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Title: Promoting Young Science Education Researchers through a Series of International Seminars
Language: English
Authors: Regina Soobard (ORCID 0000-0002-9795-7719), Jari Lavonen (ORCID 0000-0003-2781-7953), Rachel Mamlok-Naaman (ORCID 0000-0003-2373-8123), Jack Holbrook, Miia Rannikmäe (ORCID 0000-0001-7265-3009)
Source: Science Education International. 2025 36(1):3-14.
Availability: International Council of Associations for Science Education. Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Education, Buca, Izmir 35150, Turkey. Tel: +90-532-4267927; Fax: +90-232-4204895; Web site: http://www.icaseonline.net/seiweb/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Seminars, Doctoral Students, Science Education, Educational Researchers, Foreign Countries, International Programs, Nonformal Education, Student Attitudes, Educational Cooperation, Learning
Geographic Terms: Estonia, Finland, Israel
ISSN: 1450-104X
2077-2327
Abstract: The aim of this study is to learn how a series of 3-day international seminars, emphasizing networking, and an academic writing, reviewing, and leading discussions, supports PhD students' professional learning and development by providing both a formal and non-formal context. The sample of this study consisted of PhD students from three countries -- Estonia, Finland and Israel, and study was carried out in 2022 (in-person seminar; n = 20) and 2023 (hybrid seminar; n = 17). After the carefully designed 3-day seminars (including plenary lectures, workshops, and non-formal reflection sessions for PhD students), the feedback was asked from all participants in a format of questionnaire. In addition, interviews with two PhD students from each country were carried out to validate the outcomes from the questionnaire. Based on the results, non-formal activities were seen as supportive for getting to know their fellow PhD students and experienced academics in the field of science education. For many students, presenting their work or undertaking a review for another PhD student was a first-time experience and therefore gave them the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities supportive of being a researcher. In future studies, supporting PhD students long-lasting motivation to work on a doctoral thesis and to commit to PhD studies, can be used as one of the design principles in these types of seminars.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1469392
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