SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. 3rd International Baltic Symposium (BalticSTE 2019, Šiauliai, 17–20 June, 2019)
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: CURRENT CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. 3rd International Baltic Symposium (BalticSTE 2019, Šiauliai, 17–20 June, 2019)
Contributor(s): Vincentas Lamanauskas (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: science education; technology education; STEM education; science teaching; science learning; ICT in science education; science didactics
Summary/Abstract: Lamanauskas, V. (Ed.) (2019). Science and technology education: Current challenges and possible solutions. Proceedings of the 3rd International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2019). Šiauliai: Scientia Socialis Press. ISBN 978-609-95513-6-4 /Print/, ISBN 978-609-95513-5-7 /Online/
- E-ISBN-13: 978-609-95513-5-7
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-609-95513-6-4
- Page Count: 254
- Publication Year: 2019
- Language: English
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT INTO CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AT SECONDARY SCHOOL
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT INTO CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AT SECONDARY SCHOOL
(THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT INTO CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AT SECONDARY SCHOOL)
- Author(s):Mária Babinčáková, Mária Ganajová, Ivana Sotáková, Veronika Jurková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:9-13
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:formative assessment; secondary school; mixtures
- Summary/Abstract:The results of the implementation of formative assessment into chemistry education at secondary school for the topic “Mixtures” are presented here. Students (12-14 years old, N=202) were divided into two groups – control (N=97) and experimental (N=105). Teachers of experimental group implemented formative assessment tools into ten lessons (a predictive card, Frayer model, self-assessment card, T-card, concept map, and exit card). Control group teachers taught without formative assessment. The Mann-Whitney U test confirmed statistically significant results (p<.05).
PRE-SERVICE CHEMISTRY TEACHERS´ BELIEFS ABOUT ARGUMENTATION AND ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE
PRE-SERVICE CHEMISTRY TEACHERS´ BELIEFS ABOUT ARGUMENTATION AND ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE
(PRE-SERVICE CHEMISTRY TEACHERS´ BELIEFS ABOUT ARGUMENTATION AND ARGUMENTATIVE PRACTICE)
- Author(s):Ariane Baffa Lourenço, Salete Linhares Queiroz, Armin Weinberger
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:14-18
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:argumentative practice; content analysis; pre-service chemistry teachers
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this research was to gain an understanding of pre-service chemistry teachers’ beliefs about argumentation and argumentative practice in the context of school after they have participated in intentional argumentation training. A month after completing their training, the researchers conducted interviews with them and analyzed the responses using the content analysis method in which there are a de-contextualisation, re-contextualisation, categorization, and compilation of information. The results show that pre-service chemistry teachers´ beliefs about argumentative practice are in line with the literature of the area.
MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE STRUCTURES ABOUT THE SAPONIFICATION REACTION
MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE STRUCTURES ABOUT THE SAPONIFICATION REACTION
(MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ COGNITIVE STRUCTURES ABOUT THE SAPONIFICATION REACTION)
- Author(s):Mónica Baptista, Iva Martins, Teresa Conceição
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:19-23
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:multiple representations; cognitive structures; word association test; saponification reaction
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this research was to know what the effect of the use of multiple representations (MR) was in the development of the students' cognitive structures. This research was conducted in three Grade 12 classes, in a total of 68 students. A Word Association Test (WAT) was used as data collection instrument. The results from WAT show that students’ cognitive structures progressed from pre-test to pos-test, with an increase in the number of response words and connections between words.
PILOTING MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELDWORK PROJECT “FOREST”
PILOTING MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELDWORK PROJECT “FOREST”
(PILOTING MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELDWORK PROJECT “FOREST”)
- Author(s):Dace Bertule, Girts Burgmanis, Dace Namsone
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:24-28
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:multidisciplinary fieldwork; fieldwork project; school practice
- Summary/Abstract:In Latvia, a new curriculum is introduced to provide the opportunity to acquire skills in multidisciplinary context. To achieve that, schools need to implement projects. In this paper, one example of a multidisciplinary project where fieldwork is involved is described. The aim of the research was to create support materials for teachers and students based on practice to experience multidisciplinary fieldwork to develop competencies. In the end, thirteen different support materials for teachers and students were piloted.
TEACHERS’ VIEW ON THE LOWER SECONDARY CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
TEACHERS’ VIEW ON THE LOWER SECONDARY CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
(TEACHERS’ VIEW ON THE LOWER SECONDARY CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Author(s):Martin Bílek, Kateřina Chroustová, Jiří Rychtera, Veronika Machkova, Karel Kolář, Jitka Štrofova, Radovan Sloup, Milan Šmidl, Iveta Bartova
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:29-34
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:chemistry teachers’ opinions; early chemistry education; key points of the curriculum; critical points of the curriculum
- Summary/Abstract:The research was focused on the teacher’s opinions about the key and critical points of the lower secondary chemistry curriculum in the Czech Republic. Through the interviews with 40 chemistry teachers from four Czech regions was gained information about what teachers named as critical topics and what as key topics in early chemistry school contents. Some problems were identified mainly with cognition overload of learners and the necessity to realize stronger connections to everyday life and forming science literacy.
CHANGES ALL AROUND US AND WITHIN SCIENCE EDUCATION
CHANGES ALL AROUND US AND WITHIN SCIENCE EDUCATION
(CHANGES ALL AROUND US AND WITHIN SCIENCE EDUCATION)
- Author(s):Andris Broks
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Educational Psychology
- Page Range:35-40
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:general science education; philosophy of Science; systems theory
- Summary/Abstract:This work is formed as a set of thematic mind maps for presentation during authors’ speech and further discussion during symposium BalticSTE2019. Selected mind maps are large-scale philosophy and psychology- based maps for general orientation within the complex situations when we are searching for definite solutions of concrete particular problems. All mind maps present visualization of definite thoughts’ arrangement within corresponding structures, what are well-known products of systemic organization of humans’ thinking.
