scholarly journals Effect of Argumentative Discourse based Intervention on Argumentation Ability: A Study of Demographic Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 114-124
Author(s):  
Sumaira Majeed ◽  
Nighat Sana Kirmani
Keyword(s):  
School Science ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Argumentative Discourse ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Toulmin Model ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Important Activity

Argumentation can be viewed as an important activity in science education aiming at a better understanding of science topics. This article is drawn from doctoral research aiming to assess the effect of an argumentative coursebased intervention on argumentation ability in complement with other variables. This section highlights how students with demographic variations differ in their argumentation ability and how do they respond to the intervention. The population of the study comprised of school students in their transition stage of cognitive development from concrete to abstract thinking; correspondingly, Grade 5 students were selected. An argumentative discourse framework was developed for the contents of the school Science subject adapting to the Toulmin model. 18 weeks of intervention was provided, including 4 weeks introductory training phase followed by a pretest of argumentation ability. Analysis revealed that demographics like gender, age order among siblings, family type, and achievement level play their innate role in determining argumentation ability, and students respond to the intervention correspondingly.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the translation, interpretation, and extrapolation abilities in elementary school students' learning achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Wuryanti ◽  
Deni Hadiana ◽  
Rumondang Purwati
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract. This study was to determine the relationship between translation, interpretation, and extrapolation abilities on the level of learning achievement of elementary school students on Science subject matter. Meanwhile, the research method is descriptive quantitative. Data collection techniques used tests of understanding the concepts of translation, interpretation, and extrapolation with test techniques, and student learning achievement with secondary data in the form of documents owned by the classroom teacher. The data analysis technique uses the product-moment and regression test. Based on the research results it can be seen that; (1) Correlation between translation skills and the level of achievement in science learning of grade 5 students with rxy1 = 0.231 at a significance level of 0.057. The level of significance is satisfactory. (2) Correlation between the interpretation ability and the level of science learning achievement of grade 5 students with rxy1 = 0.401 at a significance level of 0.002. The level of significance is satisfactory. (3) Correlation between extrapolation ability and science learning achievement level of 5th-grade students with rxy1 = 420 at a significance level of 0.001. its level of significance is very satisfying. (4) Correlation between the ability of translation, interpretation, and extrapolation and the level of science learning achievement of grade 5 students with rxy123 = 0.470, F = 4.154 with df = 3: 44 at a significance level of 0.001. its level of significance is very satisfying.

scholarly journals Infografías científicas en secundaria: complejos de significados multimodales en ensambles compuestos verbales-visuales

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Len Unsworth ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Language Resources ◽  
Achievement Level ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science Discourse ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic

The complexity of science discourse has long been recognized as challenging for many students. Systemic functional linguistic accounts of technicality and meaning aggregation, differentiating scientific and everyday discourse, have explicated the linguistic complexity confronting students. The complexity of images and image-language ensembles in science discourse has not been similarly delineated. Two aspects of multimodal meaning-making have not been sufficiently theorized to support pedagogies of visualization interpretation and creation in science: (1) the role of the verbiage within scientific visualizations has been largely ignored; (2) image analysis has emphasized single-structure images, e.g. narrative or classificational or analytical, whereas multiple structures in a single image is a frequent and significant resource in science. This paper outlines a framework describing the co-deployment of image and verbiage to construct multi-structure image-language ensembles in high school science textbooks. Using this framework two investigations are described: (1) variation among textbook infographics in image-language co-articulation representing meaning complexes of phenomena such as mitosis; (2) the relationship between co-articulation of image-language resources and achievement level in infographics constructed by senior high school students. Implications are drawn for extending transdisciplinary research in educational semiotics and science education and for pedagogies of multimodal disciplinary literacy development in high school science.

scholarly journals Science and engineering practices in the content of Greek middle school physics textbooks about forces and motion

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 457
Author(s):  
Margarita Papakonstantinou ◽  
Michael Skoumios
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
School Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Science And Engineering Practices ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Engineering Practices ◽  
Teaching Physics ◽  
Middle School Physics

