Contemporary approaches to learning science: technologically-mediated practical work

Reviews science learning in higher education, specifically in engineering, and the influences of technologically-mediated approaches on the cooperative learning of practical work and science. Discusses reasons for including practical work in science education, implementing practical work in distance...

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Published inStudies in science education Vol. 38; no. 1; pp. 73 - 114
Main Authors Scanlon, Eileen, Morris, Erica, di Paolo, Terry, Cooper, Martyn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Leeds Studies in Science Education 01.01.2002
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Active Learning
College Students
Communities of Practice
Community Relations
Computer Simulation
Cooperative Learning
Distance Education
Educational Strategies
Engineering Education
High Schools
Higher Education
Interpersonal Relationship
Language Role
Mechanics (Physics)
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Science Activities
Science Education
Science Instruction
Science Projects
Scientific Concepts
Secondary School Science
Social Environment
Student Attitudes
Teaching Methods
Technology
World Wide Web
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Summary:Reviews science learning in higher education, specifically in engineering, and the influences of technologically-mediated approaches on the cooperative learning of practical work and science. Discusses reasons for including practical work in science education, implementing practical work in distance education, and using technology and learning with media. (Contains 98 references.) (YDS)
ISSN:0305-7267
1940-8412
DOI:10.1080/03057260208560188