scholarly journals Connecting student interests and questions with science learning goals through project-based storylines

Author(s):  
William R. Penuel ◽  
Brian J. Reiser ◽  
Tara A. W. McGill ◽  
Michael Novak ◽  
Katie Van Horne ◽  
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AbstractIn this conceptual paper, we describe the approach in storylines that builds on principles of project-based learning and focuses on supports for making science learning coherent from the students’ perspective. In storylines, students see their science work as addressing questions and problems their class has identified. We present design principles that guide the teaching and enactment of storyline units and explore the connections of these principles to ideas of project-based science. We illustrate how these design strategies are reflected in a high school biology unit co-developed by teachers and researchers. We present student artifacts that document the agency students take on in this work. We then summarize results from earlier studies examining students’ learning and perceptions of coherence of their learning experiences.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Riyani Septi Indriyana ◽  
Susilowati Susilowati

The research aimed to (1) analyzes the effects of model project-based learning approach on  STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematic) on science learning to junior high school student’s critical thinking skills and cooperative skills, and (2) analyze how the effects of model project-based learning approach on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematic) on science learning to junior high school student’s critical thinking skills and cooperative skills. The research was quasi-experimental with a non-equivalent control group design. The population was eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Berbah. The sample of the study was selected with cluster random sampling techniques and obtained grade-VIII B as an experimental class and grade-VIII C as a control class. Learning in the experimental class with a project-based learning model was STEM-oriented and the control class used a scientific approach. The data were pretest and posttest of critical thinking and observation sheets of cooperation. The analysis used the normality test, homogeneity test, MANOVA  test, and effect size. The results showed that (1) there was an effect of project based learning model on STEM approach on critical thinking skills and cooperative skills of students of SMP Negeri 1 Berbah, (2) the effect of science learning project based learning model on STEM approach on critical thinking and collaborative skill was on medium category.


2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 960-979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Taraban ◽  
Cathy Box ◽  
Russell Myers ◽  
Robin Pollard ◽  
Craig W. Bowen

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Walters

<p>Activity-based learning “encourages students to actively participate in their own learning experiences through practical activities such as problem solving and independent investigation.  This teaching method encourages students to be independently inquisitive, to think critically and to work collaboratively.”  Project-based learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by responding to authentic, engaging, and complex questions, problems, and challenges.  In both pedagogical scenarios, students “become scientists” with their own questions, data, and results while becoming active participants in the scientific community.</p><p> </p><p>Students (and teachers) are able to access a wealth of real-time and climatological data available to students, along with a variety of data collection and analysis tools.  A high school atmospheric science course can be effectively transformed into an activity- and project-based course that leverages these data and tools to address essential questions and enduring understandings by thoughtfully connecting learning objectives and learning outcomes.</p><p> </p><p>This paper will provide an overview of Atmospheric Science, a Grade 12 science elective taken by students at Marymount School of New York, which has been offered since 2004 and has evolved as access to data and new technologies has evolved.  Students engage in a variety of learning experiences that require them locate and verify appropriate data sources; collect and analyze real-time weather data; and then consider the best way to represent that data through multi-modal approaches.  Learning activities such as the Neighborhood Air Pollution Data Lab and the Advanced Climate Model Activity help students build agency in key atmospheric science concepts and principles. Projects such as the Weekend Weather Forecast; the Google Earth Drought Project; and the Climate Change Podcast help students extend their knowledge as well as share their work with the global community.  Samples of student work will be shared and strategies for planning and assessment will be discussed.</p>


2014 ◽  
Vol 116 (13) ◽  
pp. 178-198
Author(s):  
Sue C. Larson

This chapter describes an empirical study that tests the motivational and learning effects of an intervention designed to initiate and sustain interest and engagement in high school biology classrooms. Positive effects were demonstrated for conceptual understanding, vocabulary acquisition, and perceptions of the learning experiences.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Dierker ◽  
Nadia Ward ◽  
Jalen Alexander ◽  
Emmanuel Donate

