Exploring Croatian In-Service Primary Teachers’ Professional Attitudes Toward Science Using the Dimensions of Attitude Toward Science (DAS)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22048013 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nataša Erceg (0000-0003-3308-1372, University of Rijeka, corresponding author), Tatjana Ivošević (0000-0001-5140-8354, University of Rijeka) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 692 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15060692 |
| OpenAlex | W4411009673 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 62 |
Teachers holding positive professional attitudes towards science is a key prerequisite for high-quality teaching and consequently for the sustainability of ongoing science education reform, which is being implemented in Croatia for the first time. Therefore, this cross-sectional study examined the attitudes, views, and self-reported behaviour of primary school teachers in the context of science teaching. The sample included 950 teachers during the 2024/2025 school year. Data were collected using the DAS questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Most teachers expressed positive professional attitudes toward science teaching and held, broadly defined, a contemporary view of science. However, the frequency of implementing science-specific teaching activities remained relatively low. Correlational analyses revealed a moderate positive association between attitudes and behaviour (r = 0.396, p
Croatian · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · School teachers · Science education · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy · Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |