Technology Engineering in Science Education: Where Instructional Challenges Interface Nonconforming Productivity to Increase Retention, Enhance Transfer, and Maximize Student Learning

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Edward Osler II ◽  
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Gail Hollowell ◽  
Stacy M. Nichols ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
TIURLINA SIREGAR

This study aims to determine the feasibility of a literacy culture-based chemistry module on the Elements Periodic System (SPU) material and to determine the increase in student learning outcomes. Research Methods Research and Development. The sample of the research was 12 students of the Master of Science Education Study Program, FKIP UNCEN. The results showed that the chemistry module was suitable for use as teaching material and the improvement of student learning outcomes with the n-Gain test was obtained an average of 0.81 in the high category


2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (16) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Antonio Joaquín Franco-Mariscal ◽  
José María Oliva-Martinez

En este artículo se analizan las dificultades de aprendizaje de los alumnos de educación secundaria en torno al tema de la clasificación periódica de los elementos. Para ello, se recogen las opiniones de una muestra de profesores de Química y de didáctica de las ciencias obtenidas a partir de cuestionarios escritos y entrevistas individuales semiestructuradas. La información resultante es analizada a partir de un conjunto de ocho dimensiones, correspondientes a diferentes razones que pueden obstaculizar el aprendizaje en este ámbito. Concretamente se proponen estas dimensiones, a saber: 1) aspectos actitudinales, 2) memorización, 3) carencias o preconcepciones en torno a conceptos previos sobre los que se sustenta el tema, 4) desconocimiento o incomprensión de las propiedades que se utilizan como criterios de clasificación, 5) la noción de periodicidad y de percepción de su utilidad, 6) ambivalencia de significados de nociones asociadas a la Tabla Periódica, 7) carácter abstracto de los conceptos implicados y de los razonamientos exigidos y 8) deficiencias en el proceso de enseñanza. AbstractThis paper analyzes the learning difficulties of students in secondary education about the subject of the Periodic Table of elements. We present the opinions of a sample of teachers in Chemistry and Science Education obtained from written questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The information has been analyzed from a set of eight dimensions that allow us to systematize several sources of difficulty and different reasons that may hinder student learning in this subject. Specifically, we propose these dimensions: 1) attitudinal aspects, 2) memorizing 3) deficiencies about preconceptions in the lesson 4) misunderstanding of the properties used as criteria classification; 5) the notion of periodicity and the perception of its usefulness 6) ambivalence of meanings of notions related with the Periodic Table; 7) the abstract nature of the concepts involved and the reasoning required; and 8) deficiencies in the teaching process.ResumoEste artigo analisa as dificuldades de aprendizagem dos alunos do ensino secundário sobre o assunto da tabela periódica dos elementos. Isso irá refletir as opiniões de uma amostra de professores de Química e Ciências da Educação obtidos a partir de questionários escritos e entrevistas individuais semi-estruturadas. A informação resultante é analisada a partir de um conjunto de oito dimensões, por razões diferentes, que podem dificultar a aprendizagem nesta área. Especificamente, propõe-se estas dimensões, a saber: 1) aspectos atitudinais, 2) Memória 3) lacunas ou preconceitos sobre os conceitos anteriores sobre a qual se baseia o tema; 4) ignorância ou incompreensão dos imóveis utilizados como critérios classificação, 5) o conceito de freqüência e percepção da sua utilidade; 6) ambivalência de significados dos conceitos associados à Tabela Periódica, 7) natureza abstrata dos conceitos envolvidos eo raciocínio necessário, 8) as deficiências no processo de ensino.


2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 394-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. M. Andrews ◽  
M. J. Leonard ◽  
C. A. Colgrove ◽  
S. T. Kalinowski

Previous research has suggested that adding active learning to traditional college science lectures substantially improves student learning. However, this research predominantly studied courses taught by science education researchers, who are likely to have exceptional teaching expertise. The present study investigated introductory biology courses randomly selected from a list of prominent colleges and universities to include instructors representing a broader population. We examined the relationship between active learning and student learning in the subject area of natural selection. We found no association between student learning gains and the use of active-learning instruction. Although active learning has the potential to substantially improve student learning, this research suggests that active learning, as used by typical college biology instructors, is not associated with greater learning gains. We contend that most instructors lack the rich and nuanced understanding of teaching and learning that science education researchers have developed. Therefore, active learning as designed and implemented by typical college biology instructors may superficially resemble active learning used by education researchers, but lacks the constructivist elements necessary for improving learning.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Chadwick ◽  
Eilish McLoughlin

In September 2020, Irish schools reopened following their emergency closure due to the COVID-19 crisis. Measures were put in place to minimise the risk of transmission of the virus within schools and communities. However, these measures were likely to impact on teachers’ capacity to facilitate learning in science, particularly the practical and investigative aspects of the Irish curriculum. This research explores the impact of the measures in place to limit virus transmission on teaching and learning in science, particularly on practical activities. The period of focus is the three months (September to November 2020) following the school closures. The research aims to highlight the implications of the COVID-19 crisis on science learning in Irish schools and provide recommendations to lessen the impact on primary and second-level science education to improve student learning and engagement in science.


Author(s):  
Sandra Brown ◽  
Guopeng Fu ◽  
Lisa W. White

The complementary nature of different teaching approaches in facilitating student learning are rarely discussed in the literature. This study compared diverse teaching approaches in soil science education to explore how a combination of instructional approaches can support student learning. Student perspectives on lectures, problem-based learning, and experiential learning in three upper-level university soil science courses were assessed through student enrolment data and survey responses. Results emphasize the benefits of integrating theory and practice, and support the integration of concepts from soil physics, chemistry and biology within individual courses. All respondents who took two or more courses, indicated that the distinct teaching approaches, and the integration of soil physics, chemistry and biology within individual courses were beneficial to their learning. Lectures and problem-based learning were seen as pedagogically reciprocal, with theory supporting the application of knowledge for 75% students, while others noted that having the management course first, provided context for learning additional theory. A subset of students (n=9) indicated the relevance of the interdisciplinary nature of the courses for their current employment. Our findings suggest that combining knowledge-based and competency-based approaches may support both student learning and workforce demands, and that diverse teaching approaches can work together to support student learning. The research outcomes call for fellow instructors to diverge from the dichotomy of passive and active learning, and to consider the complementary nature of distinct teaching strategies.


2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stasinos Stavrianeas ◽  
Mark Stewart ◽  
Peter Harmer

Pedagogical innovations, ideas, and outcomes designed to enhance student learning in physiology courses are encouraged by our professional organizations and are actively discussed at conferences and in Advance in Physiological Education. Here, we report our experiment with freely available internet-based material as a substitute for the textbook for a single chapter on muscle physiology in a sophomore-level Human Physiology course. Student reactions to the textbookless curriculum were registered with the use of a questionnaire. Their responses indicated that they enjoyed the online material (animations, images, reviews, etc.), the emphasis on important concepts, and the variety of resources. Furthermore, students were almost unanimous in their praise for such pedagogical approaches to science education. Yet, students were reluctant to part with their textbooks. We believe that with subsequent iterations of this course we will be more successful at further separating the learning experience from the textbook. Reliance on freely available material may eventually relieve students from the burden of purchasing a costly textbook.


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