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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2018.42.3.322

Types of Integrative Thinking Ability in Solving Earth Science Items  

Kwon, Susie (Ewha Womans University)
Shin, Donghee (Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of Science Education / v.42, no.3, 2018 , pp. 322-333 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the types and characteristics of the integrative thinking that learners with diverse learning backgrounds use in solving earth science problems. Four students in middle school were surveyed using questionnaires to know students' science learning background and test items with integrated content. A total of 200 items, 40 integrated items and 160 general items, were administered ten times. The students did not show a consistent relationship in terms of correct answer percentage in general items and that of in integrated items. In order to understand the type of integrative thinking of each student, after students solve an item, we analyzed the percentage of correct answers by types and interviewed them and analyzed the contents to identify the characteristics of the thinking used in solving each item. As a result, the types of integrative thinking used in problem solving were classified into three types, knowledge-based, real life-based, and integrated inquiry-based types. It is necessary to study various ways to improve the integrative thinking ability considering the characteristics of students in science teaching and learning.
Keywords
types of integrative thinking; problem solving; earth science;
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