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| Abstract Title: | Unveiling Nature of Science (NOS) Conceptions Among Future Indonesian Physics Teachers |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | Using an interview protocol developed by Lederman et al. (2002), this qualitative study examines different ways in which Indonesian pre-service physics teachers conceptualize the Nature of Science (NOS) when analyzing local socio-scientific issues (SSI) in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Results reveal common misconceptions held by the participants, such as confusing scientific theories with scientific laws and equating hypotheses to "educated guess." Our findings highlight an urgent need for integrating SSI-based pedagogies into science teacher education programs to teach how NOS principles apply to ethical problem solving, thereby enhancing Indonesian preservice teachers' science literacy and teaching practices. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session B |
| Poster Number: | B-150 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Aula Andika Fikrullah Al Balad The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43202 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Lin Ding, Ph.D., The Ohio State University., ding.65 -at- osu.edu |
