과학의 윤리적 특성 교수-학습이 중학생들의 과학의 본성에 대한 인식에 미친 영향

Abstract

Science is organized with such various aspects as epistemological, economic, social, political, and ethical sides. Therefore the ethical aspect should be included in teaching/learning materials for school science. The aim of this study was to investigate the validness and usefulness of the teaching/learning methods and materials which the authors developed in order to enhance the understanding of the ethical nature of science. Two middle schools, one in Seoul and the other in local small city, were selected for this study. And this study used discussion and role play as the teaching/learning strategies and social issues as the teaching/learning materials. The results show that students actively involved in learning of ethical aspects of science, and there is no significant relationship between the teaching/learning materials and the students' attitude towards science.