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Bir bilim şenliğine katılan ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanlarına yönelik algıları ve bilim şenliğinin farklı grup katılımcılara göre değerlendirilmesi

Year 2022, Volume: 1 Issue: 2, 186 - 197, 19.10.2022

Abstract

Bilimi ve bilimsel bilginin doğasını anlamanın ön koşullarından biri de bu alanda çalışan bireyleri doğru anlamaktır. Bilim insanlarına ilişkin kalıp yargılardan farklı nitelikler ve davranışlar sergileyen bilim insanlarıyla kurulan etkileşimler, bu kalıp yargıların ve inançların değişmesine yardımcı olur. Bu bağlamda, bu çalışmanın amacı öğrencilerin bir bilim şenliğine katılımlarının bilim insanı algılarına etkisini incelemek ve farklı katılımcı gruplarına göre bilim şenliğinin değerlendirilmesini belirlemektir. Çalışmanın nicel kısmı tek gruplu öntest-sontest deseni ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Öğrencilerin etkinliklere katılmadan önce ve katıldıktan sonra bilim insanı algılarını belirlemek için Chambers (1983) tarafından geliştirilen DAST (Draw a Scientist Test) kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların (n=80) gerçekleştirilen bilim şenliğine ilişkin algılarını belirlemek için etkinlikler ve bilim sunumları ile ilgili kısa cevaplı sorulardan oluşan formlardan yararlanılmıştır. Katılımcıların çizimlerini analiz etmek için Finson, Beaver ve Cramond (1995) tarafından geliştirilen Bir Bilim İnsanı Çiz Kontrol Listesi (DAST-C) kullanılmıştır. Öğrenciler tarafından doldurulan formların analizinde ise tümevarımsal içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin bilim insanlarına ilişkin algıları etkinliklere katıldıktan sonra önemli ölçüde değişmiştir. Ayrıca katılımcılar projenin bilişsel, duyuşsal ve psikomotor alanlarda ve kişisel gelişimde olumlu katkıları olduğunu belirtmiştir.

Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK

Project Number

118B676

References

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  • Dursun, Ç. (2010). Dünyada bilim iletişiminin gelişimi ve farklı yaklaşımlar: Toplum için bilimden toplumda bilime. Kurgu, 23(1), 1-31.
  • Erdoğan, S. C. (2013). Üstün zekâlı kızların bilime yönelik tutumları ve bilim insanı imajları. Hasan Ali Yücel Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 10(1), 125.
  • Finson, K. D. (2003). Applicability of the DAST-C to the images of scientists drawn by students of different racial groups. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 15(1), 15-26.
  • Finson, K. D., Beaver, J. B., & Cramond, B. L. (1995). Development and field test of a checklist for the Draw‐A‐Scientist Test. School science and mathematics, 95(4), 195-205.
  • Gathings, M. J., & Peterman, K. (2021). Science festivals and the cultivation of science capital: a retrospective study of science capital. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 11(4), 293-307.
  • Huber, R. A., & G. M. Burton. 1995. “What Do Students Think Scientists Look Like?” School Science and Mathematics ,95 (7), 371–376.
  • Illingworth, S. M., Lewis, E., & Percival, C. (2015). Does attending a large science event enthuse young people about science careers?. Journal of Science Communication, 14.
  • Jensen, E. & Buckley, N. (2014). Why people attend science festivals: Interests, motivations and self-reported benefits of public engagement with research. Public Understanding of Science, 23(5), 557-573.
  • Kara, B. & Akarsu, B. (2015). Ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanına yönelik tutum ve imajının belirlenmesi. Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi Dergisi, 3(2), 90-116.
  • Kaya, O. N., Doğan, A. ve Öçal, E. (2008). Turkish elementary school students’ ımages of scientists. Eurasian Journal of Educational Resarch, 32, 93-100.
  • Keçeci, G. (2017). The aims and learning attainments of secondary and high school students attending science festivals: A case study. Educational Research and Reviews, 12(23), 1146-1153.
  • Lewenstein, B., 2003. Models of Public Communication of Science and Technology. Cornell University,https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/58743/Lewenstein.2003.Models_of_communication.CC%20version%20for%20Cornell%20eCommons.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y
  • Mead, M., & Metraux, R. (1957). Image of the scientist among high-school students: A pilot study. Science, 126(3270), 384-390.
  • Gavhi-Molefe, M. R., Jensen, E., & Joubert, M. (2021). Why scientists agree to participate in science festivals: evidence from South Africa. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 11(2), 127-142.
  • Özdemir, S., & Koçer, D. N. (2020). 21. Yüzyılda Türkiye’nin Bilim İletişimi Uygulamaları Üzerine Bir Çalışma. Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 18 (Özel Sayı), 373-392.
  • Özdemir, E. (2020). Ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanı imajlarının incelenmesi (Konya ili örneği). Uluslararası Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 2(2), 147-160.
  • Palomba, R. (2017). How to undo stereotypes about scientists and science. Tintori, A. and Palomba, R. (Eds.). Turn on the light on science, (pp. 19–49), Ubiquity Press.
  • Peterman, K., Verbeke, M., & Nielsen, K. (2020). Looking back to think ahead: Reflections on science festival evaluation and research. Visitor Studies, 23(2), 205-217.
  • Rose, K. M., Korzekwa, K., Brossard, D., Scheufele, D. A., & Heisler, L. (2017). Engaging the public at a science festival: findings from a panel on human gene editing. Science Communication, 39(2), 250-277.
  • Sless, D., & Shrensky, R. (2001). Conversations in a landscape of science and magic: Thinking about science communication. In Science communication in theory and practice (pp. 97-105). Springer, Dordrecht.
  • Song, J., & Kim, K. S. (1999). How Korean students see scientists: the images of the scientist. International Journal of Science Education, 21(9), 957-977.
  • van der Sanden, M. C. A., & Meijman, F. J. (2008). Dialogue guides awareness and understanding of science: An essay on different goals of dialogue leading to different science communication approaches. Public Understanding of Science, 17(1), 89–103. doi:10.1177/0963662506067376.
  • Wiehe, B. (2014). When science makes us who we are: Known and speculative impacts of science festivals. Journal of Science Communication, 13(4), C02.
  • Woods-Townsend, K., Christodoulou, A., Rietdijk, W., Byrne, J., Griffiths, J. B., & Grace, M. M. (2016). Meet the scientist: The value of short interactions between scientists and students. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 6(1), 89-113.
  • Yıldırım, H. İ., & Şensoy, Ö. (2016). Bilim şenliklerinin 6 . sınıf öğrencilerinin fen bilimleri dersine yönelik tutumlarına etkisi. Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(1), 23–40.
  • Yıldırım, A., ve Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (5. baskı.). Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.

Perceptions of middle school students participated in a science festival towards scientists and the evaluation of the science festival according to different groups of participants

Year 2022, Volume: 1 Issue: 2, 186 - 197, 19.10.2022

Abstract

One of the prerequisites for understanding science and the nature of scientific knowledge is to understand the individuals working in this field correctly. Interactions with scientists who exhibit qualities and behaviours different from the stereotypes about scientists help to change these stereotypical images and beliefs. In this context, this study aims to examine the effect of students' participation in a science festival on their perceptions of scientists and to determine the evaluation of the science festival according to different groups of participants. The quantitative part of the study was carried out with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The DAST (Draw a Scientist Test) developed by Chambers (1983) was used to determine the students’ perceptions of scientists before and after their participation in the activities. Forms consisting of short-answer questions about the activities and science presentations were used to evaluate the science festival according to participants’ (n=80) views. The Draw A Scientist Checklist (DAST-C) developed by Finson, Beaver, and Cramond (1995) was used to analyze the participant drawings. In the analysis of the forms filled out by the students, inductive content analysis was used. The perceptions of the students about scientists changed significantly after participation in the activities. Also, participants stated that the project had positive contributions in cognitive, affective and psychomotor areas and personal development.

