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Computer Simulations to Support Science Instruction and Learning: A Critical Review of the Literature
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Smetana, Lara Kathleen; Bell, Randy L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2012
Researchers have explored the effectiveness of computer simulations for supporting science teaching and learning during the past four decades. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive, critical review of the literature on the impact of computer simulations on science teaching and learning, with the goal of summarizing what is…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Best Practices, Science Instruction
The Roles of Motivation and Metacognition in Producing Self-Regulated Learners of College Physical Science: A Review of Empirical Studies
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McDowell, Linda D. – International Journal of Science Education, 2019
The goal of this review is to identify studies of self-regulated learning of students taking introductory physical science (chemistry, physics, and engineering) courses in college. This study analysed research in self-regulated learning published between the years of 2008-2018 with a focus on undergraduate learners in chemistry, physics, and…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Self Management, College Science, Physical Sciences
A Systematic Review of the Literature on Situated Learning in the Geosciences: Beyond the Classroom
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Donaldson, Tyler; Fore, G. A.; Filippelli, Gabriel M.; Hess, J. L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2020
Situated learning theory offers a theoretical modality for promoting a knowledge, skilled, and ethically adept future geoscience workforce. Features of situated learning pedagogies include field-based instruction and situating students within a community of practice. While there is an assumed value of such approaches, there is limited research…
Descriptors: Situated Learning, Earth Science, Communities of Practice, Educational Research
Motivational Factors That Influence Student Science Achievement: A Systematic Literature Review of TIMSS Studies
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Zhang, Fa; Bae, Christine L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2020
In this systematic literature review, we examined the theoretical frameworks, construct operationalisation, and quantitative results as they relate to student motivation and science achievement in TIMSS studies. Our synthesis of findings derived from an international dataset present notable value in that the patterns identified regarding the…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Science Achievement, Correlation, Self Efficacy