HOW TO MAKE LEARNING IN STEM MEANIGFUL FOR THE MILLENNIUM GENERATION
HOW TO MAKE LEARNING IN STEM MEANIGFUL FOR THE MILLENNIUM GENERATION
(HOW TO MAKE LEARNING IN STEM MEANIGFUL FOR THE MILLENNIUM GENERATION)
- Author(s):Dagnija Cedere, Rita Birzina, Tamara Pigozne, Elena Vasilevskaya
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:41-46
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:meaningful learning; Millennium generation; teaching and learning principles; STEM learning
- Summary/Abstract:The education of today more and more encounters the teaching and learning problems of young adults therefore it is topical to find out how to make the teaching/learning of the Millennium generation meaningful. This issue is especially important in STEM education. The survey involved Grade 10-12 students of Latvia, in total 256 students. Spearman’s correlations and Kruskal-Wallis test were used in the data analysis. The obtained results showed that students- millennials as regards the learning of STEM subjects can be described as real-life oriented, digitally educated who want to participate actively in the teaching/learning process and who want to receive the feedback.
MEASURING KNOWLEDGE GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUAL BACHELOR STUDENTS AT SCIENCE COURSES OF UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
MEASURING KNOWLEDGE GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUAL BACHELOR STUDENTS AT SCIENCE COURSES OF UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
(MEASURING KNOWLEDGE GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUAL BACHELOR STUDENTS AT SCIENCE COURSES OF UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA)
- Author(s):Ilva Cinite, Girts Barinovs
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:47-51
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:STEM education; conceptual understanding; evidence-based approaches
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of this study is to measure the development of students’ conceptual understanding of basic physics concepts at introductory physics courses at the University of Latvia. The authors of the research have translated, tested and verified the Force Concept Inventory and other Concept Inventories in the context of Latvian education system. The results demonstrated a low improvement of physics understanding using present lecturing approach, which suggests the need for an active learning environment and student-centred learning approach in physics courses at University of Latvia. Due to the very small number of physics graduates from physics faculties in Latvia and especially small number of physics teachers, it becomes increasingly important that these students acquire good conceptual understanding of physics.
LESSON STUDY AS A PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING THE PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF PRE-SERVICE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY TEACHERS
LESSON STUDY AS A PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING THE PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF PRE-SERVICE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY TEACHERS
(LESSON STUDY AS A PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING THE PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE OF PRE-SERVICE PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY TEACHERS)
- Author(s):Teresa Conceição, Mónica Baptista, João Pedro da Ponte
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:52-55
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:initial teacher education; lesson study; pre-service teachers; professional development; science education
- Summary/Abstract:This research aimed to understand what physics and chemistry pre-service teachers learn within pedagogical content knowledge in a lesson study with the topic speed of sound, 8th grade. Participants were three pre-service teachers. This was a qualitative and interpretative study. Data were collected from participant observation, individual interviews and individual written reflections. Results showed that the participants developed their pedagogical content knowledge, when they identified the students’ prior knowledge and when they discussed strategies to help students overcome their difficulties.
EXAMINING THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF A MALAYSIAN RELEVANCE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (MROSE) QUESTIONNAIRE USING PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (PLS-SEM)
EXAMINING THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF A MALAYSIAN RELEVANCE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (MROSE) QUESTIONNAIRE USING PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (PLS-SEM)
(EXAMINING THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF A MALAYSIAN RELEVANCE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (MROSE) QUESTIONNAIRE USING PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (PLS-SEM))
- Author(s):Lay Yoon Fah, Khar Thoe Ng, Khoo Chwee Hoon, Chan Sane Hwui
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:56-62
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:affective factor; PLS-SEM; science and technology; relevance of science education (ROSE)
- Summary/Abstract:This research is aimed to validate an instrument, the Malaysian version of ROSE or MROSE to gauge Malaysian secondary students’ interests, attitudes, values, and priorities in S&T-related issues. Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling approach was used to evaluate the validity and reliability of the instrument. The internal consistency reliability (composite reliability and Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient), convergent validity (Average Variance Extracted), and discriminant validity (cross loadings, Fornell-Larcker criterion, and Heterotrait-Monotrait ratio) for each individual item of the instrument were being assessed.
ANALYSIS OF SOME SELECTED FORCE CONCEPT INVENTORY TASKS USING EYE-TRACKING AND CORRELATION WITH SCIENTIFIC REASONING SKILLS
ANALYSIS OF SOME SELECTED FORCE CONCEPT INVENTORY TASKS USING EYE-TRACKING AND CORRELATION WITH SCIENTIFIC REASONING SKILLS
(ANALYSIS OF SOME SELECTED FORCE CONCEPT INVENTORY TASKS USING EYE-TRACKING AND CORRELATION WITH SCIENTIFIC REASONING SKILLS)
- Author(s):Renata Holubová, Anna Krčmářová, Lukáš Richterek, Jan Říha
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:63-66
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:eye-tracking; introductory physics course; scientific reasoning; solving tasks
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of the research was the analysis of the problem dealing with solving of six Force concept inventory tasks by first-year university students using obtained eye-tracking data. Some characteristics like attention maps and sequences of fixations provide a deeper insight into the students’ approaches to the tasks verifying their conceptual understanding to Newtonian mechanics. It can be confirmed the correctly answering students found the correct solutions more straightforwardly making their decision between fewer options. This is also supported by the analysis of fixation numbers and fixation times. The results show differences in the way novices and experts process questions and enable to identify some persistent misconceptions.
