The Science Investigatory Project The Science Investigatory Project

Teaching Research for High School Students Teaching Research for High School Students
Ferly J. Lovete
Philippine Science High School-Bicol Region Campus
August 11, 2012 August 11, 2012
Research?
Systematic, controlled, empirical
and critical investigation of
natural phenomena guided by
theory and hypotheses
Research?
the systematic process of
collecting and analyzing
information to increase our
understanding of the
phenomenon under study.
(Prentice Hall)
Types of Research
Basic or Pure
Research (increase scientific
knowledge) knowledge)
Applied Research
(solve problems or develop new
processes, products or techniques)
An Inspiration
A young innovator
achieves
childhood dreams
Inspire future researchers..
tackle their interests
inculcate positive thinking
let them experience
Research Research
Discuss local contribution
of the study (what, how
and when)
Multimedia presentation
Keep moving forward! (Meet the Robinsons, 2007)
The Researcher
Research-oriented
Efficient
Scientific
Enthusiastic/eager
Analytical
R Resourceful
Creative
Honest
Economical
Resolute
Attitude of a Researcher
Intellectual curiosity Intellectual curiosity
Outstanding work Outstanding work
ethics ethics
Positive thinking Positive thinking
Strategic and well Strategic and well--
Perseverance Perseverance
Persistence Persistence
Thoroughness Thoroughness
Strategic and well Strategic and well--
planned planned
Prudence Prudence
Healthy criticism Healthy criticism
Meticulous accuracy Meticulous accuracy
Open Open--mindedness mindedness
Patience Patience
Questioning mind Questioning mind
Innovative ability Innovative ability
Resourcefulness Resourcefulness
Cooperation Cooperation
Skills for Scientific Investigation
Social and communication (written
and oral) skills
Well-developed skills in designing
and executing experiments
Analytical and Critical thinking skills 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)
Factors that affect the Quality of the
Research Outputs:
Student-related (attitude and skills)
Topic-and/or study-related
Extraneous (parents, funds, school,
agencies)
Experience
Risks
Guidelines
Problems Problems Encountered in Teaching Encountered in Teaching
Research Research
procrastination procrastination
Lack of interest (for requirement Lack of interest (for requirement
purposes only) purposes only)
Lack knowledge and skills Lack knowledge and skills Lack knowledge and skills Lack knowledge and skills
necessary to pursue the study necessary to pursue the study
Dont plan aheadNO Dont plan aheadNO
alternative plans alternative plans
Topic for investigation is NOT Topic for investigation is NOT
their interest their interest
Easily give up Easily give up
Solutions
Procrastination Procrastination
Lack interest (for requirement Lack interest (for requirement
purposes only) purposes only)
Gantt Chart and Research Gantt Chart and Research
agreement agreement
Make research an interesting Make research an interesting
endeavor endeavor
purposes only) purposes only)
Lack knowledge and skills Lack knowledge and skills
necessary to pursue the study necessary to pursue the study
Dont plan aheadNO alternative Dont plan aheadNO alternative
plans plans
Topic for investigation is NOT line Topic for investigation is NOT line
of interest of interest
Easily give up Easily give up
endeavor endeavor
Consult experts, read more Consult experts, read more
Scientific Literatures Scientific Literatures
Consultations Consultations Action Plan Action Plan
Let them choose their Let them choose their own topic own topic
for study for study
Inspire and challenge them to Inspire and challenge them to
achieve achieve more than the more than the
expectations expectations
Gantt Chart
Problems Problems Encountered in Teaching Encountered in Teaching
Research Research
Plagiarism Plagiarism
Limited and unreliable scientific Limited and unreliable scientific
literatures literatures
Not SMART research problems Not SMART research problems
Not workable experimental design Not workable experimental design
and methodology and methodology
No available protocols, laboratory, No available protocols, laboratory,
materials, equipment, tests and materials, equipment, tests and
others others
Data gathered and stated problems Data gathered and stated problems
are not parallel are not parallel
Solutions
Plagiarism Plagiarism
Limited and unreliable scientific Limited and unreliable scientific
literatures literatures
Discuss the research ethics, Discuss the research ethics,
always cite the source always cite the source
Search for peer reviewed Search for peer reviewed online online
journals, consult experts journals, consult experts
Not SMART research problems Not SMART research problems
Not workable experimental design Not workable experimental design
and methodology and methodology
No available protocols, laboratory, No available protocols, laboratory,
materials, equipment, tests and materials, equipment, tests and
others others
Data gathered and stated problems Data gathered and stated problems
are not parallel are not parallel
Revise the problem Revise the problem
Conduct Preliminary tests, assess Conduct Preliminary tests, assess
journal entry related to journal entry related to
methodology methodology
Consult experts, Consult experts, pprovide rovide
methodology adviser, identify methodology adviser, identify
private and public lab/agency private and public lab/agency
Consult research teacher Consult research teacher
Teaching Strategy
Research Skills Assignment (library@pobox.upenn.edu,2008 )
Research paper or project (most common)
- which helps students learn to synthesize, - which helps students learn to synthesize,
analyze and interpret information using
appropriate disciplinary content and
methodology.
Library Hunt skills in searching for appropriate
scientific literatures
Teaching Strategy
Research Skills Assignment (library@pobox.upenn.edu,2008 )
Research skills assignments help students answer the following sorts of questions:
What is a scholarly article? What is a scholarly 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?
Teaching Strategy
Experiential Learning (Constructivism)
visit Science Fairs
- to help students in topic selections - to help students in topic selections
- to experience science and research
structured investigatory Project
-guide students in the investigations
Philippine Science High School System-
Meralco National Science Fair 2012
Philippine Science
High School System-
Meralco Management
Development Development
Corporation National
Science Fair 2011
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.
University of Pennsylvania, ( January 09, 2008), 10:58:52 EST | 215-898-7555 University of Pennsylvania, ( January 09, 2008), 10:58:52 EST | 215-898-7555
| library@pobox.upenn.edu
Thank you!
Procedure
List all of the steps used in completing your experiment.
Remember to number your steps.
Add photos of your experiments.
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.