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Title: Scientific Skateboarding and Mathematical Music: Edutainment That Actively Engages Middle School Students
Language: English
Authors: Robertson, William, Lesser, Lawrence M.
Source: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 2013 1(2):60-68.
Availability: European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. Eastern Mediterranean University, Farnagusta, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey. e-mail: editor@scimath.net; Web site: http://www.scimath.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Junior High Schools
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Middle School Students, Video Technology, Popular Culture, STEM Education, Student Motivation, Music, Singing, Recreational Activities, Relevance (Education), Student Interests, Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction
Geographic Terms: Texas (El Paso)
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
ISSN: 2301-251X
Abstract: Edutainment has recently been a major growing area of education, showing great promise to motivate students with relevant activities. The authors are among innovators who have developed cutting-edge fusions of popular culture and STEM concepts to engage and to motivate middle school students, using vehicles such as music/song and skateboarding. The importance of using relevant and practical methods of instruction and curriculum delivery that build on student interests and increase enjoyment in the learning process are critical at the middle school level, especially in the STEM fields. The use of edutainment in this manner is meant to inspire broader interest in mathematics and science for middle school students and to develop a culture of education that makes learning more accessible to all students. This paper surveys and illustrates the use of such immersive modalities to involve middle school students actively with concepts and suggests further directions for the use of demonstrations and videos in educational settings.
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Number of References: 64
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1108224
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