Challenge based science lessons provided substantially more deeper learning opportunities than typical lessons across six dimensions¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Challenge based lessons scored significantly higher than typical lessons on real-world engagement, self-direction, science and engineering practice, critical research, collaboration, and communication opportunity dimensions. → Iwatani 2020

Evidence¶

Iwatani 2020¶

Iwatani, E., Means, B., Romero, M. R., & Vang, M. C. (2020). Deepening Science Engagement with Challenge Based Learning: Research Report. San Mateo, CA: Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/f928a607-e645-49d6-abbf-3d9b42cf7383 doi:10.51388/20.500.12265/93

q2 · i? · design · r3

Rubric-based scoring of 71 lesson samples by independent scorers who were blind to lesson type. Challenge based lessons outperformed typical lessons on all six deeper learning opportunity dimensions, though no effect sizes are printed in the available text.

"On average, relative to typical lessons, challenge based science lessons substantially provided more opportunities for: real-world engagement, self-direction, practice of science and engineering skills, conducting critical research, substantive collaboration, and effective communication."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Challenge based lessons scored significantly higher than NGSS practices-aligned lessons on three of six deeper learning dimensions and equivalent on the other three — related
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• Students valued the independence, real-world relevance, hands-on work, and collaboration in challenge based lessons — related