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Publication Date: 2016-Sep
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The Inseparable Role of Emotions in the Teaching and Learning of Primary School Science
Siry, Christina; Brendel, Michelle
Cultural Studies of Science Education, v11 n3 p803-815 Sep 2016
In this paper, we seek to explore the inseparable role of emotions in the teaching and the learning of science at the primary school level, as we elaborate the theoretical underpinnings and personal experiences that lead us to this notion of inseparability. We situate our perspectives on the complexity of science education in primary schools, draw on existing literature on emotions in science, and present arguments for the necessity of working towards positive emotions in our work with young children and their teachers. We layer our own perspectives and experiences as teachers and as researchers onto methodological arguments through narratives to emerge with a reflective essay that seeks to highlight the importance of emotions in our work with children and their teachers in elementary school science.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Science Instruction, Emotional Experience, Science Education, Essays, Reflection, Personal Narratives, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Researchers, Role, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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