SCIENCE TEACHING METHODS PREFERRED BY GRADE 9 STUDENTS IN FINLAND |
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| Authors: | Kalle Juuti Jari Lavonen Anna Uitto Reijo Byman and Veijo Meisalo |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Science and Mathematics Education, Oregon State University, 255 Weniger Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA |
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| Abstract: | Students find science relevant to society, but they do not find school science interesting. This survey study analyzes Finnish
grade 9 students’ actual experiences with science teaching methods and their preferences for how they would like to study
science. The survey data were collected from 3,626 grade 9 students (1,772 girls and 1,832 boys) across randomly sampled secondary
schools. Students were asked to evaluate how often a particular teaching method is used in science (chemistry and physics)
teaching and how often they would like to see the teaching method used. Data were analyzed using nonparametric tests. Boys
seemed to be more satisfied with current and traditional science teaching methods like direct teaching, solving basic problems,
reading textbooks, and conducting practical work, while girls desired more discussion. Students who are interested in school
science or think that school science is relevant in everyday life would like more creative activities such as brainstorming
and project work. Results indicated that understanding the connection between student interest and teaching method preferences,
especially interpreting interested students’ desire for creative activities, are important aspects for future research. |
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