VALIDATION OF METHOD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM TASKS
VALIDATION OF METHOD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM TASKS
(VALIDATION OF METHOD FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM TASKS)
- Author(s):Saša A. Horvat, Dušica D. Rodić, Tamara N. Rončević, Mirjana Segedinac
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:67-70
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:cognitive complexity; problem solving; chemical technology
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of research was validation of a method for the assessment of cognitive complexity of chemical technology problem tasks. The method included an assessment of the difficulty of concepts and an assessment of their interactivity. As a research instrument for assessing performance, test of knowledge was used. Each task in the test was followed by a 5-point Likert scale for the evaluation of invested mental effort. The validity of this method was confirmed by a series of linear regression analysis where extremely high values of correlation coefficients are obtained among the examined variables: student’s performance, invested mental effort and cognitive complexity.
THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IN EAST TAIWAN AREA: AN EXAMPLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IN EAST TAIWAN AREA: AN EXAMPLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
(THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IN EAST TAIWAN AREA: AN EXAMPLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY)
- Author(s):Tzu-Yang Huang, Chih-Hsiung Ku
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education
- Page Range:71-75
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:nanotechnology image; public understanding; social image
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of the research was to understand the public’s social Image of emerging technology—nanotechnology. Furthermore, the differences among different major students and the decision-making style in “self-evaluation and other-evaluation” were analyzed too. In this research, the social image was defined by three phases, “general image of nanotechnology”, “business decision behavior of nanotechnology”, and “free recall of nanotechnology”. The research instrument was a self-designed questionnaire “college student’ social image of nanotechnology”. The participants were 256 college students selected using convenience sampling from one university in the east Taiwan area. The main findings were: (1) Students tended to agree that nanotechnology is better than other general-tech. (2) The college students believed that they have more rational attitude and behavior to make decision than others. (3) Most college students’ association related "nanotechnology image" with "high tech" in thinking.
THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AS A METHOD OF POLYTECHNIC AND SCIENCE LEARNING
THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AS A METHOD OF POLYTECHNIC AND SCIENCE LEARNING
(THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AS A METHOD OF POLYTECHNIC AND SCIENCE LEARNING)
- Author(s):Marie Hubálovská, Štěpán Hubálovský, Pavel Krejčí
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:76-80
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:polytechnic education; science education; lower secondary school; construction activity; construction kit
- Summary/Abstract:The research orientation of the Department of technics, Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Kralove focuses on finding new ways for development of polytechnic and science education. The research is motivated by the fact that children’s interest in technical and science subjects is decreasing in recent years in the Czech Republic. The research aims are to prove the applicability and effectiveness of multidisciplinary methods in teaching of technical and science subjects. The research observed the effect of the use of construction activity in teaching of physics in lower secondary school. The results of research confirmed that working and construction activity can develop technical and science thinking of children.
A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO TEACH SCIENCE USING ICTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO TEACH SCIENCE USING ICTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
(A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO TEACH SCIENCE USING ICTS IN SOUTH AFRICA)
- Author(s):Thuthukile Jita, Loyiso Jita
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:81-85
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:ICT; opportunities to learn; preservice teachers; science teaching; teacher education
- Summary/Abstract:Research suggests that there is not enough integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into subject teaching by graduate teachers across a variety of school settings. This points in part to the inadequacy of preservice teacher preparation. Hence, this research explores the question of how preservice teachers develop the necessary competence to teach, particularly science subjects, using ICTs, by examining the opportunities to learn (OTLs) that are provided at three different South African universities.
DATA MINING IN EDUCATION: ONLINE TESTING IN LATVIAN SCHOOLS
DATA MINING IN EDUCATION: ONLINE TESTING IN LATVIAN SCHOOLS
(DATA MINING IN EDUCATION: ONLINE TESTING IN LATVIAN SCHOOLS)
- Author(s):Loreta Juškaite
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:86-90
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:online test; data mining; cognitive activity level
- Summary/Abstract:The new research results on the online- testing method in the Latvian education system for a learning process assessment are presented. Data mining is a very important field in education because it helps to analyse the data gathered in various researches and to implement the changes in the education system according to the learning methods of students.The aim of the research was to analyze how much time students devote to each task depending on the task type and the cognitive activity level in the online national test. Research methods: 1) analysis of scientific literature; 2) descriptive statistics and dependency analysis for processing the data. Research results showed that the time spent on tasks depends not on the complexity of the task but on the form and formulation of it.
MAGNET AND ITS APPLICATION. PHYSICS EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN
MAGNET AND ITS APPLICATION. PHYSICS EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN
(MAGNET AND ITS APPLICATION. PHYSICS EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN)
- Author(s):Anna Klim-Klimaszewska
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education
- Page Range:91-94
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:natural curiosity; physics education; preschool education; 6-year-old child
- Summary/Abstract:It is generally accepted that education in the field of physics is possible only when one has received sufficient grounds for it. But physics is an attempt to understand the world around us. Everything one needs to study physics is an open mind and willingness to learn. It is also commonly thought that preschool-age children have a natural curiosity to figure out how the world functions. They focus not only on people but also on objects which they touch, taste, smell, throw into water, etc. Therefore, physics may be introduced as early as in kindergarten. Experiments in physics conducted together with a preschool group activate all analyzers, facilitate a more complete understanding of curricular contents, allow children to discover answers independently and to formulate conclusions. The research presents theoretical considerations regarding the nature of the class of physics conducted with preschool-age children and examples of practical solutions corresponding to physics-related activities performed in a group of 6-year-olds in the Self-Government Kindergarten at the School Complex in Łomazy.
