Inquiry-based instruction is an important teaching strategy in science education that can be
implemented to achieve different learning goals (eg the learning of science content or of …

Many educators assume that choice in writing leads to better writing outcomes; however,
there are few studies to support this belief. In the present study, we examined the effects of …

Trips to extracurricular settings can foster exploration and may promote self-determined
learning. Students' motivation is an essential characteristic of self-determined and …

ABSTRACT Self-Determination Theory and Flow Theory propose that perceived autonomy
fosters the positive qualities of motivation and flow-experience. Autonomy-support can help …

As biology education is obliged to enable students to acquire scientific literacy, long-lasting
and sustainable learning is required. According to self-determination theory, such learning is …

Based on self-determination theory and achievement goal theory, this study provided a
serial multiple mediation model that examined how students' perceptions of teacher …

All over the world, educational science outreach programs in which students can perform
laboratory work have been developed. A common goal of these programs is to counteract …

In self-determination theory, Ryan and Deci (2017) propose that psychological well-being is
based on three innate psychological needs: relatedness, competence, and autonomy. The …

Background Many outreach science laboratories have been established in the fields of
STEM to counteract negative developments in student motivation such as a decrease in …

The introduction of low-cost hand-held devices has provided K-12 educators with the
opportunity to teach using virtual reality (VR). However, the efficacy of VR in K-12 …