Teaching practices in science lessons in Icelandic compulsory schools

• Main Authors: Pétursdóttir, Svava, Óskarsdóttir, Gunnhildur
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: Icelandic
• Published: Menntavísindasvið Háskóla Íslands 2023
• Subjects: science education; elementary school; teaching environment; teaching methods; náttúrufræði; grunnskóli; kennsluhættir; námsumhverfi; Knowles; Iceland
• Online Access: https://ojs.hi.is/index.php/tuuom/article/view/3641

Natural science studies involve being able to explain phenomena, apply a scientific approach and interpret data (Menntamálastofnun, 2017; Mennta- og menningarmálaráðuneyti, 2013). The European Commission (2007) has recommended inquiry-based teaching methods which emphasize student inquiry, discussio...