CALCIUM CYCLE IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING AT THE LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
CALCIUM CYCLE IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING AT THE LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL
(CALCIUM CYCLE IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING AT THE LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL)
- Author(s):Karel Kolář, Martin Bílek, Kateřina Chroustová, Jiří Rychtera, Veronika Machkova
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:95-98
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:chemistry teaching; experimental cycle; calcium cycle; lower secondary education
- Summary/Abstract:The research is focused on the use of experimental calcium cycle in chemistry teaching at the lower secondary school. The cycle is based on four reactions: 1. thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate, 2. reaction of calcium oxide with water, 3. calcium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid, 4. reaction of calcium chloride with sodium carbonate. The calcium cycle was tested at lower secondary schools (and equal classes from comprehensive schools). Despite the difficulty of taking some steps, the cycle was accepted by both teachers and learners.
METACOGNITIVE MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY
METACOGNITIVE MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY
(METACOGNITIVE MODEL FOR DEVELOPING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY)
- Author(s):Metka Kordigel Aberšek, Zvonka Cencel, Boris Aberšek, Andrej Flogie
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:99-103
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:functional literacy; metacognitive model; science functional literacy; technology and engineering functional literacy
- Summary/Abstract:Technology and engineering functional literacy should be intentionally developed in the school system – like any other competence, it does not develop spontaneously. For this purpose, a didactic model, the Metacognitive model for developing technology and engineering literacy (McM_T&E), was developed, implemented and evaluated. The results of evaluation show that focusing on technology and engineering literacy in Technology and Engineering classes using the McM_T&E model increases students' technology and engineering functional literacy.
ONE CHEMISTRY - TWO MEANINGS. SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES, PRESENTATION AND APPLICATIONS
ONE CHEMISTRY - TWO MEANINGS. SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES, PRESENTATION AND APPLICATIONS
(ONE CHEMISTRY - TWO MEANINGS. SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES, PRESENTATION AND APPLICATIONS)
- Author(s):Todar Lakhvich
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:104-113
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:beautility; chemical object; chemistry education; modelling in science; visualization-based teaching
- Summary/Abstract:The comparative analysis of different meanings of Chemistry is carried out, taking in account philosophical, didactic, psychological and socio-cultural aspects. The issue is discussed in terms of the concurrent existence of two different subsystems referred both to Science and Education which can be found in presentations of chemistry knowledge. The study overviews researcher’s findings made in the field of Science Philosophy and Chemistry Didactics. Theoretical study based on profound concepts from Science and Chemistry philosophy as well on few empiric researches carried out by researcher in the field of Chemistry Didactics.
PRIMARY SCHOOL FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS’ ECOLOGICAL ATTITUDE DIAGNOSTICS
PRIMARY SCHOOL FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS’ ECOLOGICAL ATTITUDE DIAGNOSTICS
(PRIMARY SCHOOL FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS’ ECOLOGICAL ATTITUDE DIAGNOSTICS)
- Author(s):Vincentas Lamanauskas, Dalia Augienė
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:114-118
- No. of Pages:5
- Summary/Abstract:Ecological attitude education in primary school is both important and special. That way fundamental moral values of a young person are formed. Every day increasing ecological problems become much more diverse. It is important to develop a man able to perceive the current ecological situation and able to live in a harmonious interaction with nature. It is sought that ethical, aesthetical, psychological, juridical person’s relationship with nature would become the criterion of culture. The formation of a positive relationship with the surrounding world, the environment remains a very significant element of education in a primary school. It is hopeful that the attitudes with respect to nature formed at this ontogenesis stage will remain for the whole life. In this context, it is very important to appropriately diagnose the current attitude structure and on the basis of diagnostics correspondingly organise the education process. In April 2019 a pilot research was carried out, in which 127 primary school fourth class students took part.It was stated that in the attitude structure of this age children, the aesthetic attitude was prevalent. The last according to the ranking was the ethical attitude. Correspondingly, in the second position was the cognitive, and in the third – the pragmatic one.
STUDENTS’ NATURAL SCIENCE CONTEST: TASK ANALYSIS IN THE ASPECT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
STUDENTS’ NATURAL SCIENCE CONTEST: TASK ANALYSIS IN THE ASPECT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
(STUDENTS’ NATURAL SCIENCE CONTEST: TASK ANALYSIS IN THE ASPECT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING)
- Author(s):Rita Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:119-125
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:natural science knowledge; natural science contest; primary school students; pre-service teachers
- Summary/Abstract:National contest “Lithuanian naturalist” 1st -2nd form students’ team (15) performed task (from animate nature and people’s living environment sphere) analysis was carried out. The attention was paid to students’ natural science knowledge and understanding. The research was grounded on the attitude that this contest as a non-formal education form is an effective device because it contributes to natural science education quality in primary school: 1) develops primary school students’ natural science literacy; 2) makes possibilities for teachers to reflect on their experience and proposes ideas for the education process improvement; 3) for students – future primary school teachers – provides a possibility to acquire new experience (task creation, conducting theoretical and practical parts of the contest, preparation of evaluation instructions, students’ work evaluation).
TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS UNETHICAL USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS UNETHICAL USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS UNETHICAL USE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION)
- Author(s):Liliana Mâță, Roxana Maria GHIAȚĂU
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:126-129
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:ethical aspects; mobile learning; university teachers
- Summary/Abstract:The purpose of research is to explore the attitudes of university teachers towards the use of mobile technologies and to explore their perception of the ethical aspects related to the integration of new technologies. There was applied a questionnaire with closed-ended and open-ended questions. The results of this research highlight university teachers' positive attitudes towards the use of mobile technologies in higher education. These technologies become pedagogical tools in higher education with multiple valences on teacher professional learning.
