Development of Competencies in Scientific Education through the Active Work of Pupils (Focused On Field Trips)
Abstract
Unique role of a comprehensive scientific excursion channeled to various locations in order to accomplish a pre- assigned tasks and sophisticated science and social character. A new look in this direction provide natural areas or nature trails where students can explore, understand and assess phenomena in a broader context with regard to their natural, economic or social importance.
This direct and indirect nature study research methods, practical activities, especially experimental enables pupils to create complex scientific skills and competencies. It helps students develop the intellectual gradual transition from predominantly illustrative exploring the world around to explore the rational, abstract.
The issue is also discussed in the research part of the thesis , which at the same time using and comparative questionnaire survey, the general and specific aspects of science excursions and their application to different degrees and types of schools in the Czech Republic. The percentage results pointed to some shifts, stagnation, or trends that occurred during the years 2006-2011.