Abstract

MARES, Guadalupe et al. Análisis de lecciones de enseñanza de biología en primaria: propuesta para analizar los libros de texto de ciencias naturales. RMIE [online]. 2006, vol.11, n.30, pp.883-911. ISSN 1405-6666.

The article presents a proposed analysis of texts that considers dimensions linked to reading comprehension and the transfer of learning. An analysis is made of biology classes in elementary school. It was found that: a) in most classes, the purpose of the lesson is not specified; b) in more than 90% of the examples, no related activity is required; c) few requests for explanations are made on observing events; and d) there is a lack of correspondence with the conceptual system of biology. It is believed that the lessons do not favor the children’s transition to the adequate use of scientific language, that they do not promote the transfer of learning, and that they favor irrelevant styles of thinking and writing.

Keywords : text analysis; basic education; natural sciences; transfer of learning; Mexico.