scholarly journals Teachers and Students’ Perceptions of Science and Scientists: A Comparative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-160
Author(s):  
Suzanne El Takach ◽  
Abdullah Al Tobi
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
School Science ◽  
Private Life ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Lebanese Students ◽  
Science Production

Teaching science is still relying mainly on frontal teaching and assessed by paper-and-pencil-tests. Also, students in developed countries view science production through doing experiments in a lab, that’s why these students hold a negative view about science and scientists and they do not like to choose their future careers in science. The purpose of this study is to explore Lebanese and Omani school science teachers’ and their students’ perceptions of science and scientists. Using the Draw-a-scientist-test (DAST), qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 26 Lebanese and Omani teachers and their students (N= 571) enrolled in Grades 4 till 9, in both countries, from the public sector. Results showed that the main sources of Lebanese and Omani students of their drawings are the television and the internet. In addition, these sources are significant with the increase in students’ levels. Also, Lebanese students have more stereotypical image of the scientist than Omani counterparts. Overall, Lebanese and Omani students have a positive attitude towards science and scientists, as their teachers, but they emphasized the social and the private life of the scientist. Overall, students choose to have a future career in science and technology; but Omani students choose to have a career in science and technology more than the Lebanese ones. In addition, female students showed a higher interest in doing science in the future more than technology. Finally, Lebanese students do not have common contemporary or past Arab scientists as their Omani peers, but only scientists from the western culture. Data revealed that Einstein was the most popular idol among the sample of the study.

scholarly journals Conceptions of science teachers about the use of ICT in teaching practice

2019 ◽  
pp. 58-71
Author(s):  
Maria Inês Ribas Rodrigues ◽  
Ludmylla Ribeiro Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
School Science ◽  
Information And Communication

This qualitative study was carried out in two public schools located in the city of São Paulo, SP, Brazil, and involved two primary school science teachers (one from each school). Its objective was to discuss the relevance of continuing education of Science teachers with the emphasis on the use of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in their teaching practice, the challenges faced by the insertion of these technological resources in the school environment, and improvements in school facilities. These aspects guide the need for training that prepares the teacher to deal with this type of situation. Data collection was done through the application of two interviews, at different moments of the research. These results were presented at an international event, Enseñanza de las Ciencias 2017, and we were able to observe the difference of realities between the science education in developed countries and noted the relevance of discussing this topic in the context of science teaching in Brazil.   Keywords: Teaching practice; Challenges in Science Education; Information and Communication Technologies.

scholarly journals Envisioning AI for K-12: What Should Every Child Know about AI?

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 9795-9799 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Touretzky ◽  
Christina Gardner-McCune ◽  
Fred Martin ◽  
Deborah Seehorn
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Working Group ◽  
National Standards ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
The Public ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
K 12

The ubiquity of AI in society means the time is ripe to consider what educated 21st century digital citizens should know about this subject. In May 2018, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) formed a joint working group to develop national guidelines for teaching AI to K-12 students. Inspired by CSTA's national standards for K-12 computing education, the AI for K-12 guidelines will define what students in each grade band should know about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. The AI for K-12 working group is also creating an online resource directory where teachers can find AI- related videos, demos, software, and activity descriptions they can incorporate into their lesson plans. This blue sky talk invites the AI research community to reflect on the big ideas in AI that every K-12 student should know, and how we should communicate with the public about advances in AI and their future impact on society. It is a call to action for more AI researchers to become AI educators, creating resources that help teachers and students understand our work.

The socio-epistemic constitution of science and technology in the Greek press: an analysis of its presentation

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kostas Dimopoulos ◽  
Vasilis Koulaidis
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
External Relationships ◽  
Understanding Of Science ◽  
Scientific Endeavor ◽  
Organization Of Science

This paper aims to analyze the way in which the Greek press treats the socio-epistemic constitution of science and technology. By “socio-epistemic constitution” we mean the following dimensions: (a) techno-scientific methodology, (b) the social organization of the techno-scientific endeavor, and (c) the interactions of science and technology with other public spheres. Our methodology is based on a content analysis of a sample consisting of 1,867 relevant articles from four national Greek newspapers. The analysis showed that although there is a constant flow of techno-scientific articles, the internal aspects (methodology and internal organization) of science and technology become apparent in only a small minority of these articles. By contrast, external relationships, mainly with politics and economics, are emphasized by focusing on the positive social impact of the techno-scientific endeavor. In general, the Greek press makes a positive contribution to the advancement of the public understanding of science and technology, as the prominent presentation of some of their socio-epistemological components forms a realistic “post-academic” image of these two areas.

scholarly journals ANALISIS KEMELEKAN SAINS (SCIENCE LITERACY) DAN KEMELEKAN INKUIRI (INQUIRY LITERACY) GURU MATA PELAJARAN IPA SMP

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Wahab Jufri ◽  
Hikmawati Hikmawati
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Science Literacy ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
The University

