Abstract
The objective of the present study is to determine the effect of the process of designing a slowmation (SMA) on the development of 21st Century skills of “learning and innovation” in 4th grade science class “Light and Sound” and “Planet Earth” units. Study group included 44 students attending 4th grade in two private schools in Southeastern Anatolia region. Four female and five male, a total of nine focus students were determined in the study group where the application was implemented. The study was conducted in 17 weeks (51 periods), out of which six weeks spanned the pre-application process and the application lasted for 11 weeks. Different data collection tools such as video records, semi-structured interviews, group audio recordings, 21st Century learning and innovation skills scale researcher and student diaries were used to collect data in the study. Quantitative data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS software. Qualitative data were analyzed with descriptive analysis. Overall results of the study demonstrated that slowmation application resulted in the development of 21st Century learning and innovation skills, namely creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and communication skills.
Highlights
In 21st century information society, expansion of knowledge, becoming available for the masses and the necessity of different cultures to live together resulted in individuals to encounter more technological, economic, social and cultural changes along with the phenomenon of globalization
Learning and innovation skill development using slowmation was examined in every stage of the application
Each stage was assessed based on learning and innovation skills
Summary
In 21st century information society, expansion of knowledge, becoming available for the masses and the necessity of different cultures to live together resulted in individuals to encounter more technological, economic, social and cultural changes along with the phenomenon of globalization. According to P21 (2009), 21st century skills are learning and innovation, life and career, knowledge, media and technology skills; according to NCREL, they are creative thinking, active communication, high productivity, and digital age literacy; according to ATCS, ways of thinking, ways of working, and tools of living and working in the world; according to NETS/ ISTE, creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making, communication and collaboration, digital citizenship, technological applications and concepts, research and information fluency; according to EU, learning how to learn, communication, cultural awareness, social and citizenship competency, entrepreneur sensibility, digital competence; according to OECD, interaction with heterogeneous groups and use of technology tools. One of the basic courses where 21st century skills could be acquired is the course of science
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