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Exploring Data Categories and Algorithm Types for Elementary AI Education (초등 인공지능 교육을 위한 데이터 범주와 알고리즘 종류 탐색)

  • Shim, Jaekwoun
    • 한국정보교육학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2021.08a
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    • pp.167-173
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study is to discuss the types of algorithms and data categories in AI education for elementary school students. The study surveyed 11 pre-elementary teachers after providing education and practice on various data, artificial intelligence algorithm, and AI education platform for 15 weeks. The categories of data and algorithms considering the elementary school level, and educational tools were presented, and their suitability was analyzed. Through the questionnaire, it was concluded that it is most suitable for the teacher to select and preprocess data in advance according to the purpose of the class, and the classification and prediction algorithms are suitable for elementary AI education. In addition, it was confirmed that Entry is most suitable as an AI educational tool, and materials that explain mathematical knowledge are needed to educate the concept of learning of AI. This study is meaningful in that it specifically presents the categories of algorithms and data with in AI education for elementary school students, and analyzes the need for related mathematics education and appropriate AI educational tools.

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A study of the role of environmental influences in talent development of the Korean Math and Science Olympians. (국제과학올림피아드에 참가한 과학영재의 재능 발달에 끼친 촉진 요인과 방해요인에 관한 연구)

  • 윤여홍;김언주;문정화;김명환
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.245-270
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    • 2001
  • Math and Science Olympians participated in a study of the role of environmental influences in their talent development. The questions they got was about family and school factors contribute / or hinder to the development of their scientific talents, and the parents' child rearing styles. The questionnaires were originally developed by Campbell(1996) for cross-cultural studies. The major findings were as follows: ⑴ The professional job of the Olympians'father, the high SES, Their parents'discovering their child's talents were positive factors, ⑵ Their family support and learning environment were reported strong and positive, especially books and reading atmosphere, ⑶ The Olympians participated in the accelerated and enriched educational programs, ⑷ The quality of the class and the rigidity of the curriculum were hindering factors, ⑸ Their parents'rearing style were permissive, affective, and supportive.

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Hermeneutics and Science Education : Focus on Implications for Conceptual Change Theory (해석학과 과학교육 : 개념변화이론에의 함의를 중심으로)

  • Ha, Sangwoo;Lee, Gyoungho
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.85-94
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    • 2015
  • Constructivism gave many implications to science education but at the same time it has brought confusion about its implication to the field of science education. Hermeneutics has possibilities of being able to reduce confusion as well as opening a new horizon. Hermeneutics seeks the meaning of 'real understanding' through the concepts of horizon, hermeneutical circle, and fusion of horizons. Both hermeneutics and constructivism have positive attitude to students' pre-understanding and accept contextualization of knowledge. Thus, they both can criticize traditional teaching method and propose an alternative. Moreover, hermeneutics approaches human understanding holistically with the concept of horizon, and pays attention to the circularity of the process of human understanding. As a result, hermeneutics can open a new horizon and give new discourse to science education and contribute to the development of research and practice of science education.

Exploring Science Classes and Science Teachers of New York Using Professional Teaching Standards by Korean Teachers

  • Yu, Eun-Jeong;Kim, Kahye;Kim, Myong-Hi
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.435-449
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of teachers' interaction with their students when teaching science in New York (NY) and in Korea. As part of the 2011 Korean International Teacher Fellows (KITF), supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) and the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED), Korean science teachers observed, for six months, New York's science classes in terms of how teachers interact with their students and how students learn science during science instruction. The participants were 10 science teachers in five middle and high schools that taught Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and Environment Science in NY. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS, 2003) and Instruction as Interaction (Cohen et al., 2003) were used as an instrument to identify each teacher's teaching and classroom interaction. Several characteristics of science classes in NY were revealed, which are different from Korean science classes. First, science teachers in NY dominantly put more focus on their subject of teaching during science interaction while, Korean science teachers not only teach science but also do counseling to students as a homeroom teacher. Second, science teachers in NY acknowledged the students' individuality and have positive experiences of professional development supported by their school and district more than Korean science teachers do. Third, science teachers in NY sometimes showed limited knowledge about the concepts of science and lack of collaboration with other science teachers. This characteristics may prevent the school from strengthening its subject program and keeping equity across the grade levels and courses.

