STATE-OF-THE-ART AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES. Proceedings of the 1st International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2015), Siauliai, 15–18 June, 2015
STATE-OF-THE-ART AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES. Proceedings of the 1st International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2015), Siauliai, 15–18 June, 2015
Contributor(s): Vincentas Lamanauskas (Editor), Violeta Šlekienė (Editor), Loreta Ragulienė (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: science education; technology education; BalticSTE; STEM education
Summary/Abstract: Lamanauskas V., Šlekienė V., Ragulienė L. (Eds.) (2015). State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives. Proceedings of the 1st International Baltic Symposium on Science and Technology Education (BalticSTE2015). The Scientia Socialis Press, Šiauliai. ISBN: 978-609-95513-2-6
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-609-95513-2-6
- Page Count: 112
- Publication Year: 2015
- Language: English
NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: “RESETTING” MEANING
NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: “RESETTING” MEANING
(NATURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: “RESETTING” MEANING)
- Author(s):Vincentas Lamanauskas
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:7-10
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:science education; technology education
- Summary/Abstract:Natural science and technology education is an inseparable part of general education. It is obvious, that this process embraces a rather wide group of people, according to the age – from the birth till the completion of general education. It is a very important period, during which a certain natural science and technology education is acquired. It might seem that rather many scientific, methodical, didactic and other articles, books have been written, analyzing NSTE problems. On the other hand, NSTE process continues, (has to be continued) further on. Of course, speaking about university and other level studies, a further education is different both according to the size and length and the other parameters.
MEDIA LITERACY SUPPORTING TEACHER´S EMPOWER DEVELOPMENT BY VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
MEDIA LITERACY SUPPORTING TEACHER´S EMPOWER DEVELOPMENT BY VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
(MEDIA LITERACY SUPPORTING TEACHER´S EMPOWER DEVELOPMENT BY VIDEO PRODUCTION IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE)
- Author(s):Agnaldo Arroio
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:11-13
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:media literacy; ICT; teacher education
- Summary/Abstract:Media Literacy is recognized as an essential area to promote critical view for citizens, to promote a democratic society in which citizens are able to consume critically the mass media but also to express themselves by this media as producers. An educational program was designed to support teachers’ empowerment in using different media into the classroom in The Republic of Mozambique. To collect data, a pre and post questionnaire were applied, interviews and the videos produced during the course. According to the results showed, the decentralization of pedagogical tools production was really important achievement from this educational program.
THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS THEORY FOR TEACHING SCIENCE
THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS THEORY FOR TEACHING SCIENCE
(THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS THEORY FOR TEACHING SCIENCE)
- Author(s):Parvin Bazghandi, Saeid Zarghami-Hamrah, Yahya Ghaedi, Alireza Mahmudnia, Khosrow Bagheri Noaparast
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:14-16
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:complex systems theory; holistic approach; science teaching
- Summary/Abstract:The present study seeks to investigate the implications of triple levels of the complex systems theory, as a theory about nature, science, and education, for teaching science. As one of these implications, we might refer to explaining the basic features of the natural events through non-linear and holistic methods in teaching science.
THE 1ST YEAR STUDENTS' READINESS FOR STUDIES: THE CASE OF THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
THE 1ST YEAR STUDENTS' READINESS FOR STUDIES: THE CASE OF THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA
(THE 1ST YEAR STUDENTS' READINESS FOR STUDIES: THE CASE OF THE FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA)
- Author(s):Rita Birzina, Dagnija Cedere
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:17-19
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:case study; learning dimension; readiness to study
- Summary/Abstract:The present article reveals the first year students’ readiness for studies in the context of three learning dimensions: content, incentive and interaction. The research was conducted during the implementation of first year study courses of the Bachelor programme at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Latvia. The qualitative data were obtained from students’ answers to open questions related to their conceptions of learning and factors, which influenced their readiness for studies at the Faculty of Biology.The gained results showed that students’ readiness for studies correlates with their science background content knowledge, their previous learning experience, which depends on the teacher and the motivation to learn.
