Database research record2011·Global
Community action as learning for scientific literacy: A Deweyan perspective
Mihye Won, Bertram C. Bruce
Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
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This discussion explores the integration of community action projects, such as urban agriculture, into science education from a Deweyan perspective. It raises questions about valuing students' experiences and identity development, integrating community needs into science classes, and the availability of appropriate curricular resources and teacher commitment. The paper emphasizes considering students' experiences from science activities for scientific literacy.