Making Sense of Science

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Nancy El-Farargy
Keyword(s):  
Adult Students ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Chemistry Curriculum ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Curriculum Redesign ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
The Subject

This review outlines a research-informed teaching case study based on adult learners of chemistry within the Scottish Further Education (FE) sector. It provides some strategies for success in supporting non-major chemistry students and provides some practical ways forward for improving attitudes to learning chemistry and in studying the subject further. An overview of why science, and in particular chemistry, may be perceived to be difficult to learn is discussed, as well as links to the evidence base that outlines the facilitation of meaningful and relevant learning. Through a chemistry curriculum redesign, discussions on the shift of attitudes, perceptions of learning, difficulties, and preferred topics in lessons are discussed. In addition, a general overview of the science education scene in Further Education is presented. Based on research evidence and educational neuroscience, there are suggested implications for educators in supporting adult students learning non-major science courses.

scholarly journals Which Technologies Do Pre-Service Teachers Prefer to Use While Presenting Their Teaching Skills and for What Purposes Do They Use These Technologies?

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Fatma Sasmaz Oren
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Science Courses ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Subject

This research aims to determine the technologies that pre-service science teachers prefer to use in micro teaching presentations performed for improving their teaching skills and to determine the purposes of using these technologies. For this purpose, the case study model was used in the research. The research was made with some 48 pre-service science teachers. In the research, data was collected from the presentation files the pre-service science teachers had prepared with respect to the microteaching applications, from the instructor’s observation notes on their presentations, from the view form and from the semi-structured interviews. According to the findings obtained from the research, the pre-service science teachers used computers, projection apparatuses, overhead projectors, videos, animations, simulations and microscopes the most in the microteaching applications. The pre-service science teacher’s expressed that they used technology primarily for reasons such as enhancing the comprehensibility of the subject, concretizing abstract subjects, ensuring visuality and saving time. Considering these results, some recommendations were made regarding the use of technology in science courses.

scholarly journals Integrating Course Material and Application: A Progressive Writing Assignment Applied to an Astrochemistry Tutorial

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia H Wilkins ◽  
Camillus F Buzard
Keyword(s):  
General Chemistry ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Chemistry Curriculum ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Broader Impacts ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Writing Assignment ◽  
The Subject

A major challenge in teaching is helping students integrate course concepts to understand the big picture of a field and apply those concepts in new situations. To address this challenge in a tutorial course about astrochemistry (taught by graduate students to chemistry undergraduates), we implemented a progressive writing assignment that culminated in a final presentation. In the progressive writing assignment, students chose an astrochemistry topic they found interesting to be the subject of three sequential papers, which became the basis for their presentations. The purpose of this assignment was to gradually introduce chemistry students to research areas in astronomy, which is by nature outside the general chemistry curriculum, while also providing students with regular feedback. Over the course of the assignment, students applied key themes in the course—significance of astrochemistry research, research methods, and chemistry in astronomical environments—separately to their chosen topics before explaining in the final presentation how these different aspects of astrochemistry work together. By incorporating stories and anaologies, rather than just facts, students gave presentations that were accessible to a novice audience. As a result, students explained broader impacts of astrochemistry research, rather than just focusing on results, and they entertained questions with answers that went beyond clarification of the material discussed.

Learning without Boundaries

2010 ◽  
pp. 242-260
Author(s):  
Elena Verezub
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Science ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Subject

Technological innovations have transformed the boundaries of research priorities within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. In line with research priorities set by NCVER, Swinburne University of Technology has made an ongoing commitment to the development of research that aims at improving the flexible delivery of program for students in the Training and Further Education (TAFE) sector. The present study showcases a research project conducted at Swinburne. The aim of the project was to design an e-learning program for students studying within the Department of Horticulture and Environmental Science, with an additional focus on improving students’ reading comprehension of hypertexts in the subject-specific context. This case study also discusses social and educational, technological, economic as well as political/organizational issues the project had to deal with.

Learning for Sustainable Development: Integrating Environmental Education in the Curriculum of Ordinary Secondary Schools in Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatus Mwendwa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Natural Settings

The study assesses the extent to which curriculum of secondary schools in Tanzania addresses sustainable education through integration of environmental education. Specifically, it evaluates the subjects used to deliver environmental education in secondary school. Also the study found out perceptions, challenges, and recommendations for implementing environmental education. This research adopted a case study, qualitative approach to study the subject matter in its natural settings while making sense of the contents of the subjects and perceptions of stakeholders. Cross sectional, stratified sampling involved both students from all classes, experienced teachers in geography and biology and a head teacher as well. It was found that most environmental education competencies are delivered mainly through the geography subject, and some in biology using an integrated teaching approach. Students and teachers were fairly knowledgeable and had understanding of basic environmental issues. Main challenges facing implementation of environmental education included an integrated learning approach, inadequate knowledge on environmental education, lack of support from each other and from school administration, and cultural myths and beliefs.

