Scaffolding STEM Literacy Assignments To Build Greater Competence in Microbiology Courses

Joyner, Jessica; Parks, Samantha T.

doi:10.1128/jmbe.00218-22

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“…In line with current scientific challenges related to public health, Ricci et al ( 3 ) and Mixter et al ( 4 ) provide ideas for teaching and learning about infectious disease, through art (as described here by Ricci et al) and through system-level change and collaboration among novice and experienced educators, professional societies, and policymakers (as described here by Mixter et al). Access to microbiology is also expanded, with Newman et al presenting here a novel card-sorting task involving visual literacy skills ( 5 ) and Joyner and Parks outlining how to develop a public data presentation and an epidemiological model based on current events ( 6 ).…”

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“…This requires assignments to be built on each other in a scaffolded or multistep format. Joyner and Parks present a multicourse approach using modern pedagogical methods to promote communication and data and information literacy in STEM students ( 6 ). Similarly, Rholl et al described how they let students engage with current events in interactive, multiweek activities that increase student motivation and agency ( 7 ).…”

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Developing Science Literacy in Students and Society: Theory, Research, and Practice

Kelp

McCartney

Sarvary

et al. 2023

J Microbiol Biol Educ.

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The subject of scientific literacy has never been more critical to the scientific community as well as society in general. As opportunities to spread misinformation increase with the rise of new technologies, it is critical for society to have at its disposal the means for ensuring that its citizens possess the basic scientific literacy necessary to make critical decisions on topics like climate change, biotechnology, and other science-based issues.

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Developing Science Literacy in Students and Society: Theory, Research, and Practice

Kelp

McCartney

Sarvary

et al. 2023

J Microbiol Biol Educ.

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“…Research that measures STEM literacy in biology lessons has been conducted by Rahmi and Kaban (2021), and the result is that most students have achieved intermediate STEM literacy. Joyner and Parks (2023) researched to develop STEM literacy in microbiology courses through developing scaffolded assignments. Scaffolding assignments allow faculty to customize learning and assessment while facilitating students' conceptualization of big-picture concepts by constructing literacy-based projects.…”

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“…Based on these findings, we can conclude that STEM literacy can be increased by activities in biology learning, especially for pre-service biology teachers. Research that measures STEM literacy in biology lessons has been conducted byRahmi and Kaban (2021), and the result is that most students have achieved intermediate STEM literacy Joyner and Parks (2023). researched to develop STEM literacy in microbiology courses through developing scaffolded assignments.…”

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Conceptualizing bioinformatics education in STEM literacy development for pre-service biology teachers

El Islami,

Sari,

Utari

2023

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

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This study aimed to create a basic plan for adding bioinformatics education into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning, particularly for future biology teachers. By reviewing studies from 2019 to 2023 in the ERIC Database with the key terms "Bioinformatics Education" and "STEM Literacy," the research highlighted important areas in this subject. It organized the findings into four main themes related to bioinformatics education: levels of education, challenges faced, teaching methods, and methods for research or evaluation. Additionally, it identified three themes in STEM literacy: educational levels, challenges, and definitions or ways to measure it. The review pointed out a critical need for teaching materials, tools, and strategies in bioinformatics for future biology teachers at the college level. It also found a lack of research on STEM literacy at this level, with just three articles addressing it. These articles examined STEM literacy through skills such as general knowledge, career awareness, and communication skills. The suggested basic plan promotes combining bioinformatics education with real-world biological issues, career preparation, and addressing educational shortcomings. It recommends a bioinformatics module with specific curriculum content, tools, and teaching methods to improve STEM literacy, including knowledge, attitudes, and skills in STEM. This plan could guide future research in classrooms to improve STEM literacy among future biology teachers through bioinformatics education.

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“…The essence of each discipline must be emphasized (Huang et al, 2023). Students' STEM literacy growth will be correlated to improved communication and literacy skills (Joyner & Parks, 2023;Tenney et al, 2023). However, according to Nugroho et al (2019), Rochman et al (2019), and van Laar et al (2020), STEM is frequently perceived as difficult, and many students leave science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses.…”

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The Effect of Virtual Reality Game Based Learning to Enhance STEM Literacy in Energy Concepts

Widiyatmoko,

Nugrahani,

Yanitama

et al. 2023

JPII

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STEM literacy is a competency that students must have in the 21st century. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Game based Learning (VRGBL) to enhance junior high school students' STEM literacy. This research is Quasi Experimental Design. The sample for this research was students at Junior High School Class VIII G (experimental class) and Class VIII H (control class) of SMP Negeri 27 Semarang for academic year 2023/2024 odd semester period. The data analysis of this research was focused on the effect of VRGBL on students' STEM Literacy on energy concept. The result of the study shows that STEM literacy for 8th-grade students consists of four components: science literacy, technology literacy, engineering literacy, and mathematic literacy. The results revealed that there is a significant different between the control and experimental group that is Mexp = 83.59, SDexp = 7.54, Mcon = 65.48, SDcon = 7.89, t = 0.00, sig 0.05. The research results showed that VRGBL is effective in enhancing students' STEM literacy in energy concepts with N-gain in the experimental class of 0.57 in the medium category compared to the control class of 0.28 in the low category.

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Scaffolding STEM Literacy Assignments To Build Greater Competence in Microbiology Courses

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Developing Science Literacy in Students and Society: Theory, Research, and Practice

Developing Science Literacy in Students and Society: Theory, Research, and Practice

Conceptualizing bioinformatics education in STEM literacy development for pre-service biology teachers

The Effect of Virtual Reality Game Based Learning to Enhance STEM Literacy in Energy Concepts

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