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Teachers Creating Context-Based Learning Environments in Science pp 103–124Cite as

Measuring Context-Based Learning Environments in Dutch Science Classrooms

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A common trend in high school science education is to adopt a context-based pedagogical approach (Pilot & Bulte, 2006). This approach has been chosen since it is expected to assist in creating more interest among students to pursue a scientific higher educational career (Gilbert, 2006). In this chapter we address the characteristics of a context-based learning environment in science (CBLES) from both the student and the teacher’s perspective and how we can measure these characteristics in the classroom.

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  1. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

    Lesley G. A. De Putter-Smits

  2. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

    Ruurd Taconis

  3. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

    Wim M. G. Jochems

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  2. Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

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Putter-Smits, L.G.A.D., Taconis, R., Jochems, W.M.G. (2016). Measuring Context-Based Learning Environments in Dutch Science Classrooms. In: Taconis, R., Brok, P.d., Pilot, A. (eds) Teachers Creating Context-Based Learning Environments in Science. Advances in Learning Environments Research. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-684-2_7

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