Comparing Two Different Approaches In A Virtual Science Centre Environment On The Scientific Literacy Of Secondary School Students
| dc.contributor.author | LOY HUI SIANG, DANIEL | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-06-09T07:32:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-06-09T07:32:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to investigate the effects a virtual science centre using either a free-choice or a problem-based learning approach, on improving scientific literacy among Form Four secondary school students. Scientific literacy is defined and measured using three dependent variables in this study which are general science knowledge, understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning. A model for a virtual science centre, the MYSains Virtual Science Centre, was developed for the purpose of this study. The sample consists of two groups of students, with 35 students for the free-choice learning group and 37 students for the problem-based learning group. The study employed a quasi experimental methodology with non-equivalent control group pre-test and post-test design. MANCOVA inferential analysis showed that students from both groups recorded a significant increase in their general science knowledge, but with no significant change in their understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning, although significant gains were recorded in the free-choice learning group for scientific reasoning. However, qualitative findings indicate that informal science learning via a virtual science centre plays a role towards improving scientific literacy among secondary school students. Positive gains are more evident in a free-choice learning approach which is less resource demanding and more cost effective. This study demonstrates that the provision of well designed and developed virtual science centre as shown in the MYSains model can increase scientific literacy overall with strong gains shown in the acquirement of general science knowledge with smaller but significant gains in scientific reasoning. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2102 | |
| dc.subject | Comparing Two Different Approaches In A Virtual Science Centre Environment | en_US |
| dc.subject | On The Scientific Literacy Of Secondary School Students | en_US |
| dc.title | Comparing Two Different Approaches In A Virtual Science Centre Environment On The Scientific Literacy Of Secondary School Students | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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