Effects of a Science Fiction Film on the Technological Creativity of Middle School Students
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Kuen-Yi Lin 1, Fu-Hsing Tsai 2 * , Hui-Min Chien 3, Liang-Te Chang 4
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1 National Taiwan Normal University, TAIWAN
2 National Chiayi University, TAIWAN
3 Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung, TAIWAN
4 De Lin Institute of Technology, TAIWAN
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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.

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Article Type: Research Article

https://doi.org/10.12973/eurasia.2013.929a

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, 2013 - Volume 9 Issue 2, pp. 191-200

Publication date: 14 Dec 2013

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