scholarly journals Promoting Ocean Literacy in Elementary School Students Through Investigation Activities and Citizen Science

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Boaventura ◽  
Ana Teresa Neves ◽  
Jaime Santos ◽  
Paula Colares Pereira ◽  
Cristina Luís ◽  
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To enable the process of energy transition towards carbon neutrality, it is important to educate the community on the need for social, economic, environmental and institutional transformation, and to educate and inform citizens to participate proactively in this change. This study evaluated the effectiveness of participation by elementary school students in educational activities and citizen science actions in enhancing their scientific knowledge and skills related to Ocean Literacy in the context of climate change. The activities were directed to children (aged 9–11) and involved pre-service teachers, in-service teachers and researchers, in formal and non-formal contexts. A total of 329 elementary school students participated in interdisciplinary science activities, focusing on the cause & effect of climate change in the ocean. They learned to identify rocky shore marine species used to monitor climate change and acquired ICT skills by inserting species observations in a biodiversity mapping platform. Finally, students worked collaboratively to communicate to the community what they have learned through an exhibition at the Museum João de Deus. To assess the impact of the activities on acquisition of scientific knowledge and skills by the students, a mixed methodology was applied using pre and post-tests, analysis of the data inserted by students in the platform, and content analysis of the students’ work for the museum exhibition. The results of pre and post-tests revealed a significant increase in knowledge of the effects of climate change on the rocky shore species distribution, as well as of the importance of monitoring these species distribution. The data from the online biodiversity platform showed that 42% of the species identifications made by the students were correct. The ability of the students to communicate their learning to the wider community was evaluated by the scientific content, structure, presentation and creativity and of posters, models, videos and games produced. Most of students focused their communications and creations on the greenhouse effect, cause & effect of climate change in the ocean and biodiversity. This study reinforces the importance of addressing Ocean Literacy and climate change through formal and non-formal educational activities with an investigative nature.

Author(s):  
Siti Sholiha Nurfaidah

Rapid technological and information developments have impacted changes in various lines of life. The big impact that arises from the changes that occur is the decline in the values of the nation's character. The problem solving effort is by providing guidance in improving the ability of educators in shaping the values of the national character of elementary school students. The targets in this activity are the Teacher Working Group (KKG) in SD PBI and KKG in SDN 208 Luginasari. The method used in the form of organizing seminars and workshops on the role of teachers in building national character values to elementary school students. The activity was carried out quite well. Teachers are given debriefing and skills to carry out learning activities that contain character education through traditional game intermediaries. Suggestions for the achievement of the objectives of this activity is that assistance is still needed for the teacher so that the teachers can consistently transform their knowledge and skills in the path that we all expect.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Fauzul Hayat

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of education using video animation on an elementary school in handwashing technique. The sample in this study was elementary school students class VI Cigabus Serang, Banten. The instrument used in data collection is a validated test instrument. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi experimental single group pretest posttest design.The results of the study showed that the pretest revealed knowledge (26,7%) and excellent hand washing skills (8,3%), and in posttest revealed knowledge (70%) and excellent hand washing skills (73,3%). Handwashing health education using video animation was effective to increase the knowledge and skills of school children regarding the proper technique of handwashing in elementary school (p = 0.000) at a significant level α = 0.05. Education using video animation affects handwashing behavior among elementary school students.   Keywords: Video animation, Elementary school, Handwashing technique.


1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 671-674
Author(s):  
Sandra Thull ◽  
William M. Bart

The relationship between scores on scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning among 67 elementary school students in Grades 6 to 8 was investigated. Scientific knowledge was assessed by an objective test of life science knowledge consisting of 40 multiple-choice items. Scientific reasoning was assessed by a test of life science reasoning skills consisting of 10 essay items. Both scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning increased across grades and were significantly correlated. However, when controlling for scientific knowledge, grade differences in scientific reasoning were nonsignificant, but differences in scientific reasoning between boys and girls were significant, with girls scoring higher than boys.


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