THE USEFULNESS OF PHYSICS FORMULAS IN THE OPINION OF STUDENTS: AN EYETRACKING STUDY
THE USEFULNESS OF PHYSICS FORMULAS IN THE OPINION OF STUDENTS: AN EYETRACKING STUDY
(THE USEFULNESS OF PHYSICS FORMULAS IN THE OPINION OF STUDENTS: AN EYETRACKING STUDY)
- Author(s):Władysław Błasiak, Paweł Kazubowski, Roman ROSIEK, Mirosława Sajka
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:20-22
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:physics formulas; public schools; school curriculum
- Summary/Abstract:For the purpose of this work, 16-year-old students gave their opinions on the usefulness of physics formulas from the school curriculum. The average students regarded below 30% of the presented formulas as useful, whereas for winners of a physics competition it was over 60%.Using the SMI Hi-Speed1250 eyetracker, a relationship between 52 students' eye fixation times on 16 presented formulas and their opinion on the formulas' usefulness was designated. For the best students, the Pearson correlation coefficient was close to zero. For average students, it was 0.6.
A STUDY ON SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ITALY
A STUDY ON SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ITALY
(A STUDY ON SCIENCE EDUCATION IN ITALY)
- Author(s):Virginia Brianzoni, Liberato Cardellini
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:23-26
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:inquiry-based science; science education; PROFILES
- Summary/Abstract:Within the European Project “PROFILES”, a study on science education has been carried out. The opinion of different stakeholders has been taken into account and in Italy almost 200 participants have answered questionnaire concerning several aspects of teaching. The results have shown that scientific literacy should be based mainly on the development of communication skills/personality and on the improvement of intellectual skills. The study has highlighted that approaches judged more effective are not really common in the current educational panorama.
THE STUDY OF COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY IN THE SYSTEM MATHEMATICA
THE STUDY OF COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY IN THE SYSTEM MATHEMATICA
(THE STUDY OF COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY IN THE SYSTEM MATHEMATICA)
- Author(s):Aliya Bukusheva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:27-29
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:bachelor; computational geometry; wolfram mathematica
- Summary/Abstract:In the ninetieth Alfred Gray developed intensively applications of Mathematica to Euclidean differential geometry of curves and surfaces. He opened completely new approaches to differential geometry in teaching and research. Modern geometry uses the latest computer technology to solve their problems. Advanced mathematical computer programs allow using a fresh approach to the teaching of geometry in universities, taking into account the attraction of students to computers. The paper outlines some thoughts on teaching computational geometry.
WHAT LESSON OBSERVATION DATA REVEAL ABOUT THE CHANGES IN TEACHING SCIENCE: CASE STUDY FROM LATVIA
WHAT LESSON OBSERVATION DATA REVEAL ABOUT THE CHANGES IN TEACHING SCIENCE: CASE STUDY FROM LATVIA
(WHAT LESSON OBSERVATION DATA REVEAL ABOUT THE CHANGES IN TEACHING SCIENCE: CASE STUDY FROM LATVIA)
- Author(s):Liga Cakane, Jelena Volkinsteine, Dace Namsone, Ilze France
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:30-32
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:case study; lesson observation; science teaching and learning
- Summary/Abstract:The improvement of teaching quality in Science subjects is closely connected to the implementation of reforms initiated in education policy resolutions in the school practice. It is crucial for teachers to implement the paradigm shift from transmitting information to 21st century learning design. It means to change not only teaching strategies but also their views what teaching is. Lesson observations were the main source to answer the research questions: What do lesson observations reveal about the students’ learning in science lessons according to criteria selected? What information lesson observation gives about teachers’ skills to organize learning according to changes envisaged in education policy resolutions?
COGNITIVE INTEREST: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA
COGNITIVE INTEREST: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA
(COGNITIVE INTEREST: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS IN THE ACQUISITION OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA)
- Author(s):Dagnija Cedere, Inese Jurgena, Ineta Helmane, Inta Tiltiņa, Gunita Praulīte
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:33-35
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:cognitive interest; learning process; science and mathematics
- Summary/Abstract:The low level of pupils’ knowledge and skills in science and mathematics is a serious problem in the economic development of the country. Cognitive interest is a crucial learning motive; no successful learning process is possible without inciting interest. Grade 9 pupils were surveyed to find out the respondents’ cognitive interest in the field of exact sciences. On average the interest in subjects of exact sciences is poorly pronounced. Respondents have good understanding about the causal relations while the cognitive activity, the skill to overcome difficulties in learning is low. Cognitive interest in learning is promoted by diverse methodological approaches that are oriented towards pupils’ self-actualization and purposefulness.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE USAGE OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE USAGE OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
(THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE USAGE OF EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Author(s):Kateřina Chroustová, Martin Bílek
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:36-38
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:educational software; chemistry education; the unified theory of use and acceptance of technology (UTAUT)
- Summary/Abstract:Why don´t we encounter too regularly with the inclusion of educational software in chemistry education in the Czech Republic? What factors affect the usage of educational software? What kind of relationship can be identified between these factors? For the search of answers to those formulated questions was necessary to, first of all, carry out a deep analysis of the conditions that could lead to more effective usage of educational software in chemistry education. In this article, we analyse the factors that affect the usage of educational software in chemistry education with the application of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and the related theories, including a comparison of our results with the results of realized research studies with a similar theme.
