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Factors from Informal Learning Contributing to the Children's Interest in STEM -- Experiences from the Out-of-School Activity Called Children's University
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Walan, Susanne; Gericke, Niklas – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2021
Background: Previous studies have investigated effects of out-of-school STEM activities aimed at stimulating children's interest in science with positive results. However, research has not discussed the reasons why such activities are successful. Purpose: In this study, we address this gap by investigating which factors children themselves…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Student Interests, Informal Education, Children
Students' Perspectives on Different Teaching Methods: Comparing Innovative and Traditional Courses in a Technology Program
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Debs, Luciana; Miller, Kurtis D.; Ashby, Iryna; Exter, Marisa – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2019
Background: A growing number of educators have started exploring student-centered approaches to improve students' learning and satisfaction with courses and programs. While prior research shows a positive impact of such strategies on student learning, further exploration of the perceptions of traditional, lecture-based and other more inquiry-based…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Educational Innovation, Conventional Instruction
From the Podium to the PC: A Study on Various Modalities of Lecture Delivery within an Undergraduate Basic Pharmacology Course
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Lancaster, Jason W.; McQueeney, Maureen L. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2011
Background: The need to evolve with our ever-changing student bodies has never been as great as it is today, particularly given the advanced technological aptitude of today's students. Purpose: This retrospective study evaluates student outcomes as they relate to overall course score and composite quiz and examination scores from a basic…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Undergraduate Students, College Science, Science Instruction
The Effect of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations on Students' Understanding of Heat and Temperature: A Study from Thailand
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Tanahoung, Choksin; Chitaree, Ratchapak; Soankwan, Chernchok; Sharma, Manjula D.; Johnston, Ian D. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2009
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Interactive Lecture Demonstrations over traditional instruction on university students' understanding of heat and temperature. The participants were 327 first year undergraduate students from two science classes in two academic years from the same university in Thailand. One class…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries
The Effect of Guided Note Taking during Lectures on Thai University Students' Understanding of Electromagnetism
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Narjaikaew, Pattawan; Emarat, Narumon; Cowie, Bronwen – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2009
This paper reports on the implementation of a guided note taking strategy to promote Thai students' understanding of electromagnetism during a lecture course. The aim of the study was to enhance student learning of electromagnetism concepts. The developed guided notes contain quotations, diagrams, pictures, problems, and blank spaces to encourage…
Descriptors: Test Results, Science Instruction, Learning Strategies, Physics