Concepts of nature of science (nos) in training group teachers of science in the University of Tolima

Abstract

This article shows the results of an investigation about conceptions of nature of science –NoS- in group in-service teachers in natural science. From a qualitative perspective, the instrument that allowed to collect the information was the semi-structured in depth interview and the technique used was the content analysis. The interviewees were selected through an intentional sampling. In conclusion, in-service teachers have NdC conceptions built more from common sense, eclectic and with tendency towards positivism positions.

Keywords

• Naturaleza de la ciencia
• docentes en formación
• perspectiva cualitativa
• sentido común
• eclécticas
• positivismo.