Milner Centre for Evolution, Biology and Biochemistry Department, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, UK.
Milner Centre for Evolution, Biology and Biochemistry Department, University of Bath, Claverton Down, BA2 7AY, UK.
Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2017 Oct;70:65-72. doi: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2017.06.023. Epub 2017 Jul 12.
The official school regulator in England (OFSTED) recently reported that the delivery of science lessons has been significantly diminished in many primary schools. There is concern that the lack of good quality science in school can reduce the recruitment of young scientists, and the level of science literacy among the general public. We believe university scientists and undergraduate students can have a significant impact in the delivery of science in primary schools. However, a relatively small proportion of scientists engage with young children to improve curricular primary school science education. Here, we argue that long term engagement with primary schools can produce significant impact for the scientist's research, schools, and society. As an example, we describe our experience developing teaching materials for the topic of "Evolution and inheritance"; highlighting possible pitfalls and perceived benefits, in hope of encouraging and facilitating other scientists to engage with primary schools.
英国官方学校监管机构（OFSTED）最近报告称，许多小学的科学课程教学已经大幅减少。人们担心学校缺乏高质量的科学教育会减少对年轻科学家的招募，以及公众的科学素养水平。我们认为，大学科学家和本科生可以在小学科学教学中产生重大影响。然而，只有相对较少的科学家与幼儿接触，以改善小学基础科学教育课程。在这里，我们认为与小学的长期接触可以为科学家的研究、学校和社会带来重大影响。例如，我们描述了我们开发“进化与遗传”主题教学材料的经验；强调可能存在的陷阱和感知到的好处，希望鼓励和促进其他科学家与小学合作。
