The use of scripts by a novice science teacher: a study based on modelling teaching

Abstract

We present two scripts of a novice teacher which are a result of modelling his teaching. For that purpose, we use a Modelling Instrument (MI) that allows us to clearly characterise the beliefs, goals and knowledge put into play mainly in the science class, as well as the actions that the teacher applies, interacting together. A script is a theoretical object that allows us to capture and interpret teacher’s thought aspects, even those which are implicit in teaching, such as the beliefs, knowledge and goals in action, and, on the other hand, understand how these cognitions interact amongst themselves in a particular context. The script corresponds to a sequence of actions implemented by the teacher, which is seen as standard, routine and depending on the conceptual content of sciences. Finally, we highlight some implementations of the scripts in the activities concerning reflection on teaching practice.