Inspiring an Early Passion for Science: The Impact of Hands-on Activities on Children's Motivation

IF 2.7 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Melek Merve Yilmaz, Asli Bekirler, A. Siğirtmaç
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Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the impact of hands-on science activities on preschool children's motivation for science. The study group of the research, in which the quasi-experimental design with pretest–posttest control group was used, consists of 25 children aged 60–72 months who are continuing their preschool education. While the experimental group implemented hands-on science activities, the control group continued with the regular preschool education program. Science Motivation Scale for Preschool Children was used as a data collection tool. In the analysis of the data, independent samples t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used. Within the scope of the research, it was concluded that science activities based on hands-on activities were effective in increasing children's science motivation. In addition, it was observed that science motivation did not differ according to gender, and there was an increase in the science motivation of both girls and boys in the experimental group. The results obtained from the study show that children's science motivation can be shaped through hands-on activities.
激发早期科学热情:动手活动对儿童学习动机的影响
本研究旨在确定科学实践活动对学龄前儿童科学学习动机的影响。本研究采用了前测-后测对照组的准实验设计,研究组由 25 名年龄在 60-72 个月的儿童组成,他们正在继续接受学前教育。实验组实施科学实践活动,对照组继续实施常规学前教育课程。实验组使用学前儿童科学动机量表作为数据收集工具。数据分析采用了独立样本 t 检验、曼-惠特尼 U 检验和威尔科克森符号秩检验。在研究范围内,得出的结论是,以动手活动为基础的科学活动能有效提高儿童的科学动机。此外,研究还发现,科学动机并不因性别而异,实验组中女孩和男孩的科学动机都有所提高。研究结果表明,儿童的科学动机可以通过动手实践活动得到培养。
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ECNU Review of Education
ECNU Review of Education Social Sciences-Education
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