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Hernández-Ramos, José; Pernaa, Johannes; Cáceres-Jensen, Lizethly; Rodríguez-Becerra, Jorge – Education Sciences, 2021
Currently, a growing number of learning institutions at all educational levels are including problem-based learning (PBL) in their curricula. PBL scenarios often utilise technology and socio-scientific Issues (SSI), which enables the simultaneous learning of content and creative thinking and working skills needed in generating new knowledge for…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Problem Based Learning, Vignettes, Technology Integration
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Drymiotou, Irene; Constantinou, Costas P.; Avraamidou, Lucy – International Journal of Science Education, 2021
Theoretically framed within Social Cognitive Career Theory emphasising on the construct of situational interest, this study explores the impact of career-based scenarios, as an instructional approach, on students' interest in science and understandings of STEM careers. This case study involved 16 students aged 13-15 years old, who participated in…
Descriptors: Student Interests, STEM Education, Vocational Interests, Careers
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Usta, Neslihan; Söylemez, Seyma – International Online Journal of Education and Teaching, 2020
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of teaching the subject of "Functions", utilizing scenarios associated with everyday life, to high school students in terms of their academic achievements. The study was carried out with twenty 10th grade students at a high school in a district of Bartin, Turkey in the 2018-2019 school…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Achievement, Vignettes
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Mehl, Cathy Ellen; Jin, Hui; Llort, Kenneth F. – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020
Argumentation is an important component of scientific education (Osborne, 2010). However, how students create and evaluate competing arguments in scientific investigations is a complex construct, which presents significant challenges for assessment. We engaged 349 middle and high school students in a virtual scientific investigation based on an…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Persuasive Discourse, Authentic Learning, Problem Based Learning
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Lund, Alana; Roemmele, Christopher; Roetker, Lisa; Smith, Steven – Science Teacher, 2018
The study of earthquakes can help students build connections between theoretical analysis and real-world applications. However, units on earthquakes typically struggle to bridge that gap between theory and application. Traditional class activities focus on measuring earthquakes, such as triangulating epicenters by analyzing P and S wave arrival…
Descriptors: Seismology, Emergency Programs, Science Activities, Teaching Methods
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Al-arfaj, Maher – International Education Studies, 2011
The five stage cycle model is an interactive flash platform that proposes a challenging scenario with associated questions about light wave features and correlations. As the students navigate from stage to stage, they are able to access some related resources and engage in small group discussions. The students are able to revisit their responses…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Instruction, Online Courses