{"CACHEDAT":"2026-04-14 04:58:07","SLUG":"scilmi-terms-concepts-Voar0OoPnI","MARKDOWN":"# Meta-Scientific Literacies (MSL)\n\n* overarching competences for the (mis-)information age\n* structured in SciLMi's four domains (\"Open Up Your Mind\", \"Click & Think Critically\", \"Make Up Your Mind\", \"Speak Out & Take Action\")\n* broken down into\n  * learning objectives = learning goals\n    * learning outcomes\n      * HOWs\n\n# MSL Learning Objective = Learning Goal\n\n* broader MSL competence to be developed\n* purpose-driven and curriculum-aligned\n* broken down into [learning outcomes](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-learning-outcome)\n\n# MSL Learning Outcome\n\n* concrete and demonstrable\n* linked to a MSL [learning objective](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-objective-learning-goal)\n* can be assessed\n\n# HOWs\n\n* concrete steps learners need to take to achieve a learning outcome\n* guide the teacher in designing an activity that promotes this outcome\n\n\n---\n\n# Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)\n\nSocioscientific issues (SSI) are real-world problems that combine scientific concepts with societal, ethical, and political considerations. More specifically, an SSI can be defined as an issue that is linked to science, and it involves some extent of controversy. The main characteristics of an SSI are:\n\n* It is an issue related to science.\n* It is a complex issue that involves several dimensions (e.g. scientific, social, ethical…).\n* It involves controversy at either a scientific level or social level.\n* They are open-ended problems with several potential solutions.\n* Its potential solutions involve considering multiple dimensions besides scientific evidence, such as ethics, politics, political, societal, economic, etc.\n\n# SSI Topic\n\n* specific case within an [SSI](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-socio-scientific-issues-ssi)\n* chosen for teaching focus and curriculum alignment\n\n# SSI Lesson Sequence\n\n* cross-disciplinary sequence composed of individual lesson (plan)s\n* individual lessons linked by a [SSI topic](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/scilmi-terms-concepts-Voar0OoPnI#h-ssi-topic)\n* promotes different [MSL learning outcomes](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-outcome)\n\n\n---\n\n# Lesson (Plan)\n\n* subject-specific\n* developed in our template\n* 45-60 minutes\n* structured in [activites](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-task)\n\n# Activity \\~ (Set of) Task(s)\n\n* structured part of a [lesson](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-lesson-plan) \\~ phase\n* consists of [activity instruction](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-instruction-task-instruction) + materials\n* engages learners actively\n* produces an [output](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-output)\n\n# Activity Instruction \\~ Task Instruction\n\n* text printed on the learner's worksheet\n* tells learners exactly what to do in an activity\n* formulated with [Bloom's (action) verbs](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-blooms-action-verbs)\n\n# Bloom's (Action) Verbs\n\n ![](/api/attachments.redirect?id=83ea50c1-9c74-450f-a972-8f8233ba7fe8 \" =1170x544\")\n\n\n---\n\n# Model Solution\n\n* exemplary answer or output\n* shows key elements expected = evaluation criteria\n* used for transparency and feedback\n\n# Output\n\n* artefact produced by learners in an [activity](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-set-of-tasks)\n* can be the result of individual or group work\n* basis for feedback or [assessment](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-assessment)\n\n# Assessment\n\n* process or instrument to evaluate learning\n* measures achievement of [outcomes](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-outcome)\n* can be written, oral, or practical","HTML":"<style>.scilmi-outline-content h1,.scilmi-outline-content h2{font-weight:700}.scilmi-outline-content .badge-scilmi{background:#0d6efd;color:#fff;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:99px;}</style><h1>Meta-Scientific Literacies (MSL)</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>overarching competences for the (mis-)information age</li>\n<li>structured in SciLMi's four domains (&quot;Open Up Your Mind&quot;, &quot;Click &amp; Think Critically&quot;, &quot;Make Up Your Mind&quot;, &quot;Speak Out &amp; Take Action&quot;)</li>\n<li>broken down into</li>\n<li>learning objectives = learning goals</li>\n<li>learning outcomes</li>\n<li>HOWs</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>MSL Learning Objective = Learning Goal</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>broader MSL competence to be developed</li>\n<li>purpose-driven and curriculum-aligned</li>\n<li>broken down into <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-learning-outcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning outcomes</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h1>MSL Learning Outcome</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>concrete and demonstrable</li>\n<li>linked to a MSL <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-objective-learning-goal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learning objective</a></li>\n<li>can be assessed</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>HOWs</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>concrete steps learners need to take to achieve a learning outcome</li>\n<li>guide the teacher in designing an activity that promotes this outcome</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h1>Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI)</h1>\n<p>Socioscientific issues (SSI) are real-world problems that combine scientific concepts with societal, ethical, and political considerations. More specifically, an SSI can be defined as an issue that is linked to science, and it involves some extent of controversy. The main characteristics of an SSI are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is an issue related to science.