Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education (한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육)

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Analyses of Changes in Elementary School Students' Science-Related Attitudes through App-Based Learning of Observing and Recording Living Things

어플리케이션 기반 생물 관찰 기록 학습이 초등학생들의 과학 관련 태도에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2020.04.03
  • Accepted : 2020.08.12
  • Published : 2020.08.31
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Abstract

This study analyzed the effects of 'app-based learning of observing and recording living things' on elementary school students' science-related attitudes. Samples of the study were composed of 24 sixth-grade students attending the science club of N elementary school in Seoul, Korea. The learning was conducted for 12 times over 7 months. 'TOSRA(Test of science-related attitude)' was used to quantitatively analyze the science-related attitudes of elementary school students. To find out more detailed characteristics, records of interview were also gathered and analyzed. The main results of this study are as follows. First, for the paired t-test of science-related attitudes, a statistically significant difference between the pre and post was found. As results of the interview, it was revealed that 'experiences of outdoor activities' greatly influenced the increase of science-related attitudes of the students. Second, in ANCOVA, according to 'gender' there was no statistically significant difference in score of science-related attitudes. But, there was statistically significant difference in science-related attitudes according to 'preferred science subjects' and 'whether individual interest has occurred about observing and recording living'. Based on the results of this study, implications for research of elementary biology education are discussed.

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