Practical work in science education in the digital era challenges and opportunities Laurinda Leite, Luís Dourado, Ana S. Afonso, Sofia Morgado, Luísa Carvalho, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Leite, Laurinda, editor.

Dourado, Luiz Fernandes, editor.

Afonso, Ana S., editor.

Morgado, Sofia (Educator), editor.

Carvalho, Luísa (Luísa Maria dos Santos), editor.

Series:

Advances in technology-rich science education ; v. 2.

Advances in technology-rich science education 3091-3403 volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching.

Science.

Computer-assisted instruction.

Educational technology.

Computer-Assisted Instruction.

Educational Technology.

Medical Subjects:

Computer-Assisted Instruction.

Educational Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This volume presents a comprehensive and updated vision of practical work, aligned with 21st-century digital challenges and competency demands. It explores a wide range of issues related to both physical and digital practical work, highlighting the strengths and limitations of various approaches. The book emphasizes that digital practical work should complement, not replace, physical practical work to maximize student learning. It also addresses emerging issues related to artificial intelligence, safety, ethics, and inclusivity in practical work, and discusses the implications for teacher education and student assessment. By offering an in-depth view of practical work, this book serves as a valuable resource for those involved in science education research, educational policy, STEM education, and science teacher education. It provides an overview of key issues in using and assessing physical and digital practical work, ensuring adherence to best ethical practices"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

A critical look at the history of school practical work over the past half a century / Ian Abrahams, Nikolaos Fotou, and Avi Hofstein

Practical work in science education : foundations, challenges, and future perspectives / Matheus Monteiro Nascimento and Silvija Markic

Practical science, artificial intelligence and science education / Sibel Erduran, Ho-Yin Chan, and Ivan Au

Maker education and makerspaces : challenges and opportunities for STEAM education / Amaia Quintana-Ordorika, Urtza Garay-Ruiz, and Javier Portillo-Berasaluce

Practical work to teach the nature of science to science teachers / Agustín Adúriz-Bravo

Physical laboratory-based practical activities in school : a literature review centred on students / Sofia Morgado, Luís Dourado, and Laurinda Leite

Inquiry-based practical work in science education / Mónica Baptista and Jairo Ortiz-Revilla

Engaging in the practical work of science with multiple models / Regina H. Yorkgitis, Troy D. Sadler, and Eric A. Kirk

The rain gauge as a limit-act : practical work from the Freirean perspective / Marcos Corrêa da Silva, Glauco dos Santos Ferreira da Silva, João Paulo Fernandes, Isabel Martins, Bruna Karl, and Marcilia Elis Barcellos

Field-based practical activities for school science learning : a literature review centred on students / Luís Dourado, Laurinda Leite, and Luísa Carvalho

Problem-based practical work in real contexts : cultivating scientific literacy for social change and youth protagonism / Pedro Reis

Science museums in support of school laboratory work / Jorge Martín-García, Ana S. Afonso, and Maria Eugenia Dies Álvarez

Enhancing practical work through 3D animated virtual labs : opportunities and challenges in biology education / Nor Asniza Ishak, Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, and Rafiza Rosli

Simulations-based practical work / Joaquim Bernardino Lopes, Raimundo Nonato de Medeiros Jr, and Marco Duarte Naia

Modeling in the digital era : an overview of practical studies on computerized model-based science instruction / Emil Eidin, Jonathan Bowers, and Peng He

Augmented reality in education : didactic and philosophical implications for science education / José-Antonio Marín-Marín, Óscar Bedoya-Cano, and Jesús López-Belmonte

Immersive virtual reality for science practicals : opportunities, challenges, and pedagogical considerations / Henry Matovu and Mihye Won

A systematic review of research on the integration of real and virtual laboratories for inquiry-based learning / Umesh Ramnarain

Promoting inclusion in science education through low-cost practical work / Katerina Salta, Katerina Paschalidou, and Dionysios Koulougliotis

Designing sustainable and inclusive physics laboratories for the digital age / Mustafa Şahin Bülbül

Inclusive STEM education for students who are blind or low vision : from the classroom into the science laboratory / Cary A. Supalo and Jasodhara Bhattacharya

Unlocking young children’s potential with STEAM : special online programme for gifted young children / Manabu Sumida

Potential and limitations of virtual field trips in promoting nature-based learning and inclusion / Clara Vasconcelos, Tiago Ribeiro, and André Ramos

Towards more research-informed practice in the use of practical work in science education / James de Winter and Robin Millar

Teachers’ challenges and proposed strategies in educational robotics and STEM : a review and content analysis / Eleni Vlachoudi, Sophia Rapti, and Theodosios Sapounidis

Assessing practical work in laboratory settings / Nikolaos Fotou, Michael J. Reiss, and Rachael Sharpe

Ethical issues in the science laboratory / Kelly Laas and Elisabeth Hildt

Ethics issues in outdoors science education in an increasingly digital age / Michael J. Reiss

Ethical issues with extended reality technology in schools and how teachers can respond to these in STEM education / Erica Southgate, Toni Maddock, Ella Camporeale, and Robertson Burgess

Redefining school laboratory safety in the digital age / Remeredzayi Gudyanga

Safety issues in STEM virtual learning environments / Cheryl L. Burleigh

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed May 19, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Practical work in science education in the digital era

ISBN:

9783032137883

3032137888

OCLC:

1590913544

Access Restriction:

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