The Effect of Robotics Competitions on High School Students' Attitudes Toward Science

2011 ◽  
Vol 111 (8) ◽  
pp. 416-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Welch ◽  
Douglas Huffman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Attitudes Toward Science ◽  
School Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek dengan Portofolio terhadap Penguasaan Konsep Angiospermae dan Sikap Siswa SMA terhadap Sains

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Iva Siti Fauzia ◽  
Sariwulan Diana ◽  
Kusnadi Kusnadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Attitudes Toward Science ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
School Students ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Pisa 2006

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of project-based learning (PjBL) with the portfolio towards mastery of the concept of Angiospermae and attitudes of high school students towards science. This study was conducted in one of the state high school in the city with a population that is used is a class X. The sample used in this study is one class with 38 students as sample number. The method used is pre-experimental design with pretest and posttest design. The concept of student mastery Angiospermae measured using about pretest and posttest which refers to the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy. Students 'attitudes toward science was measured by using a Likert scale questionnaire-4, the indicators used refer to the PISA 2006 results showed the achievement scores of N-gain students' mastery of concepts of 0.69 and including medium category. For the students' attitudes toward science, the results showed the achievement scores of N-gain of 0.34 and including medium category. Furthermore, these two variables were tested correlations to see the relationship between students' mastery of concepts and attitudes towards science. Correlation test showed the value of r = 0.612 and a strong correlation category. The response of students to the activities of PjBL with the portfolio after measured using questionnaire responses of students to learning with Likert scale-4, including into either category. Based on the research, PjBL with portfolio has affected the mastery of Angiospermae concept and attitude toward science in senior high school student.

scholarly journals Lebanese Students’ Attitudes toward English: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Ghada M. Chehimi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Classes ◽  
School Students ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Selection Of

This is a study of high school students’ attitudes toward the English language in Lebanon. The purpose of this research is to assess the extent of use of English inside and outside the schools taking into consideration the attitude towards the language. Two schools were selected, one upper middle class and one lower middle class. This selection of different social classes aims at finding whether a student’s socio- economical background affects his/ her attitude toward the English language. The sample of respondents returned 52 questionnaires from the two schools. Although this sample was a modest one, it highlighted the differences in attitudes towards the English language, but these attitudes did not relate much to the socioeconomic class as much as personal preferences. However, what was salient in this research is how students from the lower middle class were more inclined to use English to raise their social status and both groups agreed that English is essential to their progress in life.

scholarly journals Japanese High School Students’ Attitudes Towards and Usage of Corrective Feedback on Their Written Work

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
David O'Flaherty
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Corrective Feedback ◽  
School Students ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
High School Writing ◽  
Writing Course ◽  
Students Attitudes

The correcting of errors in L2 writing is a problematic task for teachers. A lack of consistent research evidence supporting a given method of corrective feedback, or even the extent to which errors should be corrected, means that teachers are often left to make judgments on what method and focus are best for their students. It is, therefore, important to understand how students interact with the corrective feedback they receive. This study looked at Japanese high school students’ attitudes towards and use of corrective feedback on their written work. Findings suggest that while students felt their teacher should provide extensive corrective feedback and that this feedback had helped them in their written English, their actual usage of the feedback they received was very passive. It is argued that beyond solely providing corrective feedback on students’ writing, high school teachers need to ensure their students actively engage with the feedback they receive. The article concludes with some suggestions for achieving this in the context of a Japanese high school writing course. 第二言語ライティングに於ける課題添削は、教師にとって頭を悩ます仕事である。添削に関する方法論について一貫した研究証拠がないだけでなく、どの程度誤りを修正すべきか等、生徒にとって最良と考える方法や重点を判断することはしばしば教師自身に委ねられている。従って、どのように生徒が添削された課題に向き合っているかを理解することが重要となる。 本研究では、日本の高校生の英文ライティング課題添削に対する捉え方、及び添削された課題をどう活用しているかについて調査をした。調査結果によると、彼らは、教師は詳細な添削をすべきで、添削は英文ライティング力向上に役立つと考えているが、実際に添削された課題の活用方法はかなり受動的であった。本論文では、高校教師は添削結果を生徒に提供するだけでなく、その積極的な活用方法を指導する必要があると説き、日本の高校の英文ライティングクラスにおける、前述の問題の解決方法を示す。

scholarly journals The Impact of a Short-Term Pharmacology Enrichment Program on Knowledge and Science Attitudes in Precollege Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly N Downing ◽  
Katherine E Rooney ◽  
Abigail Norris Turner ◽  
Nicole Kwiek
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Attitudes Toward Science ◽  
Science Attitudes ◽  
Science Careers ◽  
Science Knowledge ◽  
Short Term ◽  
School Students ◽  
Enrichment Program ◽  
The Impact

As our nation and the global economy place an increased demand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs, science educators must implement innovative approaches to pique precollege student’s interests in these careers. Pharmacology remains a relevant and engaging platform to teach biology and chemistry concepts, and this strategy applied over several months in the formal classroom increases science literacy in high school students. In order to improve the affordability and accessibility of this educational approach, we developed and assessed the impact of a short-term pharmacology day camp, ‘Pills, Potions, and Poisons’ (PPP), on high school students’ science knowledge and attitudes toward science careers. The PPP program was offered annually from 2009 through 2012, and participants spent 6 days learning about pharmacology and careers in the biomedical sciences. All PPP student participants (n=134) completed surveys assessing their basic science knowledge and science attitudes before and after the program. Students achieved significant gains in their science knowledge by the end (Day 6) of the PPP program (from 41% mean test score to 65%; p<0.001). In addition, the majority of participants agreed or strongly agreed that the PPP program positively impacted their attitudes toward science (p<0.001). This study provides evidence that a short-term pharmacology-centered science enrichment program can achieve significant gains in participant’s science knowledge as well as motivation and confidence towards science careers. Moreover, we report benefits experienced by the undergraduate, graduate, and professional pharmacy student teaching assistants (TAs, n=10) who reported improved communication skills and an increased interest in future educational work.   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals Indonesian EFL students’ voice on the first language usage in classroom

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-86
Author(s):  
Binti Muifatun Nazilah ◽  
Peptia Asrining Tyas ◽  
Wiwik Umiyati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
First Language ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Students ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

The first language (L1) usage is still found during the English lesson, specifically in non-native English countries. This may be a debatable issue among experts. Hence, investigation on students’ perception is helpful in this study. It will give an insight into students’ preferences for learning the language. The previous studies related to this topic were mainly focused on senior high school and undergraduate students as the subject. Therefore, this present study proposed to explore the perception of junior high school students. In conducting this study, the researcher applied a quantitative survey design. There were 29 questions in three sections that were distributed to investigate: (1) the language used in the EFL classroom, (2) students’ attitudes as well as (3) students’ well-being during the English foreign language lesson. The participants were 101 students of SMP Shalahuddin Malang. The findings revealed that students have positive responses towards the use of Indonesian langauge during the EFL lesson.   DOI: 10.26905/enjourme.v6i2.6701

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