Innovative and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Biology Education: Integrating Technology, Cognition, and Sociocultural Factors
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https://doi.org/10.37134/perspektif.vol17.sp.9.2025Keywords:
Inquiry-based learning, Biology education, educational technology, teacher professional development, self-regulated learning, culturally responsive teaching, interdisciplinary teachingAbstract
This article integrates the latest and most effective pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning biology with technology, cognitive processes, and sociocultural factors. New technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, digital games, adaptive learning, and artificial intelligence-based tools have shown potential to make students more interested in learning, motivated to learn and engaged while they learn. Cognitive strategies, such as metacognition, self-regulated learning, and scientific reasoning are recognized to be critical for college success. Sociocultural considerations, including culturally responsive education and indigenous knowledge, have also shone a bright light on diversity and inclusion in terms of learning for all. Inquiry-based, flipped-classroom and design thinking are some of the pedagogical approaches that promote creativity and active learning. But equally important to how well their students do is the teachers’ knowledge of a subject and how they run a classroom. Assessment of Results —Possible future efforts to maximize technology integration, meet the needs of all learners and promote teacher development could have a great impact on biology learning
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