Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Conceptions about Wind |
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Authors: | Achilleas Mandrikas Constantine Skordoulis Krystallia Halkia |
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Institution: | 1. Faculty of Primary Education , University of Athens , Athens , Greece amandrik@otenet.gr;3. Faculty of Primary Education , University of Athens , Athens , Greece |
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Abstract: | This paper presents a study concerning Greek pre-service elementary teachers' (PET) conceptions about wind. The study focuses on their (i) understanding of scientific concepts used to explain wind formation, (ii) conceptions about wind measurement and (iii) ability to read and translate symbols of wind on weather maps. Our research reveals a lack of understanding in wind formation mechanism, and difficulties in orientation and in weather maps reading. Our findings are consistent with previous research carried out in different national and educational contexts. In the final section, we outline the implications of these findings for the design of learning activities concerning wind in primary, secondary and tertiary education including Environmental Science courses attended by PET. |
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Keywords: | Pre-service Scientific literacy Teacher development |
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