THE USE OF ICT IN THE SCIENCE LESSONS: EXPERIENCE FROM LATVIA
THE USE OF ICT IN THE SCIENCE LESSONS: EXPERIENCE FROM LATVIA
(THE USE OF ICT IN THE SCIENCE LESSONS: EXPERIENCE FROM LATVIA)
- Author(s):Inese Dudareva, Dace Namsone, Liga Cakane
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:39-41
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:lesson observation; ICT; teachers CPD needs
- Summary/Abstract:The implementation of key competences in primary and secondary school education demanded the changes in the Science teaching practice in Latvia. The first research was initiated during the piloting the new curriculum in science and mathematics (2009 – 2011). Lesson observations were the main source of answers to the research: what ICT tools are used by teachers and students in science subjects? What information it gives to us for teachers CPD?
FIRST STEPS IN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ INQUIRY: A CASE STUDY OF NON-EXPERIENCED CHEMISTRY TEACHER
FIRST STEPS IN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ INQUIRY: A CASE STUDY OF NON-EXPERIENCED CHEMISTRY TEACHER
(FIRST STEPS IN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ INQUIRY: A CASE STUDY OF NON-EXPERIENCED CHEMISTRY TEACHER)
- Author(s):Karol Dudek, Paweł Bernard, Ewa Odrowąż
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:42-44
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:formative assessment; IBSE; case study; polymers
- Summary/Abstract:Teaching methods based on inquiry are more and more widely used in teaching natural sciences. In accordance with the new curriculum, introduced to Polish schools in 2008, students should gain new knowledge based on an inquiry. This fact is related to a change of teachers’ approach in the didactic process and a change in the assessment system. This article undertakes an attempt to analyse how a teacher - who has theoretical knowledge in the field of IBSE teaching methods and evaluating students working in this manner - does the said in practice at the level of lower secondary school, during chemistry classes. The presented case study is based on didactic materials developed at the SAILS project.
TRANSDISCIPLINARITY IN EDUCATION IS NEAR
TRANSDISCIPLINARITY IN EDUCATION IS NEAR
(TRANSDISCIPLINARITY IN EDUCATION IS NEAR)
- Author(s):Andrej Flogie, Kosta Dolenc, Boris Aberšek
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:45-47
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:transdisciplinary models; multidisciplinary models; cognitive education; neuroscience; holistic approach
- Summary/Abstract:In ancient Greece, knowledge was not neatly contained in distinct disciplines and leading scholars moved freely among different fields. The influence of reductionism, which began with Aristoteles and has continued ever since, created disciplines with precise boundaries. With such disciplinary approach, each field evolves independently as a specialized set of tools of analysis. The question arises: are these boundaries still necessary nowadays or must we look on the teaching/learning process more transdisciplinary? In this contribution, one of the possible ways will be shown and evaluated, how to model and apply an appropriate solution.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THEMATIC TESTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING STUDENTS
SOME ASPECTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THEMATIC TESTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING STUDENTS
(SOME ASPECTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE THEMATIC TESTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF COGNITIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES CHEMISTRY ENGINEERING STUDENTS)
- Author(s):Liudmila Gorbunova
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:48-50
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:diagnostic test; chemistry; educational measurement
- Summary/Abstract:The article discusses the procedure of the preparation of test materials for the diagnosis of cognitive learning outcomes in chemistry. It is shown that the use of the thesaurus approach to the selection of the content and methods of mathematical statistics provides a test with high reliability and validity coefficients.
