Conference Publication Details
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Chadwick, R. McLoughlin E. and Finlayson, O.E.
SMEC 2018: Connecting Research, Policy and Practice in STEM Education
Teacher and student experience of inquiry in the context of socioscientific issues in Irish junior cycle science
2018
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Published
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Optional Fields
Inquiry, Socioscientific Issues, Irish Junior Cycle
Siún Nic Mhuirí
7
11
Dublin, Ireland
25-JUN-18
26-JUN-18
Inquiry as an approach to teaching science is student-centered and collaborative and can facilitate students being involved in conducting investigations, including experimentation and secondary research. When inquiry is carried out using socioscientific issues (SSI) as the context a range of skills relating to research and critical evaluation of evidence may be developed and assessed. The Irish Junior Cycle Science in Society Investigation asks students to carry out a research-based inquiry exploring SSI contexts and it aims to develop and assess a range of skills and knowledge of science. This paper discusses the recommended approach to the Junior Cycle Science in Society Investigation as outlined by Ireland’s National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA). The paper also makes some general comments and recommendations regarding the outlined teaching approach, SSI contexts and skills and knowledge to be developed and assessed.
https://www.dcu.ie/smec/smec-2018.shtml
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