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Book SynopsisLearning concepts is a real challenge for learners because of the abstract nature of concepts. This holds particularly true for concepts in science and technology education where learning concepts by doing design activities is potentially a powerful way to overcome that learning barrier. Much depends, however, on the role of the teacher. Design-Based Concept Learning in Science and Technology Education brings together contributions from researchers that have investigated what conditions need to be fulfilled to make design-based education work. The chapters contain studies from a variety of topics and concepts in science and technology education. So far, studies on design-based learning have been published in a variety of journals, but never before were the outcomes of those studies brought together in one volume. Now an overview of insights about design-based concept learning is presented with expectations about future directions and trends.
Table of ContentsPreface List of Figures and Tables Notes on Contributors PART 1: Introduction 1 Design-Based Concept Learning: An Introduction Ineke Henze and Marc J. de Vries 2 Design-Based Learning in Science and Technology as Integrated STEM Marc J. de Vries PART 2: Science Concepts 3 The Nature of Matter in a Design-Based Chemistry Task: From Macroscopic Properties to the Microscopic Models of Materials Using the Notion of Activity Theory for Curriculum Design Astrid M. W. Bulte, Marijn R. Meijer and Albert Pilot 4 Supporting Conceptual Change in Chemistry through Design-Based Learning: The Heating/Cooling System Unit Xornam S. Apedoe, Michelle R. Ellefson and Christian D. Schunn 5 Design-Based Concept Learning in Physics Education: Electricity Dave van Breukelen 6 Design-Based Learning in Electronics and Mechatronics: Exploring the Application in Schools Yaron Doppelt and Moshe Barak 7 Modeling and Concept Learning in Calculus Jeroen G. Spandaw PART 3: Technology/Engineering Concepts 8 Design-Based Learning in Engineering Education Sonia María Gómez Puente 9 Systems in Everyday Lives: Making the Invisible Visible Maria Svensson 10 Design Based Learning of the Design Brief Concept S. de Haan-Topolscak and L. Smits 11 Design-Based Biotechnological Learning: Distinct Knowledge Forms Supporting Technology and Science Conceptual Understanding John G. Wells 12 Analogies in Biomimicry Laura Stevens, Helen Kopnina, Karel Mulder and Marc J. de Vries PART 4: Methods and Approaches 13 A Mind Set Called Design Thinking Maarten C. A. van der Sanden and Caroline Wehrmann 14 Teachers Noticing Chemical Thinking While Students Plan and Draw Designs Hanna Stammes, Ineke Henze, Erik Barendsen and Marc J. de Vries 15 Teachers’ Reported Practice of Verbal Scaffolding during Design Activities Sathyam Sheoratan, Ineke Henze, Erik Barendsen and Marc J. de Vries PART 5: Conclusion 16 Design-Based Concept Learning: Themes and Possible Futures Ineke Henze and Marc J. de Vries Index