Evaluation of Stated Models for the Floating and Sinking Phenomena in the Chemical Domain (화학영역에서 뜨고 가라앉는 현상에 대해 진술된 모델의 평가)

  • Kim, Sung-Ki;Park, Chul-Yong;Choi, Hee;Paik, Seoung-Hey
    • Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • v.62 no.3
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    • pp.226-234
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the models described in the textbooks related to floating and sinking phenomena in the chemical domain were evaluated based on the aspect of nature related to the generation of models. To achieve this, we were targeting statement of textbooks from 7th curriculum to 2009 revised curriculum. Analysis of textbooks was performed for science of elementary school (total 2 textbooks) and science of middle school (total 21 textbooks) which dealt with these phenomena. According to the textbooks analysis, characteristics of statement way were (1) No description of the model's prerequisites, (2) Statement based matter viewpoint, (3) Lack of pattern principle, (4) Inadequacy of the case covered. Although the education about the model for the students should be preceded by the education related to the process of model creation rather than the activity using the model, the education about the nature of the model is insufficient. In order to solve this problem, we propose the model statement in textbooks and the development of the model evaluation tool related to model creation.

Exploring Small Group Argumentation and Epistemological Framing of Gifted Science Students as Revealed by the Analysis of Their Responses to Anomalous Data (변칙 사례에 대한 과학 영재 학생들의 반응에서 드러난 인식론적 프레이밍과 소집단 논변활동 탐색)

  • Lee, Eun Ju;Yun, Sun Mi;Kim, Heui-Baik
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.419-429
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    • 2015
  • In this study, we explored students' epistemological framing during scientific argumentation and how interactions among group members influenced group argumentation. Twenty-one gifted science students divided into groups of three or four participated in this study. Students' discussions related to data interpretation concerning the rate of photosynthesis were analyzed. Students' activities were videotaped in groups so the discourse could be transcribed and students' behavioral cues analyzed. Students' epistemological framing has been identified through analysis of their speech and behavioral responses to the anomalous data from the inquiry process. Subsequently, their sources of warrant and group argumentation levels were explored. We found out that group members framed the inquiry in two ways: "understanding phenomena" and "classroom game." Group members whose framing was "understanding phenomena" required other members to justify the anomalous data by examining its validity and reliability, which conclusively demonstrated a high level of argumentation. On the other hand, when group members used "classroom game" to frame their argumentation, they did not recognize the necessity of explaining the anomalous data; rather, these students used simple empirical justification to explain the data, reflecting a low level of argumentation. When students using different epistemological framing disagreed over interpretations of anomalous data throughout the discussion, clashes ensued that resulted in emotional conflict and a lack of discussion. Students' framing shifts were observed during the discussion on which group leaders seemed to have a huge influence. This study lays the foundation for future work on establishing productive framing to prompt scientific argumentation in science classrooms.

Analysis of Epistemic Considerations and Scientific Argumentation Level in Argumentation to Conceptualize the Concept of Natural Selection of Science-Gifted Elementary Students (초등 과학 영재 학생들의 자연선택 개념 이해를 위한 논변 활동에서 나타난 인식적 이해와 논변활동 수준 분석)

  • Park, Chuljin;Cha, Heeyoung
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.565-575
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    • 2017
  • This study analyzes the epistemic considerations and the argumentation level revealed in the discourse of the key concept of natural selection for science-gifted elementary students. The paper analyzes and discusses the results of a three-student focus group, drawn from a cohort of twenty gifted sixth-grade elementary students. Nature, generality, justification, and audience were used to analyze epistemic consideration. Learning progression in scientific argumentation including argument construction and critique was used to analyze students' scientific argumentation level. The findings are as follows: First, Epistemic considerations in discourse varied between key concepts of natural selection discussed. The nature aspect of epistemic considerations is highly expressed in the discourse for all natural selection key concepts. But the level of generality, justification and audience was high or low, and the level was not revealed in the discourse. In the heredity of variation, which is highly expressed in terms of generality of knowledge, the linkage with various phenomena against the acquired character generated a variety of ideas. These ideas were used to facilitate engagement in argumentation, so that all three students showed the level of argumentation of suggestions of counter-critique. Second, students tried to explain the process of speciation by using concepts that were high in practical epistemic considerations level when explaining the concept of speciation, which is the final natural selection key concept. Conversely, the concept of low level of epistemic considerations was not included as an explanation factor. The results of this study suggest that students need to analyze specific factors to understand why epistemological decisions are made by students and how epistemological resources are used according to context through various epistemological resources. Analysis of various factors influencing epistemological decisions can be a mediator of the instructor who can improve the quality and level of the argumentation.

