Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology
Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components
Adisu Daniel 1 * , Shimles Assefa 1, Desta Gebeyhu 1, Lemma Tadesse 2
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1 Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
2 Arbaminch University, Ethiopia
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Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 2023 - Volume 5 Issue 2, pp. 41-61
https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594

Article Type: Review Article

Published Online: 20 Aug 2023

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ABSTRACT
To investigate the present trends and gaps in science/physics laboratory work, a thorough literature review was conducted. Additionally, list the typical generic elements seen in science lab projects. Create alternative learning models as well to direct the choice, incorporation, and application of general science/physics laboratory session components. Additionally, to modify pedagogies, particularly guided-discovery, and to present alternate techniques of triangulating with other generic components of laboratory works and of deriving and choosing study variables. The study used a variety of techniques. First, a quick introduction to science and science/physics education, educational theories, and four fundamental learning theories, with an emphasis on how these relate to science laboratory practice.
KEYWORDS
duided-discovery laboratory learning theory pedagogy science education
In-text citation: (Daniel et al., 2023)
Reference: Daniel, A., Assefa, S., Gebeyhu, D., & Tadesse, L. (2023). Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 5(2), 41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Daniel A, Assefa S, Gebeyhu D, Tadesse L. Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2023;5(2), 41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
In-text citation: (1), (2), (3), etc.
Reference: Daniel A, Assefa S, Gebeyhu D, Tadesse L. Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology. 2023;5(2):41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
In-text citation: (Daniel et al., 2023)
Reference: Daniel, Adisu, Shimles Assefa, Desta Gebeyhu, and Lemma Tadesse. "Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology 2023 5 no. 2 (2023): 41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
In-text citation: (Daniel et al., 2023)
Reference: Daniel, A., Assefa, S., Gebeyhu, D., and Tadesse, L. (2023). Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components. Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, 5(2), pp. 41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
In-text citation: (Daniel et al., 2023)
Reference: Daniel, Adisu et al. "Alternative learning models for resolving arguments in science laboratory work: Selection, integration, and implementation of generic components". Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology, vol. 5, no. 2, 2023, pp. 41-61. https://doi.org/10.33902/jpsp.202312594
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