Studies of Portuguese and British primary pupils learning science through simple activities in the home

Citation
Md. Cardoso et J. Solomon, Studies of Portuguese and British primary pupils learning science through simple activities in the home, INT J SCI E, 24(1), 2002, pp. 47-60
Citations number
27
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Education
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
ISSN journal
0950-0693 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
2002
Pages
47 - 60
Database
ISI
SICI code
0950-0693(200201)24:1<47:SOPABP>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Asking parents to help their children by taking part in home science activi ties is a comparatively new development. We consider how Portuguese and Bri tish parents of primary pupils rose to the challenge, taking into account t he recent histories of science education in the two countries. The pre-cour se responses of the parents and teachers are analysed, and how the parents interacted with their children is reported. The learning atmosphere is show n to be very different from that of school, being more conducive to relaxed and effective talk. It is also shown that the families highlighted differe nt aspects of science in accordance with their culture, and also that their children resented any break in the normal family roles.