Kamarudin, M.Z. orcid.org/0000-0001-9670-9791, Noor, M.S.A.M. and Omar, R. (2024) ‘How do plants grow?’: teaching photosynthesis using digital inquiry-based science learning. Science Activities, 61 (3). pp. 118-131. ISSN 0036-8121
Abstract
The use of digital technologies as teaching and learning materials supports and enhances science learning, encouraging students to develop valuable inquiry skills and knowledge. In response, this paper seeks to explore digital inquiry-based learning as a useful aid for teaching the elementary school science curriculum on plants in Malaysia. There is a strong rationale for this work, as (i) this curriculum has received less attention compared to the equivalent on animals, and (ii) students have developed misconceptions about plants, typically in the areas of plant nutrition and photosynthesis. Thus, the paper describes a 5E Instructional Model lesson plan, which uses various digital technologies to tackle different inquiry elements at each instructional model stage. The goals of the activities are to help students: (i) assess their preexisting knowledge and engage with a new concept, (ii) create predictions and document their observations, (iii) display their conceptual understanding, (iv) gain a more profound and broader understanding through new experiences, and (v) examine their understanding and abilities with the aid of digital technology resources. The suggested activities are further discussed in relation to different types of digital technologies and evidence-based practice, thus encouraging other educators to integrate digital inquiry-based learning into their work.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This item is protected by copyright. This is an author produced version of an article published in Science Activities. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Digital technology; elementary science; inquiry-based learning; photosynthesis |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law (Leeds) > School of Education (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2024 09:43 |
Last Modified: | 09 Oct 2024 15:00 |
Published Version: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00368... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/00368121.2024.2315035 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:218110 |
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