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Title: | Challenges and opportunities for science practical work: a view on secondary education |
Authors: | Oliveira, Hugo Bonito, Jorge |
Editors: | Camargo, Leonor Constanza, Nydia Soler, Carolina |
Keywords: | science education practical work literature reviews |
Issue Date: | 1-Oct-2025 |
Publisher: | Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Colombia |
Citation: | Oliveira, H., & Bonito, J. (2025). Challenges and opportunities for science practical work: a view on secondary education. Revista Colombiana de Educación, 97. [e-ISNN 2323-0134]. https://doi.org/10.17227/rce.num97-20727. |
Abstract: | Since the mid-20th century, practical work has assumed a prominent role in science education and is viewed by many
teachers as an essential component of their instructional practices. This perspective is supported by various positive
beliefs held by educators, such as the idea that practical work can foster students' curiosity and appreciation for
studying physical and natural phenomena. It also provides opportunities for students to develop problem-solving
skills applicable to real-life situations, thereby bringing them closer to the authentic methods used by scientists.
However, despite these advantages, several studies have identified limitations to implementing practical work in
science education, particularly at the pre-university level. To better understand the current landscape, a systematic
review was conducted, analyzing 53 scholarly articles. The results from this systematic literature review revealed five
categories of advantages associated with practical work in science education, as well as five categories of limitations.
The analysis suggests that enhancing the effectiveness of practical work in science requires thoughtful reflection
and targeted interventions across four key dimensions: 1) chosen instructional strategies; 2) challenges related to
limited financial resources; 3) appropriately designed classroom spaces; and 4) issues of time allocation. |
URI: | https://revistas.upn.edu.co/index.php/RCE/article/view/20727 http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39157 |
ISSN: | 2323-0134 |
Type: | article |
Appears in Collections: | PED - Publicações - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais Com Arbitragem Científica
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