Title:
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From white lab coats and crazy hair to actual scientists: exploring the impact of researcher interaction and performing arts on students' perceptions and motivation for science
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Author:
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Ruiz Mallen, Isabel; Gallois, Sandrine; Heras López, Maria
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Other authors:
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Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3); Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA) |
Abstract:
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We examine the impact of researchers' interaction and drama-based techniques when learning science on students' views of scientists and motivations for studying science. We do so through mixed-methods in five secondary schools in three countries. Students changed their perception of scientists toward a less stereotyped image, particularly where their interaction with researchers was higher. Pupils' interest for scientific careers significantly increased where drama-based techniques were more inserted into the pedagogical approach. Promoting long-term interaction with scientists in school settings combined with embedded drama-based methods in science learning/teaching can contribute to reconstructing students' views on who can be engaged in science. |
Subject(s):
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-art-based methods -public perception of scientists -stereotype -STEM -arte basado en métodos -percepción pública de los científicos -estereotipo -STEM -art basat en mètodes -percepció pública dels científics -estereotip -STEM -Science -- Study and teaching -Ciència -- Ensenyament -Ciencia -- Enseñanza |
Rights:
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CC BY
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Document type:
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Article Article - Published version |
Published by:
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Science Communication
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