Abstract:

In the recent years the pedagogical practice has repeatedly observed the process of learning and understanding natural science subjects not to be completely unproblematic. As a result, the failure experienced several times can lead to pupils' rejection of the subject or complete indifference to the subject. Pupils first encounter natural science subjects in the lower secondary level of their studies. Prior to that, the only sources of their knowledge are their own experiences, based on which they draw conclusions and form views and explanations. These are the naïve ideas that are then actively present in the process of formal classroom education, as well. Their presence can make it difficult to learn or understand a concept or phenomenon correctly, hindering uncomplicated learning or conceptual changes. This study presents the results of a pilot survey aimed at the naïve conceptions of primary school pupils about the selected global problems. During the research a projective method, and an interview among 9-10 year old primary level pupils was used.

Keywords:

Primary level pupils, naïve conceptions, global problems in science.