"Models and Modeling: Cognitive Tools for Scientific Enquiry" offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of modeling in science education. It explores various modeling tools and recent applications, highlighting their importance in visualizing complex concepts and enhancing scientific investigations across different educational levels.
The critical analysis of science textbooks is vital in improving teaching and learning at all levels in the subject, and this volume sets out a range of academic perspectives on how that analysis should be done.
Transforming Research into Practice
Each chapter in this book makes a unique contribution to the body of the literature and enhances the understanding of spatial ability and its influence on learning in the STEM disciplines. It addresses spatial abilities, ways to measure them as well as their impact and how they can affect learning subjects in scientific, technology and engineering domains. The volume deliberately covers a wide range perspectives from cognitive psychology, educational psychology, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, computer science, information technology disciplines to human development. Taking a broad view on the topic, chapters in the book discuss how to define spatial ability and its factors, the measurement of spatial ability and psychometric analyses, and educational strategies to improve spatial skills and their implications for science and technology education. The book thus provides an overview of current thinking about visual-spatial ability, spatial reasoning, and spatial skills.
This book explores recent advancements in STEM education through robotics, highlighting innovative integration methods in school subjects and engaging students in both classroom and extracurricular activities. It addresses challenges in generating student enthusiasm and revamping curricula to focus on hands-on, application-based learning. Additionally, it presents effective strategies and emerging trends in robotics, detailing how these tools enhance student interest and achievement in STEM fields. As education evolves rapidly, this volume compiles various projects and ideas that help track these developments. It covers essential contemporary topics such as STEM, robotics, coding, and computational thinking, providing valuable insights for educators interested in these areas. The book challenges conventional approaches, offers evidence-based solutions related to pedagogy and content, and emphasizes the importance of 21st Century skills through active, collaborative learning in authentic contexts. This ensures the volume's relevance and utility for educators aiming to enhance their teaching practices.