scholarly journals Conceiving Socioscientific Issues in STEM Lessons from Science Education Research and Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 238
Author(s):  
Silvia Alcaraz-Dominguez ◽  
Mario Barajas
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Socioscientific Issues ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
Assessment Of Student Learning ◽  
Method Of Assessment

This paper aims to elicit the different conceptions of Socioscientific Issues (SSI) in formal, non-tertiary STEM lessons. An examination of recent publications in the field of science education was conducted to elicit the most common conceptions of SSI as per the components of STEM lessons, namely: purpose, contents, teaching and learning strategies and assessment. As for purpose, the conceptions elicited have been organized in terms of contributing to citizenship goals, or to scientific competence. As for contents, it was found that SSI are related both to knowledge of science and knowledge about science and linked to skills such as argumentation. In terms of teaching and learning strategies, SSI are mainly associated with Inquiry-Based Learning; and with student engagement techniques such as dilemmas and group discussions. Lastly, performance assessment of student learning processes and results is typical when SSI are conceived as a method of assessment of STEM lessons. This conception sets up strong foundations for the design and evaluation of innovative SSI teaching. It shall also help to open new lines of research establishing connections among applications of SSI in different subjects, cultural contexts and educational systems.

scholarly journals Conceptualization of Socioscientific Issues in Educational Practice from a Review of Research in Science Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 297-302
Author(s):  
S. Alcaraz-Dominguez ◽  
◽  
M. Barajas
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Socioscientific Issues ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Practical Applications

The pedagogical use of Socioscientific Issues (SSI) in formal education has increased in the last decade, specifically as a way to improve STEM teaching processes and results. However, several theoretical interpretations coexist about SSI in formal education, thus posing a challenge to developing knowledge from practice. An examination of recent papers was conducted to elicit the conceptualizations of SSI in science education research according to three theoretical dimensions of the curriculum: purpose, contents, and teaching and learning strategies. Results show that as for purpose, SSI is currently conceptualized as citizenship education, and scientific literacy or competence. As for contents, SSI is related both to knowledge of science and knowledge about science, as well as some skills such as argumentation. Finally, SSI is associated to pedagogical strategies, mainly Inquiry-Based Learning; and to pedagogical techniques such as dilemmas and group discussions. This conceptualization sets up foundations for the design and evaluation of innovative SSI educational practices. It shall also help to promote new lines of research that establish connections among practical applications of SSI in different subjects, cultural contexts, and educational systems.

Framing Mobile Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 380-395
Author(s):  
Kim A. Hosler
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Instructional Unit ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Frame Model ◽  
Mobile Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce faculty and instructors, and those interested in using mobile technologies to support teaching and learning, to the Framework for the Rationale Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME; Koole, 2009). This chapter discusses how mobile or handheld devices can be used to promote inquiry-based learning and constructivist and authentic pedagogies. Additionally, the chapter discusses Koole's (2009) FRAME model as a scaffold for guiding “the development of learning materials, and the design of teaching and learning strategies for mobile education” (p. 25). Lastly, the FRAME model is used to guide the implementation of an inquiry-based instructional unit incorporating mobile or handheld devices.

Framing Mobile Learning

2015 ◽  
pp. 238-253
Author(s):  
Kim A. Hosler
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Instructional Unit ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Frame Model ◽  
Mobile Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce faculty and instructors, and those interested in using mobile technologies to support teaching and learning, to the Framework for the Rationale Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME; Koole, 2009). This chapter discusses how mobile or handheld devices can be used to promote inquiry-based learning and constructivist and authentic pedagogies. Additionally, the chapter discusses Koole's (2009) FRAME model as a scaffold for guiding “the development of learning materials, and the design of teaching and learning strategies for mobile education” (p. 25). Lastly, the FRAME model is used to guide the implementation of an inquiry-based instructional unit incorporating mobile or handheld devices.

scholarly journals Improving Student Readiness for Inquiry-Based Learning: An Engineering Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Tom A. Eppes ◽  
Ivana Milanovic ◽  
Kamau Wright
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Student Readiness ◽  
Advance Student ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
Multidisciplinary Modeling ◽  
Applied Fields