EXAMINING EFFECT OF ANIMATION APPLICATIONS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE
EXAMINING EFFECT OF ANIMATION APPLICATIONS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE
(EXAMINING EFFECT OF ANIMATION APPLICATIONS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSE)
- Author(s):Sedat Yüksel, Mestan Boyaci
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:51-53
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:animation; constructivist science education; teaching supported by computer
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of this study was to determine whether or not animation applications affect student achievement in science and technology course. For this purpose, effect of constructive approach supported by animations in the instruction of the unit “Living Organisms and Energy” to the 8th grade students on their academic achievement was investigated. This unit was taught to the experimental group using a constructivist approach supported by animations and to the control group using a constructivist approach without animations. For data collection, an achievement was developed and administered to experimental and control groups as pre-tests and post-tests. Collected data was analyzed using t-test and MANOVA. As a result of the research, it was revealed that supporting the constructivist approach with animations was more effective in increasing academic achievement.
AN APPROACH TO TEACHING MEDICAL CHEMISTRY THAT HIGHLIGHTS INTERDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF SCIENCE
AN APPROACH TO TEACHING MEDICAL CHEMISTRY THAT HIGHLIGHTS INTERDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF SCIENCE
(AN APPROACH TO TEACHING MEDICAL CHEMISTRY THAT HIGHLIGHTS INTERDISCIPLINARY NATURE OF SCIENCE)
- Author(s):Aris Kaksis, Agnese Brangule, Mihails Halitovs
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:54-56
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:interdisciplinary teaching; medical chemistry; thermodynamics; teaching and learning thermodynamics
- Summary/Abstract:Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with questions concerning energies and work of a system. It is one of the key topics for understanding processes in the universe as well as any separate system like a gas mixture or a single cell in a biological system. Thermodynamics is included in the university curriculum for engineering, chemistry and physics students as well as medical student curriculum.This paper outlines the problems faced by first year medical students learning thermodynamics at Riga Stradinš University. We describe a medically relevant context based approach to teaching that demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of medical chemistry, molecular biology and biochemistry. Our method provides a model in which disciplinary barriers are diminished and increased effectiveness of teaching is achieved.
USAGE OF CRITICAL THINKING PRINCIPLES IN MEDICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE
USAGE OF CRITICAL THINKING PRINCIPLES IN MEDICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE
(USAGE OF CRITICAL THINKING PRINCIPLES IN MEDICAL CHEMISTRY COURSE)
- Author(s):Irina Kazuša
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:57-58
- No. of Pages:2
- Keywords:critical thinking strategies; critical thinking principles
- Summary/Abstract:This research describes the development of didactic model based on critical thinking principles and its practical approbation in medical chemistry course. The effectiveness of the didactic model is evaluated as achieved level in medical chemistry course (theoretic knowledge, experimentation skills and problem solving skills) using critical thinking development methods. In addition to this, self-assessment skills and development of studying skills are also analyzed.
CONTENT LINES IN DESIGN OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION FOR WOULD-BE ENGINEERS
CONTENT LINES IN DESIGN OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION FOR WOULD-BE ENGINEERS
(CONTENT LINES IN DESIGN OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION FOR WOULD-BE ENGINEERS)
- Author(s):Vitali Khaletski
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:59-61
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:content lines; engineering education; curriculum design
- Summary/Abstract:Methodology of chemical education for would-be engineers in technical universities is discussed in the report. Content lines as an instrument of structuring of content of chemical courses are proposed by the author. Content lines and their practical implementation in syllabus are analyzed. It was shown that the method of syllabus design makes education area more transparent for all participants of educational process.
ONLINE SCIENCE LITERACY: TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH
ONLINE SCIENCE LITERACY: TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH
(ONLINE SCIENCE LITERACY: TO TEACH OR NOT TO TEACH)
- Author(s):Metka Kordigel Aberšek
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:62-64
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:inferential reasoning; metacognition; online science literacy; hypertext comprehension
- Summary/Abstract:The paper presents the results of the study, which examined science teachers’ evaluation of online science literacy competence in their students. Data was collected through adopted TICA questionnaire for accessing students’ basic computer competence, finding a suitable website, locating information on the website and critically evaluating the information. Results show: the digital generation does not enter the school as online literate. Online (science) literacy is developing in the educational process – and must be taught in the educational process.