MEASURING ATTITUDES OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS TOWARDS INTERNET
MEASURING ATTITUDES OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS TOWARDS INTERNET
(MEASURING ATTITUDES OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS TOWARDS INTERNET)
- Author(s):Liliana Mâță, Ionuț Stoica
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:130-133
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:biology teachers; internet attitude scale; teacher education
- Summary/Abstract:The main aim of the research was to identify the attitude of pre-service and in-service Biology teachers towards the use of the Internet. In this research, the Internet Attitude Scale has been applied, a validated and standardized instrument. The scale was applied to 210 Biology teachers, of whom 155 are pre-service teachers and 55 are in-service teachers in secondary and high schools from Romanian education. The research results indicated the existence of positive attitudes of pre-service and in-service Biology teachers to the educational use of the Internet.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED APPROACH TO ADAPTIVE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR TEACHING ROBOTICS
KNOWLEDGE-BASED APPROACH TO ADAPTIVE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR TEACHING ROBOTICS
(KNOWLEDGE-BASED APPROACH TO ADAPTIVE SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR TEACHING ROBOTICS)
- Author(s):Tetiana Mazurok, Volodymyr Chernykh
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:134-138
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:knowledge-based approach; robotics; adaptive selection; teaching robotics
- Summary/Abstract:Innovations and progress in teaching, introduction of new academic disciplines in the curricula, changes in the paradigm of school education in Ukraine, the search for innovative tools, techniques and teaching methods, especially teaching STEAM create a good basis for teaching robotics.However, the organization of classes in robotics requires the creation of a special educational ecosystem, which important element is the technical base (equipment). It is not a secret, that administrative staff who sometimes even do not have required experience in technology are often engaged in the procurement of equipment and its selection. The current study was conducted to solve this problem, as well as to create a universal recommendation for creating an appropriate ecosystem for teaching roboticsAs part of the study, the task was to develop a prototype of an expert decision-making system for selecting of an appropriate equipment and zoning of a classroom (ICR) for conducting classes in robotics. Knowledge-oriented approach was used to create the prototype.
A TUTOR’S PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES OF TUTORING IN A SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION MODULE
A TUTOR’S PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES OF TUTORING IN A SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION MODULE
(A TUTOR’S PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES OF TUTORING IN A SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION MODULE)
- Author(s):Msizi Mbali, Angela James
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education
- Page Range:139-144
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:experiential learning; pre-service teacher; teacher education; tutor’s personal and professional experiences
- Summary/Abstract:Student tutoring in innovative teaching and learning practices promotes personal and professional learning. Experiential learning theory underpins this research. An interpretive, qualitative approach and narrative strategy with purposive sampling was used. The tutor narrative accounts of tutoring the Research and Service-Learning module in Biological Science Education were compiled from a reflective diary, coordinator - tutor discussions and tutor notes. The qualitative data were analysed using descriptive content analysis. The tutor’s self-confidence, language competence, understanding and application of research and Service-Learning and engagements with students were greatly improved.
EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION OF MATHEMATICAL SKILLS IN CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN PRESCHOOLS
EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION OF MATHEMATICAL SKILLS IN CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN PRESCHOOLS
(EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION OF MATHEMATICAL SKILLS IN CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN PRESCHOOLS)
- Author(s):Stanisława Nazaruk, Joanna Marchel
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education
- Page Range:145-152
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:geometry teaching; mathematical skills; preschool-age child; preschool education
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of the research was to determine whether geometric skills of the children in rural preschools are at the same level as those of their peers in urban preschools. The research included 352 preschool-age children (5 to 7 years old) residing in Poland, both in cities and the countryside.The measurements were carried out in the Biała Podlaska Laboratory of Psycho-Motor Skills. A SensoMotoric Instrument (SMI) eye tracking device and the i ViewX platform registering data with a frame rate of 250 Hz were used. The device has a special measurement system which tracks and records eye movements in a sequence and at a pace of an analyzed person. With a view to demonstrate the differences between the correctness of task performance and the place of residence of the children, a Pearson’s Chi-squared test was performed. To evaluate the differences in the time of task execution, a single factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Student’s t-test for independent samples were employed. In all of the analyzed cases, the level of statistical significance adopted was p=.05. The results of the research conducted on the studied group of children show that there are differences in the level of geometric skills between the children in rural and urban areas. It was established that a crucial factor which affected both the geometric knowledge and skills of the preschoolers were the place of residence, the age at which they started learning, and the duration of preschool education.
INFLUENCE OF PIAGET'S THEORY ON CONVINCING EXPERTS ABOUT THE DIFFICULTIES IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC TERMS BY CHILDREN
INFLUENCE OF PIAGET'S THEORY ON CONVINCING EXPERTS ABOUT THE DIFFICULTIES IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC TERMS BY CHILDREN
(INFLUENCE OF PIAGET'S THEORY ON CONVINCING EXPERTS ABOUT THE DIFFICULTIES IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENTIFIC TERMS BY CHILDREN)
- Author(s):Małgorzata Nodzyńska
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:153-157
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:Piaget’s theory; teaching of natural science; formal education
- Summary/Abstract:In formal education, the teaching of natural sciences begins when children are about 12 years old. Teachers justify this with the difficulty and abstraction of concepts in these sciences, and they refer to the theory of child development by Piaget. However, numerous examples from everyday life, from non-formal education, analysis of the difficulties of individual terms as well as research in the field of mathematics and didactics of chemistry show that it is possible to teach natural science at lower stages of education.
METACOGNITIVE INCIDENTS MANIFESTED BY STUDENTS OF YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION IN AN INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY
METACOGNITIVE INCIDENTS MANIFESTED BY STUDENTS OF YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION IN AN INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY
(METACOGNITIVE INCIDENTS MANIFESTED BY STUDENTS OF YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION IN AN INVESTIGATIVE ACTIVITY)
- Author(s):Giovanni Scataglia Botelho Paz, Solange W. Locatelli
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education
- Page Range:158-161
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:adult education; investigative activities; youth education; metacognitive incidents
- Summary/Abstract:Practices that take into account youth and adult education (YAE) are still rare in the literature. The present work applied an investigative activity with YAE students from the last year of middle education, in the discipline of sciences, about the methods of construction of science and tests of variables. From the categorization of metacognitive incidents used, it was verified that the stimulus to the argumentation that the investigative activity potentiated was fundamental for the students to conclude the activity successfully.
