Abstract
The paper investigates the trends of the Arabic research with the emphasis on the nature of science. Hence, a descriptive analytical approach, both qualitative and quantitative forms, was used to explore 42 online journals and articles. The research sample was defined by online journals and articles cover the question of the Nature of Science (NOS) in the Arabic setting. The data collection tool has implemented a content analysis checklist that contains three sections the fields of study section, the subjects of each field, as well as methods and procedures. The results taken from the data analysis have shown that most Arabic researchers focus on the curriculum, teaching and learning environments and their improvement, the use of new teaching methods, students’ understanding of NOS, as well as teacher’s knowledge and teaching strategies. Also, many researchers have used descriptive methods and techniques. The research findings suggest that Arabic NOS has been done by teaching science through education. The paper provides recommendations to ensure greater government involvement in establishing science centers that attract graduating students in science learning and relevant projects.
Highlights
1.1 Introduction of the ProblemThe essence of the Nature of Science (NOS) instruction emphasizes the development of a scientific culture since the entry to science education should be done through “education through science” rather than “science through education” (Holmqvist & Olander, 2017, p. 4)
The results showed that 72.8% of the scientific education research covered the field of teaching and learning, and mostly concentrated on the research methods and strategies of teaching, 20.2% dealt with the science teacher and the most of them focused on the teacher’s professional knowledge, and7% dealt with the textbooks of school science
The data from the content analysis checklist was based on 42 online journal articles that investigated the nature of science in the Arabic context and assessed the trends of these research papers
Summary
1.1 Introduction of the ProblemThe essence of the Nature of Science (NOS) instruction emphasizes the development of a scientific culture since the entry to science education should be done through “education through science” rather than “science through education” (Holmqvist & Olander, 2017, p. 4). The essence of the Nature of Science (NOS) instruction emphasizes the development of a scientific culture since the entry to science education should be done through “education through science” rather than “science through education” It is essential to take into consideration the development of intelligence and communication skills, as well as positive trends that focus on the interest in collaborative learning and decision-making in scientific and social situations (Holmqvist, 2011). It is explained by the fact that the NOS helps the learners (a) comprehend the process of science, (b) take an active part in debates and decision-making processes related to the socio-scientific matters; (c) internalize an appreciation of science as a major component of contemporary culture, (d) be committed to the standards of the scientific community, and (e) be aware of the science content
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