scholarly journals Joint Discussion 4: Current Developments in Astronomy Education

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 144-145
Author(s):  
J.R. Percy
Keyword(s):  
Astronomy Education

A 3D Universe? Students’ and professors’ perception of multidimensionality

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (A30) ◽  
pp. 573-574
Author(s):  
Urban Eriksson ◽  
Wolfgang Steffen
Keyword(s):  
Astronomy Education

AbstractThis paper discusses the importance of learning to understand the three-dimensionality of astronomical objects, in particular nebulae. After collecting data from students’ and professors’ discernment of 3D we finds that this is difficult for both students and professors, which highlights the importance of addressing extrapolating three-dimensionality in astronomy education.

Practical Astronomy Education at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 1950004
Author(s):  
A. Yang ◽  
S. C. Cindy Ng ◽  
Q. Leong ◽  
M. H. Tan ◽  
P. Agarwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
General Education ◽  
Scientific Theory ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
National University ◽  
Robotic Telescope ◽  
Astronomy And Astrophysics

Singapore is not known for astronomy research. However, the interest in astronomy has grown since the 1990s, when more educational institutions and observatories were built to equip students with the skills and knowledge in astronomy. The National University of Singapore (NUS) currently has a strong and rigorous astronomy and astrophysics programme that leads to an astrophysics specialization within the physics B.Sc. degree as well as four general education modules in astronomy and astrophysics. As experimental data is the final arbiter of any scientific theory, we emphasize the practical aspects of astronomy in this programme. We also have a state-of-the-art observatory equipped with a robotic telescope and a planetarium for tutorials. This paper outlines the philosophy, pedagogy and approach of how our NUS team has achieved a very successful undergraduate astronomy and astrophysics for aspiring Singaporean youth.

scholarly journals The Observatorio Astronómico Nacional - Tonantzintla: Site Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (S260) ◽  
Author(s):  
H.M. Hernández-Toledo ◽  
L.A. Martínez-Vázquez ◽  
A. Pani-Cielo
Keyword(s):  
Ccd Photometry ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Site Evaluation ◽  
New Instrumentation ◽  
Sky Conditions ◽  
Alternative Solutions ◽  
Term Monitoring

AbstractThe objective of this contribution is to present some results of an evaluation on the local conditions at the site that were considered in order to propose that the Observatorio Astronómico Nacional, Tonantzintla, (OAN-Tonantzintla) become a National Facility for Astronomy Education. The evaluation included a quantitative diagnostic (CCD photometry) on the quality of the local sky. The attributes of the 1-m telescope, the current instrumentation and a well planned upgrading that includes new instrumentation is considered at the basis for a successful transition maintaining the attractiveness of the site for astronomy education. A 3-year upgrading program actually in progress at UNAM is providing funding for that purpose. Physics and astronomy programs at college and graduated levels at UNAM will benefit from this, yielding clear connections among astronomy researchers and educators and students at various levels. Although the OAN-Tonantzintla faces the danger of deteriorating its sky conditions, we are maintaining awareness of the night sky characteristics in long-term monitoring campaigns and encouraging the local authorities to find alternative solutions to this problem.

Astronomy education and culture

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 469-470
Author(s):  
Magda Stavinschi ◽  
Alexandra Corina Stavinschi
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Extra Effort ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Specific Meaning ◽  
Practical Information

AbstractThe 2020 pandemics has brought about a revolution in education, thanks to the pervasiveness of online teaching. Contents, methods and techniques can now be rapidly shared across the globe. On the downside, a number of disciplines have been neglected or dropped altogether. Our paper aims to address the following questions: How has Astronomy in culture been affected? Why is it important to keep it alive? What are the solutions? We suggest that it has been dismissed for two reasons: first, it is perceived as a niche topic – some sort of erudite chatter about non-essential curiosities – that can be sacrificed in favour of more practical information; second, it is heavily culture-specific, meaning that it requires extra effort from the teachers, as it cannot be easily copied or translated from other sources.

Closing Remarks

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 515-517
Author(s):  
Debra Meloy Elmegreen
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Strategic Plan ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Many ◽  
Collaborative Efforts ◽  
Made In

AbstractThis symposium has highlighted key first steps made in addressing many goals of the IAU Strategic Plan for 2020–2030. Presentations on initiatives regarding education, with applications to development, outreach, equity, inclusion, big data, and heritage, are briefly summarized here. The many projects underway for the public, for students, for teachers, and for astronomers doing astronomy education research provide a foundation for future collaborative efforts, both regionally and globally.

The vigorous development of data driven astronomy education and public outreach (DAEPO)

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 199-209
Author(s):  
Shanshan Li ◽  
Chenzhou Cui ◽  
Cuilan Qiao ◽  
Dongwei Fan ◽  
Changhua Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Public Outreach ◽  
Continuous Change ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
The Past ◽  
Education And Public Outreach ◽  
Science Educators

AbstractAstronomy education and public outreach (EPO) is one of the important part of the future development of astronomy. During the past few years, as the rapid evolution of Internet and the continuous change of policy, the breeding environment of science EPO keep improving and the number of related projects show a booming trend. EPO is no longer just a matter of to teachers and science educators but also attracted the attention of professional astronomers. Among all activates of astronomy EPO, the data driven astronomy education and public outreach (abbreviated as DAEPO) is special and important. It benefits from the development of Big Data and Internet technology and is full of flexibility and diversity. We will present the history, definition, best practices and prospective development of DAEPO for better understanding this active field.

Application of Computer Planetariums in the Astronomy Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Ana Atanasova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Technology ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Specialized Software

Children‘s interest in the stars and planets has always been great. Visiting planetariums and astronomical observatories is an exciting experience for them. Therefore, a great challenge for teachers is to maintain this interest and at the same time teach them the latest knowledge in astronomy. In the age of evolving computer technology, this is possible through the use of computer planetariums. These specialized software are able to „bring“ the starry sky into the classroom. There is a lot of evidence that the use of a computer planetarium in astronomy education leads to better results in the acquisition of knowledge by students.

scholarly journals Pre-service Astronomy Education of Teachers

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1044-1045
Author(s):  
Mary Kay Hemenway
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Secondary Teacher ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
General Science ◽  
Main Interest ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
The World

There is little research on elementary/secondary teacher preparation. Few teachers are called upon to teach astronomy specifically, or their astronomy teaching is peripheral to their main interest (e.g., general science at lower levels or physics at higher levels). Statistics indicate that large increases in student populations are expected throughout the world. “In 1997, 1.2 billion students were enrolled in schools around the world. Of these students, 668 million were in elementary-level programs, 398 million were in secondary programs, and 88 million were in higher education programs.” (Digest, 2002) These figures included large increases from the 1990 figures, e.g. 38% increase in secondary education and 68% in higher education for Africa, as opportunities to obtain an education and population both grew. (Digest, tables 395 and 412).

Astronomy Education Review, http://aer.noao.edu

2004 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-127
Author(s):  
Sidney Wolff ◽  
Andrew Fraknoi
Keyword(s):  
Astronomy Education ◽  
Education Review

scholarly journals Astronomy Education: an international perspective

1998 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 2-6
Author(s):  
John R. Percy
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Astronomy Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
And Training

Education is important to astronomers because it affects the recruitment and training of future astronomers, and because it affects the awareness, understanding and appreciation of astronomy by taxpayers and politicians who support us. We have an obligation to share the excitement and the significance of our work with students and the public. Education is often neglected by the scientific and professional community - not by us, of course - and by many research universities. Our task is not only to be better astronomy educators ourselves, but to convince and train our students and colleagues to do likewise.

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