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Aktivitātes tālmācības vidusskolas 10. klases angļu valodas stundās pašvadītas mācīšanās pilnveidošanai
2021
Darba autore nesen sāka strādāt par angļu valodas skolotāju tālmācības vidusskolā. Pētījuma mērķis bija pielietot praksē uzdevumus, kas pilnveidotu pašvadītas mācīšanās prasmes tālmācības skolas 10. klases angļu valodas stundās. Pētījuma bāze bija 49 tālmācības skolēni, kuriem bija jāveic ikmēneša uzdevumos iestrādāts pašvērtējums un atgriezeniskā saite, attiecīgi tika veikta kvalitatīva datu vākšana un analīze. Tika apzināts, kādas pašvadītas mācīšanās prasmes audzēkņi ir apguvuši un kādi izaicinājumi joprojām pastāv. Rezultātā tika ieskicētas turpmāk veicamās aktivitātes pašvadītas mācīšanās sekmēšanai. Pētījuma atziņas var izmantot skolotāji, kuri saskaras ar tiešsaistes mācību izaicināj…
Assessment of University Students’ Critical Thinking: Next Generation Performance Assessment
2019
Following employers’ criticisms and recent societal developments, policymakers and educators have called for students to develop a range of generic skills such as critical thinking (“twenty-first c...
An inquiry-based approach to Maxwell distribution: a case study with engineering students
2013
The concept of distribution is a fundamental component of statistical thinking. This paper describes a teaching approach for it that uses a specific activity related to the field of statistical mechanics. The concept of the velocity distribution of a particle system is dealt with using an inquiry-based approach involving an experimental examination of Maxwell’s distribution. Some outcomes of a teaching experiment held at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Palermo, Italy are described.
From led light signboards to the Planck’s constant
2018
Recent studies have highlighted an alarming decline in young people’s interest towards the study of scientific subjects, often considered interesting but not easily understood and appreciated by students. In particular, the introduction of Modern Physics (MP) key-topics at secondary school level is a difficult and complex task because MP involves abstract ideas and requires a strong mathematical background. In this communication we present and discuss the results of an inquiry-based teaching/learning path aimed at surmounting the difficulties of an exclusively theoretical approach to the introduction of MP topics. In particular, we planned and realized an inquiry-driven learning environment…
Systems Thinking Research in the Twenty-First Century
2017
In this opinion article, the author aims to depict the state of systems thinking research through the lens of my own personal experience. His point of view is that of a relatively young scholar who has the privilege to be involved in the international systems thinking community in many ways. Indeed, in 2012 he established, with other colleagues, an academic society named Business Systems Laboratory (BSLab), which has rapidly become an important society for research into the application of systems thinking to society, business and organizations. Through his activity of organization of conferences and his editorial activity at the journals associated with BSLab (and recently as Editor-in-Chie…
utilización de la música popular urbana en la educación primaria y secundaria
2021
Durante la última década ha crecido el interés por incorporar en los diferentes niveles curriculares las identidades y preferencias musicales de los estudiantes, las cuales pertenecen fundamentalmente al género de la música popular urbana. Con el objetivo de profundizar en la utilización educativa de este tipo de música, se ha realizado una revisión sistemática en la que se han analizado 159 trabajos. Entre las conclusiones, destaca el rechazo a la misma por ser considerada estéticamente inferior y poco adecuada para el ámbito escolar. Sin embargo, puede aportar mejoras en la atención, la motivación, la participación y el trabajo colaborativo, así como el desarrollo de un pensamiento crític…
How can i be a Better Teacher? Development of Finnish Adult Pre- service Teachers’ Pedagogical Thinking
2013
Abstract Adult students with experiences of teaching have often certain views about good teaching and a teacher. One of the most important roles in teacher education is to support future teachers to develop their pedagogical thinking systematically. Teacher's pedagogical thinking comes up in her/his actions and reflections on the teaching and learning situations. This article is based on research project which aims at to find out pre-service teachers’ progress in pedagogical thinking during three different practicums in Adult Teacher Education Program. The article will describe this thinking process during the first practicum which is carried out after three months studying.
Sustainability and Teaching in Higher Technological Education
2015
In this chapter, Sustainability and Teaching in Higher Technological Education, Tom V. Nilsen argues for technological education that sees technology in a holistic perspective. The chapter starts with World Commission on Environment and Development (Report of the world commission on environment and development: Our common future, 1987, New York, NY: United Nations) and moves on to engineering education. It is recognised that the implications for universities are radical. The idea of the Honest Broker is presented. Via Giddens and Habermas, and systems thinking, there are links to other disciplines which are discussed in other chapters.
Computational thinking in programming with Scratch in primary schools: A systematic review
2020
Computer programming is being introduced in educational curricula, even at the primary school level. One goal of this implementation is to teach computational thinking (CT), which is potentially applicable in various computational problem-solving situations. However, the educational objective of CT in primary schools is somewhat unclear: curricula in various countries define learning objectives for topics, such as computer science, computing, programming or digital literacy but not for CT specifically. Additionally, there has been confusion in concretely and comprehensively defining and operationalising what to teach, learn and assess about CT in primary education even with popular programm…
Sunny Island. An Interactive Learning Environment to Promote Systems Thinking Education for Primary School Students
2017
To make the process of learning easier for students, schoolteachers are increasingly using Interactive Learning Environments (ILEs) in classrooms. The paper presents a system dynamics-based ILE called Sunny Island. The ILE has been designed to promote Systems Thinking (ST) education for primary school students. Through a funny fantasy tale - described in detail in a book that accompanies the ILE - students have the opportunity to discover and become familiar with the basic principles of ST, such as feedback, positive and negative causal influences, limits to growth, short and long term effects, counterintuitive behaviors, causes of policy resistances and dynamic complexity. The proposed ILE…