Emotionally intense science activities
Journal article
King, D., Ritchie, Stephen, Sandhu, Maryam and Henderson, Senka. (2015). Emotionally intense science activities. International Journal of Science Education. 37(12), pp. 1886-1914. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1055850
Authors | King, D., Ritchie, Stephen, Sandhu, Maryam and Henderson, Senka |
---|---|
Abstract | Science activities that evoke positive emotional responses make a difference to students’ emotional experience of science. In this study, we explored 8th Grade students’ discrete emotions expressed during science activities in a unit on Energy. Multiple data sources including classroom videos, interviews and emotion diaries completed at the end of each lesson were analysed to identify individual student's emotions. Results from two representative students are presented as case studies. Using a theoretical perspective drawn from theories of emotions founded in sociology, two assertions emerged. First, during the demonstration activity, students experienced the emotions of wonder and surprise; second, during a laboratory activity, students experienced the intense positive emotions of happiness/joy. Characteristics of these activities that contributed to students’ positive experiences are highlighted. The study found that choosing activities that evoked strong positive emotional experiences, focused students’ attention on the phenomenon they were learning, and the activities were recalled positively. Furthermore, such positive experiences may contribute to students’ interest and engagement in science and longer term memorability. Finally, implications for science teachers and pre-service teacher education are suggested. |
Keywords | emotions; middle school science; science activities; demonstrations; laboratory work; emotion diary; sociology of emotion |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | International Journal of Science Education |
Journal citation | 37 (12), pp. 1886-1914 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 0950-0693 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09500693.2015.1055850 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84938418423 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1886-1914 |
Funder | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 09 Jul 2015 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 30 Jul 2021 |
ARC Funded Research | This output has been funded, wholly or partially, under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 |
Grant ID | ARC/LP110200368 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w712/emotionally-intense-science-activities
Restricted files
Publisher's version
81
total views0
total downloads1
views this month0
downloads this month