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Bouchée, T.; Thurlings, M.; de Putter-Smits, L.; Pepin, B. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Quantum physics has found its way into upper secondary school physics curricula worldwide. This trend coincides with increased attention for conceptual understanding in physics education in general and quantum physics education in particular. Students' conceptual difficulties of learning quantum physics are regularly reported. Little…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Mechanics (Physics), Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
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van Dulmen, Tim H. H.; Visser, Talitha C.; Pepin, Birgit; McKenney, Susan – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Although cutting-edge chemistry research can be an interesting and motivating context for students in pre-university education, few characteristics of supportive and effective learning materials based on such contexts are available. Purpose: In this study we investigated the design, implementation, and evaluation of context-based…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Material Development, Instructional Materials
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Kruit, Patricia M.; Oostdam, Ron J.; van den Berg, Ed; Schuitema, Jaap A. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2018
Background: With the increased attention on the implementation of inquiry activities in primary science classrooms, a growing interest has emerged in assessing students' science skills. Research has thus far been concerned with the limitations and advantages of different test formats to assess students' science skills. Purpose: This study explores…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Science Process Skills, Thinking Skills
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Van Breukelen, Dave; Van Meel, Adrianus; De Vries, Marc – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2017
Background: This study is the second study of a design-based research, organised around four studies, that aims to improve student learning, teaching skills and teacher training concerning the design-based learning approach called Learning by Design (LBD). Purpose: LBD uses the context of design challenges to learn, among other things, science.…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, College Freshmen, Science Education
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Gómez Puente, S. M.; van Eijck, M.; Jochems, W. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: In research on design-based learning (DBL), inadequate attention is paid to the role the teacher plays in supervising students in gathering and applying knowledge to design artifacts, systems, and innovative solutions in higher education. Purpose: In this study, we examine whether teacher actions we previously identified in the DBL…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, College Faculty, Undergraduate Students, Supervision
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Maree, Ton J.; van Bruggen, Jan M.; Jochems, Wim M. G. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: This study combines work on concept mapping with scripted collaborative learning. Purpose: The objective was to examine the effects of self-regulated science learning through scripting students' argumentative interactions during collaborative "multimedia-enriched skeleton concept mapping" on meaningful science learning and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Concept Mapping, Science Instruction, Multimedia Instruction