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The Potential Impact of a Socioscientific Issues Programme on Elementary School Students' Scientific Literacy

open access: yesJournal of Research in Science Teaching, Volume 63, Issue 9, Page 861-880, November 2026.
ABSTRACT Scientific literacy relates to how an individual uses their scientific knowledge and skills to participate as an active citizen in society. It is widely regarded and accepted as one of the most important goals of science education. Yet, in enacted curricula, this goal of science education has languished in the shadows, with many citing ...
Nicola Broderick, Paul van Kampen
wiley   +1 more source

Scenario-based teaching process in the life science course based on socioscientific issues

open access: yesTurkish Journal of Education
This study aims to determine the effect of scenario-based teaching based on socioscientific issues in the life science courses on decision-making skills, attitudes towards the course, and academic achievement of primary school students. The research was
Sema Öztürk, Hamdi Karakaş
doaj   +1 more source

University Students' Utility Value of Learning About a Local or Nonlocal Environmental Socioscientific Issue: Written Reflections and Instructional Contexts

open access: yesJournal of Research in Science Teaching, Volume 63, Issue 8, Page 800-820, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Socioscientific issues (SSIs) are central to science education, yet empirical research on learners' perceived relevance in SSI teaching and learning remains limited. Utility value is a relevance construct that refers to the perceived usefulness of learning for learners' lives.
F. K. Matthiesen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of socioscientific issues in biology teaching: from the perspective of teachers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Previous research has documented that students who engage with socioscientific issues can acquire some of the complex competences and skills typically related to scientific literacy.
Jan Alexis Nielsen (3750454)   +3 more
core   +1 more source

THE EFFECT OF INQUIRY BASED LEARNING WITH SOCIOSCIENTIFIC ISSUES CONTEXT ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION

open access: yesJurnal Kependidikan: Penelitian Inovasi Pembelajaran, 2020
This study was aimed at investigating the application of inquiry learning in the context of socioscientific issues (SSI) influences students' skills in critical thinking and scientific explanation on the topic of reaction rates.
Intan Mahanani   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fostering Dialogue on AI Ethics and Biases Through an Issue‐Based Traveling Exhibition

open access: yesCurator: The Museum Journal, Volume 69, Issue 4, Page 475-488, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Discriminatory algorithms, unauthorized data use, and environmental costs show how artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are tied to larger sociopolitical issues. Through the design and pilot study of AI Dilemmas, an issue‐based traveling exhibition, this qualitative case study explores fostering dialogue on such complex scientific ...
Dagmar Mercedes Heeg, Lucy Avraamidou
wiley   +1 more source

Overview of Teachers’ Professional Learning for Socioscientific Issues and Sustainability Education

open access: yes, 2022
Overview of Teachers’ Professional Learning for Socioscientific Issues and Sustainability ...
Russell Tytler (13098585)   +2 more
core  

‘Let's talk about the weather’: The activist curriculum and global climate change education

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, Volume 52, Issue 4, Page 2468-2483, August 2026.
Abstract Activist movements have garnered significant global attention on a range of sustainability issues, often involving collectives of citizens coming together. Invoked is the idea of citizens informed to act, emerging not from a common‐sense understanding of everyday life, but rather from a deep political understanding of the world—one that is ...
Richard Pountney
wiley   +1 more source

Overview of teachers’ professional learning for socioscientific issues and sustainability education

open access: yes, 2023
Overview of teachers’ professional learning for socioscientific issues and sustainability ...
Russell Tytler (13098585)   +2 more
core  

Exploring In-Service Science Teachers’ Self-Perceptions of Competence and Pedagogical Approaches to Socioscientific Issues in Education

open access: yesEducation Sciences
Global education experts are increasingly prioritizing scientific literacy development. Science education is key to enhancing scientific literacy, fostering social responsibility, and supporting economic growth by equipping individuals with essential ...
Arberore Bicaj   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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