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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2019.39.1.129

Minority Students' Learning Patterns in Science Class  

Shin, Donghee (Ewha Womans University)
Kim, Seolhee (Ewha Womans University)
Lee, Jihye (National Science Museum)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.39, no.1, 2019 , pp. 129-141 More about this Journal
Abstract
As the number of minority students such as multicultural, North Korean defectors, and low-income groups increases, more research is needed in science education to help their learning. Due to the various growth backgrounds and learning environments of the underprivileged students, there is a big difference in the individual characteristics of the group rather than the whole group characteristics. In this study, we conducted about 50 hours of science lessons for seven students in the underprivileged class, categorized them by observing and interviewing the characteristics of their science learning. Seven underprivileged students showed five different learning patterns, these are 'I love science', 'I think I know science', 'I want to know science', 'I need to know science', and 'I don't know what I want'. Although the scientific activities they experienced were not all of an excellent educational quality, their interest in science learning has increased with their experience in science activities. It shows the need to provide more abundant science experience and educational opportunities for these minority students who can only experience science learning under the public educational system.
Keywords
multiculture; North-Korean defector; low-income group; minority student; science learning patterns;
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