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1 online resource : text file, PDF |
| Contents |
Citizen Inquiry; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Contributors; 1 Introducing Citizen Inquiry; References; 2 Online Citizen Science: Participation, Motivation and Opportunities for Informal Learning; Introduction: Social Technologies in Use; Informal Learning and Motivation; Brief Description of the Projects; Methods; Data Analysis; Sampling and Representativeness; Results; Discussion; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Note; References; 3 From the Wisdom of Crowds to Going Viral: The Creation and Transmission of Knowledge in the Citizen Humanities |
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IntroductionContext, Rationale and Objectives; Methodology; Emerging Themes; Conclusion; Notes; References; 4 Community Engagement Around Poor Air Quality in London: Citizen Inquiry in a Citizen Science "Mapping for Change" Project; Introduction; Science in the City: Air Quality Monitoring Project; Motivation, Learning and Creativity in Citizen Science; Exploring Motivation, Learning and Creativity in AQM; Discussion: Function and Transformations of Citizen Inquiry in AQM Projects; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Notes; References |
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5 Exploring Embedded Assessment to Document Scientific Inquiry Skills within Citizen ScienceIntroduction; Method; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Note; References; 6 Exploring Citizen Science and Inquiry Learning through iSpotnature.org; Introduction; Citizen Inquiry Through iSpotnature.org -- a Five-Step Methodology; Conclusion: Citizen Inquiry in Practice -- the iSpot Experience; Acknowledgements; References; 7 Geocaching: Inquiry Learning with a Sense of Adventure; Introduction; Inquiry Learning in its Historical Context; The Geocaching Community as Inquiry Learners |
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MethodologyMethods; Findings; Conclusions; References; 8 Towards Citizen Inquiry: From Class-Based Environmental Projects to Citizen Science; Introduction; Background; Methodology; Analysis; Descriptive Results for Motivation and Contribution; Qualitative Analysis Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Note; References; 9 High Motivation and Relevant Scientific Competencies through the Introduction of Citizen Science at Secondary Schools: An Assessment Using a Rubric Model; Introduction; Methodology; Results; Discussion; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References |
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10 Cultural Citizen Inquiry: Making Space for the "Everyday" in Language Teaching and LearningIntroduction; Cultural Citizen Inquiry; Heritage Language Speakers and Heritage Language Education; Context of the Study; Methods and Data Collected; Discussion and Findings; Implications and Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; 11 Educational Backgrounds, Project Design and Inquiry Learning in Citizen Science; Introduction; Inquiry-based Learning; Citizen Science and Learning Outcomes; Educational Backgrounds and Learning Outcomes in Two Citizen Science Projects; Conclusion; Acknowledgements |
| Summary |
"Citizen Inquiry: Synthesising Science and Inquiry Learning is the first book of its kind to bring together the concepts of citizen science and inquiry-based learning to illustrate the pedagogical advantages of this approach. It shifts the emphasis of scientific investigations from scientists to the general public, by educating learners of all ages to determine their own research agenda and devise their own investigations underpinned by a model of scientific inquiry.'Citizen inquiry' is an original approach to research education that refers to mass participation of the public in joining inquiry-led scientific investigations. Using a range of practical case studies underpinned by the theory of inquiry-based learning, this book has significant implications for teaching and learning through exploration of how new technologies can be used to engage with scientific research. Key features include:a new perspective on science education and science practice through crowd-sourced research explanation of the benefits of this innovative approach to teaching and learninga steady shift of emphasis from theory to application for readers to understand thoroughly the current state of research in the field and its applications to practiceexamples of practical applications of this approach and recommendations on how successful citizen inquiry applications can be developed. This edited volume is essential reading for academic researchers and professional educators interested in the potential of online technology in all levels of education, from primary and secondary level through to further education and lifelong learning. It will be ideal reading on any undergraduate or postgraduate course involving research methods in education as well as developments in science education and educational software."--Provided by publisher |
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Science -- Social aspects.
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Science -- Social aspects.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sharples, Mike
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Scanlon, Eileen
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| ISBN |
9781315458618 |
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1315458616 |
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