Research Article

Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival

Volume: 24 Number: 2 July 8, 2022
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Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival

Abstract

Science festivals are organizations that aim to raise public awareness on various scientific issues and popularize science. Science Festivals' effects on participants have vital importance. Accordingly, the impact of a science festival supported by the TÜBİTAK 4007 Science Festivals Support program on students' scientific attitudes is discussed. The working group consists of middle and high school students participating in four activities. The data collection tool was the scientific attitude scale. Total attitude scores were compared according to total scientific attitude scores, gender, class level, and whether the participants followed popular science publications and participated in a science camp or scientific research project competition. Results showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores except for the grade level. Besides, students who did not read popular science books, watched experimental videos, or participated in scientific activities such as a science camp/research project competition experienced a more significant change in their attitude scores. The effects of the activities in the science festivals be organized after that can be determined with mixed-method research. Also, addressing the changes in the curiosity levels of the participants, and examining the long-term effects of the festivals can be effective in increasing these organizations' quality.

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Project Number

218B433

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Other Fields of Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 8, 2022

Submission Date

October 13, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 27, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 24 Number: 2

APA
Başaran, H., & Karakoc-topal, O. (2022). Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 24(2), 645-671. https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC
AMA
1.Başaran H, Karakoc-topal O. Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2022;24(2):645-671. https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC
Chicago
Başaran, Hayret, and Ozlem Karakoc-topal. 2022. “Evaluation of the Change in the Scientific Attitudes of the Students Participating in the Science Festival”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 24 (2): 645-71. https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC.
EndNote
Başaran H, Karakoc-topal O (July 1, 2022) Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 24 2 645–671.
IEEE
[1]H. Başaran and O. Karakoc-topal, “Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival”, Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 645–671, July 2022, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC
ISNAD
Başaran, Hayret - Karakoc-topal, Ozlem. “Evaluation of the Change in the Scientific Attitudes of the Students Participating in the Science Festival”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 24/2 (July 1, 2022): 645-671. https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC.
JAMA
1.Başaran H, Karakoc-topal O. Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2022;24:645–671.
MLA
Başaran, Hayret, and Ozlem Karakoc-topal. “Evaluation of the Change in the Scientific Attitudes of the Students Participating in the Science Festival”. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, vol. 24, no. 2, July 2022, pp. 645-71, https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC.
Vancouver
1.Hayret Başaran, Ozlem Karakoc-topal. Evaluation of the change in the scientific attitudes of the students participating in the science festival. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi [Internet]. 2022 Jul. 1;24(2):645-71. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA67LS42PC