ABSTRACT This paper reports findings from a small study with Fijian pre-service teachers about their perceptions of science and scientists. No known study of this nature has been conducted in Fiji nor in other Pacific Island Countries. The study drew on previous studies using Draw-A-Scientist Test as well as critiques of the instrument using qualitative methods associated with critical literacy approach to understand the relationship between Fiji school science curriculum and pre-service teachers’ knowledge of science and scientists. 88 pre-service teachers participated in this study. Data collection included participants’ drawings and written descriptions of scientists, notes taken during group discussions about their knowledge of science and scientific activities, and transcripts of interviews with some of the participants. While the findings resonate with similar studies conducted elsewhere, they have particular significance in a Pacific context where countries are attempting rapid technological transformations.

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斐济职前教师对科学和科学家的看法

摘要 本文报告了一项小型研究的结果，该研究与斐济职前教师有关他们对科学和科学家的看法。斐济和其他太平洋岛国都没有进行过这种性质的已知研究。该研究借鉴了以前使用 Draw-A-Scientist Test 进行的研究，以及使用与批判性识字方法相关的定性方法对该工具的批评，以了解斐济学校科学课程与职前教师的科学和科学家知识之间的关系。88 名职前教师参与了这项研究。数据收集包括参与者的绘图和科学家的书面描述、在小组讨论中关于他们的科学知识和科学活动的笔记，以及对一些参与者的采访记录。