SCIENCE LARGE-SCALE ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT TO THE REVISED SCIENCE CURRICULUM
SCIENCE LARGE-SCALE ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT TO THE REVISED SCIENCE CURRICULUM
(SCIENCE LARGE-SCALE ASSESSMENT ALIGNMENT TO THE REVISED SCIENCE CURRICULUM)
- Author(s):Pavels Pestovs, Ilze Saleniece, Dace Namsone
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:162-167
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:assessment alignment to curriculum; educational reform; scientific literacy
- Summary/Abstract:The research compared and assessed 6th grade student large-scale assessment item indicators according to the revised competency-based Science curriculum in Latvia, in order to understand what improvements are needed in the large-scale assessment for aligning the national assessments with the new national curriculum, and thus ensuring successful implementation of the educational reform. The theoretical framework of the research was developed by using the frameworks of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), and cognitive level was measured according to the Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) taxonomy.
EUROPEAN AUGMENTED REALITY TRAINING NEEDS
EUROPEAN AUGMENTED REALITY TRAINING NEEDS
(EUROPEAN AUGMENTED REALITY TRAINING NEEDS)
- Author(s):Lukáš Richterek, Jan Říha
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:168-171
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:augmented reality; competencies for entrepreneurship; vocational education and training
- Summary/Abstract:The report of AROMA project (AROMA project consortium, 2018) summarizes a detailed study performed within project partner countries (Belgium, Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, Romania, Spain and Sweden) aimed at identifying the training needs connected with augmented reality technology (AR) and entrepreneurial skills and mapping an awareness about the AR technology. For the project, the research also serves as a first step to identify gaps that need to be addressed to offer a holistic syllabus integrating AR with selected skills and competencies.
ASSESSMENT IN CADETS’ TECHNOLOGY COURSE
ASSESSMENT IN CADETS’ TECHNOLOGY COURSE
(ASSESSMENT IN CADETS’ TECHNOLOGY COURSE)
- Author(s):Antti Rİssanen, Kalle Saastamoinen
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Vocational Education
- Page Range:172-176
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:structure of assessment; summative test; technology education
- Summary/Abstract:In many technology related courses in addition to the new content, previously learned knowledge about science and science related supportive tools are simultaneously studied. In the field of applied sciences, the aim is to apply technology applications derived from these scientific methods and models to the operating environment. From the point of view technical disciplines in cadets’ education are important but narrow in scope, so there is a need to look for solutions that meet the educational goals of the local community. In this research, it is considered to build a broader assessment, to support learning to be motivating, and also to guide teachers at their work. This empirical research consists of findings from three successive courses in the sensor technology education for cadets. Examination structure is analyzed according to the test scoring and student success. As a conclusion, a course of specific mix of quiz can be recommended. Moreover, the principles of the presented form-based test are transferable to electronic assessment environments.
COMBINED MEASURES OF STUDENTS' SUCCESS: RECENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH
COMBINED MEASURES OF STUDENTS' SUCCESS: RECENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH
(COMBINED MEASURES OF STUDENTS' SUCCESS: RECENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH)
- Author(s):Dušica D. Rodić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:177-180
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:efficiency measure; mental effort; students’ performance; science education
- Summary/Abstract:Besides measures of students’ performances, a valid assessment of students’ efficiency in a teaching process should also include measures of invested mental effort. The research presented herein covers several approaches in measuring students’ mental effort including 5, 7 and 9-point Likert type scales, time on task, as well as eye tracking technique which in combination with performance measures provide valid information on students’ success. Results of the research showed good correlation between mental effort assessed by 7 and 5-point Likert type scales and students’ performance, while the use of the 9-point scale showed a low degree of correlation, thus recommending the use of a scales with 5 and 7 points for educational purposes over 9-point scales. The research presented herein illustrates how eye tracking can be used to support the evaluation of invested mental effort. Additionally, this method enabled the identification of some student difficulties in the analyzed area – Stereochemistry.
STUDENTS’ ABILITIES OF READING IMAGES IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY: THE CASE OF REALISTIC, CONVENTIONAL AND HYBRID IMAGES
STUDENTS’ ABILITIES OF READING IMAGES IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY: THE CASE OF REALISTIC, CONVENTIONAL AND HYBRID IMAGES
(STUDENTS’ ABILITIES OF READING IMAGES IN GENERAL CHEMISTRY: THE CASE OF REALISTIC, CONVENTIONAL AND HYBRID IMAGES)
- Author(s):Tamara N. Rončević, Željka Đ. Ćuk, Dušica D. Rodić, Mirjana Segedinac, Saša A. Horvat
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:181-186
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:visual representations; reading images; images types; general chemistry
- Summary/Abstract:This research deals with students’ abilities to read chemistry textbook images about dispersed systems. Secondary school students were included as the research participants, and their abilities to propose the titles of the realistic, conventional, and hybrid textbook images about dispersed systems, were analyzed. Additionally, their written interpretations about images contents were also analyzed. The collected data provided information about students’ misunderstandings about dispersed systems. These misunderstandings, some of which are the original outcome of this research, provided the significant results. In addition, it was found that students had the most difficulties with reading realistic textbook images. Namely, they relied on what they literally saw on the realistic image (i.e. photography) without providing proper connection with chemical contents about dispersed systems.
