Creativity and Natural Sciences. An educational experience with preservice teachers
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https://doi.org/10.1344/RIDU2025.17.6Keywords:
Science teaching, Creativity, Teacher training, Primary educationAbstract
This study encompasses an innovative educational experience within the scientific training of future teachers, aimed at facilitating the assimilation of scientific content (on health and the human body), while channeling creativity. Specifically, creative activities were designed, such as writing song lyrics, creating interactive murals, and recording video clips, all intended for a young audience. These student projects functioned as didactic transpositions and resources for the primary classroom. The activities incorporated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and other digital resources, enhancing the final quality of the projects and stimulating students’ motivation. Results obtained through the systematic analysis of the creative products and various assessment tools (peer evaluation, self-assessment, and direct observation) show a positive impact on the understanding of scientific content and the creative performance of future teachers. The article concludes with a reflection on the relevance of integrating creativity and AI in science teaching and teacher training, as well as on the suitability of combining those in didactic transposition processes, that promote the design of original and targeted educational materials.
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