Increase in attractivity of natural sciences in primary education
Increase in attractivity of natural sciences in primary education

Summary/Abstract: The Czech Republic has been solving a long term issue concerning decreasing interest in the study of natural sciences. Causes of the problem are being identified, but more importantly, the ways leading towards the increase in attractivity of this field. The causes of disinterest followed by the orientation towards humanities are possible to identify as early as in initial years of compulsory school attendance. Noncritical adhesion to curriculum systematization related to the structure of the actual field, premature mathematization, excessive and early emphasis on symbolization contribute to the loss of interest and motivation to study. The authors of the contributions present some traditional as well as non-traditional solutions to the complex issue.

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