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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2021.45.2.201

A Case Study on the Features of General Citizen's Scientific Participation and Action: Focus on the Case of Responding to Fine Dust Issue  

Chang, Jina (Seoul Seongil Elementary School)
Lim, Insook (Kangwon National University)
Park, Joonhyeong (Nanyang Technological University)
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Journal of Science Education / v.45, no.2, 2021 , pp. 201-218 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate qualitatively two cases of general citizens' scientific participation and activities responding to fine dust problem. The processes of their scientific actions were investigated and categorized inductively based on three stages: problem recognition stage, information collection and analysis stage, and sharing and spreading stage. As a result, in the 'problem recognition' stage, two participants recognized the seriousness of the fine dust problem as they felt a threat to their health and began to act practically by questioning the accuracy of public data. In the 'information collection and analysis' stage, a participant collected as much information as possible and compared them in order to obtain more accurate information for her situation. On the other hand, another participant conducted various experiments in person to get the information which is appropriate to his situation. Finally, in the 'Sharing and Spreading' stage, both participants created and shared various materials based on online environment, and continued their activities with a sense of contribution through others assistance. Educational implications are discussed in terms of civic science education and scientific literacy.
Keywords
fine dust; scientific participation and action; scientific literacy; citizen science; case study;
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