Language, tools and representations in learning in the natural sciences

Språk redskap och representationer i naturvetenskapligt lärande - topp

Learning in the natural sciences does not happen in a vacuum, but rather always by means of physical and mental tools such as concepts, metaphors, diagrams, pictures, laboratory equipment, NTA (Science and Technology for All) kits or animations.

This research area focusses on these tools and representations and what opportunities for learning science they present. We also examine how new types of tools change learning in the natural sciences in and of itself.

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Research projects

Att skapa animationer-3x2

Creating animations - a new way to learn chemistry?

The aim of this project is to investigate how the learning of chemistry by teacher training students is boosted by the students, together in a group, creating their own animations to explain chemical phenomena.

Erfarenhetsbaserat lärande

Experience-based learning in natural sciences instruction

This research is based on embodied cognition and – more specifically – on the theory of conceptual metaphors.

Postgraduate projects

Barninitierade samtal kring naturvetenskap

Child-initiated discussions about science

Interaction is a fundamental part of a child’s learning. In this research project we study the significance of the environment and pedagogical aids for children’s questions and thoughts about science.

Representationsformernas betydelse

Significance of the forms of representation for learning in thenatural sciences

In this project we study how multi-media tools can be used in instruction in the natural sciences.

More information

Språk redskap och representationer - orig

Language, tools and representations

This research area focusses on these tools and representations and what opportunities for learning science they present. We also examine how new types of tools change learning in the natural sciences in and of itself.

Subject-based teaching

Science Education

Subject-based teaching in the natural sciences is a research area that conducts research in conjunction with teacher training at Linköping University, in particular the part which is carried out in Norrköping.

TekNaD-start

Technology and Science Education Research - TESER

Technology and Science Education Research – TESER – is a research unit in science and technology education research that was initiated in 2011.

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Division of Learning, Aesthetics, Natural Science (LEN)

LEN is a division at IBL engaged in education and research within the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Linköping University.

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