Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education (한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육)
- Volume 27 Issue 1
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- Pages.83-92
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- 2008
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- 1598-3099(pISSN)
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- 2733-8436(eISSN)
The Development and Use of Science Modules for Facilitating Students' Understanding of Science-Technology-Society: Students' Perception and Interest of News Article-Based Lessons
과학-기술-사회 관련성에 대한 이해 촉진을 위한 초등 과학 모듈의 개발 및 적용: 신문기사 활용수업에 대한 학생들의 인식과 흥미 조사
- Seo, Ji-Hye (Seoul Sunyoo Elementary School) ;
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Lee, Yong-Bok
(Seoul National University of Education) ;
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Jang, Shin-Ho
(Seoul National University of Education)
- Published : 2008.03.29
Abstract
In this study, we developed elementary science education modules for facilitating students' understanding of the connected nature of Science-Technology-Society. For these modules, we particularly used news articles to make connections among science, technology, and society. We set up the development criteria as followings: connecting science-technology-society, aligning with national science curriculum, respecting students' interest, and appropriating the difficulty levels in terms and concepts. We also studied 4th grade students' perception of using these modules in science lessons. Most students perceived that using the modules in their science classes helped them link science-technology-society intimately and enhance their interest and motivation, as well as their self-esteem for studying science.