Embodied transfer of knowledge using dynamic systems concepts in high school: A preliminary study

Almarcha, Maricarmen; Martínez, P.; Balagué, Natàlia; Hristovski, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.humov.2022.102974

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“…Our learning protocol's characteristics (Hristovski et al, 2014) were: high bodily involvement and high task integration. By applying it, Almarcha et al (2022) demonstrated the learnability of the general DST/SP concepts through embodied experiences in high school students aged 12-13 years. The findings of that and of the current study are in accordance with experimental results of other researchers which demonstrated that learning performance may be successfully molded by higher bodily involvement (e.g., Skulmowski and Rey, 2017), and by a higher level of task integration (Mavilidi et al, 2015).…”

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“…To solve the two main challenges discussed above and to achieve a conceptual integration of understanding among academic disciplines covering the whole spectrum of phenomena (from elementary fields/ particles to sociology and art), including simple and complicated systems, there is a need for a "common conceptual currency" that can act as a glue for the integration. The Synthetic understanding through movement analogies (SUMA) learning framework (for the scientific basis of the framework, see Hristovski, 2013;Hristovski et al, 2014Hristovski et al, , 2019Hristovski et al, , 2020Almarcha et al, 2022) approached this problem by putting forward a set of interconnected general concepts and principles coming from DST/SP which can play the role of a 'common conceptual currency. 2 However, extracting and verifying the general DST/SP principles/concepts from the above science fields, in which myriads of them vastly differ in generality, is an extraordinarily challenging problem.…”

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“…The close link between movements and cognition has been innovatively elaborated (Abrahamson and Mechsner, 2022) with concrete applications in mathematics. On the other hand, preliminary research results have shown that DST/SP abstract general concepts can be mediated successfully using movement analogies (Almarcha et al, 2022). The embodied learning may show itself as an effective way of application of the educational principle of 'concreteness fading' (Terrace, 1963;Bruner, 1966;Goldstone and Son, 2005;Fyfe et al, 2014), in which the concreteness of the experience of learners gradually transits toward more abstract, and hence, context-free patterns of understanding, which are more transferable to new experiences (i.e., phenomena).…”

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Transdisciplinary embodied education in elementary school: a real integrative approach for the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics teaching

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IntroductionConnecting academic disciplines and integrating knowledge is gaining popularity in elementary school. The relevant question is, how the targeted integration could be achieved? This research aimed to (a) evaluate the potential of teaching and learning Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) and Statistical Physics (ST) general concepts through embodied experiences in elementary school and, based on it (b) enable a far transfer analogical reasoning within and between different academic subjects.MethodsForty-eight elementary school students, aged 10.2 ± 0.82 y.o., followed an 8-week, 2-h/week intervention. The learning protocol contained a concreteness fading sequence of phases and consisted of four steps: (a) embodied experience, (b) reflective observation, (c) abstract conceptualization of DST/ST concepts, and (d) transfer of the DST/SP concepts to physical, sociological, biological and ecological phenomena. A validated questionnaire and an interview evaluated students’ knowledge and analogical reasoning.ResultsThe Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test showed a general positive effect of the intervention on the understanding of DSP/SP concepts and on the far transfer competencies of students (Z = −5.98; p < 0.0001). There was no association between the previous and newly acquired competencies (Spearman’s ρ = 0.112; p = 0.441).DiscusionThe qualitative results showed that, in general, the suggested embodied learning protocol supports the acquisition of DST/SP general concepts and the far transfer competencies. However, students of this age are possibly highly sensitive to the balance of the focus between the embodied phases and the conceptualization/transfer phases of the learning protocol. The study points to the potential of learning the general DST/SP for elementary school students’ integrative and far transfer competencies. The DST/SP concept-based transdisciplinary embodied education may offer a truly integrative approach to STEAM teaching.

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“…Karakteristik transfer yang vital dalam HOTS Bloom bukan sekedar kemampuan menyampaikan pengetahuan melainkan antar konteks berbeda dan tingkat fenomena yang berbeda. 'The transfer of knowledge among academic subjects and linking different phenomena are crucial education competencies in Bloom's taxonomy of learning goals' (Almarcha et al, 2022). Dapat disimpulan bahwa adanya pembinaan transfer pengetahuan yang dijalankan di SMAN 2 Cirebon telah sejalan dengan prinsip HOTS dalam taksonomi Bloom.…”

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Manajemen Pembinaan Keterampilan Berfikir Tingkat Tinggi untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Siswa di Bidang Eksakta

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Sutisna,

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2023

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This research aims to reveal and analyze the management of high-level thinking skills training at SMAN 2 Cirebon City for achievements in the exact sciences field. Consist of planning stage, implementation methods, handling obstacles, to the extent to which the results of this coaching can be seen from the achievements achieved by the participants. The research method used is a qualitative research method in case study, and uses a descriptive analysis approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation studies. The planning phase begins with a program meeting, forming a committee, determining activities and facilities, designing a calendar, compiling monitoring instruments and a mechanism for measuring coaching results. Implementation process begins with program promotion and participant recruitment. Thinking skills training focuses on knowledge transfer abilities, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving. Field constraints are acted upon by the vice principal in charge of quality improvement, while in coordination with the school principal. No serious obstacles were found that interfered with activity management. Internal improvements are carried out by evaluating improvements to operational standards and controlled quality standards for continuous internal quality assurance. The main result of this coaching is that the students' achievements are quite satisfactory because they have achieved achievements in the field of exact sciences up to the national level. Keywords: Training Management, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Student Achievement, Math And Science

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Research in Latin America: bases for the foundation of a training program in higher education

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Embodied transfer of knowledge using dynamic systems concepts in high school: A preliminary study

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Transdisciplinary embodied education in elementary school: a real integrative approach for the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics teaching

Transdisciplinary embodied education in elementary school: a real integrative approach for the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics teaching

Manajemen Pembinaan Keterampilan Berfikir Tingkat Tinggi untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Siswa di Bidang Eksakta

Research in Latin America: bases for the foundation of a training program in higher education

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