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Development and Application of Practice-Centered Science Camp Programs (체험중심 과학 캠프 프로그램의 개발 및 적용)

  • Kim, Changman;Cha, Jeongho;Kim, Inwhan;Choi, Junghoon;Hwang, Bookkee
    • Journal of Science Education
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.102-118
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    • 2011
  • In this study the authors developed the practice-centered science camp program which was based on the review of out-of-school scientific activities and the standards of HASA (Hands, Head and Heart At Science Activity) curriculum emphasizing on hands-operated skills. After applying this science camp program we confirmed the validity of the program based on the students' responses at the camp. Using students' reports written during the camp and their essays written on the web-site after camp, we analyzed students' responses into four categories; knowledge, inquiry, hands-operated skills, and scientific attitudes. Also we evaluated the components of the science camp programs and students' perception of science and science-related attitudes using a questionnaire before and after the camp. In terms of contents and activities for the development and application of science camp, our result showed that the science camp program should be complemented to connect real life with high-tech science and include more activities related hands-operated skills and competition activities evoking constructive competitive spirits. In conclusion, we can infer that the agencies which take parts of the national policy enterprise related science education, such as Scientific Education Research Center, must develop and specialize science camp program with more competitive human resource system and economic support. Science educators should give more attention on joining school science education with out-of-school science education, which might have a positive effect on students' attitudes and participation toward science.

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Suggestions for the Activation of the Elementary Science Camp through the Present Status of Operation and Preference Survey (초등과학캠프의 운영 실태와 선호도 조사를 통한 활성화 방안)

  • Kwon, Nanjoo;Kim, Sangyong;Na, Sanghoon
    • Journal of Science Education
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    • v.34 no.2
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    • pp.306-319
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study is to pursue suggestions for the activation of the elementary science camp through the present status of operation and preference survey; examined 50 elementary science camps conducted since year 2004, and surveyed 590 people of students, parents and teachers around Seoul and Gyeonggi province. This study also explores ways of issues and solutions through interviews with five officials of the elementary science camp. This study drew data from the present status of the elementary science camp, the state of camp participation, student's preference, interviews with camp managers. The following are suggestions for the activation of the elementary science camp based on the results of this study; First, the elementary science camp especially in charge of science-related association or office of education should be enlarged, and other private institute or organization should prepare for specialized programs and expert teachers. Second, insufficient camp spot should be solved and participation fee differentials should be alleviated. Third, the period of the camp and its announcement should be various, so that students have more opportunities. In conclusion, managing elementary science camp needs specialism, and continuing effort, because it is related to many important matters such as theme, period, place, participation expenses, guiding teacher, number of student, program organization, student's preference, and method of notice. Therefore, this study insists steady cooperation, continuing endeavor, and appropriate support system for elementary science camps on a nationwide scale.

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A Study on the Science-Gifted Camp at Educational Institutions for the Gifted (과학영재교육기관 캠프 운영 실태 분석)

  • Jung, Hyun-Chul;Cho, Sun-Hee;Kim, Mi-Young
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.547-573
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    • 2011
  • In this study, using a questionnaire about camp programs, we surveyed 375 gifted education institutes, including 285 classes for the gifted, 70 institutes for the gifted at education offices, and 20 institutes for the gifted at universities. The survey questionnaire consists of questions relating to camp design, camp operation, and camp introspection. The questions relating to camp operation are subdivided into questions relating to content, process, product, and learning environment of the camp. In the analysis of camp design, experience-centered camps entailing visits to research institutes, science museums, and so on showed the highest ratio. The camps were generally carried out in summer vacation as two day/one night programs. The average score of camp content was 3.72, that of camp process was 3.78, that of camp product was 3.77, and that of camp environment was 3.58. In the analysis of camp introspection, the item 'a lack of information about diverse camp activities' showed the highest difficult thing. Integrating these results, we suggest that information about diverse camp activities should be developed and supplied and the camp environment strengthen the freedom of students to select camp activities.