ENGINEERING PEDAGOGY SCIENCE AS THE CONTEMPORARY BASIS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING PEDAGOGY SCIENCE AS THE CONTEMPORARY BASIS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
(ENGINEERING PEDAGOGY SCIENCE AS THE CONTEMPORARY BASIS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING)
- Author(s):Tiia Rüütmann
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, Adult Education
- Page Range:187-193
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:didactical model; effective teaching of STE; engineering pedagogy; educational design; quadruple instruction model
- Summary/Abstract:This study is introducing the basic principles of Engineering Pedagogy Science for effective design, teaching and learning of science, technology and engineering. The basic didactical models are introduced for contemporary design of effective teaching and learning. A quadruple instruction model of Engineering Pedagogy Science is proposed, integrating the principles of Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Social Constructivism and Humanism on the basis of didactic model of Engineering Pedagogy Science.
TEACHING SYSTEMS THAT CAN MIMIC DIFFERENT TEACHING-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
TEACHING SYSTEMS THAT CAN MIMIC DIFFERENT TEACHING-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(TEACHING SYSTEMS THAT CAN MIMIC DIFFERENT TEACHING-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS)
- Author(s):Kalle Saastamoinen, Antti Rİssanen
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:194-198
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:automatic teaching machine; artificial intelligence; student centric learning; learning environment; learning style
- Summary/Abstract:Conventional learning guidance systems are typically automated machines for creating teaching materials: quizzes, exercises, examinations etc. In the future, systems will also offer ease of use, attention to sociality, ability to adapt to the pupil's needs and skill levels, and time savings.Ease-of-use and adaptation can be sought using systems based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Chatbots would save teachers time by talking with students about their problems automatically. The virtual classroom would release people from the physical state and offer the opportunity to play with different roles. For the teaching of physics, the virtual classroom provides an opportunity to try out things that are not practically possible. AI could enable automatically identify students’ strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. On the other hand, AI also could allow pupils to gain strength through peer learning by bringing students of the same level from all over the world to discuss their own views and could automatically filter out sub-standard and clearly false answers. AI can also be capable of automatically creating tailor-made materials based on student-level learning using deep learning. Finally, AI can also be used to treat pupils' reviews to a large extent. In this research we will evaluate how well new technology powered by AI could respond to the demands of different teaching-learning environments.We will present a learning system that is in use and discuss its differences between opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support different teaching-learning environments and discuss little how AI could support different learning styles.
THE STUDENTS’ OPINIONS TOWARD INTERACTIVE LECTURES
THE STUDENTS’ OPINIONS TOWARD INTERACTIVE LECTURES
(THE STUDENTS’ OPINIONS TOWARD INTERACTIVE LECTURES)
- Author(s):Timur Sadykov, Hana Čtrnáctová
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:199-202
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:interactive lecture; secondary school; students’ opinions
- Summary/Abstract:The research purpose was to create and test the interactive lectures for lower secondary schools based on the characteristics of interactive ICT-supported education. First verification was carried out in the December 2018 on specialized school-board information technologies in Karaganda (Kazakhstan). The sample included two of eighth grade classes chosen, in total 26 respondents participated. The students’ opinions toward interactive lectures in this study were tested using simple questionnaire survey. The results showed that more than 70 % of the students enjoy working in an interactive environment and this positively affects their opinions towards the subject.
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AS MOTIVATION, TASK COMMITMENT, AND LEADERSHIP EXHIBITED BY SCIENCE GIFTED STUDENTS AT SCIENCE GIFTED EDUCATION CENTER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AS MOTIVATION, TASK COMMITMENT, AND LEADERSHIP EXHIBITED BY SCIENCE GIFTED STUDENTS AT SCIENCE GIFTED EDUCATION CENTER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
(INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORS AS MOTIVATION, TASK COMMITMENT, AND LEADERSHIP EXHIBITED BY SCIENCE GIFTED STUDENTS AT SCIENCE GIFTED EDUCATION CENTER AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION)
- Author(s):Hae-Ae Seo, Jae-Ho Sim
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:203-210
- No. of Pages:8
- Keywords:individual behavioral characteristics; science gifted students; student leadership; task commitment
- Summary/Abstract:The research aimed to explore characteristics of individual behaviors as motivation, task commitment, and leadership exhibited by science gifted students at enrichment program in science gifted education center. Results showed that motivation was highest at introduction stage, but decreased as lessons progressed. Task commitment and leadership tended to increase from planning and conducting stages. Leadership was highest at discussion stage. Each student exhibited different sequences of behavioral characteristics along lesson stages. It was called for planning individually differentiated instructional strategies.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ABOUT SCIENCE (PES)
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ABOUT SCIENCE (PES)
(DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ABOUT SCIENCE (PES))
- Author(s):Youngjoon Shin, Hae-Ae Seo, Jun-Euy Hong
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:211-216
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:positive experiences about science (PES); science academic emotion; science-related self-concept; science-related motivation
- Summary/Abstract:This research aimed to develop an assessment tool for students’ Positive Experiences about Science (PES). A preliminary version of PSE was developed through literature review, consisting of academic emotion, self-concept, learning motivation, career aspiration, and attitude in science. A pilot test was conducted with 198 students and a main test was then conducted with 1,841 students. The PES test found to have good validity and reliability. There were significant (p<.05) differences by students’ grade, gender, and participation in science activities.
