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Free-choice learning in school science: a model for collaboration between formal and informal science educators
International Journal of Science Education, Part B ( IF 1.4 ) Pub Date : 2018-10-26 , DOI: 10.1080/21548455.2018.1534023
Lynda Dunlop 1 , Linda Clarke 2 , Valerie McKelvey-Martin 3
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ABSTRACT There have been calls for greater collaboration between formal and informal sectors in order to take advantage of increased choice available to the informal sector and address criticisms of formal science education. This study created such a ‘third space’ for science education, linking an informal university educator with schools to increase student choice in science lessons using the community of inquiry pedagogical model. Studying learning in free choice environments is challenging due to the range of possible outcomes. Participant observations, questionnaires and interviews involving 507 students aged 11–14 were carried out in 20 UK state schools. Data were analysed using Falk and Dierking’s Contextual Model of Learning which allowed consideration of the totality of students’ experiences whilst acknowledging the complexity of free(er) choice spaces. Findings indicate that this space allowed students to exercise choice and control over learning, and to connect science with their prior knowledge and interests. However, choice also acted as a barrier to learning where students lacked sufficient prior knowledge or were uncomfortable with content. The role of peers and facilitated discussion was important. This indicates that there are benefits to opening up spaces for free choice learning in school science using the community of inquiry model.

中文翻译:

学校科学中的自由选择学习:正式和非正式科学教育者之间合作的模型

摘要有人呼吁在正规和非正规部门之间加强合作,以便利用非正规部门可利用的更多选择并解决对正规科学教育的批评。这项研究为科学教育创造了这样的“第三空间”,将非正式的大学教育者与学校联系起来,以使用探究性教学法模型增加学生在科学课中的选择。由于各种可能的结果,在自由选择的环境中学习学习具有挑战性。在英国的20所州立学校中,进行了507名11-14岁学生的参与性观察,问卷调查和访谈。使用Falk和Dierking的学习上下文模型对数据进行了分析,该模型允许考虑学生体验的整体,同时承认自由选择空间的复杂性。调查结果表明,这个空间使学生可以选择和控制学习,并将科学与他们先前的知识和兴趣联系起来。但是,如果学生缺乏足够的先验知识或对内容不满意,选择也会成为学习的障碍。同行的作用和便利的讨论很重要。这表明使用探究社区模型为学校科学中的自由选择学习开放空间是有好处的。并将科学与他们先前的知识和兴趣联系起来。但是,如果学生缺乏足够的先验知识或对内容不满意,那么选择也会成为学习的障碍。同行的作用和便利的讨论很重要。这表明使用探究社区模型为学校科学中的自由选择学习开放空间是有好处的。并将科学与他们先前的知识和兴趣联系起来。但是,如果学生缺乏足够的先验知识或对内容不满意,那么选择也会成为学习的障碍。同行的作用和便利的讨论很重要。这表明使用探究社区模型为学校科学中的自由选择学习开放空间是有好处的。
更新日期:2018-10-26
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