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Geological time is one of the most conceptually demanding topics in science education due to its abstract nature and vast temporal scales, often leading to misconceptions and disengagement among younger students. Traditional teaching methods, typically expository and teacher-centred, have shown limited effectiveness in promoting meaningful learning in this domain. In response, this action research explored the potential of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), supported using concept maps and formative feedback tools, to ...

Teaching geological time is a persistent challenge in Geoscience education due to students’ difficulties in conceptualising deep time and abstract temporal scales. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of a Virtual Escape Room (VER) as an active learning resource to promote understanding of geological time among 10th-grade students. Grounded in a Game-Based Learning (GBL) framework and implemented within an Action Research (AR) methodology, the study focused on both cognitive and ...

Neuroscience has witnessed profound scientific and technological advancements over recent decades, transforming our understanding of the brain and leading to significant improvements in both diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. This field of knowledge is an exciting topic for researchers and health professionals, psychologists, educators, and even the general public. The rapid expansion and the complexities of neurosciences have also led to the emergence and spread of several neuromyths. These myths con...

Field trips have long been heralded as an invaluable component of natural sciences education, offering direct engagement with the real world and fostering critical competencies such as environmental insight. However, traditional field trips often face significant barriers, including economic and logistical challenges and a general lack of familiarity among educators with these activities. Virtual field trips (VFTs) present a solution by mitigating these issues digitally. This work proposes a theoretical and practi...