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Vaino, Katrin; Holbrook, Jack; Rannikmae, Miia – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2012
This paper introduces a research project in which five chemistry teachers, working in cooperation with university researchers, implemented a new teaching approach using context-based modules specially designed to stimulate the intrinsic motivation of students. The intention was to induce change in chemistry teachers' teaching approach from more…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Questionnaires
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Holbrook, Jack; Rannikmae, Miia; Kask, Klaara – Science Education International, 2008
The PARSEL project was initiated to disseminate teaching modules, based on a philosophical model, which was in line with a need to promote scientific literacy, in a manner considered to be both popular and relevant for students. The project was based on the belief that this approach would allow students to better realize that science was for all,…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Learning Modules, Student Reaction, Relevance (Education)