The effect of experimental activities on science learning by elementary school children

Authors

  • Maria Goreti Matos Escola Secundária do Prof. Reynaldo dos Santos Vila Franca de Xira - Lisboa Portugal
  • Jorge Valadares Universidade Aberta, Lisboa

Keywords:

experimental science teaching, elementary school, constructivist approach

Abstract

In this paper we present a reflection on the elementary school science laboratory. Contrary to what happen in other countries, laboratory teaching is not a common practice amongst elementary school science teachers in Portugal. This paper intends to question this fact. It's a reflection resulting from an investigation involving 4th graders.

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Matos, M. G., & Valadares, J. (2016). The effect of experimental activities on science learning by elementary school children. Investigations in Science Education, 6(2), 227–239. Retrieved from https://ienci.if.ufrgs.br/index.php/ienci/article/view/930

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2001): August of 2001

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