@article {1223, title = {RESEARCH TRENDS AND ISSUES INCLUDING COMPUTATIONAL THINKING IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {21}, year = {2022}, month = {October/2022}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {875-887}, abstract = {Software (SW) is one of the key technologies in modern society, and its importance is receiving the attention of the educational community. In addition, Computational Thinking (CT) has been studied in fields of various education such as computer science, science, mathematics, and technology. The prominence of computer science education has increased in K-12 South Korean schools with the effect of the 2015 Revised National Curriculum and the National Plan for Activating Software Education. In addition, there are active efforts to include CT in science, technology, and mathematics classrooms. Therefore, this study aims to review prior studies on CT in science and mathematics education. The results of this study are as follows: 1) CT in science and mathematics education has a different conceptual approach than CT in computer education. Science education is mostly about problem-solving activities using computers, and mathematics education mostly utilizes the {\textquoteleft}abstraction{\textquoteright} related approach. 2) The key to improving CT in both subjects is to implement practical experience in science and mathematics education. Variables of interest in prior studies were scientific and mathematical problem-solving skills, the attitude of subjects, and creativity. 3) CT education in science and mathematics education has used a convergence education approach (STEAM education). }, keywords = {computational thinking, mathematics education, research trend analysis, science education}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/22.21.875}, url = {https://oaji.net/articles/2022/987-1667237304.pdf}, author = {Woongbin Park and Hyuksoo Kwon} } @article {765, title = {RESEARCH TRENDS AND ISSUES OF EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT-RELATED RESEARCH IN SOUTH KOREA}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {18}, year = {2019}, month = {June/2019}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {379-388}, abstract = {The aim of this research was to explore research trends and issues in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in South Korea. To accomplish this, we conducted an analysis of 222 peer-reviewed journal papers related to ESD in South Korea. The research concentrated on identifying four characteristics of ESD research: 1) key publication features, 2) the research topics described, 3) the research design employed, and 4) the types of sample/subjects. The results showed that the initial ESD research began in South Korea in 2005, and the number of the journal papers has increased since 2010. Regarding research topics, more research has been conducted on establishing conceptual or theoretical foundations related to ESD. Moreover, teachers{\textquoteright} attitudes or perceptions and program development associated with sustainable development were studied in depth. There were similar ratios of the theoretical research, quantitative research, and qualitative research regarding research design but mixed methods studies indicating the least ratio. Content analysis was the most prevalent analysis technique for quantitative/mixed ESD research. Regarding data sources or participants, the most common data source was the literature. Several research suggestions were made for assessing ESD programs and in-service teachers{\textquoteright} ESD professional development. }, keywords = {ESD, research trends, science education, South Korea, Technology Education}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/19.18.379}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2019/987-1559372259.pdf}, author = {Hyuksoo Kwon and Eunsang Lee} } @article {656, title = {PRIMARY STUDENTS{\textquoteright} STEREOTYPIC IMAGE OF INVENTOR IN KOREA}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {17}, year = {2018}, month = {April/2018}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {252-266}, abstract = {The purpose of this research is to compare the previous stereotypes of the scientist image and the current stereotypes of the inventor image among Korean students. For this purpose, three primary schools located in the metropolitan area of Korea were selected under a convenience sampling method, with one class selected for each of the 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades of each school. The conclusions of this research are as follows. First, analyzing students{\textquoteright} stereotypes of the inventor image showed that older students had more stereotypes about inventors than younger students did. Second, as a result of analyzing the images according to each indicator, Korean students were found to have stereotypes about the inventor. Third, the symbol of research was expressed together with one of the science-related experiment tool and the making-related experiment tool. Fourth, primary students perceived the inventor as mainly male. Male students mostly drew male inventors and female students mostly drew female inventors. Based on the conclusions obtained through this research, various educational implications to be reflected in primary technology education were suggested to escape the stereotypes of the inventor{\textquoteright}s image. }, keywords = {invention education, Inventor images, science education, South Korea, Technology Education}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/18.17.252}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2017/987-1523527246.pdf}, author = {Eunsang Lee and Hyuksoo Kwon} } @article {482, title = {META-ANALYSIS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INVENTION EDUCATION IN SOUTH KOREA: CREATIVITY, ATTITUDE, AND TENDENCY FOR PROBLEM SOLVING}, journal = {Journal of Baltic Science Education}, volume = {15}, year = {2016}, month = {February/2016}, pages = {Continuous}, type = {Original article}, chapter = {48{\textendash}57}, abstract = {This study aims to synthesize the research findings on the effects of K-12 invention education regarding creativity, attitudes toward invention, attitudes toward science, and tendency for technological problem solving in South Korea. Meta-analyses were conducted by calculating the effect size of 37 studies, including theses and journal papers associated with the implementation of invention education, published in South Korea. The overall effect size was medium (0.694), and invention education was found to have an effect on education. The effect sizes determined by the dependent variables and the categorical variables indicated that invention education had a positive impact. In other words, invention programs have helped improve K-12 students{\textquoteright} creativity, attitudes toward science, and tendency for technological problem solving. However, the number of program sessions and participants in invention programs did not have an impact on the benefits of invention education. Considering the effects of invention education on the students{\textquoteright} perspectives, this study could be helpful to both K-12 educational researchers and practitioners in the fields of science and technology education. Further studies are needed to develop the concrete instructional strategies of invention education for K-12 science and technology classrooms.}, keywords = {invention education, meta-analysis, science education, South Korea, Technology Education}, issn = {1648-3898}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/16.15.48}, url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2016/987-1481286024.pdf}, author = {Hyuksoo Kwon and Eunsang Lee and Dongkuk Lee} }