How do the pre-service chemistry teachers view about the nature of science and technology? I Gede Eka Darma Adiputra (a*), Ahmad Mudzakir (b), and Tuszie Widhiyanti (b)
(a) Magister Pendidikan Kimia, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
*ekadarma[at]student.upi.edu
(b) Departemen Pendidikan Kimia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
Abstract
This study is intended to explore the view of preservice chemistry teachers (PCT) about the nature of science and technology (NOST). This study is the second part of the Model of Educational Reconstruction (MER). 35 of PCT in in one of Chemistry Education Department in Midterm Indonesia participated to fill in the questionnaire about the view of NOST that has been modified from Tairab and Aikenhead. The PCTs view described and categorized as Realistic, Has Merit, and Naive. The results of the questionnaire suggest that many PCT were in Has Merit and few of them were in naive. It means that many PCTs views were not completely appropriate with the general view of science or technology but there were certain parts that fit the concepts and theories of science or technology. The results of this study will serve as a consideration in designing the instructional material at the third part of MER.
Keywords: Model of Educational Reconstruction; Nature of Science and Technology; Pre-service Chemistry Teachers
