Digital Tools as Ways Into Science: The Development of Ways of Knowing and Selves in Science Through Youth-Created Video Documentaries in After-School Programs

• In Event: Roundtable Session 29
  In Roundtable Session: Investigating Different Ways of Knowing and Learning Inside and Outside the Science Classroom

Abstract

We examine the pedagogical value of video documentary making in science in two different afterschool programs. We are interested in how youth represent science and self in science through video as they work with diverse objects and ways of knowing science and engage in the creative construction of a storyline through multiple forms of expression (acting, music, movement, showing meaningful art and interviewing). Grounded in sociocultural historical theory, video making is understood as a tool that mediates knowing and being in science and life-long learning. Analysis of seven video productions underlines the complex improvisational work youth engaged in as they wove together science, self and youth culture, making a compelling case for its pedagogical value in science education.

Authors

• Jrene Rahm, University of Montreal

• Audrey Lachaîne, Université de Montréal

• Emilie Boulanger, University of Montréal

• Sylvain Priou, University of Montréal