Microorganisms in the Alimentation in Primary School: The Laboratory Didactics in the Teaching - Learning Processes of Life Sciences

Pavan, Chiara; Belli̇o, Marta; Corrà, Francesca; Bonato, Marco; Schumann, Sophia; Irato, Paola; Santovito, Gianfranco

doi:10.51508/intcess.202176

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“…64% of students agree and 36% strongly agree with this statement. Students' positive views on implementing inquiry-based activities in this study align with a study conducted by Massaro et al (2022) and Pavan et al (2021). Practical work changes interest in science in a positive direction among primary school students.…”

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Development of an inquiry-based module with scientific equipment to facilitate primary school students learning the force concept

Herwinarso

Koswojo

Pratidhina

2023

JEELR

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Recently, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) applications have become more demanding, promoting students' interest in science from an early age. Science class in primary school needs more attention to attract students’ interest. This study aims to develop an inquiry- based module with scientific equipment for the primary school level to optimize science learning at the primary school level. The development process used a 4-D (define, design, develop and disseminate) model. The developed module and equipment cover the topics of forces and include four experiments, i.e., exploring friction in inclined planes, exploring the mechanical advantage of a pulley, observing magnetic force and exploring static equilibrium in a lever. The modules and scientific equipment are distributed to some schools in Indonesia that lack practical work facilities. The inquiry-based modules and scientific equipment are implemented in classes at four primary schools in Indonesia. In this study, the students' response to the implementation of inquiry-based modules and scientific equipment in the class is also investigated. Overall, the average of the students' responses is 3.37 (out of 4.00). It means students respond positively to the learning activity and the supporting module. Active learning with an inquiry approach is feasible to attract students' interest in science.

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confidence: 74%

Development of an inquiry-based module with scientific equipment to facilitate primary school students learning the force concept

Herwinarso

Koswojo

Pratidhina

2023

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Bacteria and Yeasts in Primary School: A Laboratory Approach to the Study of Microbiology and Biotechnologies

Lago

Masiero

Belli̇o

et al. 2022

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What Is Essential Is Invisible to Eye: A Didactic Research on Microbiology and Health Education in Third Grade of Primary School Through Playing and Laboratory Approach

MASSARO¹,

Belli̇o²,

Piva³

et al. 2022

IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education

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The study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of teaching Biology at primary school by playing and using a laboratory approach, in a limited-resources learning environment with additional restrictive rules due to the current pandemic emergency. It also investigated the possibility of dealing with Microbiology topics, such as microorganisms and their role in human life. These topics are traditionally not taught at primary school, particularly at third grade.The research process was based on the hypothesis that the adopted methodology may be useful to foster the active co-construction of knowledge and to increase the pleasure in learning. It makes pupils the main subjects of their learning process, with positive impacts on interest towards Science and on building an active citizenship.First of all, an online survey about Science, Microbiology and Health Education teaching was supplied. The sample consisted of teachers and parents of the school in which the research was carried out and of the Venice province. Then, a test about foreknowledge and interest towards Science and microorganisms was submitted to students. Outcomes were analysed in order to identify the experimental and the control group among two primary school third grade classes in a town of the Venice province.The experimental group was tested with activities characterized by the application of the scientific method and the learner-centred approach, engaging from an emotional, sensory and playful point of view. The control group was, instead, tested with a traditional and teacher-centred approach.Tests and ongoing observation data supported the possibility of teaching Microbiology topics using both the approaches. The laboratory approach was more successful than the traditional one in knowledge acquisition but that is a subtle difference. The effectiveness was more significant in: developing interest towards Science and microorganisms, implementing inclusion and enhancing participation, promoting pleasure in learning and limiting negative feelings linked to the topics.

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Microorganisms in the Alimentation in Primary School: The Laboratory Didactics in the Teaching - Learning Processes of Life Sciences

Cited by 3 publications

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Development of an inquiry-based module with scientific equipment to facilitate primary school students learning the force concept

Development of an inquiry-based module with scientific equipment to facilitate primary school students learning the force concept

Bacteria and Yeasts in Primary School: A Laboratory Approach to the Study of Microbiology and Biotechnologies

What Is Essential Is Invisible to Eye: A Didactic Research on Microbiology and Health Education in Third Grade of Primary School Through Playing and Laboratory Approach

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