INFLUENCE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY RELATED SSI PROGRAM ON COMPETENCIES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KOREA
INFLUENCE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY RELATED SSI PROGRAM ON COMPETENCIES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KOREA

Author(s): Hae-Ae Seo, Hye-Sook Lee, Soonok Kim
Subject(s): Education, School education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: socio-scientific issues; competencies; nanotechnology; South Korea;
Summary/Abstract: The study aimed to examine how a nanotechnology related SSI program influences on key competencies of high school students in Korea. Results showed that some competencies were significantly increased, while ability to work collaboratively in a group was not. Inclusion of a real life context and inquiry approach were important and specific instructional strategies which can develop certain competencies effectively. Implications for teaching such programs can be further discussed.

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