Sharma, Runaaz A. and Honan, Eileen (2020) Fijian pre - service teachers’ ideas about science and scientists. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 31 (3). pp. 335-357. ISSN 1046-560X
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Abstract
This paper reports findings from a small study with Fijian pre-service teachers about their perceptions of science and scientists. No known study of this nature has been conducted in Fiji nor in other Pacific Island Countries. The study drew on previous studies using Draw-A-Scientist Test as well as critiques of the instrument using qualitative methods associated with critical literacy approach to understand the relationship between Fiji school science curriculum and pre-service teachers’ knowledge of science and scientists. 88 pre-service teachers participated in this study. Data collection included participants’ drawings and written descriptions of scientists, notes taken during group discussions about their knowledge of science and scientific activities, and transcripts of interviews with some of the participants. While the findings resonate with similar studies conducted elsewhere, they have particular significance in a Pacific context where countries are attempting rapid technological transformations.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS) |
| Depositing User: | Ms Shalni Sanjana |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Sep 2021 04:03 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Sep 2021 04:03 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/13002 |
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