scholarly journals Self Regulated Learning dan Self Efficacy Mahasiswa Tim Debat Bahasa Arab al-Kindy

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nuril Mufidah ◽  
Warisma Riski Nuryani
Keyword(s):  
Adult Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Global Era ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Type

The skill of speaking Arabic is a demand in the campus world and after graduation as a form of readiness to enter the workforce in the global era. Teaching kalam with the debate method for students besides being able to improve ability also adds courage as a form of self-efficacy. Students with Self-regulated learning can complete lecture obligations properly and can participate in extra debate activities as a means of self-development. This study aims to determine whether there is an influence of self-regulated learning and self-efficacy for adult students in Arabic learning especially debate program. The subject of this study are 7 students who had participated in the National or International Arabic debate competition. The study used a descriptive qualitative research type of case study-retrieval of data through interviews and documentation. The results of this study indicate that 78% of their success is influenced by the existence of self-regulated learning and self-efficacy in the debate. The strategy of learning debate by using native speaker videos that are studied independently by each member. Then each member displays the results of their training day in front of the senior.

scholarly journals WHEN DISABILITY SERVICE OFFICERS BECOME STREET-LEVEL ADVOCATES IN QUEENSLAND TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION CONTEXTS THROUGH ARISTOTLE’S NICOMACHEAN ETHICS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Caskey
Keyword(s):  
Adult Students ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Nicomachean Ethics ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Disability Service ◽  
Philosophy And Literature ◽  
Street Level ◽  
Good Deeds

<p>Aristotle, The Grand Master of Philosophy and Literature, developed many theories relating to inequality which remain relevant in this current millennium. This qualitative study examined the role of Disability Service Officers (DSOs) in Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and explored their approach to students with dyslexia using Aristotelian theory. This case study used semi-structured interviews in five TAFE Colleges within Australia. A foundational theory of Street-Level Advocates emerged from the DSOs interactions with adult students with dyslexia. Disability Service Officers interactions aligned with Aristotle's philosophy of Nicomachean Ethics; and knowledge, thinking, and ethics of humanity, whilst practicing good deeds. Aristotle’s theory plays an integral part of this research, as he provides knowledge of good deeds, not unlike DSOs in TAFE.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0656/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Polytechnic to Business Project (P2B) a Case of Innovation and Knowledge Transference

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Teresa Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Transfer ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Multiple Sources ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Manage Innovation

Background: The theoretical background of this article is on the model developed of knowledge transfer between universities and the industry in order to access the best practices and adapt to the study case in question regarding the model of promoting and manage innovation within the universities that best contribute with solution and projects to the business field. Objective: The development of a knowledge transfer model is the main goal of this article, supported in the best practices known and, also, to reflect in the main measurement definitions to evaluate the High Education Institution performance in this area. Methods: The method for this article development is the case study method because it allows the fully understanding of the dynamics present within a single setting, and the subject examined to comprehend what is being done and what the dynamics mean. The case study does not have a data collection method, as it is a research that may rely on multiple sources of evidence and data which should be converged. Results: Since it’s a case study this article present a fully description of the model proposed and implemented for the knowledge transfer process of the institution. Conclusion: Still in a discussion phase, this article presents as conclusions some questions and difficulties that could be pointed out, as well as some good perspectives of performed activity developed.

An Ayurvedic Visual Rehabilitation In Lebers Congenital Amaurosis - Prospective Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Vidhyasri M ◽  
Dr. S. M. Pasha
Keyword(s):  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Visual Disability ◽  
Visual Rehabilitation ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Slow Frequency

Introduction: This is the case report of child who was diagnosed with LCA reported with complaints of large-amplitude, slow-frequency, roving nystagmus, frequent tendency to press on his eyes, enopthalmos, with completely normal ophthalmoscopic examination with normal appearing optic nerve and retina and has a non recordable ERG; considering this condition under the lines of Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi treatment was structured to render effective visual rehabilitation which showed marked results. Methods: 4 years old male child who was diagnosed with lebers congenital amaurosis was brought by his parents to Eye OPD, GAMC, Bengaluru. The presentation of this case includes bibliographic review of the subject, presentation of a clinical case and description of the importance of Ayurvedic prespective of handling of these patients. Results: The child showed improvement in fixing for light and also nystagmus showed marked improvement and there were considerable behavioural changes observed. Discussion: It is important to deepen the environment of the disease to know the possible implications in Ayurvedic management, recognize the magnitude of visual disability that our patient presents for the establishment of the treatment plan and provide an integral care of excellence in an interdisciplinary way in favor of visual rehabilitation of our patients and also help to restore quality of life with no potential risks of side effects.

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