Daytime School Guided Visits to an Astronomical Observatory in Brazil

Junior, Pedro Donizete Colombo; Aroca, Silvia Calbo; Silva, Cibelle Celestino

doi:10.3847/aer2010017

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“…Likewise, in the study of Petrie (2013) with the students and family groups participating in the planetarium program, they stated that the students love these programs and will be interested in astronomy in the future. In the study of Colombo, Silva and Aroca (2010), they investigated the effect of planetariums in teaching astronomy concepts and increasing motivation among students and as a result, they emphasized the increasing importance given to science centers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Secondary School Students’ Perceptions About Space Camp: Space Camp Turkey

Kulegel¹,

Topsakal²

2020

JEL

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The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of outdoor learning environments such as space camp on the perceptions of secondary school students about astronomy, career choices, and development of 21st century skills. Izmir space camp trip was organized in 2019. Qualitative study was conducted with secondary school 5th grade students attending the space camp (N = 24). Semi-structured interview form, focus group interview, space camp evaluation form and researcher observation notes were used as data collection tools. Data analysis was evaluated with content analysis and open coding. Students participated in the program of stars and planets adventure. In this program, the participants had the opportunity to use astronaut training simulators that give the feeling of living and working in space, to perform simulated shuttle missions, to learn new information from experts in the field and to get more detailed information about the professions. At the end of the study, it was revealed that out of school learning environments such as space camps had a positive effect on students. As a result of the study, it has been observed that the students perform their duties in a team collaboration in shuttle mission and develop their critical, questioning and thinking skills by experiencing the discussions about the subject with the experts. In addition, the misconception about Pluto was also determined.

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Secondary School Students’ Perceptions About Space Camp: Space Camp Turkey

Kulegel¹,

Topsakal²

2020

JEL

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“…Understanding the Solar System is also featured in the National Curriculum of England, as well (Department for Education, 2013). Research on students and teachers learning about the Solar System in Brazil (Colombo, Aroca, & Silva, 2010), the Netherlands (Henze, Van Driel, & Verloop, 2008), England (Sharp & Kuerbis, 2006), and Japan (Suzuki, 1998) suggests that these ideas are important across cultural contexts.…”

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Development of a Learning Progression for the Formation of the Solar System

Plummer

Palma

Flarend

et al. 2015

International Journal of Science Education

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This study describes the process of defining a hypothetical learning progression (LP) for astronomy around the big idea of Solar System formation. At the most sophisticated level, students can explain how the formation process led to the current Solar System by considering how the planets formed from the collapse of a rotating cloud of gas and dust. Development of this LP was conducted in 2 phases. First, we interviewed middle school, high school, and college students (N = 44), asking them to describe properties of the current Solar System and to explain how the Solar System was formed. Second, we interviewed 6th-grade students (N = 24) before and after a 15-week astronomy curriculum designed around the big idea. Our analysis provides evidence for potential levels of sophistication within the hypothetical LP, while also revealing common alternative conceptions or areas of limited understanding that could form barriers to progress if not addressed by instruction. For example, many students' understanding of Solar System phenomena was limited by either alternative ideas about gravity or limited application of momentum in their explanations. Few students approached a scientific-level explanation, but their responses revealed possible stepping stones that could be built upon with appropriate instruction.

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“…When we consider the literature, it is seen that the result of the research is supported and the use of different methods, materials and environments in teaching astronomy increases the success levels of the participants in different age groups (Colombo, Aroca, & Silva, 2010;Frede, 2008;Kucukozer, Bostan & Isildak, 2010;Kucukozer, Korkusuz, Kucukozer, & Yurumezoglu, 2009;Ndihokubwayo, Uwamahoro, & Ndayambaje, 2018;Trumper, 2006;Trundle, Atwood, & Christopher, 2002, 2006Turk, 2010). For example, Trundle et al (2007) found that there was a significant increase in students' post-test results in their experimental research with 4th-grade students.…”

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Activities design of Movements and Phases of the Moon: Spatial skill and academic achievement development

Taşcan¹,

Ünal²

2022

Istraživanja u pedagogiji

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The aim of this study is to examine the effects of activities developed on the subject of Moon Movements and Phases on the spatial skills and academic achievement of 5th-grade students. For this purpose, a mixed research method was used. In the quantitative dimension of the research, a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group was used, and in the qualitative dimension, interviews were conducted with the students in the experimental and control groups. The research was conducted with a total of 44 students attending 5th grade. The activities were prepared with the opinions of science teachers and field experts. In the research, two different measurement tools were used: Spatial Test Battery and The Achievement Test for Sun, Earth, Moon and Moon Movements and Phases. As a result of the analysis, no statistically significant difference was found between experimental and control groups in terms of achievement and spatial skills. In the analysis of qualitative data, content analysis was used. Accordingly, it was determined that the activities prepared for astronomy education by the researcher increased the spatial thinking skills of the students in the experimental group.

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Daytime School Guided Visits to an Astronomical Observatory in Brazil

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Secondary School Students’ Perceptions About Space Camp: Space Camp Turkey

Secondary School Students’ Perceptions About Space Camp: Space Camp Turkey

Development of a Learning Progression for the Formation of the Solar System

Activities design of Movements and Phases of the Moon: Spatial skill and academic achievement development

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