Engaging minds through problem solving - a day in the life of a scientist
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Paper/Presentation Title | Engaging minds through problem solving - a day in the life of a scientist |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | George, Lucy (Author) and McDougall, Kevin (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Australian Science Teacher's Association National Conference (CONASTA 51) |
Number of Pages | 13 |
Year | 2002 |
Place of Publication | Hobart, Tasmania |
Conference/Event | Australian Science Teacher's Association National Conference (CONASTA 51) |
Event Details | Australian Science Teacher's Association National Conference (CONASTA 51) Event Date 06 to end of 11 Jul 2002 Event Location Hobart, Tasmania |
Abstract | Engaging the minds of students during science lessons is a challenge for science teachers. 'Why do we have to learn this?' has been a common question posed by the majority of secondary science students in our classes for decades. The problem solving approach in secondary science teaching will become the norm in the future of science teaching and learning. It will eradicate any notion of irrelevance of learning science faced by many secondary students in our schools today. Science learning through problem solving will not only achieve intended educational outcomes but also increase students' desire to participate in learning science and develop an attitude towards life-long learning. This paper discusses the pros and cons of trying to engage the minds of 14 year-old girls at a Girls Maths and Science Summer School through solving a crisis by being a scientist for a day. |
Keywords | science; teaching; problem based learning; problem solving; GIS |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators |
390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy | |
390409. Learning sciences | |
Byline Affiliations | Learning & Teaching Support |
Engineering and Surveying |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xz51/engaging-minds-through-problem-solving-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-scientist
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