TRADITIONAL AND CONSTRUCTIVE NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION PARALLELS
Journal Title: Problems of Education in the 21st Century - Year 2011, Vol 28, Issue 4
Abstract
In recent years attention to natural science education is not decreasing. In various information sources we can find a constantly expressed position that natural science – technological literacy of young generation is not only insufficient but also very often inadequate to the time requirements. We can claim with confidence, that the whole last decade (2000-2010) in one way or another was devoted to the discussion of the mentioned problem in various aspects. What is really important today and especially in perspective? Thus, we can claim, that constructivist approach teaching natural science subjects is not the only one that is true. It is necessary to search for clear complex, mixed approaches based on systemic thinking and activity. From this point of view, applying of different strategies in teaching activity is an important and desirable thing. However, only good wishes aren’t enough for this. Broadly speaking, a suitable educational environment is necessary; secure working conditions have to be created for teachers and so on. After all, every educational situation is unique. Teacher’s professional skills become a cornerstone and integrating element of the whole educational process.
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Vincentas Lamanauskas
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