The investigation showed that teaching the values of tolerance, respecting diversity, acknowledging similarities and maintaining native languages and local identy should be done gradually by initially introducing the symbols of multicultural values through picture, videos, and observations, then teaching children through modeling and attitudes of inclusiveness. More importantly is teachers' knowledge on multiculturalism so that they could behave equally towards students and colleagues in school setting. Finally, multiculturalism should be embedded in the schools through celebration of cultures, ethnics and language diversity, through cultural festivals, food exhibition, local art and dance shows, music contests, drama, and literature. Keywords: Multicultura Values, Implementing, Primary School, Teacher Views.

scholarly journals The Teaching of English in Indonesian Primary Schools: a Response to the New Policy

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
Ahmad Jazuly ◽  
Ninuk Indrayani ◽  
Nostalgianti Citra Prystiananta
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
English Language Policy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Compulsory Subject ◽  
Learning English

In this study, I investigated the teachers' current practice without curriculum of English lesson at primary schools and teacher's response to the new policy on English lessons in primary school. The participants of this study were 46 respondents which consist of 17 males and 29 females. The data was obtained by distributing an open-ended question to teachers who teach in a primary school in Jember district of East Java. The questionnaire was administered to the teacher to be filled in directly. The first finding showed that most of the teachers agreed that teachers should be qualified, teachers need appropriate teaching media for students, and most of the students are very enthusiastic in learning English. The second finding about the teacher's response to the new policy on English lessons in primary school showed that most teachers expected the government to return the English language policy to be taught in primary school as a compulsory subject. Conclusion, the current practices of teaching English in primary school are divided into three parts, 1) most the teachers who involve become sample in this study agreed that the teachers should be qualified in teaching English in primary school, 2) most the teachers needed teaching media appropriate for the students in primary school, 3) most the students were very enthusiastic about learning English. Keyword; Indonesian primary school, teacher, new policy.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATION OF LESSONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL USING THE METHOD OF CASE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (86) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larysa Vozniak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
High Level

Case study is one of the active approaches to learning, which is considered a more effective way to develop professional skills and achieve learning outcomes than traditional teaching methods. However interactive teaching methods require more responsibility, innovation of the primary school teacher and involvement of students in the educational process. The article examines the problem of introducing into the practice of primary school teachers the method of studying situations (case study) as a promising method of forming an educated, creative personality. The expediency of using case-based technologies for the formation of vital competence junior student, improving the quality of education in primary schools. Case study is considered by specialists as a method of interactive learning that provides a combination of theory with practice and knowledge with competencies. This method allows to implement the learning process in primary school on fundamentally different methodological approaches. Features, types, forms and other methodical characteristics of cases are considered, the structure of lessons in elementary school with use of a case method is described. The problems of introduction of the method in the educational process of primary school are also described. It is characterized by the means of the teacher's work in the context of the use of case-methods in more educated students. It was found solutions such research tasks as – understanding of the case as a multi-functional technologies; – characterization of educational opportunities Case technology; Studying of its content, the main types of structure in terms of achieving the objectives of formation of vital competence of the younger schoolboy. Тhe basic components of this technology are analyzed. It is noted that the work with cases in the classroom allows applying the theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, helps to develop students' independent thinking, linking theory with practice. The work with cases is creative and is a determiner of the high level of teaching.

scholarly journals Science-Based Thematic Cultural Art Learning in Primary School (2013 Curriculum)

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Warih Handayaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Material Development ◽  
Main Medium

<p>This study is aimed at discussing the development result of thematic cultural art subject’s learning material based on science for primary school (2013 curriculum). This study is expected to inspire teacher to develop learning material that may explore artworks exist in our living environment (based on the context of children’s environment). This study applies steps in developmental research collaboration by Borg &amp; Gall (1989) and Puslitjaknov (2008) to create the product. The development stages comprise observation in several primary schools in Surabaya, Gresik, and Sidoarjo that has implemented 2013 curriculum that is followed up by stages of development. Furthermore, prototype of cultural and art thematic learning material development results are verified by learning material experts, material expert, primary school teacher, and revised afterwards. The result of this research development is a set of teacher and student books. Science-based cultural art here means cultural art learning as the main medium to introduce local culture products (music, drawing, dance, and drama) by integrating mathematics, sciences, Bahasa Indonesia, and local language subjects. Cultural art products in the form of dance, music, drawing, dramas) will help children to understand a simple mathematical concept, such as: two-dimensional figure, geometry, comparing or estimating longer-shorter, smaller-bigger, or more-less.</p>

scholarly journals The import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
OSIESI Mensah Prince
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Effective Teachers ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Effective Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

The paper discussed the import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria. It highlighted the relevance of the primary school teacher; effective development programmes for them in relation to their teaching competences; the primary education in Nigeria, its functions and challenges confronting it; challenges facing primary school teachers. The paper further explored the objectives and forms of teachers’ development and barriers to effective teacher development programmes in Nigeria. It concluded that Mechanisms for effective teachers’ professional development should be put in place by stakeholders on a regular basis; as this is tantamount to enhancing teachers’ teaching competences and that teachers at the primary schools need regular on-the-job professional development programmes. A number of recommendations were articulated to ensure continuous and effective teachers development for practicing primary school teachers in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Israeli Primary School Teachers' Attitudes towards Using Digital Educational Games in Classroom: Empirical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 3293-3304
Author(s):  
Fathi Mohsen Shamma
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Teachers Attitudes

This study investigated the Israeli primary school teachers' attitudes towards using digital educational games in classroom. Through adopting a descriptive analytical approach, the required made sure that the goals of this research. The researcher employed the purposive sampling method for selecting a sample. The selected sample consists from 300female and male primaryIsraeli primary school teachers. Those teachers were selected from 25 primary schools. Those schools are located in the Northern District in Israel. Questionnaire forms were distributed via email to the selected teachers. 288 forms were retrieved. The response rate is 96%. Through the use of the SPSS software, the data collected from the sampled teaches were analysed. The researcher concluded that Israeli primary school teachers show positive attitudes towards using digital educational games in classroom.  Such use improves students’ leadership, problem solving and critical thinking skills and raise their self-confidence and academic achievement levels. However, it doesn’t allow instructors to identify the extent of progress achieved by learner. The researcher recommends providing teachers in Israel with professional development courses about modern teaching methods and the significance of employing digital educational games.

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