Investigating pre-service chemistry teachers- views of the nature of science and technology for organic light-emitting diodes learning
Rini Fath Marsya (a*), Ahmad Mudzakir (b), Fitri Khoerunnisa (b)
a) Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Kimia, Sekolah Pasca Sarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi No. 229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia
*rini.f.marsya[at]upi.edu
b) Departemen Pendidikan Kimia, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr.Setiabudhi No.229, Bandung, 40154, Indonesia.
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the pre-service chemistry teachers- (PCTs-) views of the nature of science and technology (VNOST) for organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) learning. OLED technology contains aspects of VNOST and could be integrated into chemistry learning in the classroom. It was recognized that the exploration of views held by PCTs- on the nature of science and technology (NOST) is an essential step forward towards documenting views and beliefs held by these teachers. Adequate PCTs- VNOST will bring critical to effective classroom learning. The investigation of VNOST used a questionnaire from Aikenhead. The NOST questionnaire consisted of eight multiple-choice items with four aspects. These four aspects are the definition of science and technology, the epistemology of science, the internal sociology of science, and the external sociology of science. The VNOST were classified into three categories. These three categories are realistic (R), has merit (HM), and naïve (N). The results show that the PCTs were classified into R category in three NOST sub-aspects, into HM category in four NOST sub-aspects, and into N category in one NOST sub-aspect.
Keywords: Pre-service chemistry teacher; Nature of science and technology; Organic light-emitting diodes
Topic: Chemistry Education