A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students
In many Western countries, non-formal education has become increasingly recognized as a valuable addition to the traditional educational system. In recent years, a special form of non-formal student laboratories (Schülerlabor) has emerged in Germany to promote primary and secondary practical sci...
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| description | In many Western countries, non-formal education has become increasingly recognized as a valuable addition to the traditional educational system. In recent years, a special form of non-formal student laboratories (Schülerlabor) has emerged in Germany to promote primary and secondary practical science learning. This paper describes a developmental project on Schülerlabor learning environments for all students with a particular focus on sustainability education in the context of chemistry-related topics. The goal of reaching all students puts intentional pressure on the development process of learning environments. It forces the Schülerlabors to create a detailed model of differentiation, which can reach all learners of different interests and abilities. This also includes low-achievers and students who have disadvantaged educational biographies. In this sense, the structuring of non-formal learning environments simultaneously becomes a process of innovation with respect to both the curriculum and the teaching methods. In this paper, we present a corresponding model of differentiation and a specific example focusing on the learning about protecting and preserving metal objects in science education. Preliminary results and implications from the accompanying evaluation are also discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7f08cb6218484bd480b30a0637c9526a2022-12-22T04:22:52ZengMDPI AGEducation Sciences2227-71022015-09-015323825410.3390/educsci5030238educsci5030238A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All StudentsFiona Affeldt0Katharina Weitz1Antje Siol2Silvija Markic3Ingo Eilks4Department of Biology and Chemistry, Institute for Science Education (IDN)—Chemistry Education, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, Bremen 28334, GermanyDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Institute for Science Education (IDN)—Chemistry Education, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, Bremen 28334, GermanyDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Institute for Science Education (IDN)—Chemistry Education, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, Bremen 28334, GermanyDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Institute for Science Education (IDN)—Chemistry Education, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, Bremen 28334, GermanyDepartment of Biology and Chemistry, Institute for Science Education (IDN)—Chemistry Education, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, Bremen 28334, GermanyIn many Western countries, non-formal education has become increasingly recognized as a valuable addition to the traditional educational system. In recent years, a special form of non-formal student laboratories (Schülerlabor) has emerged in Germany to promote primary and secondary practical science learning. This paper describes a developmental project on Schülerlabor learning environments for all students with a particular focus on sustainability education in the context of chemistry-related topics. The goal of reaching all students puts intentional pressure on the development process of learning environments. It forces the Schülerlabors to create a detailed model of differentiation, which can reach all learners of different interests and abilities. This also includes low-achievers and students who have disadvantaged educational biographies. In this sense, the structuring of non-formal learning environments simultaneously becomes a process of innovation with respect to both the curriculum and the teaching methods. In this paper, we present a corresponding model of differentiation and a specific example focusing on the learning about protecting and preserving metal objects in science education. Preliminary results and implications from the accompanying evaluation are also discussed.http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/5/3/238non-formal educationeducation for sustainabilitychemistry educationinnovationcurriculumdifferentiation |
| spellingShingle | Fiona Affeldt Katharina Weitz Antje Siol Silvija Markic Ingo Eilks A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students Education Sciences non-formal education education for sustainability chemistry education innovation curriculum differentiation |
| title | A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students |
| title_full | A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students |
| title_fullStr | A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students |
| title_short | A Non-Formal Student Laboratory as a Place for Innovation in Education for Sustainability for All Students |
| title_sort | non formal student laboratory as a place for innovation in education for sustainability for all students |
| topic | non-formal education education for sustainability chemistry education innovation curriculum differentiation |
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