A Study on the Effective Operation of Reading Camp for Children: in the Case of 'the Reading with Library Program' in the National Library for Children and Young Adult (어린이 독서캠프의 효과적 운영 방안에 대한 연구 - 국립어린이청소년도서관의 "도서관과 함께 책읽기" 사업을 중심으로 -)

  • Cho, Mi-Ah
    • Journal of the Korean BIBLIA Society for library and Information Science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.41-62
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    • 2011
  • This research intends to identity problem and to suggest improvement through examples of the children for Reading Camp connected on Reading with Library Program for Children of Alienation in the National Library for Children and Young Adult and to investigate the way of effective the reading camp. The study investigated the operational practices of reading camp programs in 6 areas in the country. Further, it conducted a survey with children and librarians participated in the reading camp program. Based on the results, effective reading camp operation has been suggested and some suggestions have been made to improve administration strategies for reading camp.

An Analysis of the Jeju Beach Science Camp Program Based on the HASA Curriculum and a Survey of Preference

  • Kang, Seon-Tak;Kang, Kyung-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.429-439
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    • 2011
  • The purpose of this study was to analyze the Jeju beach science camp program and to survey the participating students'' preference levels for the activities included therein. The camp programs were analyzed on the basis of the standards set for the HASA curriculum. The program's "manipulatory skill" area included many manipulatory and creative activities while the "inquiry area" included many basic and integrated inquiry activities. It was also indicated that the "knowledge area" included many activities appropriate for understanding concepts and principles while the "attitude area" included many activities appropriate for stimulating curiosity and enjoyment. Thus, it could be seen that the areas stipulated for the HASA curriculum were considerably consistent with the purpose of the science camp. The participating students showed preference for manipulatory and creative activities included in the program. They also preferred basic, inquiry level activities included under the area of "inquiry skills." It was identified that the students most preferred the conceptual stage included under the area of "knowledge" where they were required to grasp the common characteristics of events, things, and phenomena, as also the enjoyment stage included under the "attitude" area, where they were required to participate in pleasant science activities. These findings indicate that science camp programs should be composed of manipulatory and creative activities as well as activities that aim at basic research and the understanding of concepts.

Application of cold atmospheric microwave plasma as an adjunct therapy for wound healing in dogs and cats

  • Jisu Yoo;Yeong-Hun Kang;Seung Joon Baek;Cheol-Yong Hwang
    • Journal of Veterinary Science
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.56.1-56.13
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    • 2023
  • Background: Cold atmospheric plasma is a novel innovative approach for wound care, and it is currently underrepresented in veterinary medicine. Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and safety of using cold atmospheric microwave plasma (CAMP) as an adjunct therapy for wound healing in dogs and cats. Methods: Wound healing outcomes were retrospectively analyzed using clinical records of client-owned dogs and cats who were first managed through standard wound care alone (pre-CAMP period) and subsequently via CAMP therapy (CAMP period). The degree of wound healing was estimated based on wound size and a modified wound scoring system. Results: Of the 27 acute and chronic wounds included in the analysis, 81.48% showed complete healing after the administration of CAMP as an adjunct therapy to standard care. Most wounds achieved complete healing in < 5 weeks. Compared with the pre-CAMP period, the rate of wound healing significantly increased every week in the CAMP period in terms of in wound size (first week, p < 0.001; second week, p = 0.012; third week, p < 0.001) and wound score (first week, p < 0.001; second week, p < 0.001; third week, p = 0.001). No adverse events were noted except for mild discomfort and transient erythema. Conclusions: CAMP is a well-tolerated therapeutic option with immense potential to support the treatment of wounds of diverse etiology in small animal practice. Further research is warranted to establish specific criteria for CAMP treatment according to wound characteristics.

The Emotional Changes of the Green Camp Adolescent Participants According to Participative Motivation of Forest Activities (그린캠프 청소년 참가자의 숲체험 참여동기에 따른 정서적 변화)

  • Jang, Jin;Lee, Yeonhee;Ha, Siyeon
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.106 no.2
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    • pp.230-239
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    • 2017
  • This study was performed to analyze the relationship between the participative motivation and satisfaction of adolescents participating in Green Camp which was the field centered forest experience camp as analyzing the factor of the participative motivation and its influence on the satisfaction. Also, this study identified the changes in creative personality before and after participation to Green Camp. In results, there were five motivation factors: 'Adventure and Interest', 'Forest Activity', 'Improve Physical Health', 'Rest', 'Suggestion'. When respective factors were analyzed, the mean of 'Interest and adventure' was the highest at 4.303, and then 'Forest activity' at 4.287, 'Rest' at 3.970 followed. In the case of participant satisfaction, 'the teaching materials and tools of the camp' was the highest at 4.530, and then 'contents of the camp' at 4.410, 'lecture performer of the camp' at 4.229, 'the way of progress of the camp' at 4.036, 'the place of the camp' at 3.952, 'the passage time of the camp' at 3.843 followed. It showed that 'Forest activity' factor and satisfaction had a positive relationship (p<0.05). In addition, the means of creative personality before-and after-program participation increased from 3.687 to 3.773 (t=-2.218, p=0.029). Based on the analysis of satisfaction, this study suggested improvements of Green camp. Also, it proved that the participation Green camp had influence on the creative personality. The finding of this study is meaningful in that it proposed the necessity of activation forest education focusing on experience.

