Based on an ethnographic study in a Finnish primary school, we explored lingering as both a pedagogical approach and a methodological concept for multispecies education research and practice. Through this conceptual thinking, we "re-turned" to the multiplicities that unfolded from noticing rhythms, enterings and different lifeworlds to…

John Dewey's aesthetics subverts and transcends traditional aesthetics. He applied his empiricism philosophy into the field of aesthetics and re-established the significance of aesthetic experience. Aesthetic experience comes from daily experience; hence it is not fundamentally different from students' biological learning experience. Based on…

The purpose of the study was to investigate the views of preservice teachers about use of slowmation in biology teaching. In the study, descriptive model was used. The participants were 12 third-grade preservice teachers in the department of Biology Education at Ziya Gökalp Education Faculty of Dicle University in the Spring Term of the academic…

Background: Photovoice is one method that enables an educator to view an experience from a student's perspective. This study examined how teachers might use photovoice during an informal learning experience to understand the students' experiences and experiential gain. Design and methods: Participants in this study consisted of six students, three…

Images, whether at the level of molecules, cells, organs, organisms, or environments, are at the core of many biological disciplines. Even with the contemporary emphasis on molecular analysis, biology has retained its traditional strong visual component. In courses that rely on the study of biological structure, the presentation of images for…

Primary school pupils in the UK today may be less familiar with natural objects, less exposed to formal natural history teaching and have less time given to school-based observation and discussion of natural objects. This study of children's responses to a "Nature Table" of displayed natural objects was designed to assess pupils'…

Describes a science activity entitled "Investigating Fermentation," which uses a digital camera for data collection purposes. Uses a standards-based inquiry approach and explains the procedure. (YDS)

Described are various methods for producing black and white photographs of microscope slides using single lens reflex, fixed lens, and plate cameras. Procedures for illumination, film processing, mounting, and projection are also discussed. A table of comparative film speeds is included. (CS)

Provides a list of equipment and instructions for taking close-up photographs for classroom use. (SK)

This document describes cameras, film, and methods useful for indoor or outdoor photography of aquatic and marine subjects. (SL)

Various aspects of photography using both transmitted and reflected light microscopy are described. Microscope configuration, preparation of samples for photomicrography, and the use of black/white or color film are discussed. (KR)

Describes inexpensive methods for producing photomicrographs using a 35mm camera with a detachable lens and an adapter to attach the camera to the microscope. Discusses problems with exposure, disc diaphragms, and focusing. (CS)

Describes a project option in a preservice biology methods course in which photographic techniques are developed as students work on a photographic project related to biology teaching. (LS)

Explains how to use digital cameras and related basic equipment during indoor and outdoor activities. Uses digital imaging in general botany class to identify unknown fungus samples. Explains how to select a digital camera and other necessary equipment. (YDS)