Learning science through drama activities and creative writing in primary and secondary school classes
Learning science through drama activities and creative writing in primary and secondary school classes

Summary/Abstract: Science and technology play an important role in our modern society. It is important to know the scientificconcepts, their usefulness to society, but also the ethical and moral issues related to them. However, science is oftenperceived as elitist, accessible only to the elect. On the other hand, humanities and artistic activities offer a livelier,non-traditional way of learning and involve the majority of the children in the science class. Children are willing todraw, play or write stories. And so, science and games, drawing or creative writing, are braided to form the scientificthinking of children and to acquire specific concepts. In this study we present the reasons for which drama or creativewriting can be applied while teaching science (physics, chemistry) courses at primary and secondary level inRomania, with the aim of changing the attitude of children towards such disciplines. The study also highlights variousopinions of current and future science teachers.

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