The Impact of Science Fiction Films on Student Interest in Science

Autor/inn/en	Laprise, Shari; Winrich, Chuck
Titel	The Impact of Science Fiction Films on Student Interest in Science
Quelle	In: Journal of College Science Teaching, 40 (2010) 2, S.45-49 (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0047-231X
Schlagwörter	Student Interests; Science Interests; Science Fiction; Films; Required Courses; Elective Courses; Teaching Methods; Student Motivation; Scientific Concepts; Critical Thinking; Student Attitudes; Nonmajors; College Science; College Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Studieninteresse; Film; Pflichtkurs; Elective course; Wahlkurs; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Schulische Motivation; Kritisches Denken; Schülerverhalten; Collegestudent
Abstract	Science fiction films were used in required and elective nonmajor science courses as a pedagogical tool to motivate student interest in science and to reinforce critical thinking about scientific concepts. Students watched various films and critiqued them for scientific accuracy in written assignments. Students' perception of this activity was assessed by a survey administered in three courses over one year. On the basis of self-reporting by students, analysis of science fiction films enhanced their interest in, and understanding of, science and technology. The data presented here demonstrate the broad utility of science fiction films for inspiring nonscience majors to become interested in science. (Contains 5 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10