February 14, 2018
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Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy Scientific Literacy is the knowledge and understanding of processes in science. It involves pupils being aware of and being able to identify skills and concepts associated with science which allows them to make informed decisions relating to science (National Science Educational Standards). It focuses on giving young people […]
February 14, 2018
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Science TDT In our last science workshop, we were focusing on scientific literacy. For our TDT, we were asked to form groups of 4 and write a short essay focusing on what scientific literacy is, the importance of it and how it links to science in schools. Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy Scientific … Continue reading Scientific Literacy: What is it and why does it matter? →
February 14, 2018
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Recently within the primary school setting, teachers are finding it increasingly difficult to develop scientific literacy within children. This is due to the lack of understanding in the difference between scientific knowledge and scientific literacy. Throughout this essay we will focus on this explanation, and the effects of media reporting being inaccurate due to this […]
February 14, 2018
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Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for everyday experiences, for example decision making. Scientific literacy allows a person to read or hear an article or newspaper online and decide on its validity. A literate person should be able to evaluate the worth of certain scientific information based on […]
February 14, 2018
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Scientific Literacy and Education Scientific literacy is becoming a prominent feature within education. In the Science Principles and Practice section of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) (2010) there is an emphasis on this area and that we, as teachers, should be developing scientific literacy within our pupils. When first being introduced to scientific literacy our […]
February 14, 2018
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Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for everyday experiences, for example, decision making. Scientific literacy allows a person to read or hear an article or newspaper online and decide on its validity. A literate person should be able to evaluate the worth of certain scientific information based on […]
February 13, 2018
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Scientific Literacy and Education Scientific literacy is becoming a prominent feature within education. In the Science Principles and Practice section of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) (2010) there is an emphasis on this area and that we, as teachers, should be developing scientific literacy within our pupils. When first being introduced to scientific literacy our […]
February 13, 2018
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Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for everyday experiences, for example decision making. Scientific literacy allows a person to read or hear an article or newspaper online and decide on its validity. A literate person should be able to evaluate the worth of certain scientific information based on […]
February 13, 2018
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As part of our TDT for one of our science inputs, myself and 4 others worked together to write a short essay on scientific literacy. AC1 – Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy; Scientific literacy is an often-misunderstood term and in recent years, with the increasing demand to make scientific literacy more known in […]
February 13, 2018
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As part of our TDT for one of our science inputs, myself and 4 others worked together to write a short essay on scientific literacy. AC1 – Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy; Scientific literacy is an often-misunderstood term and in recent years, with the increasing demand to make scientific literacy more known in […]
February 13, 2018
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It has been a while since I last posted, mainly because I am on the final push of writing the PhD! In addition to that, I have been teaching and marking. The usual academic activities! However I did manage to attend the iJADE conference in November last year. I started attending iJADE a few years […]
February 12, 2018
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Scientific literacy is the knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes required for everyday experiences, for example decision making. Scientific literacy allows a person to read or hear an article or newspaper online and decide on its validity. A literate person should be able to evaluate the worth of certain scientific information based on … Continue reading “Scientific Literacy”
February 12, 2018
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An understanding of science and the skills developed through the subject are becoming increasingly more acknowledged within Primary schools. Rutledge (2010) states; “children will not be able to connect up with their own ideas without skills such as predicting, and they will not be able to challenge their ideas without skills such as looking for […]
February 12, 2018
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Scientific literacy “stands for what the general public ought to know about science” (Durant 1993, p. 129) and “puts emphasis on the understanding of science and technology by those who are not, and do not expect to be, professional scientists and technologists” (Hurd 1997). In order for any scientific advancement the people must have a […]
February 12, 2018
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Scientific Literacy and Education AC1 Recently within a primary school setting, teachers are finding it increasingly difficult to develop scientific literacy with children. This is due to the lack of understanding in the difference between scientific knowledge and scientific literacy. Throughout this essay we will focus on this explanation, and the effects of media reporting […]
February 12, 2018
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Scientific Literacy and Education AC1 Recently within a primary school setting, teachers are finding it increasingly difficult to develop scientific literacy with children. This is due to the lack of understanding in the difference between scientific knowledge and scientific literacy. Throughout this essay we will focus on this explanation, and the effects of media reporting […]
February 12, 2018
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1 Month. 4 weeks. 28 days. Time is passing quicker with each passing day. One specific date is highlighted in my calendar as having great significance and it is coming closer. 12th of March 2018. Today, specifically, marks a month until I will working in a school in Stuttgart, Germany. Before this, however, we still […]
February 12, 2018
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Scientific Literacy and Education Joint Project: Lara Simpson, Amy Stephen, Sarah Wilson and Cara Melton According to Blake (2017), Scientific literacy is the understanding of key scientific concepts and the knowledge of processes needed to make individual and personal decisions. The National Science Education Standards (1996) explains that the concept of scientific literacy highlights that […]
February 11, 2018
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AC1 – Explanation of the concept of scientific literacy; Scientific literacy is an often-misunderstood term and in recent years, with the increasing demand to make scientific literacy more known in schools, it is more important now than ever to ensure we have the correct understanding of what it means to be scientifically literate. In this … Continue reading “Scientific Literacy and Education”
February 11, 2018
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It is now 2018 and this year promises to bring a very exciting semester with so many opportunities. Although I am looking forward, it is important to look back at 2017 and my very first semester at University. 2017 has been a very hectic, crazy yet fun year. It has brought me a new sense … Continue reading “Waving 2017 A Goodbye”
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