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Abstract
Research in the field of out-of-school science is gradually increasing. These programs
are considered to be important, yet more evidence about the learning effect is needed.
This study aims to contribute to that matter by means of microgenetic measurements.
We wanted to answer the question: How is the quality of a science program and its
implementation related to the pupils? performances? We used a multiple case study
design with two contrasting cases with either a qualitatively optimal or marginal
version of the program, and two similar cases of semi-optimal program quality. The
quality of the program was determined by two indicators: a preparation in the
classroom prior to the out-of-school visit, and the amount of lessons given by
teachers/educators who are preliminary trained in using an open teaching style
focused on eliciting conceptual understanding. The cases were upper grade
elementary school classes . The effect of the program was measured by coding pupils?
performance with a scale based on skill theory and the teacher?s support was
measured with the Openness Scale. We found the highest learning effect in the
optimal case, meaning it is favorable to use a science program of high quality,
including preparation and lessons given by qualified teachers implementing the
program according to its goals.
are considered to be important, yet more evidence about the learning effect is needed.
This study aims to contribute to that matter by means of microgenetic measurements.
We wanted to answer the question: How is the quality of a science program and its
implementation related to the pupils? performances? We used a multiple case study
design with two contrasting cases with either a qualitatively optimal or marginal
version of the program, and two similar cases of semi-optimal program quality. The
quality of the program was determined by two indicators: a preparation in the
classroom prior to the out-of-school visit, and the amount of lessons given by
teachers/educators who are preliminary trained in using an open teaching style
focused on eliciting conceptual understanding. The cases were upper grade
elementary school classes . The effect of the program was measured by coding pupils?
performance with a scale based on skill theory and the teacher?s support was
measured with the Openness Scale. We found the highest learning effect in the
optimal case, meaning it is favorable to use a science program of high quality,
including preparation and lessons given by qualified teachers implementing the
program according to its goals.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2015 |
| Event | 16th Biennial EARLI Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction 2015: “Towards a Reflective Society: Synergies between Learning, Teaching and Research” - Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), Limassol, Cyprus Duration: 25 Aug 2015 → 29 Aug 2015 Conference number: 16th http://www.earli2015.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | 16th Biennial EARLI Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction 2015 |
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| Abbreviated title | EARLI 2015 |
| Country/Territory | Cyprus |
| City | Limassol |
| Period | 25/08/15 → 29/08/15 |
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Keywords
- education
- out-of-school science education
Research output
- 1 PhD Research internal, graduation external
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It's not rocket science: developing pupils’ science talent in out-of-school science education for primary schools
Geveke, C., 2017, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. 203 p.Research output: Ph.D. Thesis › PhD Research internal, graduation external
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Improving pupils conceptual understanding by an in- and out-of-school science program
Carla Geveke (Speaker)
28 Aug 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation