Contemporary approaches to learning science: technologically-mediated practical work

References

• Ames , C. 1984 . Research on Motivation in Education , Vol. 1 , Orlando, Florida : Academic Press .
   Google Scholar
• Asbell-CLARKE , J. and Barclay , T. 1996 . Discovering the scientists within: a hands on universe . Hands On! , 19 ( 2 ) : 4 – 5 .
   Google Scholar
• Aspden , P. 1973 . An investigation into the effect of prior laboratory experience on the learning of practical skills , Open University internal report . unpublished
   Google Scholar
• Atlay , M. and Edwards , D. 1993 . “ Laboratory practice in further and higher education: developments in the design of practical work ” . In Teaching, learning and assessment in science education , Edited by: Edwards , D. 79 – 91 . London : Paul Chapman .
   Google Scholar
• Baird , J. R. , Fensham , P. , Gunstone , R. and White , R. 1991 . The importance of reflection in improving science teaching and learning . Journal of Research in Science Teaching , 28 : 163 – 182 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bandiera , M. , Caravita , S. , Torracca , E. and Vicentini , M. 1999 . Research in science education in Europe , Dordrecht : Kluwer .
   Google Scholar
• Bell , M. and Tight , M. 1993 . Open universities: A British tradition? , Bristol : Society for Higher Education/Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Benyon , D. , Stone , D. and Woodroffe , M. 1997 . Experience with developing multimedia courseware for the World Wide Web: the need for better tools and clear pedagogy . International journal of Human Computer Studies , 47 : 197 – 218 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Black , P. 2000 . “ Physics in other countries ” . In Revitalising physics education , Edited by: Morris , A. Bristol : Institute of Physics Publishing .
   Google Scholar
• Boud , D. , Dunn , J. and Hegarty-HAZEL , E. 1986 . Teaching in laboratories , London : SHRE/NFER-Nelson .
   Google Scholar
• Brown , J. S. , Collins , A. and Duguid , P. 1989 . Situated cognition and the culture of learning . Educational Researcher , 18 ( 1 ) : 32 – 42 .
   Google Scholar
• Brown , J. S. and Duguid , P. 1996 . Universities in the digital age . Change , 28 ( 4 ) : 11 – 19 .
   Google Scholar
• Bruckmann , A. and Moose . 1997 . Crossing: construction, community and learning in a networked virtual world for kids Unpublished PhD, MIT
   Google Scholar
• Brunby , M. 1984 . Misconceptions about the concept of natural selection among biology students . Science Education , 68 ( 4 ) : 379 – 426 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bruner , J. S. 1986 . Actual minds, possible worlds , Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Caza , R. and Meade , J. 1997 . The GenTechnique project: developing an open environment for learning molecular genetics, Computers and Education , 30 (1/2) : 117 – 123 . http://www.ansci.wsu.edu/GenTechnique
   Google Scholar
• CHEMICAL KINETICS SIMULATOR http://www.almaden.ibm.com/st/ msim
   Google Scholar
• Chinn , C. and Brewer , W. 1993 . The role of anomalous data in knowledge acquisition: a theoretical framework and implications for science instruction . Review of Educational Research , 63 : 1 – 49 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Colwell , C. , Scanlon , E. and Cooper , M. “ Students access to remote experiments: the PEARL approach ” . In Computers and Education
   Google Scholar
• Collis , B. 1996 . Tele-learning in a digital world: the future of distance learning , Thomson Press .
   Google Scholar
• Cooper , M. , Scanlon , E. and Freake , S. Remote access to experiments . Paper presented at the Computers and Learning Group Annual Conference, Open University .
   Google Scholar
• Cooper , M. 2000 . The challenge of practical work in an eUniversity(real, virtual and remote experiments, Proc. IST2000 The Information Society for All, Nice France
   Google Scholar
• Coughlan , R. 2000 . European Union Physics Colloquium . Physics Education , 35 ( 4 ) : 287 – 292 .
   Google Scholar
• Desharnais , R. A. 1997 . Electronic desktop project-Virtual fly lab http://earthquake.calstatela.edu/edesktop/VirtApps/VflyLab/IntroVflyLab.html
   Google Scholar
• DRIVER R. (1997) in Beyond 2000: Science Education for the future, Report of Seminar 1, Nuffield Foundation Seminars, 17
   Google Scholar
• Edwards , D. , Scanlon , E. and West , D. 1993 . Teaching, learning and assessment in science education , Paul Chapman Publishing .
   Google Scholar
• Eisenstadt , M. , Brayshaw , M. , Hasemer , T. and Issroff , K. 1996 . “ Teaching, learning and collaborating at an Open University Summer school ” . In Remote co-operation(CSCW issues for mobile and teleworkers , Edited by: Dix , A. and Beale , R. 177 – 219 . New York : Springer Verlag .
   Google Scholar
• Evangelinos , D. , Psillos , D. and Vassalliades , O. The role of measurement uncertainty at the introductory university level: students views and teaching objectives . Paper presented at ESERA Conference . 1997 , Rome. (After Psillos et al., 1999.)
   Google Scholar
• Evans , T. and Nation , D. 1989 . Critical reflections on distance education , Brighton : Falmer Press .
   Google Scholar
• Fish , R. and Kraut , R. 1992 . Evaluating video as a technology for information communication . Communications of the Association for Computing Machinery , 36 : 48 – 61 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Flor , N. 1998 . Side by side collaboration: a case study . International Journal of Human Computer Studies , 49 : 201 – 222 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Giddings , G. , Hofstein , A. and Lunetta , V. 1988 . “ Assessment and evaluation in practical science ” . In Practical science , Edited by: Woolnough , B. 167 – 78 . Buckingham : Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Gillet , D. , Longchamp , R. , Bonvin , D. and Franklin , G. Introduction to automatic control via an integrated-instruction approach . Presented at the Symposium on Advances in Control Education . August , Tokyo.
   Google Scholar
• Gott , R. and Duggan , S. 1996 . Practical work: its role in the understanding of evidence in science . International Journal of Science Education , 18 : 791 – 806 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Guillon , A. Projects in physics labwork during the second year of University: a way to learn physicist’s processes. Communication to the symposium ‘Case studies about innovative forms of Labwork in Science Education’ . Presented at the ESERA conference . 1999 , Rome. (After Psillos et al., 1999.)
   Google Scholar
• Gunstone , R. 1988 . “ Learners in science education ” . In Developments and dilemmas in science education , Edited by: Fensham , P. 73 – 95 . Lewes : Falmer Press .
   Google Scholar
• Gutwin , C. and Greenberg , S. Support for group awareness in real-time desktop conferences . Paper presented at the Second New Zealand Computer Science Research Students Conference . (After Collis, 1996.)
   Google Scholar
• Hartley , J. R. 1998 . “ A history of virtual learning environments ” . In Proceedings of UNESCO Workshop on virtual learning environments and the role of the teacher , Edited by: O'Shea , T. and Scanlon , E. Milton Keynes .
   Google Scholar
• Hennessy , S. , Twigger , D. , Byard , M. , Driver , R. , Draper , S. , Hartley , J. R. , Mohamed , R. , O’MALLEY , C. , O’SHEA , T. and Scanlon , E. 1995 . Design of a computer-augmented curriculum for mechanics . International Journal of Science Education , 17 ( 1 ) : 75 – 92 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hewson , M. and Hewson , P. 1983 . The effect of instruction using student’s prior knowledge and conceptual change categories on science learning . Journal of Research on Science Teaching , 20 ( 2 ) : 731 – 743 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hodson , D. 1985 . Philosophy of science, science and science education . Studies in Science Education , 12 : 25 – 51 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hodson , D. 1993 . Re-thinking old ways: towards a more critical approach to practical work in school science . Studies in Science Education , 22 : 85 – 142 .
   Google Scholar
• Hoffstein , A. and Lunetta , V. 1982 . The role of the laboratory in science teaching: neglected aspects of research . Review of Education Research , 52 : 201 – 218 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Hovd , M. , Eikaas , T. I. and Foss , B. A. Merging physical experiments into the learning arena . Paper presented at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Annual Meeting . Dallas, TX.
   Google Scholar
• Hsi , S. and Hoadley , C. M. 1997 . Productive discussion in science: gender equity through electronic discourse . Journal of Science Education and Technology , 10 ( 1 ) : 23 – 6 .
   Google Scholar
• Ijse . 1996 . Special Issue of International Journal of Science Education , 18 ( 6 )
   Google Scholar
• Questionnaire reports of students on the Virtual Summer School, Computer Assisted Learning Technical Report, Open University internal document, Milton Keynes, UK
   Google Scholar
• Investigating computer supported collaborative learning from an affective perspective. PhD Thesis. The Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University, UK
   Google Scholar
• Issroff , K. and Hazemi , R. 1998 . “ Using the WWW for teaching and learning: raising awareness within University College, London ” . In The digital university: reinventing the academy , Edited by: Hazemi , R. , Hailes , R. and Wilbur , S. 85 – 97 . London : Springer Verlag .
   Google Scholar
• Issroff , K. and Scanlon , E. 2002 . Activity theory and enhancing learning by using technology . Journal of Computer Assisted Learning , 18 ( 1 ) : 77 – 83 .
