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The Science Investigatory ProjectThe Science Investigatory Project
Teaching Research for High School StudentsTeaching Research for High School Students
Ferly J. Lovete
Philippine Science High School-Bicol Region Campus
Au ust 11 2012
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Research?
Systematic, controlled, empiricaland critical investigation of
natural phenomena guided by
theory and hypotheses
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Research?
the systematic process ofcollecting and analyzing
information to increase our
understanding of thephenomenon under study.
(Prentice Hall)
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Types of Research
Basic or PureResearch (increase scientificknowledge)
Applied Research
(solve problems or develop newprocesses, products or techniques)
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An Inspiration
A young innovator
achieves
childhood dreams
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Inspire future researchers..
tackle their interests
inculcate positive thinking
let them experience
Discuss local contribution
of the study (what, howand when)
Multimedia presentation
Keep moving forward!(Meet the Robinsons, 2007)
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The Researcher
Research-oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Enthusiastic/eager
Analytical
esourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Resolute
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Attitude of a Researcher
Intellectual curiosityIntellectual curiosity
Outstanding workOutstanding workethicsethics
Positive thinkingPositive thinking
PerseverancePerseverance
PersistencePersistence
ThoroughnessThoroughness
Strategic and wellStrategic and well--plannedplanned
PrudencePrudence
Healthy criticismHealthy criticism
Meticulous accuracyMeticulous accuracy
OpenOpen--mindednessmindedness
PatiencePatience
Questioning mindQuestioning mindInnovative abilityInnovative ability
ResourcefulnessResourcefulness
CooperationCooperation
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Skills for Scientific Investigation
Social and communication (writtenand oral) skills
Well-developed skills in designing
and executing experiments
Analytical and Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Statistical skills
Project management (Armstrong, 1998) skills in planning and implementation
Handling data (Armstrong, 1998)
IT Skills (Armstrong, 1998)
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Factors that affect the Quality of theResearch Outputs:
Student-related (attitude and skills)
Topic-and/or study-related
Extraneous (parents, funds, school,agencies)
Experience
Risks
Guidelines
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ProblemsProblems Encountered in TeachingEncountered in TeachingResearchResearch
procrastinationprocrastination
Lack of interest (for requirementLack of interest (for requirement
purposes only)purposes only)
necessary to pursue the studynecessary to pursue the study
Dont plan aheadNODont plan aheadNO
alternative plansalternative plans
Topic for investigation is NOTTopic for investigation is NOTtheir interesttheir interest
Easily give upEasily give up
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Gantt Chart
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ProblemsProblems Encountered in TeachingEncountered in TeachingResearchResearch
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Limited and unreliable scientificLimited and unreliable scientific
literaturesliteratures
Not SMART research problemsNot SMART research problems
Not workable experimental designNot workable experimental designand methodologyand methodology
No available protocols, laboratory,No available protocols, laboratory,
materials, equipment, tests andmaterials, equipment, tests and
othersothers
Data gathered and stated problemsData gathered and stated problems
are not parallelare not parallel
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Solutions
PlagiarismPlagiarism
Limited and unreliable scientificLimited and unreliable scientific
literaturesliteratures
Discuss the research ethics,Discuss the research ethics,
always cite the sourcealways cite the source
Search for peer reviewedSearch for peer reviewed onlineonline
journals, consult expertsjournals, consult experts
Not SMART research problemsNot SMART research problems
Not workable experimental designNot workable experimental design
and methodologyand methodology
No available protocols, laboratory,No available protocols, laboratory,
materials, equipment, tests andmaterials, equipment, tests andothersothers
Data gathered and stated problemsData gathered and stated problems
are not parallelare not parallel
Revise the problemRevise the problemConduct Preliminary tests, assessConduct Preliminary tests, assess
journal entry related tojournal entry related to
methodologymethodology
Consult experts,Consult experts, pproviderovide
methodology adviser, identifymethodology adviser, identify
private and public lab/agencyprivate and public lab/agency
Consult research teacherConsult research teacher
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Teaching Strategy
Research Skills Assignment ([email protected],2008 )
(most common)
- w c e ps stu ents earn to synt es ze,analyze and interpret information using
appropriate disciplinary content and
methodology. skills in searching for appropriate
scientific literatures
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Teaching Strategy
Research Skills Assignment ([email protected],2008 )
Research skills assignments help students answer the following sorts of questions:
What is a scholarl article?
What is considered a primary resource in this discipline? How can I thoroughly search the scholarly literature on my subject?
How do I evaluate a resource's appropriateness for this assignment?
How does scholarly communication function within this discipline?
What sort of information is most appropriate for answering my
question?
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Teaching Strategy
Experiential Learning (Constructivism)
visit Science Fairs
- to e p stu ents n top c se ect ons- to experience science and research
structured investigatory Project
-guide students in the investigations
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Philippine Science High School System-Meralco National Science Fair 2012
Philippine ScienceHigh School System-
Meralco Management
DevelopmentCorporation National
Science Fair 2011
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References
Armstrong, Catherine (1998). 5Skills you need to become a researcher.
jobs.ac.uk
Bender , Patricia and Tipton, Roberta. (September 4, 2007).How is the Writer
Writing. http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/guides/skills.htm.
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Thank you!
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Procedure
List all of the steps used in completing your experiment.
Remember to number your steps.
Add photos of your experiments.
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Data/Observations
It is easier to understand the data if it is put into a table or graph.
Create a graph in Microsoft Excel and import it here.
Make sure all data is clearly labeled.