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Changing knowledge and attitudes through citizen science at schools

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Improving scientific literacy among elementary and high school students is crucial. Here we report the learning outcomes of three Brazilian school initiatives that incorporated citizen science: 1. A cocreated one aimed at investigating biodiversity in a school garden; 2. A collaborative one focused on the phenology and life cycle of angiosperms; and 3. A collaborative initiative aimed at reducing food waste in schools. There is evidence that the initiatives promoted learning, such as: 1. Scientific content knowledge (life cycle of angiosperms, sustainable eating); 2. Procedural skills (asking productive questions; formulating clear and concise hypothesis; collecting precise and accurate data; drawing conclusions); 3. Improved self-efficacy for science; 4. Attitudes (reducing food waste, observing plants more frequently).

Source: ARPHA proceedings

DOI: 10.3897/ap.e126817

Authors: Natalia Pirani Ghilardi-Lopes, Gustavo Bellini Monteiro, Jussara Almeida Bezerra, Janaína Dutra Gonzalez

Institution: Universidade Federal do ABC

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $80