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Aydan Aytekin; Mustafa Sami Topçu – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Circulatory system is a challenging subject for middle school students to learn and understand conceptual relationships. To address these challenges, this study developed plugged (computational thinking activities using computer) and unplugged (computational thinking activities without using computer) teaching modules that integrated computational…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Human Body, Middle School Students
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Waleed Nawafleh; Lina Al-Abbas – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background/purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a computerized instructional module based on artificial intelligence in acquiring scientific concepts and developing critical thinking among seventh-grade female students. Materials/methods: To achieve the study's objectives, an AI-based computerized instructional module was…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
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Denis Dyvee Errabo; Areeya Amor Ongoco – Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 2024
Purpose: The principal aim of the research was to develop Interactive Mobile Learning Modules (IMLM) as an approach to innovative teaching practices in online distance education. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed educational action research, using a quasi-experimental design catering to ninth-grade students (N = 104) attending a…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Experiential Learning, Learner Engagement
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Ülger, Bestami Bugra; Çepni, Salih – Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2020
The concept of "Global citizenship", which has become more and more important, based on the students' multi-focused individual development, has brought to the fore based on 21st century skills and has required appropriate educational environments for gifted students. In this context, the development of differentiated inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Science Instruction, Individualized Instruction
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Ahn, June; Clegg, Tamara; Yip, Jason; Bonsignore, Elizabeth; Pauw, Daniel; Gubbels, Michael; Lewittes, Charley; Rhodes, Emily – Learning, Media and Technology, 2016
This paper describes the development of "ScienceKit," a mobile, social media application to promote children's scientific inquiry. We deployed "ScienceKit" in "Kitchen Chemistry" ("KC"), an informal science program where children learn about scientific inquiry through cooking. By iteratively integrating…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Inquiry, Social Media, Teaching Methods
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Howe, Christine; Ilie, Sonia; Guardia, Paula; Hofmann, Riikka; Mercer, Neil; Riga, Fran – International Journal of Science Education, 2015
In response to continuing concerns about student attainment and participation in science and mathematics, the "epiSTEMe" project took a novel approach to pedagogy in these two disciplines. Using principles identified as effective in the research literature (and combining these in a fashion not previously attempted), the project developed…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, STEM Education, Scientific Concepts
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Alelaimat, Abeer Rashed; Ghoneem, Khowla Abd Al Raheem – Higher Education Studies, 2012
This study aimed at revealing the effect of educational modules strategy on the direct and postponed study's achievement of seventh primary grade students in science, in comparison with the conventional approach. The sample of the study consists of (174) male and female students randomly chosen from schools in the city of Mafraq, students are…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Modules, Science Achievement, Elementary School Students
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Harrington, James M.; Gardner, Terrence G.; Amoozegar, Aziz; Andrews, Megan Y.; Rivera, Nelson A.; Duckworth, Owen W. – Natural Sciences Education, 2013
A challenging aspect of educating secondary students is integrating complex scientific concepts related to modern research topics into lesson plans that students can relate to and understand at a basic level. One method of encouraging the achievement of learning outcomes is to use real-world applications and current research to fuel student…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Feedback (Response), Student Interests, Learning Modules
Asay, Loretta Johnson – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Analogies are ubiquitous during instruction in science classrooms, yet research about the effectiveness of using analogies has produced mixed results. An aspect seldom studied is a model of instruction when using analogies. The few existing models for instruction with analogies have not often been examined quantitatively. The Teaching With…
Descriptors: Science Education, Logical Thinking, Concept Mapping, Science Instruction
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Chan, Yan Mei; Hom, Wendy; Montclare, Jin Kim – Journal of Chemical Education, 2011
Chemistry has become increasingly multidisciplinary. Starting in middle school and high school, however, the different disciplines are taught as distinct subjects and little effort is made to emphasize overlapping concepts. Development of innovative approaches to teaching science through the integration of technology is needed to provide students…
Descriptors: Mentors, Science Interests, Chemistry, Grade 7
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Bergman, Daniel J. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2008
The study of insects (entomology) can be used to stimulate students' interest in science and nature. It can develop students' understanding of fundamental science concepts, awareness of interdisciplinary connections, and mastery of science process skills. This teaching module provides opportunities for middle school students (Grades 5-8) to learn…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Science Interests, Entomology, Learning Modules
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Ward, R. Bruce; Sadler, Philip M.; Shapiro, Irwin I. – Astronomy Education Review, 2008
We report on an evaluation of the effectiveness of Project ARIES, an astronomy-based physical science curriculum for upper elementary and middle school children. ARIES students use innovative, simple, and affordable apparatus to carry out a wide range of indoor and outdoor hands-on, discovery-based activities. Student journals and comprehensive…
Descriptors: Student Journals, Grade 4, Grade 3, Teaching Methods