Investigating Essential Characteristics of Scientific Practices in Elementary Science Learning Environments: The Practices of Science Observation Protocol (P-SOP)

2013 ◽  
Vol 113 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory T. Forbes ◽  
Mandy Biggers ◽  
Laura Zangori
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Observation Protocol

scholarly journals Data-Texts in the Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Duschl ◽  
Lucy Avraamidou ◽  
Nathália Helena Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Knowledge Building ◽  
Data Transformation ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Construction Of Knowledge ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Current Reform ◽  
Design Of Learning Environments ◽  
Collective Construction

AbstractGrounded within current reform recommendations and built upon Giere’s views (1986, 1999) on model-based science, we propose an alternative approach to science education which we refer to as the Evidence-Explanation (EE) Continuum. The approach addresses conceptual, epistemological, and social domains of knowledge, and places emphasis on the epistemological conversations about data acquisitions and transformations in the sciences. The steps of data transformation, which we refer to as data-texts, we argue, unfold the processes of using evidence during knowledge building and reveal the dynamics of scientific practices. Data-texts involve (a) obtaining observations/measurements to become data; (b) selecting and interpreting data to become evidence; (c) using evidence to ascertain patterns and develop models; and (d) utilizing the patterns and models to propose and refine explanations. Throughout the transformations of the EE continuum, there are stages of transition that foster the engagement of learners in negotiations of meaning and collective construction of knowledge. A focus on the EE continuum facilitates the emergence of further insights, both by questioning the nature of the data and its multiple possibilities for change and representations and by reflecting on the nature of the explanations. The shift of emphasis to the epistemics of science holds implications for the design of learning environments that support learners in developing contemporary understandings of the nature and processes of scientific practices.

scholarly journals Analysis of Student Creativity in Developing Science Learning Media during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 2790-2799
Author(s):  
Ulya Wati ◽  
Woro Sri Hastuti ◽  
Ali Mustadi
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
State University ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
Science Media ◽  
Media Applications

This study aims to ascertain (1) the inventiveness of university students in developing digital media for science education. (2) provides an overview of elementary science media applications that students can develop, and (3) discusses the obstacles students encountered while developing digital media for elementary science learning during COVID-19. This study took place at Yogyakarta State University and Makassar State University. The sample size for this study is 142 students, including 71 UNM students and 71 UNY students. The approach is descriptive with a quantitative component. Thus, the results demonstrated students' creativity in developing science media during the COVID-19 pandemic, as measured by five characteristics: fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, and sensitivity. Students can create media by using applications such as PowerPoint, Articulate Storyline, Flipbook Maker, Wondershare Filmora, and a variety of other supporting platforms (websites). However, students face obstacles in four areas when developing media, including fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration, namely (1) students continue to struggle with integrating science learning media into elementary school through the use of appropriate approaches/models/learning methods, (2) determining the variety of problem-solving strategies available to users of science learning media in elementary school, and (3) determining the variety of problem-solving strategies available to users of science learning media in elementary school. (3) difficulty identifying science learning media for elementary schools located in areas without internet access due to the COVID-19 pandemic and others.

scholarly journals Inquiry-based Science Education and e-Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Sofoklis A. Sotiriou
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Higher Order Learning

Science classrooms (even in the time of the pandemic) should provide more challenging, inquiry-based, authentic and higher-order learning experiences allowing students to participate in scientific practices and tasks. Rich scientific databases, e-Learning tools and digital educational resources can serve as a catalyst for science learning. They can offer a better understanding of complex scientific research, making science understandable and interesting to the students.

Analysis of Discourse Practices in Elementary Science Classrooms using Argument-Based Inquiry during Whole-Class Dialogue

2013 ◽  
pp. 224-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Benus ◽  
Morgan B. Yarker ◽  
Brian M. Hand ◽  
Lori A. Norton-Meier
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Reasoning ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Science Writing ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Discourse Practices ◽  
Science Teaching Practices ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Whole Class ◽  
Observation Protocol

This chapter discusses an analysis of discourse practices found in eight different elementary science classrooms that have implemented the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach to argument-based inquiry. The analysis for this study involved examining a segment of whole-class talk that began after a small group presented its claim and evidence and ended when the discussion moved on to a new topic, or when a different group presented. The framework for the analysis of this whole-class dialogue developed through an iterative process that was first informed by previous analysis, review and modification of other instruments, and notable anomalies of difference from this data set. Each classroom was then rated using the Reform Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP), which provided a score for the extent to which the teacher was engaged with reform-based science teaching practices. Our analysis shows that elements of whole-class dialogue in argument-based inquiry classrooms were different across varying levels of RTOP implementation. Overall, low level RTOP implementation (little evidence of reformed-based practice) had a question and answer format during whole class talk that rarely included discourse around scientific reasoning and justification. Higher levels of RTOP implementation were more likely to be focused on student use of scientific evidence to anchor and develop a scientific understanding of “big ideas” in science. These findings are discussed in relation to teacher professional development in argument-based inquiry, science literacy, and the teacher’s and students’ grasp of science practice.

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