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ArticleCBE life sciences education2025

Exploring Resources and Reasoning Practices in Socioscientific System Modeling for Justice-Centered Science Education.

Rebecca R Lesnefsky, Jamie Elsner, Eric A Kirk, Jasmyne Yeldell, Li Ke, Troy D Sadler

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Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rebecca R LesnefskySchool of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Jamie ElsnerSchool of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Eric A KirkSchool of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Jasmyne YeldellSchool of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
Li KeCollege of Education & Human Development, University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, NV 89557.
Troy D SadlerSchool of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Integrating science education with social justice is vital for preparing students to critically address significant societal issues like climate change and pandemics. This study examines the effectiveness of socioscientific system modeling as a tool within Justice-Centered Science Pedagogy (JCSP) to enhance middle school students' understanding of social justice science issues. It focuses on how system modeling can scaffold students' reasoning about complex social systems, informed by their lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, and social identities. Our research involved 27 middle school students using system models to explore the societal and scientific dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic. By leveraging the experiences and insights of students, educators can create transformative learning environments that not only recognize but also utilize students' unique knowledge bases as legitimate contributions to classroom discourse. The implications for instructional design highlight the need for multifaceted, responsive activities that align with the principles of JCSP and empower students as agents of societal transformation. The research contributes to the ongoing discourse on enhancing science education through justice-centered approaches that address the complexities of socioscientific context and the cultural relevance of scientific knowledge.

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COVID-19ScienceSocial JusticeStudentsCurriculumFemaleHumansMaleModels, EducationalPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Schools

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PMID39705680
PMCPMC11974532

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