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http://dx.doi.org/10.15267/keses.2016.35.3.288

A Review of Eye-tracking Method in Elementary Science Education Research  

Shin, Won-Sub (Seoul National University of Education)
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Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education / v.35, no.3, 2016 , pp. 288-304 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is a review of previous studies and principles of eye-tracking techniques that are actively applied in recent elementary science education. Also it proposes to utilize the direction of eye tracking techniques in elementary science education research. Recent eye-tracking technology was developed, using the infrared pupil and the corneal reflection can be safely and accurately track the eye movements of the participants. Eye tracking has the advantage of higher temporal resolution, accessibility, convenience, objectivity, stability and safety. Analysis of the previous studies, there was a difference in the study design and analysis. The workshops and seminars are needed for accurate understanding of eye-tracking method in elementary science education research. In conclusion, the eye-tracking can be utilized such as effectiveness analysis of teaching materials and media, behaviors analysis of teachers and students in a real class, cognitive strategies and attention analysis of the student, discriminating tool of various education evaluation, etc.
Keywords
eye tracking; elementary science education; temporal resolution; accessibility; convenience; objectivity; stability; safety;
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