Science Education in Greek Primary Education Departments


Published: Apr 3, 2025
Keywords:
Curricula Science education Primary Education Department Science
Eleftheria Tsiouri
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7603-7025
Charilaos Tsihouridis
Konstantinos Kotsis
Abstract

The Departments of Primary Education in Greek Universities are the subject of this research, which analyses the Science courses of the curricula that appear to be taught in the academic year 2024-2025, as well as those that are ultimately offered. The type of courses, the semester in which they are offered, and the scientific field to which they belong are analyzed in this work. In this study, the contrasts and similarities between the Departments of Primary Education curricula are identified, and any shortcomings that may exist and the possibilities for improvement are explored. This research draws important conclusions about possible reforms in the science curricula that could be implemented to solve educational and scientific issues of the modern era.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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