Project Number

118B676

References

  • Akkanat, Ç. (2020). TÜBİTAK 4007 Bilim şenlikleri destekleme programı kapsamında gerçekleştirilen merzifon bilim şenliğinin farklı yaş gruplarına göre değerlendirilmesi. Journal of Interdisciplinary Education: Theory and Practice, 2(2), 102-122.
  • Ateş, Ö., Ateş, A. M., & Aladağ, Y. (2021). Perceptions of students and teachers participating in a science festival regarding science and scientists. Research in Science & Technological Education, 39(1), 109-130.
  • Aydinoğlu A. U. (2020). Bilim iletişimi ve tarihi üzerine kısa bir inceleme. A Turanlı, A.U. Aydınoğlu, M Şahinol (Eds.), Türkiye'de STS: Bilim ve Teknoloji Çalışmalarına Giriş, (s.59-68). İTÜ Yayınları.
  • Başar, M., Gurkan, H., Avcı, A., Bedel, N. S., Aktaş, A., Gündüz, M., & Soylu, A. (2021). Özel/minik mucitler 4007 TÜBİTAK bilim şenliği programının öğrenci görüşlerine göre incelenmesi. Araştırma ve Deneyim Dergisi, 6(2), 122-138.
  • Besley, J. C., & Tanner, A. H. (2011). What science communication scholars think about training scientists to communicate. Science Communication, 33(2), 239–263.
  • Boyette, T., & Ramsey, J. R. (2019). Does the messenger matter? Studying the impacts of scientists and engineers interacting with public audiences at science festival events. Journal of Science Communication, 18(2), A02.
  • Bozzato, P., Fabris, M. A., & Longobardi, C. (2021). Gender, stereotypes and grade level in the draw-a-scientist test in Italian schoolchildren. International Journal of Science Education, 43(16), 2640-2662.
  • Bray, B., France, B., & Gilbert, J. K. (2012). Identifying the essential elements of effective science communication: What do the experts say? International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 2(1), 23–41.
  • Buldu, M. 2006. Young children's perceptions of scientists: a preliminary study. Educational Research, 48(1), 121-132.
  • Bultitude, K., McDonald, D., & Custead, S. (2011). The rise and rise of science festivals: An international review of organised events to celebrate science. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 1(2), 165-188.
  • Bultitude, K. (2014). Science festivals: Do they succeed in reaching beyond the ‘already engaged’? Journal of Science Communication, 13(4), C01.
  • Burns, T. W., O'Connor, D. J., & Stocklmayer, S. M. (2003). Science communication: a contemporary definition. Public understanding of science, 12(2), 183-202.
  • Chambers, D. W. (1983). Stereotypic images of the scientist: The draw-a-scientist test. Science education, 67(2), 255-265.
  • Canovan, C. (2019). ‘Going to these events truly opens your eyes’. Perceptions of science and science careers following a family visit to a science festival. Journal of Science Communication, 18(2), 1-12.
  • Canovan, C. (2020). More than a grand day out? Learning on school trips to science festivals from the perspectives of teachers, pupils and organisers. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 10(1), 1-16.
  • Carriveau, K. L. (2001). A brief history of e-prints and the opportunities they open for science librarians. C. Schlembach ve W.H. Mischo (Yay.Haz.). Electronic resources and services in scitech libraries içinde (ss.73-82). Mary Binghamton, NY: Haworth Information Press.
  • Christidou, V. (2010). Greek students’ images of scientific researchers. Journal of Science Communication, 9(3), A01.
  • Cohen, J. (1960). "A coefficient of agreement for nominal scales." Educational and psychological measurement, 20 (1), 37-46.
  • Çeliker, H. D., & Avcı, D. E. (2015). İlkokul Öğrencilerinin Bilim İnsanı Algıları: Öğrencilerin Bilimsel Faaliyetlere Katılması Bilim İnsanı Algılarını Nasıl Etkiler?. Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 1(36), 90-104.
  • Davis, P. R. & Russ, R. S. (2015). ‘Dynamic framing in the communication of scientific research: texts and interactions’. Journal ofResearch in Science Teaching, 52 (2), 221–252.
  • Durant, J. (2013). The role of science festivals. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(8), 2681-2681.
  • Dursun, Ç. (2010). Dünyada bilim iletişiminin gelişimi ve farklı yaklaşımlar: Toplum için bilimden toplumda bilime. Kurgu, 23(1), 1-31.
  • Erdoğan, S. C. (2013). Üstün zekâlı kızların bilime yönelik tutumları ve bilim insanı imajları. Hasan Ali Yücel Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 10(1), 125.
  • Finson, K. D. (2003). Applicability of the DAST-C to the images of scientists drawn by students of different racial groups. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 15(1), 15-26.
  • Finson, K. D., Beaver, J. B., & Cramond, B. L. (1995). Development and field test of a checklist for the Draw‐A‐Scientist Test. School science and mathematics, 95(4), 195-205.
  • Gathings, M. J., & Peterman, K. (2021). Science festivals and the cultivation of science capital: a retrospective study of science capital. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 11(4), 293-307.
