Outdoors and Online – inquiry with mobile devices in pre-service science teacher education
Outdoors and Online – inquiry with mobile devices in pre-service science teacher education
Author(s): Steffen Schaal, Sonja Grübmeyer, Monica MattSubject(s): Education
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: Inquiry-based learning; fieldwork; guided Inquiry; mobile learning; self-determination; biodiversity; computersupported learning;
Summary/Abstract: This study presents first findings about the development of an inquiry-based approach in pre-service teacher training. After reports of students who felt ill equipped to teach adequately about biodiversity, an inquiry-based learning course about biodiversity was created, using new technologies and an autonomous and collaborative learning environment. Compared to the traditional university course, research showed advantages in motivational and cognitive areas within the students tested.
Journal: World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues
- Issue Year: 4/2012
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 113-125
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