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE REGARDING USE OF FRAYER MODEL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSION OF CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE REGARDING USE OF FRAYER MODEL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSION OF CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS
(STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE REGARDING USE OF FRAYER MODEL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPREHENSION OF CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS)
- Author(s):Silvija Kreile
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:65-67
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:comprehension of chemistry; concept; Frayer model
- Summary/Abstract:Acquirement of chemistry is connected to cognitive process, where concepts and understanding of those play an important role, which have to be formed already in school. This is where concept mapping comes to be a key element. Frayer model is known as one of graphical organizers for development of the comprehension of concepts. It has not been widely used in Latvia as yet. The goal of this research was to find out what students from secondary and upper-secondary schools think of the Frayer model.
THE ROLE OF GAME ELEMENTS IN CHEMISTRY ACQUIREMENT
THE ROLE OF GAME ELEMENTS IN CHEMISTRY ACQUIREMENT
(THE ROLE OF GAME ELEMENTS IN CHEMISTRY ACQUIREMENT)
- Author(s):Emilija Lesina, Sandra Kalnina
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:68-69
- No. of Pages:2
- Keywords:chemistry; game as a tool; solubility table; formulas of chemical substances
- Summary/Abstract:The method of a game as a tool in teaching Chemistry is described in the paper. The example is given based on a lesson fragment where the elements of a game are used by elementary school pupils who can acquire the skills of using solubility table by learning to compose the formulas of chemical substances. The method allows pupils to understand the structure of substances and secure their skills to use the solubility table practically. Therefore, it is easier to learn Chemistry in the future.
ACQUISITION OF SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGY COMPETENCES BY PRIMARY PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: MYTH OR REALITY?
ACQUISITION OF SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGY COMPETENCES BY PRIMARY PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: MYTH OR REALITY?
(ACQUISITION OF SCIENTIFIC AND PEDAGOGY COMPETENCES BY PRIMARY PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS: MYTH OR REALITY?)
- Author(s):Abdeljalil Métioui, Louis Trudel
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:70-73
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:training; pre-service teachers; primary school; knowledge competence; pedagogical knowledge competence
- Summary/Abstract:In the present research of a qualitative type, we present the results of an experimentation led with 94 pre-service primary teachers from Quebec in Canada. The experimentation, which lasts four months at the rate of three hours per week, took place in two phases. The first phase took place in 4 steps in order to help student teachers to acquire knowledge competency in science and pedagogical knowledge competency, in accordance with the curriculum of the ministry of the education of the government of Quebec. In the second phase, the students had to prepare two teaching sequences centered on laboratory experimentations to the intention of their future pupils of the first, second or third cycle (please note that each cycle lasts for two years). For it, they had to follow an approach similar to the one experienced in the first phase. Finally, they had to complete a questionnaire to specify the difficulties of a scientific or pedagogical nature that they encountered during the conceptions of their teaching sequences. The analysis of the sequences constructed and of the data of the questionnaire shows an effort important on their behalf, in spite of the difficulties they met and that will be presented.
A FLASH OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES COLLECTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM INVOLVING THE FIELD STRUCTURAL MOLECULAR
A FLASH OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES COLLECTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM INVOLVING THE FIELD STRUCTURAL MOLECULAR
(A FLASH OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES COLLECTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM INVOLVING THE FIELD STRUCTURAL MOLECULAR)
- Author(s):Marcelo Gouveia Nascimento, Gabriel Nicolas Garcia Alves, Marco Antonio Bueno Filho, Rodrigo Luiz Oliveira Rodrigues Cunha
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:74-76
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:theory of conceptual fields; collective schemes; chemical bonds
- Summary/Abstract:This study aims to access information about how college students collectively build action schemes in structural molecular level. The research had two situations presented to six students and Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from the Federal University of ABC involving content on Liquid Chromatography. The speeches of students organized in groups were recorded in audiovisual and subjected to Textual Analysis Discourse and grounded in the theory of Conceptual Fields (Vergnaud, 1996). The results were assessed, evidence of the collective construction of a scheme characterized by relevant conceptual relationships at the molecular structural field, but incomplete.
