ENHANCE STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC BASIC SKILLS THROUGH THEIR ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE LEARNING PROCESS
Chapter 3: Other methodologies for students’ active involvement
Introduction
Scientific skills include experimentation, observation, data collection, analysis, further experimentation, discussion, evidence-based conclusion. Twenty first century skills include transferable skills such as digital literacy, communication, team-work, inquiry, problem-solving, argumentation and collaboration. Both formal and informal science curricula can help with acquisition of these skills.
This chapter describes other learning methods useful to promote an active involvement of students in the learning process. It includes the following sub-chapters: 3.1. Cooperative and collaborative learning; 3.2. Active learning; 3.3. Outdoor learning and 3.4. E-learning.
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