International projects
POLLEN: Seed cities for science, a community approach for a sustainable growth of science education in Europe
Researchers (1)
| no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
12551 |
PhD Ana Gostinčar Blagotinšek |
Physics |
Head |
2006 - 2009 |
370 |
Organisations (1)
Abstract
Pollen aims at developing a model for the renewal of science education in primary schools based on inquiry approach already successfully experimented in most of the 12 participating countries. Through this approach, children develop autonomy, critical thin king, language skills, enthusiasm for science and technology?As for teachers, they no longer consider science as too difficult to be taught, since they benefit from support and resources. The whole community, including children, teachers, parents and scien tists, is involved. Pollen will develop a local approach based on community participation. It will create 12 interacting seed cities which, after 3,5 years, will have consolidated in their schools a quality teaching of science following inquiry principles and supported by exchanges within the local community. Pollen will build upon successful national projects, the European network Scienceduc and the implication of prestigious scientific bodies. It will address critical issues such as attitudes of children towards science, involvement of the scientific community, social conditions?In order to amplify the added value of the exchanges, common methodological and organisational schemes, such as tools for teachers and trainers, ecenter, evaluation and disseminati on strategies will be shared. At Pollen?s conclusion, a charter for primary science education shall summarize the strategy in order to pave the future for a sustainable extension to other territories in Europe. The Pollen evaluation of children?s attitudes towards science should be a significant contribution to restore the attractiveness of scientific careers. Pollen is inspired by the vision of the Nobel Prize Georges Charpak, who started La main a la pâte in France, stimulated scientific academies worldwi de to raise the interest of European actors for a deep change in science education in primary schools.
