초등학생의 과학선호도에 영향을 주는 요인으로서의 탐구활동에 대한 인식 조사

Abstract

For this study we conducted a survey for elementary students from 3rd to 6th grade. We performed a frequence test using statistic program and the cross-tabs betwen gender and grade. We then conducted a thorough interview withthe students, after constructing several meaningful questions reflecting the results of survey. As a result of this study,it was critical to arange interesting inquiry activities in order to foster student's preference for science and attractthem to get involved in the science class. We found that teachers were needed to be more flexible to make a groupduring the classes and teachers would succeed to reflect student's characteristics. In addition, it is necessary for theonly when the improvements in the curriculum for science education should be made, teachers would allow studentsto recognize its significances by themselves, and let them follow the inquiring process during the laboratory class forthemselves.