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Title:
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IMPACTING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SCIENCE KNOWLEDGE WITH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING SIMULATIONS |
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Author(s):
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Scott W. Brown, Kimberly A. Lawless, Mark A. Boyer, Greg Mullin, Mariya Yukhymenko, Andrew Cutter, Kamila Browdowinska Bruscianelli, Nicole Powell, Maria Fernada Enriquez, Jerry Rice, Gena Khodos |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-04-3 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Problem-based learning, instructional technology, socio-scientific reasoning, writing, self-efficacy, interest |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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181 |
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Last Page:
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187 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Problem-based learning (PBL) simulations for middle school students, designed to promote a 21st century science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Using a web-based communications system and a PBL simulation in a research environment, GlobalEd 2 links classrooms of students who are separated by physical distance and socio- economic boundaries, with one another in an engaging and active game context as they play the role of international science advisors. This paper presents findings from a set of simulations (student n=535). Results indicate positive changes in students knowledge about science content related to two different simulations Water Resources and Climate Change. The implications of these results are discussed along with directions for future research |
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