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- The impact of student-curated exhibitions about socio-scientific issues on students’ perceptions regarding their competences and the science classesPublication . Reis, Pedro; Tinoca, Luís; Baptista, Mónica; Linhares, ElisabeteThe IRRESISTIBLE Project (FP7, Grant 612367) had the aim of involving teachers, students, and the public in the discussion on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), promoting both the construction of knowledge on cutting-edge (and controversial) research topics and the discussion about the criteria that these research/innovation processes should respect in order to be considered as responsible. These criteria also represent a strong contribution to a more sustainable future for all. This quantitative research evaluates the impact of IRRESISTIBLE’s student-curated exhibitions–about the RRI dimensions of cutting-edge research topics (socio-scientific issues)–on students’ perceptions regarding their scientific competences and the science classes. A pre- and post-test questionnaire was developed, validated, and applied to students from 10 countries. The overall results of the statistical analysis indicate that students improved their perceptions regarding their competences in developing exhibitions in science classes as a way of creating awareness on topics relating to science, technology, and society. This activity reinforced students’ perceptions that in science classes they: (a) discuss current issues and how they impact their lives; (b) develop socially relevant projects; and (c) learn how to influence other citizens’ decisions about social issues related to science, technology, and the environment with the aim of assuring a more sustainable future.
- Potencialidades educativas do desenvolvimento pelos alunos de exposições interativas sobre controvérsias sociocientíficasPublication . Reis, Pedro; Mónica, Baptista; Tinoca, Luis; Linhares, ElisabeteEsta pesquisa quantitativa avalia o impacto das exposições desenvolvidas pelos alunos de ciências no âmbito do projeto IRRESISTIBLE –sobre as dimensões de Investigação e Inovação Responsáveis de controvérsias sociocientíficas –nas percepções dos alunos sobre as suas competências científicas e as aulas de ciências. Um questionário com prée pós-teste foi desenvolvido, validado e aplicado a alunos de10 países. A análise estatística indica que os alunos melhoraram as percepções sobre:1) as suas competências de desenvolvimento de exposições como forma de conscientizar sobre temas relacionados à ciência, tecnologia e sociedade; 2) a relevância social das aulas de ciências. Como conclusão, discutem-se as potencialidades educativas desta estratégia educativa no ensino da Química.
- Education for environmental citizenship and activism through the development of nature-based solutions with pre-service teachersPublication . Linhares, Elisabete; Reis, PedroPurpose: The study aims to assess the implementation of an intervention program that combines nature-based solutions with an environmental citizenship pedagogical approach for pre-service teachers. The research questions revolve around the educational potentials and challenges of this intervention. To our knowledge, no previous studies resorted to this combination to organize courses for initial teacher training. Design/methodology/approach: For this qualitative and interpretative case study, data was obtained through focus groups. 30 pre-service teachers of the Basic Education Course (training kindergarten and primary school teachers) in Portugal participated in the intervention. The transcripts of the focus groups’ content were subjected to categorical qualitative content analysis. Findings: According to the participants, the implemented approach contributed to the development of a better understanding of the complexity of the environmental issues addressed, and of critical thinking skills. The pre-service teachers recognized the educational potential of nature-based solutions in the promotion of their environmental citizenship and activist competences and of the pedagogical knowledge necessary for its implementation.