Teacher language awareness and scaffolded interaction in CLIL science classrooms

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-232
Author(s):  
Daozhi Xu ◽  
Gary James Harfitt
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Reflective Knowledge ◽  
Language Awareness ◽  
Teacher Language ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Knowledge Of Language ◽  
Scaffolding Strategies

Abstract Teacher language awareness (TLA) constitutes the teacher’s self-reflective knowledge about the operation of language systems in pedagogical practices. This study focuses on teachers’ understanding of learning of language and learning through language in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) contexts, exploring how teachers proceduralise their knowledge of language to facilitate science learning in Hong Kong. By analysing the reflective relationship between TLA and scaffolding strategies of two teachers (students n = 31; 32) during a set of lessons in a secondary school, this paper suggests that it is critical to re-orient the TLA focus from teachers to the act of learning and learners’ needs. This expanded conceptual framework of TLA sheds light on how to transform teachers’ implicit knowledge of language into explicit awareness of scaffolding in class. The TLA-filtered, scaffolded interactions can therefore promote the use of language not merely for pedagogical purposes but also as a cognitive learning tool.

Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ-II):Analysis of Validity and Reliability of Bahasa Indonesia Version in Science Learning Context

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Career Motivation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Science Motivation ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

Based on the perspective that motivation is an essential element for learning and academic achievement nor challenge that its components are not directly observable variables, I was empirically examined the instrument through rigorous survey data. The instrument used was Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ-II) that translated into Indonesian Language. The 4 expert judged my Indonesian translation version of SMQ-II and 240 students responded to this version. It assesses five motivation components: intrinsic motivation, self-determination, self-efficacy, career motivation, and grade motivation. The findings of this work show that the questionnaire is a valid and reliable and that the entire questionnaire can be completed in about 15 minutes. Through this work, I suggest my version of SMQ-II in Bahasa Indonesia can be used as an efficient instrument for assessing components of students’ motivation to learn science in Indonesia secondary school.

scholarly journals Confronting repressive ideologies with critical pedagogy in science classrooms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilton Lodge
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Critical Pedagogy ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Classroom Discourse ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Free Process

AbstractThe focus of this response to Arthur Galamba and Brian Matthews’s ‘Science education against the rise of fascist and authoritarian movements: towards the development of a Pedagogy for Democracy’ is to underpin a critical pedagogy that can be used as a counterbalancing force against repressive ideologies within science classrooms. Locating science education within the traditions of critical pedagogy allows us to interrogate some of the historical, theoretical, and practical contradictions that have challenged the field, and to consider science learning as part of a wider struggle for social justice in education. My analysis draws specifically on the intellectual ideas of Paulo Freire, whose work continues to influence issues of theoretical, political, and pedagogical importance. A leading social thinker in educational practice, Freire rejected the dominant hegemonic view that classroom discourse is a neutral and value-free process removed from the juncture of cultural, historical, social, and political contexts. Freire’s ideas offer several themes of relevance to this discussion, including his banking conception of education, dialog and conscientization, and teaching as a political activity. I attempt to show how these themes can be used to advance a more socially critical and democratic approach to science teaching.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF MOTIVATION TO RESULT OF COGNITIVE LEARNING IN INTERGRATED NATURAL SCIENCES MODEL TEAM GAMES TOURNAMENT (TGT) ASSITANCE BY YUGIOH CARD

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Reda Harwinanda
Keyword(s):  
Science Learning ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Team Games ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of motivation on the result cognitive learning of the model TGT assisted YuGiOh Card. The population in this study were students of class VII semester 1 with the number of 16 students at MTs Baitul Amin Bali. The type of research design used was pre-experimental design with a one-shot case study. The study used 2 (two) variables examined in this study, namely motivation and result cognitive learning. The method used in data collection in this research is questionnaire (questionnaire), documentation and test. The collected data were analyzed using simple linear regression. Based on the motivation data obtained using themodel TGT assisted by the YuGiOh card in this study, it shows that students who are in the very good motivation category are 62.5% and good categories are 37.5%. Data on students' resultcognitive learning from post-test results can be categorized very well by 6%, both by 31%, enough by 44% and less by 19%. The influence of motivation on result cognitive learning using the model TGT assisted YuGiOh card is 27.2% while the remaining 72.8% is influenced by learning readiness, social support and learning facilities. The results showed that learning motivation had a positive effect on result cognitive learning in science learning using the model TGT assisted by YuGiOh card.

scholarly journals Inquiry-based Science Education and e-Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Sofoklis A. Sotiriou
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Higher Order Learning

Science classrooms (even in the time of the pandemic) should provide more challenging, inquiry-based, authentic and higher-order learning experiences allowing students to participate in scientific practices and tasks. Rich scientific databases, e-Learning tools and digital educational resources can serve as a catalyst for science learning. They can offer a better understanding of complex scientific research, making science understandable and interesting to the students.

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