A didactic model to support the use of senses and sensors in environmental education problem solving. (22nd March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silva, Maria João
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of environmental education. Volume 39:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 108
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2023-03-22
• Subjects: environmental education -- school -- problem solving -- senses -- sensors; Environmental education -- Periodicals; Environmental education -- Australia -- Periodicals; Conservation of natural resources -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Conservation of natural resources -- Study and teaching -- Australia -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 333.7071
• DOI: 10.1017/aee.2022.22
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1380-2038

Abstract

Abstract: Problem solving, and specifically the goal of developing problem-solving competences, is a significant dimension of environmental education. Moreover, human senses and electronic sensors have been recognized as important tools in authentic problem-based learning. The purpose of this paper is to present a model to support teachers in creating didactic activities that use human senses and electronic sensors as epistemic mediators in participatory environmental education problem-based learning. The EcoSolvingS model is based on a set theoretical and practical perspectives, and on a cross analysis of a selection of environmental education problem-solving case studies. In a first part, this paper presents the dimensions of the theoretical foundations of the EcoSolvingS model. Subsequently, the results of the cross analysis of the environmental education problem-solving case studies are presented and related to the components of the EcoSolvingS model. Finally, the model is described, and its utility and future developments are discussed.