Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 5(1), pp. 99 - 103
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050112
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Using Newspapers and Advertisement as a Focus for Science Teaching and Learning

Hakan Akcay ¹, Hasan Ozgur Kapici ^1,*, Robert E. Yager ^2
1 College of Education, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
² College of Education, University of Iowa, USA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief literature review and useful suggestions for using advertisements as tools for organizing and accomplishing science teaching and learning. Newspapers and advertisements can be used as a context for developing scientific literacy and for promoting the development of critical thinking skills, through questioning, creating flexible course content, and exploring science beyond the classroom.

KEYWORDS
Science Education, Newspaper, Lesson Activity, Teaching, Learning

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Hakan Akcay , Hasan Ozgur Kapici , Robert E. Yager , "Using Newspapers and Advertisement as a Focus for Science Teaching and Learning," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 99 - 103, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050112.

(b). APA Format:
Hakan Akcay , Hasan Ozgur Kapici , Robert E. Yager (2017). Using Newspapers and Advertisement as a Focus for Science Teaching and Learning. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 99 - 103. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2017.050112.