Abstrak: Kemelekan sains dan kemelekan inkuiri adalah dua hal penting yang harus dikuasai secara memadai oleh peserta didik dalam era globalisasi. Telah dilakukan penelitian dengan tujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kemelekan sains dan kemelekan inkuiri guru-guru mata pelajaran IPA SMP. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 25 orang guru IPA SMP yang sedang menempuh program S2 pada Program Studi Magister Pendidikan IPA di Universitas Mataram tahun akademik 2012/2013. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan pola pretes-postes dan diberikan perlakuan berupa pelatihan berjenjang dengan total waktu 400 menit (4 kali tatap muka). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kemelekan sains dan inkuiri guru-guru IPA SMP masih tergolong rendah. Dalam pola pelatihan berjenjang seperti ini guru hanya mampu meningkatkan kemelekan sains sebesar 1% dan kemelekan inkuiri sebesar 5%. Mengingat pentingnya peran kemelekan sains dan kemelekan inkuiri bagi peserta didik maka perlu dilakukan upaya sistematis untuk meningkatkan kompetensi profesional para guru khususnya aspek kemelekan sains dan kemelekan inkuiri.Kata kunci: kemelekan, sains, inkuiri Abstract: Science literacy and inquiry literacy are two important aspects of life skills needed by both teachers and students in this globalization era. This research has been undertaken to analyzed science and inquiry literacy of high school science teachers in West Nusa Tenggara Provence. The research subjects consist of 25 teachers who joined the master degree in  the Magister Study Program of Educational Sciences in the University of Mataram during academic year 2012/2013. The research has been designed as one group pretest-postest experiment. The teacher students have been trained for 4 times of lecturer classes which equal to 400 minutes. The results of this research shown that the average scores  of science literacy and inquiry literacy of those student teachers can be categorized as low level (M ≤ 50%). The average scores of science literacy increased only 0,7 % and the inquiry literacy score increased about 5% after the training. Due to the important of these aspects in the context of science, therefore it is strongly recommended to constructs systematic and continuous efforts to help improve the teachers professional competences includes the science literacy and inquiry literacy.Keywords: literacy, sience, inquiry

scholarly journals Transformation of Public Administration of the Social and Economic Policy in Ukraine by the Example of the Healthcare Reformation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 421-427
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Problematic Area ◽  
System Reformation

In the article, a problem is set regarding urgent transformation of the public administration of the social and economic policy of Ukraine under the healthcare reformation. The problem seems to be urgent because the Ukrainian national healthcare management system differs from similar systems in most developed countries due to a unique characteristic. The point is that at the highest legislative level, the state guarantees its citizens free medical care, although in practice, this provision remains partially declarative. And this should be a target of reformation. Today, the Ukrainian healthcare system, based on the centrally controlled principles, is facing a deep crisis, therefore the public administration model should be changed, and the healthcare system be radically reformed. Basing on modeling methods, expert survey, mathematical statistics, the following results have been obtained: a formulated list of problems, an offered model for the healthcare system management in Ukraine considering that the process should be transformed. These results can lay the groundwork for the development of a real strategic plan, when the task of "clearing the problematic area" to be solved in stages, according to the actual urgency of certain problems from the point of view of increasing the efficiency of the healthcare system reformation in Ukraine.

scholarly journals Android-Based Learning Media Development to Improve Student Learning Achievement

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Mujiono Mujiono ◽  
Siti Sarah
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Intact Group ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Media

Android media is one of the learning media that is easy and interesting to use. This study aimed to develop an Android-based science learning media that fulfills valid, practical, and effective aspects. The research method used 3 stages of the 4D model, namely (1) define, (2) design, and (3) develop. The dissemination stage was not done because it took a long time. The research instruments were validation sheets, questionnaire, and test. The media validity test was carried out by material experts and media experts. Practicality tests were carried out by teachers and students. The effective tests were carried out by student. The data analysis techniques were qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The effective test used a quasi-experimental method with an intact-group comparison design. The results showed that the android-based science learning media fulfilled valid criteria by material experts and media experts. The android-based science learning media fulfilled practical criteria by junior high school science teachers and students. There were differences in learning achievement for students who used Android-based science media and those who learned without using the media. The learning achievement for students who used Android-based science learning media was better than the students who learned without using android-based science learning media; this media can be the alternative of online learning. 

scholarly journals Demonstrating the Use of Optical Fibres in Biomedical Sensing: A Collaborative Approach for Engagement and Education

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Katjana Ehrlich ◽  
Helen E. Parker ◽  
Duncan K. McNicholl ◽  
Peter Reid ◽  
Mark Reynolds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Development Process ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
School Science ◽  
High School Science ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
The Public ◽  
Biomedical Sensing ◽  
Art Research ◽  
Disease Understanding

This paper demonstrates how research at the intersection of physics, engineering, biology and medicine can be presented in an interactive and educational way to a non-scientific audience. Interdisciplinary research with a focus on prevalent diseases provides a relatable context that can be used to engage with the public. Respiratory diseases are significant contributors to avoidable morbidity and mortality and have a growing social and economic impact. With the aim of improving lung disease understanding, new techniques in fibre-based optical endomicroscopy have been recently developed. Here, we present a novel engagement activity that resembles a bench-to-bedside pathway. The activity comprises an inexpensive educational tool (<$70) adapted from a clinical optical endomicroscopy system and tutorials that cover state-of-the-art research. The activity was co-created by high school science teachers and researchers in a collaborative way that can be implemented into any engagement development process.

Super Size Me: Accounting for Television Advertising in the Public Discourse on Obesity

2007 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-56
Author(s):  
John Sinclair ◽  
Rowan Wilken
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Television Advertising ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Global Culture ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
The Developed Countries

For some time, advertising has been the object of much public debate about eating disorders, such as concerns about its role in fostering body image. More recently, attention has turned towards the degree to which advertising is implicated in what has become a bona fide public health issue in the developed countries, namely obesity — especially amongst children. This is both a local issue, in that it has mobilised concerned parents’ groups in the community, and a global one, in that it raises questions about fast food practices and the commercialisation of food in general within global culture. While corporations have pursued ever more intricate ways to penetrate their target markets, they also have had to respond concretely to public concerns. This paper outlines the dimensions of the debate about the social and cultural impacts attributed to advertising in the public discourse about obesity, identifying the various positions, and seeks to assess the mode and degree to which advertising plausibly can be held responsible.

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