DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Analysis of the Relation between the Learning Background of a General Chemistry Learner and the General Chemical Learning Aptitude in the Field of Science and Engineering of a University: Based on the case of H University

대학의 이공계열 일반화학 학습자의 학습배경과 일반화학학습적성과의 관련성 분석 -H대학의 사례를 중심으로-

  • Received : 2018.10.31
  • Accepted : 2019.01.28
  • Published : 2019.02.28

Abstract

Currently, most of the science and engineering students who enter the university are required to take general chemistry and general chemistry experimental subjects. However they have different learning bases about learning basic science subjects. Regarding college entrance examinations, the current system is used for selection, so they have different levels of basic knowledge. But, without considering this situation, all of the students in science and engineering are participating in the same basic science class, some learners are relatively easy to adapt to learning, while others experience extreme difficulties and suddenly give up. This is true. The purpose of this study is to develop a scale to measure the ability to learn general chemistry of freshmen in science and engineering at H University in the Seoul Metropolitan area and to analyze what kind of learning backgrounds are related to learners. The results show that gender and major are not related to general chemistry learning major, and it we found that there is a close relationship to the relationship between their major and chemistry, the level of the chemistry learning in the high school, and the selection of chemistry in college entrance examinations. In addition, it was found that the degree of feeling that pre-learning is beneficial to current learning and that it is common with current learning is also a factor related to general chemistry learning aptitude. Therefore, in this study, we propose two ways of presenting and promoting a guide for learning by majors, and establishing a step-by-step learning system considering the level of students.

현재 대학에 입학하는 이공계 학생들은 거의 대부분의 학과에서 일반 화학 및 일반화학실험 교과를 수강하도록 하고 있는데, 대학에 입학하는 이공계 신입생들은 기초과학 교과의 학습과 관련해 저마다 다른 학습 기초를 가지고 있다. 대학입시와 관련해서도 현재의 수능 제도가 단순이 선발용으로 활용되고 있어 저마다 다른 수준의 기초지식을 가지고 있다. 하지만 이런 현황이 고려되지 않은 채, 이공계 학생들 모두가 동일한 기초과학교과 수업에 참여하고 있기 때문에 어떤 학습자들은 비교적 수월하게 학습에 적응하는가 하면 어떤 학생들은 극심한 어려움을 겪으며, 급기야 포기하는 상황까지 속출하고 있는 실정이다. 이에 본 연구에서는 수도권 H 대학의 이공계 신입생들을 대상으로 일반화학을 잘 학습할 수 있는 능력을 측정하는 척도를 개발한 후 이를 활용하여 학습자의 어떤 학습배경이 일반화학학습적성과 관련이 있는지 분석해 보았다. 분석결과 성별과 전공은 일반화학 학습전공과 관련이 없는 것으로 나타났으며, 전공이 화학과 밀접한 관련이 있는가와 고교에서의 화학학습 정도, 수능에서의 선택여부와 일반화학학습적성이 관련이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 선행학습이 현재의 학습에 도움이 된다고 느끼는 정도나 현재학습과 공통된다고 느끼는 정도 역시 일반화학학습 적성과 관련이 있는 요인임을 알 수 있었다. 이에 본 연구에서는 전공별로 학습에 대한 가이드를 구체적으로 제시 홍보하는 방안과 다른 하나는 학생들의 수준을 고려한 단계별 학습 체계를 수립하는 방안 등 두 가지 방안을 제안하였다.

Keywords

Table 1. Major Composition of Respondents

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0001.png 이미지

Table 2. Degree of Chemistry Learning in High School

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0002.png 이미지

Table 3. Relationship Between the High School Chemistry Course and the University General Chemistry Course

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0003.png 이미지

Table 4. Component matrix analyzed by Direct Oblimin method

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0004.png 이미지

Table 5. Analysis Results of Factor 1

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0005.png 이미지

Table 6. Analysis Results of Factor 2

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0006.png 이미지

Table 7. Analysis Results of Factor 3

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0007.png 이미지

Table 8. Correlation Between Learning Background and Chemistry Learning Aptitude

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0008.png 이미지

Table 9. Score of Factor 1 by Gender (T-test)

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0009.png 이미지

Table 10. Score of Factor 1 by the Major (ANOVA)

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0010.png 이미지

Table 11. Chemistry Learning Aptitude According to Chemistry of Major (T-test)

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0011.png 이미지

Table 12. Chemistry Learning Aptitude According to Degree of Chemistry Learning (ANOVA)

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0012.png 이미지

Table 13. Chemistry Learning Aptitude According to Dependence on Selection in the SAT(T-test)

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0013.png 이미지

Table 14. Chemistry Learning Aptitude According to Feelingsof Helping with Prior Learning

