Innovative Hybrid Science Education: Integrating Citizen Science and Digital Learning for Future-Ready Teachers

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2025-03-26

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Kılınç, Selçuk
Öztürk, Gökhan

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This study explores the integration of a real-time mobile air quality monitoring citizen science project within a hybrid instructional model for pre-service science teachers. Responding to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the research investigates how this innovative approach impacts participants' technological proficiency, scientific literacy, environmental attitudes, and readiness for interdisciplinary teaching. Using a single-case study design with multiple data sources, the research involved 12 pre-service science teachers in a 14-week course combining online and face-to-face instruction. Data collection included interviews, focus groups, observations, research reports and validated scales.Findings reveal significant improvements in participants' appreciation of online education, technological proficiency and TPACK development, scientific literacy, environmental awareness, and interdisciplinary teaching readiness. The study demonstrates how integrating citizen science and digital learning in a hybrid model can effectively prepare future science educators to meet 21st-century challenges. Moreover, it addresses equity issues in science education by showcasing how accessible technology and citizen science projects can democratize scientific inquiry and environmental monitoring, particularly crucial during crises. This research contributes valuable insights to the ongoing dialogue about best practices in science teacher education, offering a replicable model for innovative, technology-enhanced learning experiences.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/115400

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