Science Learning Research
We research the potential for STEM learning through participatory science storytelling and filmmaking:
Our Research Questions:
How does youth led film stories featuring scientists inspire motivation to learn science through authorship, agency and responsibility.
How does documenting scientists in action and shaping that footage into a narrative teach youth about the science process?
How does the iterative editing of science in action film footage reinforce science learning?
How does the trusting relationship between youth and scientists in the making of science films inspire STEM learning?
How does building upon youths’ food system cultural assets provide motivation for story creation and STEM learning?
Publications
Seidel Dena K. , Morin Xenia K. , Staffen Marissa , Ludescher Richard D. , Simon James E. , Schofield Oscar. Building a collaborative, university-based science-in-action video storytelling model that translates science for public engagement and increases scientists’ relatability. Frontiers in Communication. Vol 7, 2023. DOI: 10.3389/fcomm.2022.1049648