Science Practices in the Science Learning Objects of the Greek Digital Learning Object Repository

Abstract

Science Practices in the Science Learning Objects of the Greek Digital Learning Object Repository Efthymia Saltidou, Michael Skoumios Abstract Students’ engagement in science practices is considered particularly important for understanding science ideas and concepts. However, research studying science practices that are engaged in science instructional material, and especially in learning objects, is rather limited. The present study aims to analyze the science learning objects of the Greek Digital Learning Object Repository that are intended for primary school with regard to the science practices engaged in them. The analysis of the learning objects used an analysis framework based on the science practices that have been proposed by the US National Research Council. (NRC, 2012). Data analysis detected the dimensions of science practices engaged in learning objects. The analysis also showed that only some dimensions of science practices are engaged in learning objects, while other dimensions of science practices, especially important for understanding science ideas and concepts, are missing. Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jehd.v6n4a3