   Google Scholar
• Johnstone , A. 1993 . “ Why is science difficult to learn? ” . In Teaching, learning and assessment in science education , Edited by: Edwards , D. 79 – 97 . London : Paul Chapman .
   Google Scholar
• Johnston , R. W. and Johnston , D. W. 1989 . Encouraging student/student interaction:Research matters to the science teacher http://science.coe.uf.edu/NARST/research/encourage2.htm
   Google Scholar
• Jonassen , D. H. , Campbell , J. P. and Davidson , M. E. 1994 . Learning with media: restructuring the debate . Educational Technology Research and Development , 42 ( 2 ) : 30 – 39 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jonassen , D. H. and Reeves , T. C. 1996 . “ Learning with technology: using computers as cognitive tools ” . In Handbook of research for educational communications and technology , Edited by: Jonassen , D. H. 698 – 719 . New York : Simon & Schuster/Macmillan .
   Google Scholar
• Krange , I. , Fjuk , A. and Larsen , A. 2002 . “ Describing construction of knowledge through identification of collaboration patterns in 3D learning environments ” . In Proceedings of computer supported collaborative learning: foundations for a CSCL community , Edited by: Stahl , G. 81 – 90 . Hillsdale, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates .
   Google Scholar
• Kraut , S. , Miller , M. and Siegel , R. Collaboration in performance of physical tasks: effects of outcomes and communication . Proceedings of CSCW 96 . pp. 57 – 66 . New York : ACM .
   Google Scholar
• Laurillard , D. 1993 . Rethinking university teaching a framework for the effective use of educational technology , London : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Lave , J. and Wenger , E. 1991 . Situated learning: legitimate peripheral participation , Cambridge : Cambridge University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Laws , P. M. 1996 . Undergraduate science education; a review of research . Studies in Science Education , 28 : 1 – 85 .
   Google Scholar
• Layton , D. 1990 . “ Student laboratory practice and the history and philosophy of science ” . In The student laboratory and the science curriculum , Edited by: Hegarty-Hazel , E. 37 – 59 . London : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Lazorowitz , R. and Tamir , P. 1994 . “ Research on using laboratory instruction in science ” . In Handbook of research on science teaching and learning , Edited by: Gabel , D. L. 94 – 128 . New York : MacMillan .
   Google Scholar
• Leach , J. 1999 . Students' skills in the co-ordination of theory and evidence in science . International Journal of Science Education , 21 ( 8 ) : 789 – 806 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Li , J. and Mantei , M. Working together, virtually. Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto . Paper presented at Graphics Interface ‘92 . (after Collis, 1996)
   Google Scholar
• Lemke , K. and Ritter , M. 2000 . Virtual geographies and the use of the Internet for learning and teaching Geography in higher education . Journal of Geography in Higher Education , 24 ( 1 ) : 87 – 91 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Lewis , E. 1990 . “ The development of understanding in elementary thermodynamics: a study of conceptual change and the factors that affect that change ” . In unpublished doctoral dissertation , Berkeley : University of California .
   Google Scholar
• Linn , M. C. and Hsi , S. 2000 . Computers, teachers and peers: science learning partners , Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates .
   Google Scholar
• Lynch , P. and Gerrans , G. 1977 . The aims of first year chemistry courses, the expectations of new students and subsequent course influences . Research in Science Education , 7 : 173 – 80 .
   Google Scholar
• Meester , M. and Maskill , R. 1995a . First year chemistry practicals at universities in England and Wales: aims and the scientific level of the experiments . International Journal of Science education , 5 : 575 – 588 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Meester , M. and Maskill , R. 1995b . First year chemistry practical at universities in England and Wales: organisational and teaching aspects . International Journal of Science Education , 6 : 705 – 719 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Millar , R. , Le MARECHAL , J-F. and Buty , C. 1998 . “ Labwork in Science Education Working Paper No 1 ” . In A map of the variety of Labwork 26 – 7 . Appendix
   Google Scholar
• Murphy , P. and Gott , R. 1987 . “ Assessing investigations at ages 13 and 15 ” . In APU Science Report for Teachers , Hatfield : ASE . 9
   Google Scholar
• Murphy , P. , Scanlon , E. , Issroff , K. , Hodgson , B. and Whitelegg , E. 1995 . “ Groupwork in primary science - emerging issues for learning and teaching ” . In Science (Natur/Teknik, Assessment and Learning Didaktiske studier 22 , Edited by: Andersen , A. , Schnack , K. and Sorensen , H. 47 – 69 . Denmark : Royal School of Educational Studies .