</li>\n<li>It is a complex issue that involves several dimensions (e.g. scientific, social, ethical…).</li>\n<li>It involves controversy at either a scientific level or social level.</li>\n<li>They are open-ended problems with several potential solutions.</li>\n<li>Its potential solutions involve considering multiple dimensions besides scientific evidence, such as ethics, politics, political, societal, economic, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>SSI Topic</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>specific case within an <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-socio-scientific-issues-ssi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSI</a></li>\n<li>chosen for teaching focus and curriculum alignment</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>SSI Lesson Sequence</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>cross-disciplinary sequence composed of individual lesson (plan)s</li>\n<li>individual lessons linked by a <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/scilmi-terms-concepts-Voar0OoPnI#h-ssi-topic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSI topic</a></li>\n<li>promotes different <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-outcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSL learning outcomes</a></li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h1>Lesson (Plan)</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>subject-specific</li>\n<li>developed in our template</li>\n<li>45-60 minutes</li>\n<li>structured in <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-task\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activites</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Activity \\~ (Set of) Task(s)</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>structured part of a <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-lesson-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lesson</a> \\~ phase</li>\n<li>consists of <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-instruction-task-instruction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activity instruction</a> + materials</li>\n<li>engages learners actively</li>\n<li>produces an <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-output\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">output</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Activity Instruction \\~ Task Instruction</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>text printed on the learner's worksheet</li>\n<li>tells learners exactly what to do in an activity</li>\n<li>formulated with <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-blooms-action-verbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bloom's (action) verbs</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Bloom's (Action) Verbs</h1>\n<p><img src=\"https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;wiki.scilmi.eu&#x2f;api&#x2f;files.get&#x3f;sig&#x3d;eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzL2Q3ZjA0ZTg1LTQ5ZjctNGQ4OC1hOTIzLTViZTg0OTI5YjM0OC84M2VhNTBjMS05Yzc0LTQ1MGYtYTk3Mi04ZjgyMzNiYTdmZTgvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3NzYxMzU0ODcsImV4cCI6MTc3NjEzNTc4N30.GwSdTB16haVaSZAI_OGVzFH2hDBXg74e0KK0dNfUoRg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"544\" loading=\"lazy\"></p>\n<hr>\n<h1>Model Solution</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>exemplary answer or output</li>\n<li>shows key elements expected = evaluation criteria</li>\n<li>used for transparency and feedback</li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Output</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>artefact produced by learners in an <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-activity-set-of-tasks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activity</a></li>\n<li>can be the result of individual or group work</li>\n<li>basis for feedback or <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-assessment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">assessment</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h1>Assessment</h1>\n<ul>\n<li>process or instrument to evaluate learning</li>\n<li>measures achievement of <a href=\"https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/important-terms-Voar0OoPnI#h-msl-learning-outcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outcomes</a></li>\n<li>can be written, oral, or practical</li>\n</ul>","UPDATEDAT":"2026-02-25T10:36:51.479Z","ID":"813dd093-07ac-42cc-9d49-8b022a061b20","TITLE":"SciLMi Terms & Concepts"}