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Wommer, Fernanda Gabriela Bitencourt; Sepel, Lenira Maria Nunes; Loreto, Elgion Lucio Silva – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Gamification is the use of game design elements, such as rules of play, point scoring and competition, in a non-game context, in learning activities. We designed a game, based on the famous augmented reality game "Pokémon GO," called Insects GO in which players should capture images of real insects with their mobile phones.…
Descriptors: Gamification, Entomology, Middle School Students, Student Attitudes
Bouchée, T.; Thurlings, M.; de Putter-Smits, L.; Pepin, B. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Quantum physics has found its way into upper secondary school physics curricula worldwide. This trend coincides with increased attention for conceptual understanding in physics education in general and quantum physics education in particular. Students' conceptual difficulties of learning quantum physics are regularly reported. Little…
Descriptors: Quantum Mechanics, Mechanics (Physics), Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Soltani, Asghar; Bahador, Ali; Esmi, Keramat – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: Students' perceptions of learning environment is known as the most frequent construct related to their learning outcomes. Students' motivation in learning science (i.e. personal mastery goals orientation, self-efficacy, and task-value) and self-regulation are among the outcome variables that are affected by their perceptions of science…
Descriptors: High School Students, Science Education, Educational Environment, Student Motivation
Uçar, F. Melike; Sungur, Semra – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2017
Background: Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the factors related to science achievement. In these studies, the classroom goal structure perceptions, engagement, and self-efficacy of the students have emerged as important factors to be examined in relation to students' science achievement. Purpose: This study examines the…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Learner Engagement, Science Achievement, Goal Orientation
Çam, Aylin; Geban, Ömer – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2017
Background: The development of primary pre-service teachers' chemistry motivation and attitudes toward chemistry were examined in order to develop their science literacy using case-based learning. Students' ideas were emphasized, real-life situations were discussed, and students could share their ideas and knowledge with peers; as a result,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Chemistry, Student Motivation
Sakiz, Gonul – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2017
Background: In recent research, affective learning environments and affective support have been receiving increasing attention for their roles in stimulating students' learning outcomes. Despite its raising importance, little is known about affective support in educational contexts in developing countries. Moreover, international student…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Affective Behavior, Correlation, Teacher Influence
Aktas, Idris; Bilgin, Ibrahim – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2015
Background: Many researchers agree that students, especially primary students, have learning difficulties on the "Particulate Nature of Matter" unit. One reason for this difficulty is not considering individual differences for teaching science. In 4MAT model learning, environment is arranged according to individual differences. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Science Achievement, Student Motivation
Naugah, Jayantee; Watts, Mike – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: The population of Mauritius consists of 52% females and scientific literacy is seen to be of vital importance for all young people if they are to be sufficiently equipped to meet the challenges of a fast changing world. Previous research shows, however, that science is not popular among girls. This paper explores one of many reasons…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Scientific Literacy, Females, Science Education
Kingir, Sevgi; Tas, Yasemin; Gok, Gulsum; Vural, Semra Sungur – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: There are attempts to integrate learning environment research with motivation and self-regulation research that considers social context influences an individual's motivation, self-regulation and, in turn, academic performance. Purpose: This study explored the relationships among constructivist learning environment perception variables…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Student Motivation, Self Management, Science Achievement
Hassan, Ghali – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2008
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that might be associated with students' attitudes towards science. The participants were 1745 students from secondary schools and universities across Australia. The results of factor analysis, descriptive statistics, Tukey's post hoc test and correlation analysis demonstrate that there…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Factor Analysis, Correlation, Foreign Countries
Owen, Sian; Dickson, Dominic; Stanisstreet, Martin; Boyes, Edward – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2008
The decline in the popularity of physics over the period of secondary schooling and its consequent low uptake at A-level and beyond continues to cause concern on educational and economic grounds. The aim of this study is to explore whether physics might be made more attractive to students by employing an extended range of classroom and laboratory…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Instruction
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Akpan, Efiong U. U. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1986
Reports a study's findings of which factors influence Nigerian secondary school students' choice of science subjects. Variables considered were sex, age, group of study (arts or science), attitudes, intelligence (IQ), and personality. Results from 1240 students indicated that attitude to science was most important factor followed by IQ. (ML)
Descriptors: Intelligence, Science Education, Science Interests, Secondary Education
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Barenholz, Hanna; Tamir, Pinchas – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1997
Describes a science program designed to attract children to science through an extended study of biology. Presents a detailed description of the various professional development activities and the results of the formative evaluation of the program. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies