Working on “Complaint Book” Ecological Project at the World Around Us Lessons

The author reveals pedagogical capabilities of “Complaint Book” project when learning “the World Around Us” subject with the goal help primary school pupils develop general purpose educational actions. Using the educational project as a case the author demonstrates how pupils grasp research techniques in order to solve a problem they deem to be significant for them, and develop skills of collaboration.

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Scientific Conceptions of Photosynthesis among Primary School Pupils and Student Teachers of Biology

Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal ◽

10.26529/cepsj.14 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 49 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Darja Skribe Dimec ◽

Jelka Strgar

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Student Teachers ◽

Plant Transformation ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Process Research ◽

Practical Work ◽

Biochemical Process ◽

Biology Student ◽

The World ◽

Primary School Pupils

Photosynthesis is the most important biochemical process on Earth. Most living beings depend on it directly or indirectly. Knowledge about photosynthesis enables us to understand how the world functions as an ecosystem and how photosynthesis acts as a bridge between the non-living and living worlds. It is, therefore, understandable that photosynthesis is included in national curricula around the world. The practice unfortunately shows that students at all school levels mostly learn about photosynthesis by rote. Consequently, they have difficulties understanding this vital process. Research also shows many misconceptions in relation to photosynthesis among students of different ages. Based on these, the main aim of our study was to explore the scientific conceptions about photosynthesis held by primary school pupils and student teachers of biology. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing seven biology content questions.The sample consisted of 634 participants, 427 primary school pupils (aged 11–14), and 207 student teachers of biology (aged 20–23). We found that the populations of primary school pupils and student teachers of biology differ greatly concerning scientific conceptions of photosynthesis. The student teachers showed good and complex understanding of photosynthesis, while pupils showed some misconceptions (location of chlorophyll and photosynthesis in a plant, transformation of energy in photosynthesis). Analysis of the development of scientific conceptions about photosynthesis with age showed that there is very little progress among primary school pupils and none among biology student teachers. More involvement of student teachers of biology in practical work at primary schools during their study was suggested to make student teachers aware of, and better understand pupils’ misconceptions.

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The Economic Component of the «World Around Us» Subject (2nd and 3rd Grades)

Primary Education ◽

10.12737/14772 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

pp. 27-33

Author(s):

Корнеева ◽

Olga Korneeva

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Economic Education ◽

Economic Knowledge ◽

Economic Issues ◽

The World ◽

Primary School Pupils

The paper covers the prospects of economic education of primary school pupils and considers economic concepts included in the of the “World Around Us” subject curriculum. Also provided are didactic materials for class work, designed to help primary school pupils to learn and deepen their economic knowledge and to encourage their interest in the economic issues.

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Organization and Realization of Educational Achievements Examination of Primary School Pupils

Primary Education ◽

10.12737/17370 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 18-25

Author(s):

Калинова ◽

Galina Kalinova

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Educational Achievements ◽

The World ◽

Different Types ◽

Primary School Pupils

The article describes the features of educational achievements examination of younger schoolchildren on an example of "The World Around Us" subject program mastering. Different types of tasks, checking knowledge well-formedness about the nature and the ability of primary school pupils to apply them in an unusual training situations are defined

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EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN METHODOLOGICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF ELEMENTARY CLASSES

Pedagogical Review ◽

10.23951/2307-6127-2020-3-69-74 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 69-74

Author(s):

Олеся Евгеньевна Рыбина

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Online Survey ◽

School Teachers ◽

Research Project ◽

Primary School Teachers ◽

Educational Project ◽

Joint Activities ◽

Elementary Classes ◽

Discipline Programs ◽

Primary School Pupils

Рассматриваются вопросы реализации проектов в методической подготовке будущих учителей начальных классов. Подчеркивается важность освоения студентами технологии создания проекта и работы над ним. Представлены результаты исследования (онлайн-опрос студентов и анализ программ дисциплин), которые позволили выделить в качестве наиболее часто реализуемых проектов учебные проекты. Обращено внимание на исследовательский проект как один из способов формирования методических знаний. Отмечается особая значимость образовательного проекта, который отличается самостоятельностью, инициативностью студентов, их совместной деятельностью. В качестве примера образовательного проекта рассматривается проект «Дневник чтения на лето», который был инициирован, разработан и апробирован студентами вместе с учениками начальной школы. The article discusses the implementation of projects in the methodological training of future primary school teachers. The author emphasizes the importance of students mastering the technology of creating a project and working on it. The results of the study (an online survey of students and analysis of discipline programs) are presented, which made it possible to distinguish the educational project as the most frequently implemented. When implemented in the learning process as a training assignment, the educational project acquires such attributes as external motivation for implementation, the task of the topic and problems, work according to the prepared plan. The author also draws attention to the research project as one of the ways to build methodological knowledge. A research project is characterized by such signs as reflexivity, work with a problem, work on research steps. The article actualizes the special significance of the educational project, the features of which are: independence, initiative of students, their joint activities. It is emphasized that both educational and research projects can become educational. As an example of an educational project, the project “Reading Diary for the Summer” is considered. This project was initiated, developed and tested by students together with primary school pupils.

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Studying Historical Characters at a Primary School

Primary Education ◽

10.12737/14770 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (5) ◽

pp. 17-21

Author(s):

Соловьёв ◽

Yakov Solovev

Keyword(s):

Primary School ◽

Fine Art ◽

Historical Figures ◽

The World ◽

Primary School Pupils

The paper discusses the potential of familiarizing primary school pupils with historical figures in the course of teaching the «The World Around Us» subject. Provided are methodological devices, designed to study certain historical characters. Special attention is given to learning, based on works of fine art.

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