EVALUATING THE POTENTIALS OF ICT INTEGRATION IN TEACHING WITH THE AIM OF INTENTIONALLY DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY IN PUPILS
EVALUATING THE POTENTIALS OF ICT INTEGRATION IN TEACHING WITH THE AIM OF INTENTIONALLY DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY IN PUPILS
(EVALUATING THE POTENTIALS OF ICT INTEGRATION IN TEACHING WITH THE AIM OF INTENTIONALLY DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY IN PUPILS)
- Author(s):Mateja Ploj Virtič, Kosta Dolenc
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:77-79
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:ICT; learning activities; learning environment; modern technology
- Summary/Abstract:With an increasing impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the way we live and work, the educational institutions also try to transform educational curricula and learning environments in order to fill the technological gap that has emerged in the field of education. This conversion process requires the effective integration of technology into an existing learning environment, and in the first place train the teachers, whose role in the classroom completely changes by introducing technology.The paper presents an example of integrating innovative pedagogy in the process of future teachers’ education and qualitative research, which examines the usefulness of ICT in learning activities for intentional development of competencies for the 21st century learners.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA
(THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOLS OF LATVIA)
- Author(s):Juris Porozovs, Anita Migleniece, Daina Voita, Alvis Valdemiers
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:80-82
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:information and communication technologies; schools; implementation; teachers; directors
- Summary/Abstract:Modern education is closely connected with implementation and using of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the teaching process. The questionnaire of teachers and directors of Latvia schools was carried out in order to evaluate the situation of ICT in schools and the attitude of school pedagogues toward this process. The results of the questionnaire showed that supply of schools with modern ICT in Latvia is not sufficient. The respondents expressed their views: what are the main obstacles of effective implementation of ICT in the study process and what are the priority challenges in the implementation of ICT in schools.
DISCUSSION OF VISUAL ATTENTION FOR SOLVING MULTIPLE CHOICE SCIENCE PROBLEM: AN EYE-TRACKING ANALYSIS
DISCUSSION OF VISUAL ATTENTION FOR SOLVING MULTIPLE CHOICE SCIENCE PROBLEM: AN EYE-TRACKING ANALYSIS
(DISCUSSION OF VISUAL ATTENTION FOR SOLVING MULTIPLE CHOICE SCIENCE PROBLEM: AN EYE-TRACKING ANALYSIS)
- Author(s):Mirosława Sajka, Roman ROSIEK
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:83-85
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:eye-tracking; mathematics and physics education; problem solving; new technology in didactics of science
- Summary/Abstract:Eye-tracking technology was used to analyze the participants’ visual attention while solving a multiple-choice science problem. The research encompassed 103 people of varying levels of knowledge, from pupils to scientists. The respondents in general devoted more time to analyze the chosen fields. However, the trend is reversed for people with high scientific expertise and criticism and with extreme motivation to solve a problem. The trend depends also on the strategies of solving a problem and conviction about the correctness of the answer.
DESIGNING A BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT SELF-DIRECTED AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING
DESIGNING A BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT SELF-DIRECTED AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING
(DESIGNING A BLENDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT SELF-DIRECTED AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING)
- Author(s):Aysan Şentürk
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:86-88
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:blended learning environment; self-directed and self-regulated learning; university students
- Summary/Abstract:In this study, a blended learning environment was designed for sixty students from Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Department, taking Programming Languages course. The environment was designed to support self-directed and self-regulated learning. Interviews with open ended questions were used as data collection instruments. According to the qualitative data collected in this study it was concluded that students were satisfied using that learning environment.
THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF VISION THERAPY IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE
THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF VISION THERAPY IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE
(THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF VISION THERAPY IN EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE)
- Author(s):Violeta Šlekienė, Loreta Ragulienė
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:89-91
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:science education; vision; vision therapy
- Summary/Abstract:The efficiency and quality of the vision is one of the key challenges of a modern life. The goal of the paper is to reveal a need of vision therapy and preventive vision improvement in a general education school. The aim of vision therapy is to improve vision and efficiency of the vision and to find ways to further improve quality of vision. Vision therapy is usually individually tailored to each and every person in order to clarify the issues. Worldwide, doctors caring for patients’ vision, lots of attention devote for improvement of eye prophylaxis treatment during special training. Vision therapy is used to address these issues: insufficiency of accommodation, problems of presbyopia and amblyopia, convergence or divergence, dyslexia, after Strabismus surgery and others. Permanent eye exercise not only improves vision, but also prevents the eyes from harmful effects of environment.
DEVELEPMENT OF COMPUTER-BASED EDUCATIONAL GAME ACROSS COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM
DEVELEPMENT OF COMPUTER-BASED EDUCATIONAL GAME ACROSS COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM
(DEVELEPMENT OF COMPUTER-BASED EDUCATIONAL GAME ACROSS COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM)
- Author(s):Dzintars Tomsons, Inta Znotiņa
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:92-94
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:computer-based education; educational games; learning environment
- Summary/Abstract:The current paper describes the use of game development for improvement of first year Computer Science students’ professional and social competencies. The computer-based education games play grateful platform for integration of knowledge and skills gained by students in several learning courses, i.e., programming, web-design, computer graphics and animation, introduction to software engineering, etc. The multidisciplinary character of the games provides possibilities to constitute teams with students from different study programs. Thereby the students get their first experience in cross-disciplinary communication.
