Teaching nanotechnology in primary education

A Mandrikas, E Michailidi, D Stavrou - Research in Science & …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Background: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NST) have been recognized
as an emerging technology of the 21st century. The interdisciplinary nature and remarkable …

Disciplinary identities in interdisciplinary topics: challenges and opportunities for teacher education

B Eleonora, B Berta, R Oscar, MR Aguada… - ESERA 2021: Fostering …, 2022 - air.unimi.it
Interdisciplinarity (ID) represents nowadays a complex, multi-dimensional and timely
challenge in STEM and, more in general, in STEAM education. If on one side ID is at the …

Mentoring in-service teachers on implementing innovative teaching modules

E Michailidi, D Stavrou - Teaching and Teacher Education, 2021 - Elsevier
This study focuses on mentoring as a vehicle for in-service science teachers' support in
implementing innovative science teaching modules. Qualitative methods of analysis were …

A teaching learning sequence on nanoscience and nanotechnology content at primary school level: evaluation of students' learning

G Peikos, A Spyrtou, D Pnevmatikos… - … Journal of Science …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
It is widely argued that Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NST) is going to affect several
aspects of our life. Therefore, students need to develop their nanoliteracy to cope with the …

Teaching nanotechnology concepts in early-primary education: an experimental study using digital games

P Dorouka, M Kalogiannakis - International Journal of Science …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NST) education is at the forefront of an emerging
interdisciplinary frontier, ready to address global challenges. In this context, our research …

Teaching nanotechnology through research proposals

J Bauer - Journal of Chemical Education, 2021 - ACS Publications
Nanotechnology has made a huge impact on science, technology, and society. At the same
time, educational institutions at all levels have recognized its relevance and introduced …

GIS distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (students' perception)

J Vojteková, A Tirpáková, D Gonda, M Žoncová… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The paper deals with distance learning of geographic information systems (GIS) at the
Department of Geography and Regional Development FNS CPU in Nitra using various …

Nanotechnology and mobile learning: perspectives and opportunities in young children's education

P Dorouka, S Papadakis… - International Journal of …, 2021 - inderscienceonline.com
The adoption of digital technologies in early childhood settings attracts the attention of an
increasing number of researchers and scholars throughout the globe. Despite the …

Awareness, exposure, and knowledge levels of science teachers about nanoscience and nanotechnology

Z İpek, AD Atik, S Tan, F Erkoç - Issues in Educational Research, 2020 - search.informit.org
Advances in nanotechnology have drawn attention to nanotechnology education. The aim of
this study is to determine awareness, exposure, and knowledge levels of science (physics …

In-service teachers' needs and mentor's practices in applying a teaching–learning sequence on nanotechnology and plastics in primary education

A Mandrikas, E Michailidi, D Stavrou - Journal of Science Education and …, 2021 - Springer
This paper illustrates a year-long case study investigating in-service teachers' needs and
mentor's practices in implementing cutting-edge research science topics as nanotechnology …