THE USAGE OF STEAM PROGRAM IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING OF STUDENTS' EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS
THE USAGE OF STEAM PROGRAM IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING OF STUDENTS' EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS
(THE USAGE OF STEAM PROGRAM IN DEVELOPING AND IMPROVING OF STUDENTS' EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS)
- Author(s):Violeta Šlekienė
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:217-221
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:inquiry-based learning; experimental skills; science learning; STEAM education
- Summary/Abstract:The research analyzes the usage of STEAM program “Cognition of Energy and Thermal Processes” for students of ninth (1st Gymnasium) classes in order to deepen and broaden the knowledge of natural science education, develop practical abilities of students and their scientific researcher's competence. Students were advised to do five experimental works in this field. The program engages a basic educational strategy – inquiry based learning. The results of the pedagogical experiment and the questionnaire survey are discussed. Summarizing the results of the research, it can be stated that educational experimental activities are necessary and useful for students. By using the experiment, students can be provided with educational material in an attractive form, which stimulates the interest in the subject. Program participants have deepened and expanded their knowledge of energy and thermal processes in nature. Students improved their competence in natural science research. They learned how to plan and perform experiments, acquired the ability to formulate hypotheses, to make assumptions, to analyze and explain results, and to formulate reasoned conclusions. Students acquired practical skills to work properly and safely with devices and tools (computer systems Nova 5000 and Xplorer GLX, temperature, humidity sensors, caliper, scales, etc.) Students liked to be young researchers; they felt the joy of discovery by practically experimenting and independently exploring natural phenomena.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING INQUIRY ACTIVITIES INTO THE TEACHING PROCESS IN THE PHASE OF REVISING AND DEEPENING THE LEARNING CONTENT
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING INQUIRY ACTIVITIES INTO THE TEACHING PROCESS IN THE PHASE OF REVISING AND DEEPENING THE LEARNING CONTENT
(THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING INQUIRY ACTIVITIES INTO THE TEACHING PROCESS IN THE PHASE OF REVISING AND DEEPENING THE LEARNING CONTENT)
- Author(s):Ivana Sotáková, Mária Ganajová, Mária Babinčáková
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:222-226
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:changes in chemical reactions; inquiry-based teaching; learning content; secondary school students
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of research was to verify the effectiveness of implementing the inquiry-based teaching (IBT) into the teaching process of chemistry in secondary school in the phase of revising and deepening the previous-year learning content. The results of the research confirmed a significant difference on the level of knowledge and skills between the experimental group students (N=143) where the IBT was implemented and the control group students (N=149) where traditional teaching methods were implied.
THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PERIODIC TABLE: AN OVERVIEW OF EVENTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE CREATION OF THE PERIODIC TABLE
THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PERIODIC TABLE: AN OVERVIEW OF EVENTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE CREATION OF THE PERIODIC TABLE
(THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE PERIODIC TABLE: AN OVERVIEW OF EVENTS BEFORE AND AFTER THE CREATION OF THE PERIODIC TABLE)
- Author(s):Sergei Teleshov, Elena Teleshova
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:227-232
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:D. Mendeleev; periodic table; table options; history of science
- Summary/Abstract:It has been 150 years since D.I. Mendeleev formulated the Periodic law and expressed it visually in the form of a table of elements in 1869. As is clearly well known today, Mendeleev’s ideas, confirmed by the discovery of the elements he predicted, turned out to be very promising indeed. However, Mendeleev was not the first, nor the only scientist to have investigated the periodic arrangement of the elements. With this in mind, the present paper seeks to highlight some of the other efforts made in the field during Mendeleev’s lifetime.
GUIDELINES IN THE ELABORATION OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE OF KINEMATICS ACCORDING TO A HISTORICAL APPROACH
GUIDELINES IN THE ELABORATION OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE OF KINEMATICS ACCORDING TO A HISTORICAL APPROACH
(GUIDELINES IN THE ELABORATION OF A TEACHING SEQUENCE OF KINEMATICS ACCORDING TO A HISTORICAL APPROACH)
- Author(s):Louis Trudel, Abdeljalil Métioui
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:233-237
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:conceptual understanding; high school physics education; historical approach; kinematics
- Summary/Abstract:The domain of motion or kinematics is important because it forms the basis of mechanics, an important branch of physics. By studying kinematic phenomena in the laboratory, high school students are likely to develop a better understanding of kinematics concepts as well as elements of the scientific approach to study natural and constructed phenomena. However, students encounter difficulties in understanding these concepts, just as in the acquisition of the skills necessary for the accomplishment of the different stages of an experimental process. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to provide guidance, according to a historical approach, which would inform teachers in the design of teaching sequences on the study of kinematics.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MODELS OF RELATIVE MOTION IN PHYSICS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MODELS OF RELATIVE MOTION IN PHYSICS
(HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ MODELS OF RELATIVE MOTION IN PHYSICS)
- Author(s):Louis Trudel, Abdeljalil Métioui
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:238-244
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:relative motion; POE tasks; high school physics education; conceptual understanding
- Summary/Abstract:The relative speed concept was chosen since it is linked with the relative nature of motion and it is likely that the students would harbor many alternative conceptions about it. The research objective was to identify the various ways students conceive relative motion. Qualitative data collected in various forms of representation received a categorization analysis. Several models of students’ understanding about relative motion had been identified. Suggestions are offered to the classroom teacher to help his students understand relative motion.
HIGHER ORDER THINKING TASK AND QUESTION APPLICATION IN THE WORLD COGNITION LESSONS IN PRIMARY FORMS
HIGHER ORDER THINKING TASK AND QUESTION APPLICATION IN THE WORLD COGNITION LESSONS IN PRIMARY FORMS
(HIGHER ORDER THINKING TASK AND QUESTION APPLICATION IN THE WORLD COGNITION LESSONS IN PRIMARY FORMS)
- Author(s):Nadia Venskuvienė
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education, School education
- Page Range:245-250
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:world cognition lessons; higher order thinking abilities; primary education
- Summary/Abstract:Recently, one has become concerned about the quality of natural science and social education basics of the primary school students. Particular attention is devoted to the higher-order thinking ability education. In the qualitative research, it was analysed what higher order thinking questions and tasks primary school teachers apply in the world cognition lessons. Research data were gathered using a lesson observation method. The gathered data were analysed making a technical picture. Research results showed that primary school teachers proportionally applied lower and higher-order thinking questions and tasks.
