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Vossen, T.E. (2019)

Research and design in STEM education : What do students and teachers think about the connection?

Doctoral Thesis
Research and design are two activities that are becoming increasingly important in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Research and design projects are often still employed separately in school, while these activities are often connected in professional practice. The studies in this dissertation indicate that teachers and students of the Dutch subjects O&O (Dutch abbreviation for ‘research and design’) and NLT (Dutch abbreviation for ‘nature, life and technology’) already have some knowledge of ways in which research and design can be connected, and that this knowledge can be developed in a relatively short time. However, interviews with teachers and students showed that students often skipped the research part of the design cycle. This is remarkable, because students were able to state the relevance of research within design. A study in the context of the subject NLT showed that both teachers and students have a strong idea...Show moreResearch and design are two activities that are becoming increasingly important in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Research and design projects are often still employed separately in school, while these activities are often connected in professional practice. The studies in this dissertation indicate that teachers and students of the Dutch subjects O&O (Dutch abbreviation for ‘research and design’) and NLT (Dutch abbreviation for ‘nature, life and technology’) already have some knowledge of ways in which research and design can be connected, and that this knowledge can be developed in a relatively short time. However, interviews with teachers and students showed that students often skipped the research part of the design cycle. This is remarkable, because students were able to state the relevance of research within design. A study in the context of the subject NLT showed that both teachers and students have a strong idea that design should start with a research component. This can be a limiting thought for students with different learning preferences. We therefore recommend to offer the research and design processes in a more differentiated and varied manner to students.Show less
Research activities
Design activities
STEM
Secondary education
Student attitudes
Teacher attitudes
Beliefs
PCK
Perceptions
Functions of research within design
All authors
Vossen, T.E.
Supervisor
Driel, J.H. van; Vries, M.J. de
Co-supervisor
Henze, I.; Tigelaar, E.H.
Committee
Admiraal, W.F.; Janssen, F.J.J.M.; Smeets, I.; Barendsen, E.; Bogaard, M.E.D. van den
Qualification
Doctor (dr.)
Awarding Institution
Leiden Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON), Faculty of Science, Leiden University
Date
2019-09-04
Title of host publication
ICLON PhD Dissertation Series
ISBN (print)
978949085612

Funding

Sponsorship
Colleges van bestuur van de Universiteit Leiden en de TU Delft.