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Crafting Engagement in Science Environments Through Project-Based Learning
Mon, April 16, 2:15 to 3:45pm, Millennium Broadway New York Times Square, Floor: Seventh Floor, Room 7.02-7.03Session Type: Symposium
Abstract
This symposium presents results from an international collaboration between researchers in the US and Finland to develop and test project-based instructional units for high school chemistry and physics teachers. Through a design process that includes teachers and researchers from both countries, we have developed six units aimed at increasing engagement in science by building optimal learning environments. Using the experience sampling method, we test the effects of students’ situational social and emotional experiences on outcomes such as creativity, engagement, and importance to self and future. Results also show that the collaborative environment of research and development has many benefits, but also presents challenges for both teachers and researchers.
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Crafting and Evaluating Optimal Learning Environments in Secondary Chemistry and Physics - Barbara Schneider, Michigan State University; Katariina Salmela-Aro, Cicero Learning, University of Helsinki; Jari Lavonen, University of Helsinki; Joseph S. Krajcik, Michigan State University; Lindsey Young, Michigan State University; Richard Chester, Michigan State University
Developing and Measuring Optimal Learning Environments Through Project-Based Learning - Joseph S. Krajcik, Michigan State University; Jari Lavonen, University of Helsinki; Deborah Peek-Brown, Michigan State University; Israel Touitou, Michigan State University; Tom Bielik, Michigan State University; Kellie Renee Finnie, Michigan State University; Janna Inkinen, University of Helsinki; Kalle Juuti, University of Helsinki
Enhancing Imagination and Problem Solving in Science - Christopher R Klager, Michigan State University; Janna Inkinen, University of Helsinki
Learning Enhancers and Detractors and the Value Aspect of Motivation in Finnish and American Classrooms - Katja Upadyaya, University of Helsinki; Katariina Salmela-Aro, Cicero Learning, University of Helsinki; Christopher R Klager, Michigan State University; Barbara Schneider, Michigan State University; Joseph S. Krajcik, Michigan State University; Jari Lavonen, University of Helsinki