Open AccessExploratory study on didactic aspects used in scientific-technical (STEM) dissemination conferences for students of secondary education
Author(s) -
Joaquín Fuentes del Burgo,
A.S. Salinas Sánchez,
José A. Ballesteros,
José L. González-Geraldo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of technology and science education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.351
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2014-5349
pISSN - 2013-6374
DOI - 10.3926/jotse.1318
Subject(s) - documentation , curriculum , mathematics education , point (geometry) , psychology , exploratory research , content analysis , science education , pedagogy , medical education , sociology , computer science , medicine , social science , mathematics , geometry , programming language
The connection between education and a country's economic and social development is unquestionable, and science and technology-related careers are of particular importance. Given the lack of vocations in these degrees, a number of mechanisms have been used to attract students, including science and technology conferences in secondary schools. Focusing on this type of lectures, this article aims to analyse the didactic aspects used by university lecturers who deliver this type of lectures. To this end, 16 teachers were interviewed using a structured interview. From the qualitative analysis of the interviews, we reached a series of results and conclusions, among which we would like to highlight the following: teachers see these lectures as a form of scientific dissemination which also helps to promote the degree courses they teach and serves as a support for attracting students; when choosing the content of the lecture, they mainly take into account the secondary school curriculum, including striking aspects and the results of their own research; the mediums used are mainly visual and supported by Do It Yourself techniques; the content is normally presented through presentations or practical laboratory exercises; finally, the documentation provided to students depends on the teacher giving the lecture, and there is no consensus on this point.