Promoting Interdisciplinarity in Primary School in the Framework of Science Education
Promoting Interdisciplinarity in Primary School in the Framework of Science Education
Author(s): António Domingos, Maria Cristina CostaSubject(s): Education, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Interdisciplinarity; science education; professional development; hands-on; primary school;
Summary/Abstract: The promotion of interdisciplinarity has been gaining prominence all around the world to better prepare students for the real-life challenges of an increasingly demanding society. This study aims to investigate how to promote interdisciplinarity in primary school in the framework of science education. With a qualitative methodology and an interpretative approach, participants are primary school teachers who participated in a collaborative continuing professional development program. Findings of our research show that teachers gained the skills to design and implement interdisciplinary tasks adequate to primary school syllabus.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 132/2018
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 130-146
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English