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Adedokun, Omolola A.; Liu, Jia; Parker, Loran Carleton; Burgess, Wilella – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2015
Although virtual field trips are becoming popular, there are few empirical studies of their impacts on student outcomes. This study reports on a meta-analytic evaluation of the impact of a virtual field trip on student perceptions of scientists. Specifically, the study examined the summary effect of zipTrips broadcasts on evaluation…
Descriptors: Virtual Classrooms, Field Trips, Middle School Students, College Students
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Ateh, Comfort M.; Charpentier, Alicia – Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2014
Many students perceive science to be a difficult subject and are minimally engaged in learning it. This article describes a lesson that embedded an activity to engage students in learning science. It also identifies features of a science lesson that are likely to enhance students' engagement and learning of science and possibly reverse students'…
Descriptors: Sustainability, Learner Engagement, Science Education, Lesson Plans
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Darby, Linda – Research in Science Education, 2005
During their years of schooling, students develop perceptions about learning and teaching, including the ways in which teachers impact on their learning experiences. This paper presents student perceptions of teacher pedagogy as interpreted from a study focusing on students' experience of Year 7 science. A single science class of 11 to 12 year old…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness