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Epistemological Views of Middle School Students on Scientific Inquiry

중학생들의 과학 탐구에 대한 인식론적 견해

  • Received : 2011.08.12
  • Accepted : 2012.01.10
  • Published : 2012.02.29
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Abstract

In this study, epistemological views of middle school students on scientific inquiry were investigated. The Views of Scientific Inquiry Questionnaire was administered to 141 9th graders. The questionnaire consists of five open-ended items concerning the contexts of scientific investigation, the methods of scientific investigation, the interpretation of data, and the data and evidence. Analyses of the results indicated that their epistemological understanding of scientific inquiry were not adequate on the whole. Although the students suggested a variety of factors influencing scientists' decisions on the questions and the methods of investigation, many of the factors were minor. Only a few students specifically described the activities of scientists and the constituents of "scientific" activity, and students did not demonstrate adequate understanding of experimentation in science and multiple scientific methods. Moreover, the percentage of students who possessed the informed view that data can be variously interpreted was found to be low. The students also did not understand the distinctions between data and evidence. Educational implications are discussed.

이 연구에서는 중학생들의 과학 탐구에 대한 인식론적 견해를 조사하였다. 9학년 학생 141명을 대상으로 과학 탐구에 대한 견해 검사를 실시하였다. 이 검사 도구는 과학 탐구의 배경, 과학적 탐구 방법, 자료의 해석, 자료와 증거에 관한 5개의 개방형 문항으로 구성되어 있다. 분석 결과, 전반적으로 학생들의 과학탐구에 대한 인식론적 이해가 부족한 것으로 나타났다. 학생들은 과학자들의 탐구 문제 및 방법의 선택에 여러 가지 요인이 영향을 미친다고 제안하였으나 그 요인들의 다수는 주요 요인이 아니었다. 과학자가 하는 일이나 '과학적' 인 활동의 특성을 구체적으로 설명하는 학생들은 적었으며, 학생들은 과학에서 실험의 의미나 과학적 방법의 다양성을 제대로 이해하지 못하였다. 또한, 자료가 다양하게 해석된다는 것을 잘 알고 있는 견해를 지닌 학생들의 비율이 낮았다. 학생들은 자료와 증거의 차이도 이해하지 못하였다. 이에 대한 교육적인 함의를 논의하였다.

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