Welcome to Alin's Writing Portfolio, filled with academic writings ranging from essays to publications in science education. This portfolio offers a comprehensive collection of my scholarly works, displaying proficiency in research, analysis, and academic writing. As you delve into the portfolio, you'll find collections of essays, research papers, and publications around the discourses in education and science education. Each piece demonstrates my ability to convey complex concepts effectively and my commitment to advancing knowledge in this field.
A collection of academic essays I wrote while pursuing a Master’s Degree at the University of Melbourne. It is divided into two sections: one for works on general education topics and another for works related specifically to science learning.
General education topic
Addressing Theoretical and Practical Questions of Critical Thinking
An essay addressing a theoretical question “How critical thinking is developed?” and a practical question “How to develop critical thinking in science classrooms?” aiming to explore the idea of critical thinking in the education system through the theoretical discourse vis-a-vis the practical strategy.
Is it possible and necessary for education to be neutral?
Building on the political idea of knowledge as power, this essay unpacks the discourses around the possibility and necessity for the education system to be a neutral ground.
Rape-related Abortion through Feminist Ethics of Care
This essay brings together the topics of gender, ethics, and family education by analysing an ethical issue. In this essay, the feminist ethics of care is used as a theoretical lens to justify the complex ethicality of rape-related abortion.
The Role of Language in Mathematics Learning
Believing that mathematics learning inherently involves a number of influencing factors, this essay discusses the role of language in mathematics learning.
Science Learning Topic
Analysis of A Science Interdisciplinary Unit “Deciding Dose”.pdf
Building on the interdisciplinary of STEM education, this essay appraises one published STEM unit learning plan “Deciding Dose” within the aspects of interdisciplinary, pedagogy, and learning outcomes.
Applying Visual Art for STEAM Activity- Lesson Plan and Discussion
This work presents a detailed design for STEAM activity. Bringing together the elements of art and social awareness in the science classroom, the lesson plan guides students to design public transportation signage for people with colour blindness. The activity encourages students to apply scientific knowledge about the human eyes and artistic knowledge of color theory to solve a real-life problem.
Combining Design Thinking and Ethical Capabilities in Designing A STEM Lesson Teaching Sequence
This work presents how design thinking can be applied in STEM lessons to build students’ ethical capabilities.
Articles that have been published in academic journals.
LEARNING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM THROUGH MULTIPLE REPRESENTATION: CHALLENGE TO ENHANCE REASONING SKILL
Analysis on senior high school's reasoning skill - IOPscience