Promoting Scientific Literacy by Using ICT in Science Teaching

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Scientific Literacy; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Technology Integration; Technology Uses in Education; Constructivism (Learning); Educational Environment; Social Environment; Control Groups; Experimental Groups; Educational Resources; Educational Media; Astronomy; Scientific Concepts; Space Exploration; Statistical Significance; Academic Achievement; College Science; Foreign Countries

1913-9020

This study aims to identify the way upon which ICT can be employed in science teaching to develop scientific literacy level. The study has conclude to design a triple learning model (PEA) based on ICT and constructive learning strategy in teaching science through a context which cares for building positive trends of searching for knowledge and increasing scientific literacy level of the students at schools and universities. The PEA model depends on the use of ICT in the teaching of science through the following three requirements: 1. Using ICT in a way that is consistent with the tendencies of the students and their attitudes. 2. Constructing educational content based on the constructivist theory of learning. 3. Providing social learning environment. Thus, the study recommends the bodies in charge of the educational process to necessarily adopt the project of rebuilding scientific literacy through supplying classrooms and laboratories with ICT supplies as well as training teachers and faculty members in universities on science teaching skills by using ICT based on the Constructivist Theory.

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2015

EJ1068658