Effect that Prior Knowledge about Research Subject Gets Primary Grade Science Brilliant Intellect's Observation Method and Question (탐구과제에 대한 사전지식이 초등과학 영재의 관찰방법과 의문에 미치는 영향)

  • Lim, Jae-Keun
    • Journal of Science Education
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this research was to investigate relations between prior knowledge and primary grade science brilliant intellect's observation and inquiry. The subjects were selected 'Spider and cobweb' that self-regulation quest is available. Subjects were divided into two groups with one group having no prior knowledge about research subject. Compared observation method question type and level that appear between subject achievement to group. Target learning group are 5 ~ 6 school year 17 people for national university for the gifted center of local middle city. Researcher collected and analyzed data using summer vacation concentration education period. Source collection subject's research recording paper, subject's voice recording device, interview data etc. A data analysis tool took advantage of observation method that is studied in existing, question type, question level. Research was able to conclude : First, observation of prior knowledge happened than mass of students who many mass of students are few relatively vigorously. Second, primary grade science brilliant intellect students used more mainly manufacturing observation than simplicity observation that use senses regardless of relative quantity of prior knowledge. Third, prior knowledge expressed variety when many mass of students observe operation relatively.

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Development of Assessment Tools for Scientifically Gifted and Talented with Lower Grades in Elementary School (초등학교 저학년 학생을 위한 종합적 과학재능 검사 도구의 개발 -수행형 검사 수행을 위한 시사점 도출-)

  • Seo, YoonKyung;Jhun, Youngseok
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.40 no.3
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    • pp.347-358
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    • 2020
  • He purpose of this study is to design and apply a pilot assessment tools for scientifically gifted and talented elementary school students with lower grades. The assessment tool consists of three parts: homeroom teachers' recommendation, paper and pencil test and performance tests. The tools are verified whether they are suitable for unique characteristics of young children and enable to attract active participation. For suitability check, students' performance tests were inductively analyzed and 30 behavioral patterns were shown which were included and partially exceeded the level of lower elementary students' performance expectation in NGSS. As a result, we concluded that assessment tool developed in this study will be effective in discriminating young pupils' scientific talents. Then for participation check, we compared the number of coding references as an indicator of participation. Two cases were found that students with high interest participated passively in performance tests. We found these 'passive participants' had excessive scientific experiences and extremely narrow region of interest, during the process of complex interpretation between the results of this assessment tool and in-depth interviews with homeroom teachers. We found out in this study that newly developed tools can be used in school scene after modifying and elaboration through accumulation of more case studies.

Development of a Program for Topophilia Geological Fieldwork Based on Science Field Study Area in Youngdong, Chungcheongbuk-do (충북 영동 지역의 과학학습장을 활용한 토포필리아 야외지질학습 프로그램 개발)

  • Yoon, Ma-Byong;Nam, Kye-Soo;Baek, Je-Eun;Bong, Phil-Hun;Kim, Yu-Young
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.76-89
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study is to develop a science field study area using Geumgang(Geum River), fossil origins and various geological resources in Youngdong area of Chungcheongbuk-do as educational resources; and utilize them to develop an education program to cultivate earth science and topophilia. The Youngdong sedimentary basin (Cretaceous period) has a well-developed outcrop along the Geumgang and it is therefore easy to find various geological structures, plant fossils, and dinosaur fossils. Also, it has a distinct sedimentary structure, such as mud cracks, ripple marks and cross-bedding. Science field study area(6 observation sites) were developed based on school curriculum, textbook analysis, and professional earth science education panel discussion to create a convergence education program. The result of validating the developed program showed that all the items were satisfactory ($CVR{\geq}0.88$) in the test categories. The science field study teaching-learning model was applied to actual classes. The evaluation result for class satisfaction was positive, scoring Rickert scale 4.18. The result of observation about the outdoor classroom process in the science field study area revealed that students were able to form a new image of the beautiful scenery of the Geumgang. Also, the students could gain a new understanding, concept and value of various geological objects (sandy beach, stepping-stones, dinosaur footprint fossils, sedimentary formation), which naturally allowed them to form topophilia.