Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

This thesis engages in the exploration of astronomy education in France within primary schools, adopting a perspective centered on school teachers. Its primary objective is to analyze the profiles, needs, and pedagogical methods of teachers working in this field. It is noteworthy that in France, few recent studies have delved into this research area, with the majority of available surveys dating back more than two decades (MERLE 2003, FREGE & VENTURINI 2006). Thus, the thesis initiates an approach to create a state-of-the-art review and to characterize profiles primarily.
During this oral presentation, we will discuss the initial results of the questionnaire distributed to all schools ( 36 000 ) from January to May 2024. To date, over 1730 feedback responses are being analyzed.

Biography:

After several years of research in the didactics of scientific disciplines, I have been dedicated to teaching science to university students for over 25 years : Mathematics, Cryptography, Python, and more recently, Artificial Intelligence (Machine and Deep Learning).
Since last year, I have been working on a PhD thesis focused on the role and needs of teachers in astronomy education within French primary schools.