Journal article
A technique for inspiring scientific inquiry using a creative scenario
The American Biology Teacher, Vol.79(8), pp.671-677
2017
Abstract
Teaching scientific inquiry in large interdisciplinary classes is a challenge. We describe a creative problem-based learning approach, using a motivational island crisis scenario, to inspire research design. Students were empowered to formulate their individual scientific inquiry and then guided to develop a testable hypothesis, aims, and objectives in designing a research proposal. Personalized data sets matched to the research objectives were provided to individual students for analysis and presentation. This technique helps students to gain critical insights into the global value of interdisciplinary collaboration toward solving complex real-world problems. Students learn the front end of research, how to formulate a line of scientific inquiry and design an innovative research project- both important skills for them as tomorrow's leaders and entrepreneurs
Details
- Title
- A technique for inspiring scientific inquiry using a creative scenario
- Authors/Creators
- C.M. Berry (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- The American Biology Teacher, Vol.79(8), pp.671-677
- Publisher
- National Association of Biology Teachers Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991005542117707891
- Copyright
- © 2017 National Association of Biology Teachers.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- 6 Social Sciences
- 6.11 Education & Educational Research
- 6.11.31 Self-Regulated Learning
- Web Of Science research areas
- Biology
- Education, Scientific Disciplines
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general