Threshold concepts in the teaching of natural sciences: A systematic review

Q1 Social Sciences

Journal of Technology and Science Education Pub Date : 2024-07-23 DOI:10.3926/jotse.2385

Jaime Solís Pinilla, Cristian Merino Rubilar

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Abstract

A systematic review of Threshold Concepts provides a thorough and structured analysis of the existing literature related to these essential and transforming concepts in education. Threshold Concepts represent ideas or knowledge that, once understood, allow the student to access deeper levels of understanding of a discipline. These concepts are crucial, since they act as “doors” that, once “crossed”, lead to a more integrated and coherent vision of a study area. In the review, various academic databases were consulted to identify relevant studies, applying rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria. Through this process, key patterns, methodologies, and findings were detected, related to the teaching, understanding and application of these concepts. Despite the broad methodological diversity that exists in the field, as well as educational approaches and contexts, Threshold Concepts are not always addressed successfully at the curricular level or in the implementation of teaching methodologies. The limitations of this review have an impact on possible publishing bias and the diversity of research methods. However, the review stresses the need for greater integration of these concepts in education, as well as future research that explores efficient pedagogical strategies to teach them.

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自然科学教学中的阈值概念：系统回顾

通过对阈限概念的系统回顾，我们可以对与教育中这些基本和变革性概念相关的现有文献进行透彻而有条理的分析。阈限概念代表了一些思想或知识，学生一旦理解了这些思想或知识，就能进入更深层次的学科理解。这些概念至关重要，因为它们就像一扇扇 "门"，一旦 "跨过"，就能对某个研究领域产生更综合、更连贯的认识。在审查过程中，我们参考了各种学术数据库，采用严格的纳入和排除标准来确定相关研究。通过这一过程，发现了与这些概念的教学、理解和应用有关的主要模式、方法和结论。尽管该领域存在着广泛的方法多样性以及教育方法和背景，但在课程层面或教学方法的实施过程中，阈限概念并不总是能得到成功的解决。本综述的局限性影响了可能存在的出版偏见和研究方法的多样性。不过，本综述强调有必要在教育中更多地融入这些概念，并在今后开展研究，探索教授这些概念的有效教学策略。

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Journal of Technology and Science Education Social Sciences-Education

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3.10

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7 weeks

期刊介绍： JOTSE is an international Journal aiming at publishing interdisciplinary research within the university education framework and it is especially focused on the fields of Technology and Science. JOTSE serves as an international forum of reference for Engineering education. Teaching innovation oriented, the journal will be issued twice per year (every 6 months) and will include original works, research and projects dealing with the new learning methodologies and new learning supporting tools related to the wide range of disciplines the Engineering studies and profession involve. In addition, JOTSE will also issue special numbers on more technological themes from the different areas of general interest in the industrial world, which may be used as practical cases in classroom tuition and practice. Thereby, getting the working world reality closer to the learning at University. Among other areas of interest, our Journal will be focused on: 1. Education 2.General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths,…) 3.Telecommunications 4.Electricity and Electronics 5.Industrial Computing (Digital, Analogic, Robotics, Ergonomics) 6.Aerospatial (aircraft design and building, engines, materials) 7. Automotive (automotive materials, automobile emissions).