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- Title
SOME BENEFITS OF CREATING MACRO-CONTEXTS FOR SCIENCE INSTRUCTION: INITIAL FINDINGS.
- Authors
Sherwood, Robert D.; Kinzer, Charles K.; Bransford, John D.; Franks, Jeffery J.
- Abstract
The article presents a study which examines the hypotheses that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in the context of video-based macro-contexts that illustrate how science information can be used to solve meaningful problems. In the study, the use of motion pictures to create macro-contexts assumes an important role for the mediator. Results indicate that the more sophisticated uses of technology would have greater benefits on comprehension and learning in science. The investigators concluded that the presentation of information as means to important ends should also effect elaborations of that information. In addition, the method benefits science educators by enabling to monitor the responses of groups of students.
- Subjects
LEARNING; HUMAN information processing; COGNITIVE ability; SCIENCE education; TEACHING aids; TEACHING methods; INSTRUCTIONAL systems; COGNITION; EDUCATION research
- Publication
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987, Vol 24, Issue 5, p417
- ISSN
0022-4308
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/tea.3660240505