@article {1228, title = {NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: SOME SIGNIFICANT POINTS }, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {21}, year = {2022}, month = {December/2022}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {908-910}, abstract = {The problems of natural science education remain extremely relevant. Over the last two decades, international conferences and symposia dedicated to the study of issues of natural science education have been held in many countries and at various levels. It was especially emphasized that the natural science literacy of society is insufficient, and its relevance will only increase in the 21st century. Early natural science education promotes and develops natural science literacy (Ferreira et al., 2015). In general, various changes have taken place and are taking place in the field of natural science education: the content of education is changing, the search for more effective forms and methods of teaching is taking place, etc., on the other hand, new quality society needs are emerging. There is no doubt that the significance of natural science education for the development of a child{\textquoteright}s personality is extremely high. }, keywords = {primary school, science education, Science Literacy}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/22.21.908}, url = {https://oaji.net/articles/2022/987-1671187403.pdf}, author = {Vincentas Lamanauskas} } @article {464, title = {NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: VALUES COMPONENT}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {14}, year = {2015}, month = {December/2015}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {704{\textendash}705}, abstract = {One cannot doubt in the importance of Natural science and Technology education. Over the last two or three decades, attention to Natural science and Technology education has been significantly growing. On the one hand, science and technology development was encouraging this, on the other hand, one can observe a decreasing young generation interest in natural sciences and technologies. Paradoxical contrast {\textendash} in technologically developed countries youth interest in natural sciences is significantly decreased. Completely different situation is in so-called developing countries. About such a situation a lot has been written, discussed, plenty of scientific research have been carried out and so on. It is obvious, that such a situation is determined by a great number of factors. However, in spite of this, education system has to change, to search for effective natural science and technology education forms and methods. The most important goal is suitable and adequate natural science and technology education of the young generation. However, what does suitable and adequate mean? What is suitability and adequacy content? Is it only quantitatively and qualitatively new knowledge and abilities? }, keywords = {education system, science and technology development, science education values, value component}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/15.14.704}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2016/987-1479543688.pdf}, author = {Vincentas Lamanauskas} } @article {306, title = {NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IMPORTANCE IN ADOLESCENCE}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {12}, year = {2013}, month = {December/2013}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {396-398 }, abstract = {In any case, the teacher solves the whole lot of dilemmas and contradictions. Pupils are always different, individual. Teenagers{\textquoteright} individualism is very much expressed. Some of them are getting interested and are interested in a concrete activity, while the others are waiting and can{\textquoteright}t wait for the end of the activity. It is obvious, that natural education in adolescence is, as a matter of fact, situational, integral and flexible. The main factors leading to teacher{\textquoteright}s success are creativity, skillfullness and erudition. Natural science importance is indubitable. Research studies of the last few decades confirm such position. Science education has been frequently accepted as an inseparable and extremely important part of comprehensive schooling (Lamanauskas, 2008). By natural education we seek personality maturity in a wider sense. It would seem that everything is said concerning this question. However, it is not so. Rapid spread of scientific cognition inevitably raises new challenges for natural education, induces to re-evaluate generally used education strategies and methodologies. There is a rapid development of ICT; their penetration into educational environments is really intensive, though not always adequate to the raising educational goals. On the other hand, our understanding about human brain activity and possibilities is extending. Generally speaking, neuroscience opens new opportunities for people. Even though it is firstly connected with treatment, new treatment methods, on the other hand, the achievements in this field have a great influence on education.}, keywords = {adolescence period, mature personality, science education, scientific cognition}, issn = {ISSN 1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/13.12.396}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2015/987-1425808911.pdf}, author = {Vincentas Lamanauskas} } @article {54, title = {NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN LITHUANIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL: SOME RELEVANT ISSUES}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {2}, year = {2003}, month = {March/2003}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {44 - 55}, abstract = {The natural science education is one of the most important areas of general education which includes education of all children{\textquoteleft} ages. Trying to satisfy requirements of the society and all learners it is necessary to modernize the preparation of natural science teachers. Natural sciences are of great importance in helping students to form conception of world based on the knowledge of modern nature research, emphasizing the character of link between nature and society, as well as between nature and culture. Natural sciences education can be characterised by a variety of content provisions, forms and methods of teaching/learning, and practical activities. All these are expected to make the process more effective to widen intellectual knowledge and skills of students, to provide conditions for students activities, to develop students reasoning skills, to influence their aesthetical outlooks etc. The aim of the article is to discuss some relevant questions on natural science education in Lithuanian comprehensive school which are of a philosophical {\textendash} pedagogical character and observes the issues of teachers{\textquoteright} natural science literacy and integral education (teaching). In conclusion, the following premises summarizing the earlier discussed ideas can be emphasized: natural science literacy of natural subjects{\textquoteright} teachers working in Lithuanian secondary schools is insufficient; contradictory statements of scientists - theoretics were revealed when discussing integrated natural science preparation of teachers; teaching of integrated natural sciences subjects in Lithuanian comprehensive school must be inseparable from national - cultural and economical conditions of the country; it is important to analyse the aims of integrated training, tasks, matter, methods, the questions of organization of the integrated teaching process etc. and to prepare teachers for general natural science education in comprehensive schools having a pedagogical profile, proposing priority to the methods applied for teaching natural sciences subjects; it is advisable to raise the qualification of natural subjects teachers in the sphere of natural science providing appropriate courses, workshops etc.}, keywords = {integral teaching, science education, secondary school}, issn = {1648-3898}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2017/987-1503927521.pdf}, author = {Vincentas Lamanauskas} } @article {37, title = {NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION AT BASIC SCHOOL: SOME DIDACTIC ASPECTS}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {1}, year = {2002}, month = {March/2002}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {25 - 35}, abstract = {Some aspects of Natural Science Education at Lithuania{\textquoteright}s Basic School are being researched in the article. It is being introduced a part of the survey {\textquotedblleft}Situation and peculiarities of Natural Science Education at Basic School{\textquotedblright}, that took place in 2000/01 and was addressed to the essential didactic features. Particular attention is being paid to the analysis of the views and opinions of the teachers of Natural Science Education. Also, the view of teachers to the structure of Natural Science subjects, teaching methods, standardization and other questions, connected with Basic School, is being analyzed in the article. The teachers of natural science estimate proposed natural science education at primary school rather critically. The young teachers, whose experience of teaching is less than a period of 5 years, are the most critical. The teachers of physics and biology estimate the standards of Natural Science Education the most benevolently and the teachers of chemistry are the most unfavorable with the present situation. The teachers of natural sciences prefer a problematic way of teaching (63\% of respondents). The analysis of teachers{\textquoteright} estimations shows that the student books and the workbooks of the latest editions used at basic school virtually satisfy the requirements of Natural Science Education programs. The most important source of the latest information about natural science for the teachers is books. The Internet is still poorly used by the teachers of natural science. Only 11,5\% of the teachers the most frequently find the latest information when using the Internet. According to the teachers, ecological and environmental problems at basic school in the content of Natural Science Education revealed insufficiently well.}, keywords = {basic school, natural science education, teaching process}, issn = {1648-3898}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2017/987-1504180218.pdf}, author = {Vincentas Lamanauskas} }