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  • It in science : a study of the use of datalogging in practical work by Portuguese pre-service science teachers
    Publication . Gil, Henrique
    There is a general concensus in society and in education, in particular, that pupils should learn using Information Technologies (IT) to help prepare them for their future in the world of work. This thesis reviews the relationship between IT, teaching and learning with particular reference to constructivism and problem solving approaches in science education. Despite recognising the importance of IT in the modern world, relatively few Portuguese teachers use IT approaches during lessons. Unfortunately the widespread and the real use of IT in education is very low the main aim of this thesis is to demonstrate that IT may be used in the classroom if teachers are provided with specific examples of its use. Portuguese student teachers and their supervisors were introduced to the use of datalogging in practical work. A problem solving constructivist approach was used to promote their use of IT practical Work with pupils aged 10-11 years. An action research was used to promote a close relationship between researcher and researched to establish deeper understanding of the problems, advantages and disadvantages of the use of datalogging in practical work. The results gathered form interviews, observations, questionnaires and field notes demonstrated that with the use of datalogging with the methodology done it was really possible to engage pupils in ‘hands-on’ and ‘heads-on’ activities. Pupils manipulate materials and equipment (hands-on) and had time to discuss the results of the experiments (heads-on). There was a general agreement among the participants that the use of datalogging should be promoted because of the beneficial effects on learning that can occur following detailed discussions of results gained using dataloggers.
    2001Doctoral thesis Open access Show more