It has been argued that students’ understanding of science ideas and concepts is based on their engagement in science and engineering practices. However, research studying science and engineering practices engaging in the content of school science textbooks is particularly limited. The aim of the present study is to develop a framework and investigate (through it) the level at which science and engineering practices engage in the content of Greek middle school Physics textbooks about forces and motion. The analysis was carried out on a total of 61 reports and activities on forces and motion that are included in school textbooks (student’s book and lab workbook) used for teaching Physics to 13-year-old middle school students in Greece. Reports and activities were analyzed using content analysis. An assessment rubric called “Science and Engineering Practices Analytic Rubric” (SEPAR), which evaluates the level at which science and engineering practices engage in the above reports and activities, was used throughout the analysis. The analysis demonstrated the low level at which science and engineering practices engage in the analyzed content of these school textbooks. The SEPAR can be used for analyzing science instructional material. The results mean that no opportunities are provided to the students through the content of these school textbooks so that the students could use science and engineering practices and become familiar with them in order to better understand ideas and concepts about forces and motion.

scholarly journals Literature Study: Improving Understanding of Science Concepts Using Science Comics for Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Nia Maulidah ◽  
Fitria Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
School Science ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Concept Understanding ◽  
Science Concepts ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Research Analysis

This study aims to determine the increase in understanding of elementary school science concepts using media science comics. The method used in this research is qualitative research with data collection techniques, namely literature studies. The data collection technique used is by collecting and studying data on various research results from journals, theses, scientific articles, and relevant journals. The data that has been obtained, analyzed, and studied in-depth, systematically, and critically are then described in a narrative. Based on the results of research, the literature study states that the use of media science comics can improve understanding of the concept of science in elementary schools. From the results of the research analysis showed that the results of the pretest scores of students had low concept understanding in the experimental class and the control class. After being given treatment, the results of the posttest scores showed a significant increase in the experimental class

Pengembangan Instrumen Penilaian Autentik Berbasis PBL Pada Materi Dampak Pencemaran Bagi Kehidupan Di Sekolah Menengah Pertama

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Timma Dormauli Siallagan ◽  
Syamsurizal Syamsurizal ◽  
Bambang Hariyadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Processing Information ◽  
Asking Questions

The purpose of this developmental research was to develop a scientific approach based science worksheet on the dynamic electrical material topic for ninth-grade junior high school students.  The worksheet were developed based on scientific approach. The stages include:  observing, asking questions, gathering information, processing information, and communicating. The development model used is the 4-D Model consists of 4 stages: define,  design, develop, and desimanate. The results of the validation, a small and large group trials indicated that the used of the scientific approach based science worksheet was appropriate for use. Thus, the developed worksheets can be used in the process of learning for Junior high school science students. Keywords : Worksheet , Scientific approach

scholarly journals Attitudes towards math in primary school students: Differences depending on the grade and gender

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-132
Author(s):  
Antonio Valle ◽  
Bibiana Regueiro ◽  
Isabel Piñeiro ◽  
Benigno Sánchez ◽  
Carlos Freire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Anxiety Levels ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Negative Feelings

The main aim of this study is to check whether there are differences in some variables related to attitudes towards math in primary school students according to the course and gender. The sample consists of 897 students of the fifth and sixth year of primary education (50.2% boys and 49.8% girls). The results indicate that the boys, compared to girls, have a higher perceived competence in math, they are more intrinsically motivated extrinsic and exhibit lower levels of anxiety. As for the differences in terms of this variable, the results indicate that students in grade 5 have a higher perceived competence for math, perceive most useful, are more intrinsically motivated to this subject and show anxiety levels and some negative feelings toward the lower than grade 6. Therefore, girls show a "profile" of less adaptive than men conditions, both in terms of their perceived competition as their motivation towards math and also in terms of the emotions associated with this matter. As for the differences depending on the course, students from grade 5 are those with a much more positive attitudinal and motivational conditions than grade 6.

