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http://dx.doi.org/10.15267/keses.2020.39.2.183

Qualitative Inquiry on Factor for Improving Elementary and Secondary Students' Positive Experiences about Science  

Kang, Hunsik (Seoul National University of Education)
Lee, Sunghee (Seoul Kangseo Elementary School)
Lee, Il (Gyeonggi Gwangmyeong High School)
Kwak, Youngsun (Korea National University of Education)
Shin, Youngjoon (Gyeongin National University of Education)
Lee, Soo-Young (Seoul National University of Education)
Ha, Jihoon (Saenggeum Elementary School)
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Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education / v.39, no.2, 2020 , pp. 183-203 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the factor for improving elementary and secondary students' positive experiences about science (PES). In-depth interviews with 32 students and 8 teachers from 8 elementary and secondary Science Core schools were conducted to explore the factors for improving the student's PES. The analysis of the results reveal that the eight key factors which had a decisive impact on a student's PES were 'practice-centered exploratory activities', 'student-led class', 'positive and professional feedback', 'construction of knowledge through exploration', 'class considering student's interest and aptitude', 'use of materials related to real life', 'smooth communication and collaboration in group activities', and 'appropriate difficulty in learning content'. There were also five environmental factors that affected these key factors: 'teacher's professionalism for science classes', 'science class environment', 'teacher community in unit schools', 'change in curriculum', and 'scientific activities other than regular classes'. Based on these results, the practical implications for improving the student's PES are suggested.
Keywords
positive experiences about science; key factor; environmental factor;
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