The chemistry club as a space for promoting the scientific spirit

Abstract

y: This article explores the development of the scientific mind of participants of a chemistry club through the application of theoretical and practical inquiry activities based on the thoughts of Gaston Bachelard. The chemistry club was structured based on the development of inquiry activities where the participants were supervised by monitors who provided them with the support they needed in the inquiry processes. Data analysis was conducted through a triangulation of the data obtained from the questionnaires responded by the club participants during the activities. Results show that the participants’ engagement in the chemistry club activities boosted their interest in exploring their ideas and knowledge of science and chemistry. Participants used to give short, superficial answers to explain scientific phenomena; however, after their participation in the activities, they began to explain scientific phenomena using more in-depth knowledge and concepts .