Effects of a Science Fiction Film on the Technological Creativity of Middle School Students

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a learning activity based on Science Fiction (SF) film (movie) on the technological creativity of middle school students. A quasi- experimental design was employed, and 132 middle school students were included in this study. The following concl...

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Published in:Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Science and Technology Education, 2013, Vol.9 (2), p.191
Main Authors: Lin, Kuen-Yi, Tsai, Fu-Hsing, Chien, Hui-Min, Chang, Liang-Te
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Language:English
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a learning activity based on Science Fiction (SF) film (movie) on the technological creativity of middle school students. A quasi- experimental design was employed, and 132 middle school students were included in this study. The following conclusions were reached based on the data analysis: 1) SF film can stimulate middle school students’ technological creativity. 2) Appropriate handson learning activities designed on the basis of students’ learning styles are effective for stimulating students’ technological creativity.
ISSN:1305-8223
1305-8215
1305-8223
DOI:10.12973/eurasia.2013.929a