Background: Upward trends in data-oriented careers threaten to further increase the underrepresentation of both females and individuals from racial minority groups in programs focused on data analysis and applied statistics. To begin to develop the necessary skills for a data-oriented career, project-based learning seems the most promising given its focus on real-world activities that are aimed at engaging student interest and enthusiasm. Method: Using pre and post survey data, the present study examines student background characteristics, learning experiences and course outcomes for a cohort of 33 rising high school seniors involved in a two-week, accelerated version of a project-based data analysis and applied statistics curriculum. Results: On average, students rated the experience as rewarding and the vast majority (78.1%) felt that they had accomplished more than they had expected. Based on responses to both the pre and post course surveys, roughly half of the students reported increases in confidence in applied skills (i.e. developing a research question, managing data, choosing the correct statistical test, effectively presenting research results, and conducting a statistical analysis of data), while more than 80% reported increased confidence in writing code to run statistical analyses. Fully 84.4% of students reported interest in one or more follow-up courses with interest in computer programming being endorsed by the largest number of students (53.1%). Conclusions: These findings support previous research showing that real-world, project-based experiences afford the best hope for achieving the kind of analytic and statistical literacy necessary for meaningful engagement in research, problem solving and professional development.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Riyani Septi Indriyana ◽  
Susilowati Susilowati

This research aimed to (1) analyzes the effect of model project-based learning approach STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) on natural science learning to junior high school student’s critical thinking skills and cooperative skills, and (2) analyze how the effect of model project-based learning on STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) on natural science learning to junior high school student’s critical thinking skills and cooperative skills. This research was quasi-experimental with a non-equivalent control group design. The population was eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Berbah. Sampling selection technique used cluster random sampling techniques and obtained class VIII B as an experimental class and class VIII C as a control class. Learning in the experimental class project-based learning model was STEM-oriented, and the control class used a scientific approach. The data were pretest and posttest critical thinking, observation sheets of cooperative. The analysis used the normality test, homogeneity test, MANOVA test, and effect size. The results showed that: (1) there was an effect of project-based learning model on STEM approach on critical thinking skills and cooperative skills of students of SMP Negeri 1 Berbah, (2) the effect of science learning project-based learning model on STEM approach on critical thinking and collaborative skill was on medium category.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Sulis Anjarwati ◽  
Kusuma Wardany ◽  
Fitri April Yanti

Lokakaraya dan pelatihan pembuatan preparat biologi bagi guru-guru SMA bertujuan untuk melatih guru-guru membuat preparat awetan biologi yang penting dalam pelaksaaan praktikum biologi di sekolah. Khalayak sasaran dari pengabdian ini adalah guru-guru SMA biologi di Lampung Timur. Kegiatan pengabdian telah dilaksanakan pada tanggal 15 Oktober 2019 yang bertempat di Laboratorium SMA Negeri 1 Way Jepara, dengan diikuti oleh 26 orang peserta guru biologi SMA. Hasil evaluasi diperoleh hasil dan manfaat dari kegiatan pengabdian ini diantaranya adalah meningkatkan keterampilan guru- guru SMA dalam pembuatan preparat smear darah dan preparat awetan biologi sebagai media pembelajaran biologi. Kegiatan diharapkan kelak dapat membantu guru-guru biologi dalam mengembangkan media pembelajaran IPA sehingga  mutu pembelajaran IPA dapat lebih meningkat.Workshop and Training on Making Biology Preparations for High School Teachers in East LampungAbstractThe workshop and training in making biological preparations for high school teachers aims to train teachers to make biological preparations that are important in the implementation of biology practices in schools. The target audience for this service is high school biology teachers in East Lampung. The dedication activity was carried out on October 15, 2019 which took place at the State High School Laboratory of 1 Jepara, with 26 participants participating in the high school biology teacher. The evaluation results obtained the results and benefits of this service include increasing the skills of high school teachers in making blood smear preparations and biological preservation preparations as media for learning biology. The activity is expected to be able to help biology teachers in developing science learning media so that the quality of science learning can be improved


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wayan Sadia

Abstract This research was conducted with the main objective to develop a model of character education integrated with science learning in elementary, junior, and senior high schools. The research was focused on the needs analysis study involving 36 elementary school science teachers, 34 junior high school science teachers and 27 senior high school science teachers to collect information on science learning in relation to character education. Data were collected by questionnaires, observation and interviewing techniques. Data were analyzed by descriptive and qualitative meaning. The results showed that: 1) character education can be developed through selection of science learning model, assessment model, and teaching materials, 2) science learning models that contribute significantly to the development of the character of students are inquiry learning, problem-based learning, cooperative learning , science-technology-society, problem solving, and contextual learning models, 3) science teacher’s responses to the character education are generally very positive and seek to develop good character through a learning process, 4) some (55.3%) science teachers include indicators of character values that to be target of learning in the syllabus and lesson plans, and some (44.7%) do not explicitly specify its, but implicitly implied in the syllabus and lesson plans. Keywords: character education, integrated science learning


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