Sensory Integration Therapy Camp(the Challenging Children) Report (대한 감각통합치료학회 주최 제1회 감각통합치료캠프(도전하는 아이들) 보고)

  • Ji, Seok-Yeon;Kim, Kyeong-Mi
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.81-86
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    • 2003
  • To make up extended and intensive sensory integration program, Korean Society of Sensory Integration Therapist(KSSIT) planned and practiced sensory integration camp. Camp were held during 5 days and 7 children with sensory integrative dysfunction were participated in the camp. COPM, Sensory profile, STEP-SI and interview were used for deciding the therapy goals. For preparing the camp, therapists did seminars, discussion and get advices form specialists in US and Japan. Through the camp, as the theme, not only children and parents got the chance of challenging but also therapists challenged by themselves. For this camp KSSIT expected to build up more effective sensory integrative program and research.

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The Effects of The Science Camp Program on Science Process Skills and Scientific Attitudes for The Elementary Scientific Gifted Students (과학캠프 운영이 초등과학영재의 과학탐구능력 및 과학적 태도에 미치는 효과)

  • Shin, Myeung-Ryeul;Lee, Yong-Seob
    • Journal of Gifted/Talented Education
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.967-983
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of this study was to find the effects of the science camp program on Science Process Skills and Scientific Attitudes for the Scientific Gifted Students. For this purpose, this research developed the science camp program. This program was totally consisted 30 lessens. there was 2 part in this program. It contained Astronomic Space Science(14 class), Aerospace Science(16 class). To find the effects of the science camp program on Science Process Skills and Scientific Attitudes for the Scientific Gifted Students. 20 participants was selected. these students were attended at a scientific gifted class(5th grade) of an elementary school located in Ulsan. First, Science Process Skills was used to find the effect of the science camp program And the results were analyzed by SPSSWIN 18.0. The results of this study were as follows. the science camp program was a positive effects on Science Process Skills of the Scientific Gifted Students(t=8.649, p=.000). Second, the science camp program was a positive effects on Scientific Attitudes of the Scientific Gifted Students(t=3.431, p=.003). According to this research, the science camp program on Science Process Skills and Scientific Attitudes for the Scientific Gifted Students. It will be contribute on the curriculum construction of the gifted school or gifted class.

A Comparative analysis on learning tendency & social characteristics and science camp participation attitude of the global science talented and the science gifted children (다문화 과학인재와 과학영재의 학습 경향성 및 사회적 특성과 과학캠프 참여 태도 비교)

  • Lee, Suk-Young;Kwon, Chi-Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Earth Science Education
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.235-244
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    • 2012
  • This study examined the learning tendency & social characteristics and the science camp participation attitude of the global science talented and the science gifted c. The survey was carried out on children who are taking part in Global Bridge project group and in Science Education Institute for the gifted S National University of education. The results of this study were as follows. First, the science gifted children was more superior to the global science talented, when it comes to task commitment and fluency, creativity, enthusiasm for learning on the learning tendency. Second, the science gifted children have much more sociality than the global science talented in the sense of social characteristics. The global science talented showed lack of interpersonal relationship & confidence for human relationship. Third, both parties were positive in terms of attitude which participating science camp. It was proved that science camp made a positive affect on both groups in several senses such as improving awareness & attitude of science activity and enhancing sociality. As a result, unlike ordinary program for the science gifted children, one for the global science talented in global bridge project is highly demanded that it should be considered the characteristics of the multi-cultural students. Moreover, it might be considered that educational circumstance would be needed, under which it is able to stimulates students' scientific curiosity throughout launching science hands-on program, such as systemized science camp etc.