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Professional Development for Primary Teachers in Science and Technology

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Editors:
  1. Marc J. de Vries

    1. Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

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  2. Hanno van Kuelen

    1. Utrecht University & Fontys University of Applied Science, The Netherlands

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  3. Sylvia Peters

    1. Research Department, Kennisnet,public educational organization on ICT in education, The Netherlands

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  4. Juliette Walma van der Molen

    1. University of Twente, The Netherlands

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Part of the book series: INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SERIES (ITES, volume 9)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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    1. Introduction to the Theme

      • Wynne Harlen, Pierre Léna
      Pages 1-14

  3. Knowledge and Skills in Science and Technology Professional Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
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    2. Introduction to Part I

      • Hanno van Keulen
      Pages 17-19

    3. Science and Technology Education for the Future

      • Liesbeth K. J. Baartman, Koeno Gravemeijer
      Pages 21-33

    4. What Everyone Should Know About Science and Technology

      • Ellen Rohaan, Hanno van Keulen
      Pages 35-47

    5. A Science and Technology Knowledge Base for Primary Teachers

      • Ed van den Berg, Hanno van Keulen
      Pages 49-61

    6. "Having Eyes, Giving Eyes, Receiving Eyes"

      • Henderien Steenbeek, Paul van Geert, Nena Hageman, Rutger Meissner, Sabine van Vondel, Kees Broekhof et al.
      Pages 63-79

  4. Professional Development and Attitudes Towards Science and Technology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 80-80
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    2. Introduction to Part II

      • Juliette Walma van der Molen
      Pages 83-87

    3. Primary Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Science and Technology

      • Lieke Asma, Juliette Walma van der Molen, Sandra van Aalderen-Smeets
      Pages 89-105

    4. Explicit and Implicit Measures of Teacher Attitudes Towards Science and Technology

      • Eddie Denessen, Nienke Vos, Tom Damen, Severine Koch, Monika Louws, Daniël Wigboldus
      Pages 107-119

    5. Understanding the Physical World: Teacher and Pupil Attitudes Towards Science and Technology

      • Charlotte Van Cleynenbreugel, Veerle De Winter, Evelien Buyse, Ferre Laevers
      Pages 121-143

    6. Preservice Primary Teachers’ Image of and Attitude Towards Science and Technology

      • Johan P. de Wilde, Ellen Sjoer, Marc J. de Vries
      Pages 145-155

  5. Professional Development for Primary Science and Technology Pedagogy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 156-156
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    2. Introduction to Part III

      • Marc J. de Vries
      Pages 159-166

    3. Concept Learning in Professional Development

      • Marja-Ilona Koski, Marc J. de Vries
      Pages 167-180

    4. Preparing Teachers to Teach Robotics in Primary Schools

      • Lou A. M. P. Slangen, J. van Keulen, Koeno Gravemeijer
      Pages 181-198

    5. High Quality Interaction in Science and Technology Education

      • Resi Damhuis, Akke de Blauw
      Pages 199-215

    6. Kindergarten Talk about Science and Technology

      • Lotte Henrichs, Paul Leseman, Kees Broekhof, Hans Cohen de Lara
      Pages 217-227
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About this book

This book presents the research output of the Dutch project VTB-Pro, an internationally-oriented project that aimed at providing primary school teachers with the knowledge, abilities and attitudes that are necessary to implement science and technology education in their classes. An introductory chapter by Wynne Harlen and Pierre Lena positions this project in the international context. From the Foreword by Dr. Michel Rocard: I have been pleased to discover the VTB-Pro three-years project carried in the Netherlands (Broadening technological education in primary school). Focusing on professional development of teachers and presenting first hand testimonies and research, the present book demonstrates how to deal with this issue, so critical for a renewed pedagogy. With proper methods, the knowledge of science, the interest in science and technology, the pedagogical skills can all be improved among teachers who often have no or little affection for science.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

    Marc J. de Vries

  • Utrecht University & Fontys University of Applied Science, The Netherlands

    Hanno van Kuelen

  • Research Department, Kennisnet,public educational organization on ICT in education, The Netherlands

    Sylvia Peters

  • University of Twente, The Netherlands

    Juliette Walma van der Molen

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Professional Development for Primary Teachers in Science and Technology

  • Editors: Marc J. de Vries, Hanno van Kuelen, Sylvia Peters, Juliette Walma van der Molen

  • Series Title: INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SERIES

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-713-4

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6091-713-4Published: 01 January 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 305

  • Topics: Science Education

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