scholarly journals The Students' Perceptions of Using Zoom Application on Mobile Phone in Improving Speaking Skills During Online Learning at Ban Loeiwangsai School, Loei Province, Thailand.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Putri Karya Dwi Bawanti ◽  
Yudhi Arifani
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Strategic Design ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Speaking Skills

This study focused on the impact of using the Zoom application on mobile phones by examining students' perceptions of speaking skills and their attitude during online learning. The students have 4 months of experience using the Zoom application. This research method used a survey design and collects data by giving 12 questionnaire items through Google form to students. The participants are elementary school students with 3 categories, namely grade 4, grade 5 and grade 6 at Ban Loeiwangsai school, Thailand. The findings of this study are that the strategic design of online learning on the use of the Zoom application has an impact on students performance in independent learning and managing time. This also has an impact on the ability and knowledge of students learning English especially in the speaking skill. Their academics are particularly affected by the use of the Zoom application during online learning.

scholarly journals Introducing High School Students to Engineering Fundamentals by Four Weeks Engineering Innovation Summer Program

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pawan Tyagi ◽  
Christine Newman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Technical Writing ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
High School Science Teacher

Preparing high school students for engineering disciplines is crucial for sustainable scientific and technological developments in the USA. This paper discusses a pre-college program, which not only exposes students to various engineering disciplines but also enables them to consider engineering as the profession. The four-week long “Engineering Innovation (EI)” course is offered every year to high school students by the center of outreach, Johns Hopkins University. EI program is designed to develop problem-solving skills through extensive hands-on engineering experiments. A team consisting of an instructor, generally a PhD in Engineering, and a teaching fellow, generally a high school science teacher, closely work with students to pedagogically inculcate basics of core engineering disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, materials, and chemical engineering. EI values independent problem-solving skills and simultaneously promote the team spirit among students. A number of crucial engineering aspects such as professional ethics, communications, technical writing, and understanding of common engineering principles are inculcated among high school students via well-designed individual and group activities. This paper discusses the model of EI program and its impact on students learning and their preparation for the engineering career.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Rural Secondary School Students on First Aid Following Educational Intervention

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
A. F. M. Salah Uddin ◽  
Syeda Israt Zahan ◽  
Fatema Binte Zinnah ◽  
Md. Motiur Rahman ◽  
Hafiza Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Family Type ◽  
School Students ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Prevention Activities

Introduction: School life is an important part of children’s lives, which has a direct impact on their physical and mental health. Knowledge of health promotion and prevention activities encourages initiating first aid activities in society. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of rural secondary school students following educational intervention on first aid. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study was carried out among 320 secondary school students. Educational intervention on first aid was applied to compare the level of knowledge before and after the intervention. Data were collected by a self-administered structured questionnaire through randomly selected students. Results: Findings showed that most of the respondents (84.2%) were between 12-15 years old and their mean age was 14.3 years. It was also found that the majority 159 (58.5%) of the respondents were male and the rest of them 113 (41.5%) were female. Regarding family type distribution, the majority 192 (70.6%) of the respondents lived in a nuclear family and 80 (29.4%) belong to joint family. In addition, 43 (15.8%) students' fathers were farmers, 74 (27.2%) were businessmen and 43 (15.8%) were day laborers. Regarding textbook knowledge on first aid 270 (99.3%) respondents knew the meaning of first aid, 232 (85.3%) students gave their opinion about cleaning the skin with Dettol or savlon in case of injury and 228 (83.8%) students answered that bleeding should be reduced by applying pressure with a clean cloth. The study found that 22 (8.1%) respondents had a good knowledge of first aid interventions before the intervention while after the intervention, a good level of knowledge was found amongst 189 (69.5%) students. The study revealed that the use of ice during injury management was not significantly (c2 =0.529, p˃ 0.05) associated with the level of first aid knowledge statistically before the intervention while after first aid intervention, there was a significant association (c2 =7.235, p˂ 0.05). Conclusion: Educational intervention on first aid improves the level of knowledge among secondary school students. Necessary measures should be taken to encourage health promotion and prevention activities during practical life.

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