In the field of environmental education, it is crucial to obtain a profound understanding of students' learning about ecosystem concepts, particularly with regard to the intricate processes of material cycling. Material cycling involves the movement and transformation of elements and compounds within ecosystems and serves as a cornerstone for effective instructional techniques aimed at improving learning outcomes. This study examines the synergistic potential of merging inquiry-based instruction with information literacy within the context of the “mini ecosystem” theme to increase seventh-grade students' comprehension of ecosystem concepts, material cycling, modeling design, and visual literacy. Utilizing a quasiexperimental design, the student cohort was divided into an experimental group that was exposed to inquiry-based instruction and information literacy and a control group that utilized integrated audiovisual media. Assessment tools included standardized tests, open-ended inquiries, design drawings, and evaluations of visual literacy.

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促进生态系统理解：探究式教学和信息素养的协同影响


在环境教育领域，深刻理解学生对生态系统概念的学习，特别是物质循环的复杂过程至关重要。物质循环涉及生态系统内元素和化合物的移动和转化，是旨在提高学习成果的有效教学技术的基石。本研究探讨了在“迷你生态系统”主题背景下将探究式教学与信息素养相结合的协同潜力，以提高七年级学生对生态系统概念、物质循环、建模设计和视觉素养的理解。利用准实验设计，学生群体被分为接受基于探究的教学和信息素养的实验组和使用综合视听媒体的对照组。评估工具包括标准化测试、开放式调查、设计图纸和视觉素养评估。