Goals of science education at secondary level: teacher's views on the current situation in Spain

Abstract

This article represents a diagnosis of some aspects of the present situation of scientific education in Spain offered by a sample of secondary school teachers involved in research and/or innovation activities. The teachers were asked about the priorities which normal teaching involves, students’ results and the reasons for the same. The findings point to the enormous difficulties that will have to be overcome if scientific training is to be improved to meet the demands of everyday society.