Pre-service chemistry teacher’s view about the nature of science and technology

Abstract

This study aims to determine the view of pre-service chemistry teacher on fourth, sixth and eighth semester about the nature of science and technology. The aspects of View of Nature of Science and Technology (VNOST) include: (1) the characteristics of science and technology; (2) the purpose of science and scientific research; (3) characteristics of scientific knowledge and scientific theory; (4) how to acquire scientific knowledge and scientific theory; and (5) the relationship of science and technology. This study uses descriptive method, which involves 59 students of one State University in Ambon City, Indonesia. Data were collected by VNOST questionnaire. At the first aspect, students view science as a knowledge, such as principles, laws and theories, while technology as the application of science. The second aspect is seen as a part of explaining the change of nature. The third aspect, students consider as the scientific perspective of the scientists. The fourth aspect is regarded that scientific knowledge is obtained by re-examining previous knowledge. At the last aspect, students hold that the relationship of science and technology can affect society. The implications will be used as a rationale for developing a NOST-oriented chemistry teacher education.