  • Huber, R. A., & G. M. Burton. 1995. “What Do Students Think Scientists Look Like?” School Science and Mathematics ,95 (7), 371–376.
  • Illingworth, S. M., Lewis, E., & Percival, C. (2015). Does attending a large science event enthuse young people about science careers?. Journal of Science Communication, 14.
  • Jensen, E. & Buckley, N. (2014). Why people attend science festivals: Interests, motivations and self-reported benefits of public engagement with research. Public Understanding of Science, 23(5), 557-573.
  • Kara, B. & Akarsu, B. (2015). Ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanına yönelik tutum ve imajının belirlenmesi. Fen Bilimleri Öğretimi Dergisi, 3(2), 90-116.
  • Kaya, O. N., Doğan, A. ve Öçal, E. (2008). Turkish elementary school students’ ımages of scientists. Eurasian Journal of Educational Resarch, 32, 93-100.
  • Keçeci, G. (2017). The aims and learning attainments of secondary and high school students attending science festivals: A case study. Educational Research and Reviews, 12(23), 1146-1153.
  • Lewenstein, B., 2003. Models of Public Communication of Science and Technology. Cornell University,https://ecommons.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/58743/Lewenstein.2003.Models_of_communication.CC%20version%20for%20Cornell%20eCommons.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y
  • Mead, M., & Metraux, R. (1957). Image of the scientist among high-school students: A pilot study. Science, 126(3270), 384-390.
  • Gavhi-Molefe, M. R., Jensen, E., & Joubert, M. (2021). Why scientists agree to participate in science festivals: evidence from South Africa. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 11(2), 127-142.
  • Özdemir, S., & Koçer, D. N. (2020). 21. Yüzyılda Türkiye’nin Bilim İletişimi Uygulamaları Üzerine Bir Çalışma. Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 18 (Özel Sayı), 373-392.
  • Özdemir, E. (2020). Ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanı imajlarının incelenmesi (Konya ili örneği). Uluslararası Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 2(2), 147-160.
  • Palomba, R. (2017). How to undo stereotypes about scientists and science. Tintori, A. and Palomba, R. (Eds.). Turn on the light on science, (pp. 19–49), Ubiquity Press.
  • Peterman, K., Verbeke, M., & Nielsen, K. (2020). Looking back to think ahead: Reflections on science festival evaluation and research. Visitor Studies, 23(2), 205-217.
  • Rose, K. M., Korzekwa, K., Brossard, D., Scheufele, D. A., & Heisler, L. (2017). Engaging the public at a science festival: findings from a panel on human gene editing. Science Communication, 39(2), 250-277.
  • Sless, D., & Shrensky, R. (2001). Conversations in a landscape of science and magic: Thinking about science communication. In Science communication in theory and practice (pp. 97-105). Springer, Dordrecht.
  • Song, J., & Kim, K. S. (1999). How Korean students see scientists: the images of the scientist. International Journal of Science Education, 21(9), 957-977.
  • van der Sanden, M. C. A., & Meijman, F. J. (2008). Dialogue guides awareness and understanding of science: An essay on different goals of dialogue leading to different science communication approaches. Public Understanding of Science, 17(1), 89–103. doi:10.1177/0963662506067376.
  • Wiehe, B. (2014). When science makes us who we are: Known and speculative impacts of science festivals. Journal of Science Communication, 13(4), C02.
  • Woods-Townsend, K., Christodoulou, A., Rietdijk, W., Byrne, J., Griffiths, J. B., & Grace, M. M. (2016). Meet the scientist: The value of short interactions between scientists and students. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 6(1), 89-113.
  • Yıldırım, H. İ., & Şensoy, Ö. (2016). Bilim şenliklerinin 6 . sınıf öğrencilerinin fen bilimleri dersine yönelik tutumlarına etkisi. Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(1), 23–40.
  • Yıldırım, A., ve Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri (5. baskı.). Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
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Primary Language Turkish
Subjects Other Fields of Education
Journal Section Research Articles
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Tuba Demircioğlu 0000-0003-3567-1739

Project Number 118B676
Publication Date October 19, 2022
Submission Date September 15, 2022
Published in Issue Year 2022 Volume: 1 Issue: 2

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APA Demircioğlu, T. (2022). Bir bilim şenliğine katılan ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilim insanlarına yönelik algıları ve bilim şenliğinin farklı grup katılımcılara göre değerlendirilmesi. Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Eğitim Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 1(2), 186-197.