Scientific Education for Elementary School Children: Case of Biology Lessons at the Children’s Academy Futurum

- Довга, Марія Ігорівна (orcid.org/0000-0001-7440-8293) (2024) Scientific Education for Elementary School Children: Case of Biology Lessons at the Children’s Academy Futurum Education and Development of Gifted Personality, 2 (93). pp. 94-99. ISSN 2309-3935

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Abstract

In today’s world, it is difficult to overestimate the importance of scientific literacy and critical thinking. Scientific education plays a crucial role in fostering these skills from an early age. While science subjects are traditionally begun being studied in secondary school, there is compelling evidence to suggest that introducing them in elementary education can significantly enhance learning outcomes in later years. Children’s Academy FUTURUM is an extracurricular educational institution established under the auspices of the National Center “Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine” since 2017, exemplifies a pioneering institution committed to advancing scientific education for primary school students. Through innovative teaching methods and a research-oriented curriculum, FUTURUM has successfully implemented guided inquiry-based learning in teaching science to primary school children. This article elucidates the techniques and methodological approaches employed at FUTURUM, providing examples of tasks and activities designed to stimulate curiosity, foster collaborative learning, and deepen conceptual understanding in biology education. Insights from FUTURUM’s experience offer valuable guidance for educators seeking to implement inquiry-based approaches in elementary science education. By embracing inquiry-based learning, educators can empower young learners to become active participants in their own learning journey, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world. This article serves as a resource for educators and educational scientists interested in promoting scientific literacy and critical thinking among elementary school students, ultimately contributing to the cultivation of a scientifically literate and intellectually curious society.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	scientific education; critical thinking; inquiry based learning; Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education > 37.02 General questions of didactics and method Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 374 Education and training out of school. Further education Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 5 Мathematics. natural sciences
Divisions:	Institute of the gifted child > Gifted Personality Intellectual Development Department
Depositing User:	н.с. Олена Василівна Онопченко
Date Deposited:	01 Aug 2024 13:09
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2024 13:09
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/742042

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