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Chu, Wei Wei; Ong, Eng Tek; Ayop, Shahrul Kadri; Mohd Azmi, Mohd Syahriman; Abdullah, Arman Shah; Abd Karim, Nor Suriya; Tho, Siew Wei – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Recent studies have highlighted the application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) knowledge into daily life via hands-on practical works. The limitations of the existing conventional laboratory work can be potentially overcome by the implementation of the innovative use of smartphones as an experimental tool…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Secondary School Students, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Dijkstra, Elma; Goedhart, Martin – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2011
Background and purpose: This study examines secondary-school students' opinions on participating in authentic science projects which are part of an international EU project on climate change research in seven countries. Partnerships between schools and research institutes result in student projects, in which students work with and learn from…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Active Learning, Science Projects, Student Projects
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Ong, Eng Tek; Ruthven, Kenneth – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2010
A recent reform initiative in the Malaysian educational system has sought to develop "Smart schools", intended to better prepare students for adult life in a developing economy and to increase the flow of young people prepared for scientific and technological careers. The study reported in this paper examined lower-secondary science…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Observation, Science Process Skills, Science Instruction