<p><span lang="EN-GB">During the past decade, the authors have sought to advance student research in a predominantly teaching institution. The two primary challenges were: academic - how to introduce and promote inquiry-based learning (IBL) given the constraints, and business - how to obtain and sustain funding in the area of industry-sponsored research. The authors developed a successful multidisciplinary modeling course that integrates four teaching and learning strategies and where key learning outcomes strengthen student readiness to engage in research. The course culminates with research performed as part of an IBL strategy that is relevant and supported by mentoring. The benefits include development of intellectual and practical skills that underlie a central activity of engineering design. The course structure, evidence of student work, and evolution over time to meet challenges are presented and discussed. Most importantly, the potential of this strategy to be implemented across other topical areas is addressed. Student participation in research improves learning of engineering and scientific concepts, increases interaction with faculty and industry sponsors, and provides opportunities for work in emerging technology areas. Benefits accrue both to students who pursue a research career and to those who enter applied fields by strengthening their ability to propose innovative solutions.</span></p>

Improving Student Readiness for Inquiry-Based Learning

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Milanovic ◽  
Tom Eppes
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Application Software ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Inquiry Based Learning ◽  
Student Readiness ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
Multidisciplinary Modeling ◽  
The University

We document the four-year long experience aimed at improving student readiness to engage in research. A key ingredient has been the development of a multidisciplinary modeling course that integrates four teaching and learning strategies. Preceded by two sets of scaffolded projects, the course culminates with an inquiry-based learning (IBL) assignment on a topic that is relevant and supported by mentoring. Benefits include the development of modeling skills marketable to external entities, presentations at the University colloquia and symposia, peer-reviewed conference or journal papers, and application software releases. This paper describes the course structure, its evolution over time to meet various challenges, and provides examples of student work.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION: COLLABORATIVE WORK AND PEER ASSESSMENT

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-94
Author(s):  
Lúcia Pombo ◽  
Mário Talaia
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
The University

This paper presents the design of the curricular unit "Nature Integrated Sciences I” for the Course of Primary School Teachers of the 1st cycle of Higher Education at the University of Aveiro (Portugal). This curricular unit integrates a holistic approach to science based on the STS movement, where the activities promote collaborative work, such as study visits, field trips, laboratory classes, public presentations of works, discussion activities and self-and peer-assessment. It is intended to evaluate innovative teaching and learning strategies by hearing the students’ opinions about the proposed activities, their attitudes towards collaborative work and peer assessment. A questionnaire was applied online during the currilucar unit and the results show that most students felt that the teaching methodology was appropriate, group activities were relevant and assessment strategies contributed to the development of the targeted skills and building of knowledge. Key words: collaborative work, peer assessment, science education.

Using reflection. Mentoring midwifery students in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Hawley ◽  
Anthony Tuckett
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Constructivist Theory ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
Global Health Care ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose: This study aims to offer guidance to lecturers and undergraduate midwifery students in using reflective practice and to offer a roadmap for academic staff accompanying undergraduate midwifery students on international clinical placements. Design: Drawing on reflection within the Constructivist Theory, the Gibbs Reflective Cycle (GRC) provides opportunities to review experiences and share new knowledge by working through five stages—feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan. Findings:  The reflections of the midwifery students in this study provide insight into expectations prior to leaving for international placement, practical aspects of what local knowledge is beneficial, necessary teaching and learning strategies and the students’ cultural awareness growth. Implications: The analysis and a reflective approach have wider implications for universities seeking to improve preparations when embarking on an international clinical placement. It can also inform practices that utilise reflection as an impetus to shape midwifery students to be more receptive to global health care issues. 

The Effect of Commonwealth Libraries upon Academic Motivation

1974 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Need For Achievement ◽  
Academic Values ◽  
Teaching And Learning Strategies ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Successes And Failures

A total of 484 tenth-grade students, evenly divided between schools with Commonwealth libraries and those without, were assessed for motivational dispositions (need for achievement, test anxiety, and sense of responsibility for successes and failures), academic values, and displayed motivation (as revealed in choice of tasks). The two groups of students did not differ with respect to dispositions and values, but those from schools with Commonwealth libraries showed greater motivation. This finding is interpreted as evidence that the effects of improved library facilities have now seeped through teaching and learning strategies to an important outcome in students.

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