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0014.png 이미지

Table 15. Chemistry Learning Aptitude According to CommonFeeling of Prior Learning

GHGOBX_2019_v39n1_35_t0015.png 이미지

References

  1. Boujaoude, S. B., Giuliano, F. J. (1994). Relationships between achievement and selective variables in a chemistry courses for non-majors. School Science and Mathematics, 94(6), 296-302. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1949-8594.1994.tb15678.x
  2. Brown, T. E., LeMay, H. E., & Bursten, B. E. (2015), General Chemistry, General Chemistry Textbook Study Committee Translation, Paju, Gyeonggi, Free Academy Co.
  3. Dampfle, P. A. (2003) An analysis of the high attrition rates among first year college science, math, and engineering majors. Journal of College Student Retention: Research Theory & Practice, 5(1), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.2190/DWQT-TYA4-T20W-RCWH
  4. Dougherty R. C., Bowen C. W., Berger T. & Rees W. (1995). Cooperative learning and enhanced communication: Effects on student performance, retention, and attitudes in general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 72(9), 793-797. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed072p793
  5. Han, J., Lee, S. (2012) Comparison of the recent trend of chemistry education research based on the analysis of the domestic and foreign journals. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 56(2), 290-296. https://doi.org/10.5012/jkcs.2012.56.2.290
  6. Hong, H., Kim, D., & Park, H. (2010). High school subjects as a prerequisite for articulated majors in college. The Korean Journal of Educational Methodology Studies, 22(1), 221-242. https://doi.org/10.17927/TKJEMS.2010.22.1.221
  7. Hong, M. (2006) A Analysis of Teachers’ Perception of the Chemistry I & Chemistry II in the 7th National Curriculum and Their Demands on Curriculum Revising. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 50(5), 394-403. https://doi.org/10.5012/jkcs.2006.50.5.394
  8. House, J. D. (2000) Academic background and self-beliefs as predictors of student grade performance in science, engineering and mathematics. International Journal of Instructional Media, 27(2), 207-220.
  9. Huh, M. (2010) How to Investigate SPSS Questionnaire: Basic and Utilization. SPSS Questionnaire Survey Methods:from Basics to Practical Use. Hannarae Publishing Co.
  10. Jones, R. C. (1994) First-year science students: Their only year? Journal of College Science Teaching, 23(6), 356-362.
  11. Kim, W., Lee, B., Chang, S., Lee, J., Yu, H., Kim, Y., Choi, E. (2005). Basic research for exploring the need for education at the level of university basic science subjects. Yonsei University Policy Research Report.
  12. Lawson, A. (1983). Predicting science achievement: The role of development level, disembedding ability, mental capacity, prior knowledge, and belief. Journal of College Science Teaching, 20(2), 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.3660200204
  13. Lee, B. (2017) Purpose and objectives of general chemistry education in text analysis. The Korean Association of General Education Conference Catalog, 48-51.
  14. Lee, B., Chang, S. (2008) The effect of educational backgrounds in high school sciences on the achievement of college sciences. The Journal of Curriculum Studies, 26(2), 191-209. https://doi.org/10.15708/kscs.26.2.200806.008
  15. Light, R. L. (2001). Making the most of college: Students speak their minds. Harvard University Press, cambridge.
  16. Mittag, K. C., Mason, D. (1999) Cultural factors in science-variables affecting achievement : exploring the relationship between mathematical knowledge and scientific success. Journal of College Science Teaching, 28(5), 307-310.
  17. Moon S., Lee S. (2011) Relationship between the High School Chemistry I, II, and the General Chemistry, and College Students’ Cognition about the Subject. Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 55(1), 112-123. https://doi.org/10.5012/jkcs.2011.55.1.112
  18. Paik, S. (2007) Chemistry I,II Studies on the main features of curriculum revision. Korean Journal of Teacher Education, 23(1), 213-221.
  19. Robert, J., Wendy M. (2010) Educational Psychology, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education, Inc.
  20. Seymour, E. (1992) Undergraduate problems with teaching and advising SME majors:explaining gender difference in attrition rates. Journal of College Science Teaching, 21(5), 284-292.
  21. Shim, W., Paik, S. (2015). An Exploratory Study for Connection between High School and College Education: Focusing on Effects of STEM Students’High School Course-Taking on Academic Commitment. Korean Journal of Educational Research, 53(2), 275-296.
  22. Song, J. (2012) SPSS / AMOS statistical analysis method for writing paper. paju, 21 Century Co.
  23. Tai, R. H., Sadler, P. M., & Mintzes, J. J. (2006). Factors influencing college science success. Journal of College Science Teaching, 36(1), 52-56.
  24. Trusty, J. (2002) Effect of high school courses-taking and other variables on choice of science and mathematics college major. Journal of Couseling & Development, 80(4), 464-474. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2002.tb00213.x