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHER CREATIVITY AND IBSE
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHER CREATIVITY AND IBSE
(DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE TEACHER CREATIVITY AND IBSE)
- Author(s):Eva Trnova, Josef Trna
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:95-97
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:creativity; development; IBSE; science education; teacher education
- Summary/Abstract:Teacher creativity is essential for development of students’ creativity. Creation of methods for development of teacher creativity, as a part of teacher education, is a necessity. Within project PROFILES (Professional Reflection-Oriented Focus on Inquiry-based Learning and Education through Science) we discovered that an effective method of development of science teacher creativity is a training of teachers in implementation of IBSE. Styles of teacher creativity were studied using Kirton’s Adaptation-Innovation Inventory. Levels of creativity were identified by a case study.
THE DISCUSSION AS A METHOD TO TEACH PHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY
THE DISCUSSION AS A METHOD TO TEACH PHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY
(THE DISCUSSION AS A METHOD TO TEACH PHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY)
- Author(s):Louis Trudel, Abdeljalil Métioui
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:98-100
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:pre-service science teachers; physics education; socio-constructivist approach
- Summary/Abstract:Physics teaching strategies used in university-based science courses are mainly focused on the so-called traditional teaching, composed of lectures and laboratory exercises. This way of teaching physics does not allow students to acquire understanding of basic notions of physics so that some enduring misconceptions may hinder future learning. Thus, our research aims to identify the conditions of implementation of the discussion method in a physics education course for pre-service teachers. Our results point out three conditions that must be satisfied to implement successfully the discussion method in physics education courses. We conclude by stating advantages and limits of our research.
INNOVATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF TEACHING PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE STEM EDUCATION
INNOVATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF TEACHING PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE STEM EDUCATION
(INNOVATION SKILL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF TEACHING PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF THE STEM EDUCATION)
- Author(s):Adem Uzun
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:101-103
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:education environments; interdisciplinary approach; STEM education
- Summary/Abstract:Innovation is one of the most popular topics in today’s education environments. STEM education aims to improve innovation skills of students. This study explores three programming tools that can be used to teach basic programming concepts to children in the context of STEM education. Also, it is discussed innovation skill development potential of these tools.
ON VOLUME OF THE ANTIPRISM IN CUBE AS A COMPLEX MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM
ON VOLUME OF THE ANTIPRISM IN CUBE AS A COMPLEX MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM
(ON VOLUME OF THE ANTIPRISM IN CUBE AS A COMPLEX MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM)
- Author(s):Lukáš Vízek
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:104-107
- No. of Pages:4
- Keywords:antiprism; volume; solid geometry; visualization
- Summary/Abstract:This paper shows the mathematical task, calculation of the volume of the antiprism in cube as a secondary school mathematical problem, which can help to teach mathematics in the relationship between its parts. The contribution brings the mathematical background, mentions experiences with them as well as visualizations and the possibilities of its completion.
CHEMISTRY OF PAINTINGS OR HOW TO INVOLVE 8-10 Y.O. CHILDREN FOR A TWO-HOUR SESSION WITHOUT BREAKS
CHEMISTRY OF PAINTINGS OR HOW TO INVOLVE 8-10 Y.O. CHILDREN FOR A TWO-HOUR SESSION WITHOUT BREAKS
(CHEMISTRY OF PAINTINGS OR HOW TO INVOLVE 8-10 Y.O. CHILDREN FOR A TWO-HOUR SESSION WITHOUT BREAKS)
- Author(s):Denis M. Zhilin, Marina Tokareva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:108-110
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:chemistry; elementary school; laboratory; painting
- Summary/Abstract:The paper describes the experience of sessions on chemistry of paintings and chemistry of pencils for 8-10 y.o. pupils and their parents. The session consisted of lecture on the history of paints and pencils and laboratory sub-session where the participants made paints and pencils themselves. The participants could quit whenever they wanted, but really worked for more than two hours without break, that is extremely long for this age. We think that the reason is a diverse activity and a bright output.