Proposal Title
Enhancing student learning and engagement of scientific concepts through case studies in integrated science
Session Type
Presentation
Room
Somerville House, room 3345
Start Date
12-7-2023 11:30 AM
End Date
12-7-2023 11:50 AM
Keywords
Integrated Science, Case studies, Collaborative Learning
Primary Threads
Teaching and Learning Science
Abstract
Context-based learning activities, such as case studies, that bring to light the relevance of science increase student engagement, improve student performance, and attract students to study science at the university level. Meanwhile, integrated science education is based on an approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of scientific fields, such as astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, Earth sciences, and computer science. By incorporating case studies in integrated science courses, students are provided with real-world scenarios that enable them to explore the interdisciplinary nature of science while acquiring a deeper understanding of foundational scientific concepts and their application to real-world situations. These case studies foster active and collaborative learning, helping students develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting data from multiple scientific perspectives. Furthermore, this approach can stimulate students to formulate innovative solutions to problems, enhancing their creativity and scientific curiosity. Overall, an integrated science approach that centers on case studies creates a more engaging and effective learning environment that can lead to improved outcomes in science education. This presentation discusses the implementation of this approach at the university level and provides practical ideas on its implementation.
Elements of Engagement
I will be using the case study of climate change as an active learning exercise. Participants in the audience will be divided into groups based on their discipline (e.g. chemistry, biology, humanities), and come up with discipline specific questions about climate change. We will then use a concept map to engage the participants by illustrating the interconnectedness of the disciplinary concepts in studying climate change. No electronic resources will be needed.
Enhancing student learning and engagement of scientific concepts through case studies in integrated science
Somerville House, room 3345
Context-based learning activities, such as case studies, that bring to light the relevance of science increase student engagement, improve student performance, and attract students to study science at the university level. Meanwhile, integrated science education is based on an approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of scientific fields, such as astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, Earth sciences, and computer science. By incorporating case studies in integrated science courses, students are provided with real-world scenarios that enable them to explore the interdisciplinary nature of science while acquiring a deeper understanding of foundational scientific concepts and their application to real-world situations. These case studies foster active and collaborative learning, helping students develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analyzing and interpreting data from multiple scientific perspectives. Furthermore, this approach can stimulate students to formulate innovative solutions to problems, enhancing their creativity and scientific curiosity. Overall, an integrated science approach that centers on case studies creates a more engaging and effective learning environment that can lead to improved outcomes in science education. This presentation discusses the implementation of this approach at the university level and provides practical ideas on its implementation.