Influencia de la formación docente en el desarrollo de las competencias científicas en el área de las Ciencias Naturales

Abstract

Abstract: Currently, science-based teaching is based on conceptual content that lacks contextualization and experimental activities that allow connection with real-world situations. conceptual contents that lack contextualization and experimental activities that allow the connection with real world situations. The purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of teacher training on the development of students' scientific competencies in the area of Natural Sciences. The approach of the study is quantitative, with an exploratory-descriptive scope. The technique used for data collection was a structured questionnaire of 34 questions distributed in sociodemographic data, components categorized in didactic and scientific indicators. The sample consisted of 32 teachers in the area of Natural Sciences at the high school level. The conclusion reached is that 94% of the participants develop scientific competences that favor the comprehensive use of knowledge and teaching by inquiry, while 50% of the participants developthe explanation of phenomena, so there is an imbalance in the teaching where it is suggested to innovate the didactic strategies in the scientific area.