   Google Scholar
• National Research Council . 1999 . Transforming undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.Committee on Undergraduate Science Education http://www.nap.edu/catalog/6543.html
   Google Scholar
• National Research Council . July 1999 . TechEd99 Workshop on improving undergraduate education in the mathematical and physical sciences through the use of technology July , 20 – 22 . Arlington, , VA Preliminary Report
   Google Scholar
• Nott , M. and Wellington , J. 1999 . “ When does normative scientific behaviour start? ” . In Research in science education in Europe , Edited by: Bandiera , M. 299 – 304 . Dordrecht : Kluwer .
   Google Scholar
• Pask , G. 1975 . Conversations, cognition and learning , London : Elsevier .
   Google Scholar
• Psillos , D. and Niedderer , H. 1998 . “ Case studies on Labwork in Five European Countries ” . In Labwork in Science Education Working paper No. 7
   Google Scholar
• Psillos , D. , Niedderer , H. and Vicentini , M. 1999 . “ Case studies on innovative types of Labwork in Science Education ” . In Research in science education in Europe , Edited by: Bandiera , M. 201 – 8 . Dordrecht : Kluwer .
   Google Scholar
• Ramsden , P. 1992 . Learning to teach in higher education , London : Routledge .
   Google Scholar
• Roschelle , J. and Pea , R. 2002 . “ A walk on the WILD side: how wireless handhelds may change CSCL ” . In Proceedings of computer supported collaborative learning: foundations for a CSCL community , Edited by: Stahl , G. 51 – 60 . Hillsdale, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates .
   Google Scholar
• Ross , S. and Scanlon , E. 1995 . Open Science: Distance teaching and open learning of science subjects , London : Paul Chapman .
   Google Scholar
• Rowntree , D. 1974 . Educational technology in curriculum development , London : Harper & Row .
   Google Scholar
• Salzman , C. , Saucy , P. , Gillet , D. and Mondada , F. 1999 . “ Sharing of unique or expensive equipment for research and education ” . In Informatik/Informatique, Magazine of the Swiss Informaticians Society 4, August
   Google Scholar
• Scanlon , E. 1997 . Learning Science on-line . Studies in Science Education , 30 : 57 – 92 .
   Google Scholar
• Scanlon , E. , Holliman , R. , Newport , C. and Blake , C. Communicating Science: media, technology and distance learning . Paper presented at the Education for Social Democracies: Changing Forms and Sites Conference . 2000 , London.
   Google Scholar
• Sere , M. 1999 . “ Learning science in the laboratory: issues raised by the European Project Labwork in Science Education ” . In Research in science education in Europe , 165 – 74 . Dordrecht : Kluwer .
   Google Scholar
• Slavin , R. 1983 . Co-operative learning , NY : Longman .
   Google Scholar
• Smith , J. P. , Disessa , A. A. and Roschelle , J. 1993 . Misconceptions reconceived: a constructivist analysis of knowledgein transition . Journal of the Learning Sciences , 3 ( 2 ) : 115 – 163 .
   Google Scholar
• Smith , R. , O'SHEA , T. , O'MALLEY , C. , Scanlon , E. and Taylor , J. 1991 . “ Preliminary experiments with a distributed, multi-media problem-solving ernvironment ” . In Studies in computer supported co-operative work: theory, practice and design , Edited by: Bowers , J. M. and Benford , S. D. 31 – 48 . Oxford : Elsevier .
   Google Scholar
• Soloway , E. , Grant , W. , Tinker , R. , Roschelle , J. , Mills , M. , Resnick , M. , Berg , R. and Eisenberg , M. 1999 . Science in the palms of their hands . Communications of the ACM , 42 ( 8 ) : 21 – 27 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Stimson , G and Thomsett , B. 1997 . The potential contribution of virtual and remote laboratories to the development of a shared virtual learning environment Report 013 JISC Technology Applications Programme
   Google Scholar
• Terry , T. M. 1999 . Weaving the Web into biology teaching, Bioscience . Bioscience , 49 ( 9 ) : 735 – 742 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Tiberghien , A. 1998 . Science teaching and lab work; practice in several European countries based on questionnaires in secondary and University level Working papers Nos. 2 and 3, Labwork in Science Education Project
   Google Scholar
• Toothacker , W. S. 1983 . A critical look at introductory laboratory instruction . American Journal of Physics , 51 ( 6 ) : 516 – 520 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Wenger , E. 1998 . Communities of practice: learning, meaning and identiy , Cambridge : Cambridge University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Woolnough , B. 1991 . Practical science , Milton Keynes : Open University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Woolnough , B. and Allsop , T. 1985 . Practical work in science , Cambridge University Press .
   Google Scholar
• Wulf , W. 1999 . “ Communicating science ” . In Science and the Internet, Brittanica Year Book Edited by: E. , Scanlon , R. , Hill and K. , Junker . 33 – 39 . Routledge
   Google Scholar