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From the Big Bang to Life beyond Earth: German Preservice Physics Teachers’ Conceptions of Astronomy and the Nature of Science

open access: yesEducation Sciences, 2023
This article reports the findings of a qualitative study that aimed to explore the ideas of 22 preservice physics teachers regarding astronomy concepts both within and beyond the solar system, as well as their understanding of the Nature of Science in ...
Fabian Hennig   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Citizen science through schools: the importance of interpersonal relationships

open access: yesCuadernos.info, 2022
The CoAstro: @n Astronomy Condo citizen science project engages, in a mediated process, teachers, astronomers, and science communicators in research and science communication/science education practices.
Ilídio André Costa   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

A Study of Interest in Astronomy Among University Students in Malaysia

open access: yesJurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia, 2023
The misconception related to astronomy is fretfully rising in society. This study aims to investigate, (i) level of misconception towards astronomy among university students, (ii) significant difference in students’ interest towards astronomy between ...
N.F. Shaafi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Virtual reality in astronomy education: reflecting on design principles through a dialogue between researchers and practitioners

open access: yesInternational Journal of Science Education, Part B, 2023
Virtual reality (VR) technologies have the potential to transform astronomy education practices profoundly: new forms of visual representations, perceptual engagement and embodied participation promise authentic learning experiences in formal and ...
Magdalena Kersting   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Video as a Vehicle for Astronomy Education and Outreach

open access: yesAstronomy Education Journal, 2023
Video is an excellent vehicle for astronomy education and outreach. Usage patterns and user demographics are presented for short videos covering a variety of astronomy topics, delivered to public audiences from three websites, three YouTube channels, and
C. Impey   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Daily life astronomy activity and its contribution to children and educators in science education [PDF]

open access: yesEPJ Web of Conferences, 2019
Daily life astronomy activity in nurseries and after school care clubs has many aspects to improve children’s and educator’s scientific views and skills. Though these activities are casual and ordinary ones for many nurseries and after school care clubs,
Tomita Akihiko
doaj   +1 more source

Astronomy Education in Thailand [PDF]

open access: bronzeTransactions of the International Astronomical Union, 2001
Thailand is one of the developing countries which tries to advance its economy, technology and science. Education in astronomy is considered a supporting factor; astronomy is a basic science from which the young generation can learn to understand and to conserve mother nature and at the same time develop analytical thinking.
B. Hutawarakorn Kramer
openalex   +2 more sources

Astronomy Education Research Down Under [PDF]

open access: yesHighlights of Astronomy, 2005
There are many problems associated with the teaching and learning of astronomy that require further investigation (Taylor k, Barker 2000). Students’ difficulties with visualization, mental modeling and conceptual restructuring have been reported by a number of researchers. Aspects of these important areas of research are examined in the paper. However,
Broadfoot, John, Ginns, Ian
openaire   +1 more source

Astrobites as a Community-led Model for Education, Science Communication, and Accessibility in Astrophysics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Support for early career astronomers who are just beginning to explore astronomy research is imperative to increase retention of diverse practitioners in the field.
Bridge, Joanna S.   +25 more
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