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Journal of the Korean Chemical Society (JKCS)

ISSN 1017-2548(Print)
ISSN 2234-8530(Online)
Volume 57, Number 1
JKCSEZ 57(1)
February 20, 2013

Title	Instructional Influences of Explicit and Reflective Scientific Inquiry Learning Program about Nature of Scientific Inquiry 과학 탐구의 본성에 대한 명시적-반성적 탐구 학습 프로그램의 영향
Author	Sujin Han, Chanho Yang, Taehee Noh* 한수진, 양찬호, 노태희*
Keywords	Nature of scientific inquiry, Epistemological views, Explicit and reflective scientific inquiry learning, Group discussion
Abstract	In this study, we developed a explicit and reflective scientific inquiry learning program about nature of scientific inquiry, and compared its instructional influences with those of implicit scientific inquiry learning. We also compared students' perceptions of the program. Eighth graders at a middle school were assigned to the treatment and the control groups. The students of the treatment group participated in the program, while those of the control group participated in general scientific inquiry instruction. The analyses of the results revealed that the program was more effective in improving students' epistemological views on scientific inquiry than general scientific inquiry learning. However, there were no statistically significant differences in both test scores of science achievement and enjoyment of science lessons. The students of the treatment group perceived that group discussion on the nature of scientific inquiry was an advantage of the program. However, they still had difficulties in performing group discussion, understanding the nature of scientific inquiry, and writing and presenting their thoughts. Educational implications of these findings are discussed.
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