Volume/Issue :

Article type :

Original articles

Page No :

53-65

Abstract :

The brief XVth IOSTE symposium retrospective analysis allows reasonably be argued that science and technology education issues are varied, relevant, and on the other hand difficult and complex. Their solution often requires a new and unconventional approach. Due to the rapid development of technology, school education is not always adequately respond to the challenges of our time. The main idea is that science teachers' professional competence, the desire and the ability to work innovatively, the ability to continually search for effective teaching approaches are very important components directly affecting students' achievements in science and technology. The second key aspect is a value component in science and technology education. The third key element is a need for the continuous science teachers' professional development, especially in contemporary teaching and learning technologies. Teaching and learning content also remains a main problem in science and technology education. It is not enough just to convey the scientific knowledge. Contrarily, scientific knowledge must be useful and adaptable to each situation in students` daily life. In other words a learner is expected to get a clear and specific answer to the main question - "Why am I learning this?".

Keywords :

analytical review, IOSTE symposium, science education, technology education

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Cite as :

Lamanauskas, V. (2013). Gamtamokslinio ugdymo aktualijos: XV IOSTE simpoziumo pranešimų apžvalga [Natural science education topicalities: the XVth IOSTE symposium review]. Gamtamokslinis ugdymas bendrojo ugdymo mokykloje / Natural Science Education in a Comprehensive School, 19, 53-65.