Primary School Students' Perspectives on Questions That Bridge Science and Religion: Findings from a Survey Study in England

Autor/inn/en	Billingsley, Berry; Abedin, Manzoorul; Nassaji, Mehdi
Titel	Primary School Students' Perspectives on Questions That Bridge Science and Religion: Findings from a Survey Study in England
Quelle	In: British Educational Research Journal, 46 (2020) 1, S.177-204 (28 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Billingsley, Berry) ORCID (Abedin, Manzoorul)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0141-1926
DOI	10.1002/berj.3574
Schlagwörter	Elementary School Students; Student Attitudes; Scientific Attitudes; Religion; Foreign Countries; Epistemology; Scientific Principles; Scientific Literacy; Curriculum Development; World Views; United Kingdom (England) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Erkenntnistheorie; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; World view; Weltanschauung
Abstract	This article describes the development of a questionnaire to discover primary school students' perceptions of science, religion and the relationships between them on a range of topics that are known as Big Questions. The questionnaire was administered in 16 primary schools in England with over 750 students aged 10-11. The findings indicate that students in this age group have begun to consider how science and religion relate and that while there is a diversity of positions, a significant proportion perceived science and religion to conflict. Analysis of responses also indicated that primary school students' epistemic insight was limited in relation to their understanding of the nature of science and, in particular, the idea that science has limitations. The basis and potential consequences of such views are considered and recommendations for teaching practice are presented, together with ideas for future research. It is anticipated that the study will inform teachers and curriculum planners developing approaches and guidance materials in science and religious education. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01