The potential of “civic science education”
Theory, research, practice, and uncertainties
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21392719 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brett L M Levy (0000-0002-0977-7938, Department of Educational Theory and Practice, University at Albany State University of New York Albany New York USA, corresponding author), Alandeom W Oliveira (0000-0003-2418-0299, Department of Educational Theory and Practice, University at Albany State University of New York Albany New York USA), Cornelia B Harris (0000-0001-9608-4074, Department of Educational Theory and Practice, University at Albany State University of New York Albany New York USA) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1053-1075 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Science Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0036-8326 • E-ISSN: 1098-237X |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sce.21678 |
| OpenAlex | W3204138401 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 23 |
| References cited | 109 |
This paper explores the potential of civic science education (CSE), which includes experiences that have been intentionally designed to foster or enhance individuals’ interactions with and/or engagement in science‐related public matters. To begin, we provide a theoretically‐grounded definition of CSE, including three sub‐categories: foundational, exploratory, and purposefully active. We then explore the scholarly arguments for why enacting CSE could help to support students’ science learning and civic engagement and also strengthen civil society. Next, the paper examines current educational practices related to CSE, such as citizen science, exploring socioscientific issues, and various civic education pedagogies, detailing what researchers have learned from empirical studies of these practices. Building on this prior theory and research, we argue that CSE could motivate students both to learn science and become engaged in civic issues, with slightly different expected outcomes across the three CSE categories. We conclude by encouraging educators and researchers to explore the great potential of such practices, providing specific recommendations for curriculum development and empirical studies
Civic engagement · Civics · Curriculum · Empirical research · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Exploratory research · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Science education · Social science · Sociology · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement
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The Cognitive Differences and Integration Paths of Science Communication from a Cross-Cultural Perspective - Enlightenment from the Comparison of Science Education in China and Germany
Philosophical Bases of Science Education Concept
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Social Dynamics of Perceived Intangible Values Under Ecological Restoration Among Rural Inhabitants in Yan'an, China
Developing a conceptual model for students’ scientific civic engagement self-concept
Formulating a framework on social responsibility of science in primary science education
Citizen science and its potential for science education
Civic science education for youth-driven water security
Enhancing civic engagement with science
Humanistic science education
Theorizing science‐civic practices
Humanistic school science
“There Are Places Full of Beauty”
Presenting a socio‐scientific issue in a science and technology museum
Effects of socioscientific issues-based teaching on attitudes
Facilitator organizations enhance learning and action through citizen science
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The negotiation of feedback
Embracing the interdisciplinary nature of psychology
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Stop the spread
Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement in Youth
Handbook of Motivation at School
Controversy in the Classroom
Science as Power
Salvaging science literacy
The Concept of Environmental Education
Attitudes towards science
The history of public participation in ecological research
Scientific knowledge and attitude change
Connections Between Internet Use and Political Efficacy, Knowledge, and Participation
Time for action
The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences
Scientific literacy as collective praxis
Consilience
Recognition and operationalization of Future‐Scaffolding Skills
The lost moral purpose of science education
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The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere
Inquiry-Based Practice in Social Studies Education
Handbook of Research in Social Studies Education
Reassembling the Social
Towards a Politicized Notion of Citizenship for Science Education
A Role for Nature-Based Citizen Science in Promoting Individual and Collective Climate Change Action? A Systematic Review of Learning Outcomes
Spill-Over Effects Between Facebook and On/Offline Political Participation? Evidence from a Two-Wave Panel Study
Toward fostering environmental political participation
Climate change education
Consulting the UK ESD community on an ESD indicator to recommend to Government
Generating Dynamic Democratic Discussions
Four forms of youth civic engagement for diverse democracy
Youth Developing Political Efficacy Through Social Learning Experiences
Speaking With Confidence and Listening With Empathy
Fostering Cautious Political Efficacy Through Civic Advocacy Projects
Igniting the Fire Within Marginalized Youth
Exploring Political Tolerance with Adolescents
Fostering Political Interest Among Youth During the 2012 Presidential Election
What Kind of Citizen? The Politics of Educating for Democracy
Dewey’s “Science as Method” a Century Later
Fostering Democratic and Social-Emotional Learning in Action Civics Programming
National Elections and Political Attitudes
Political Efficacy und Wahlbeteiligung in Ost- und Westdeutschland
Citizenship and Civic Engagement
Voice Lessons
Deliberation, Democratic Decision-Making and Internal Political Efficacy
A critique of climate change mitigation policy
Democracy, Institutions and Attitudes about Citizen Influence on Government
Dimensions of Civic Science
Citizen Science as a Means for Increasing Public Engagement in Science
Political participation and civic engagement
Connecting Students to Politics through a Multi-Class Campaign Simulation
Beyond STS
Scientific citizenship in a democratic society
Youth Civic Engagement in the Twenty-First Century
Design-Based Research
A Cross-Cultural Study of Gifted Students' Scientific, Societal, and Moral Questions Concerning Science
Knowledge and Human Interests
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Does political participation make a difference? The relationship between political choice, civic engagement and political efficacy
Wha'd'ya Know
Situated Learning
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| Unique citing works | 23 |
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| Citations per year | 5,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 23 |