Active and Peer Learning in STEM Education Strategy

Autor/in	Rissanen, A. J.
Titel	Active and Peer Learning in STEM Education Strategy
Quelle	In: Science Education International, 25 (2014) 1, S.1-7 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2077-2327
Schlagwörter	STEM Education; Educational Strategies; Peer Teaching; Active Learning; Sustainability; Learner Engagement; Student Motivation; Motivation Techniques; Lecture Method; Foreign Countries; Finland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? STEM; Lehrstrategie; Peer group teaching; Peer Group Teaching; Aktives Lernen; Nachhaltigkeit; Schulische Motivation; Motivationsförderung; Ausland; Finnland
Abstract	Lifelong learning and diverse technical information are challenges for designing curricula. The Finnish National Defence University (NDU) provides undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in academic and military disciplines according to the Bologna process. Technology is one of the major learning lines at the NDU, but basic scientific education is also an essential part of the general curriculum. Elements of sustainable education strategy for STEM disciplines are discussed in this paper. Learning aims include gaining basic scientific knowledge, understanding how technology uses scientific results, and managing practical exercises within the work environment. This study presents only selected aspects, mainly those that may have a wider interest when teaching STEM subjects. Lecturing on fundamental topics is an effective method for using teacher resources for large study groups, while providing knowledge of the principles utilized in artefacts such as communication system devices. Exercises are an essential part of learning and are carried out in small groups led by peer assistants enrolled in the course. As a whole, when trying to enable better student motivation and learning results, enough space must be given for students' contributions. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	International Council of Associations for Science Education. Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Education, Buca, Izmir 35150, Turkey. Tel: +90-532-4267927; Fax: +90-232-4204895; Web site: http://icaseonline.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10