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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2015.35.1.0109

Effects of Open-Situation Scientific Problem-Making Activity on the Scientific Problem-Finding Ability of Pre-Service Teachers  

Hwang, Yohan (Kyungpook National University)
Park, Yunebae (Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.35, no.1, 2015 , pp. 109-119 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we investigated how the scientific problem-finding ability of pre-service teachers is improved through open-situation scientific problem-making activity. We organized two experimental groups and a control group by degree of participation. The 1st experimental group is an actively participating class, while the 2nd experimental group is a passively participating class. We developed and applied a worksheet for training in problem-making. The pre-service teachers filled in the worksheet for problem-making once a week for seven weeks, then the lecturer gave feedback for every worksheet. We developed and applied a problem finding test in an open-situation to measure their problem finding ability at pre- and post-training. As a result of the training, problem level and diversity improved for pre-service teachers through continuous problem-making activities and feedback. The 1st experiment group significantly improved on the quality and quantity of problems. Especially in the originality, elaboration, verifiability, and variables' category, the 1st experimental group significantly improved compared to the control group and the 2nd experimental group. On the other hand, the quality and quantity of problems of the 2nd experimental group decreased. These results provide a basis for correlation between training attitude and improvement of problem-finding ability. Based on the result of this study, continuous problem-making training and feedbacks are helpful in improving the problem-finding ability of pre-service teachers.
Keywords
problem-finding ability; scientific problem-finding; problem-making; pre-service teacher; open-situation;
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