TURKISH STUDENTS’ IMAGES OF SCIENTISTS

TitleTURKISH STUDENTS’ IMAGES OF SCIENTISTS
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsToğrol, AY
JournalJournal of Baltic Science Education
Volume12
Issue3
Start Page289-299
Date PublishedSeptember/2013
Type of ArticleOriginal article
ISSN1648-3898
Other NumbersICID: 1054463
KeywordsDraw-A-Scientist Test (DAST), images of scientists, in science education, scientific literacy
Abstract

This study analyses the drawings of scientists done by Turkish students, primarily to learn how the students have represented scientists and to find out the stereotypical images that they use. The drawings are compared with the results of a similar study conducted twelve years earlier by the same author. Gender characteristics and differences are a focus of interest. The Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) was used to record and analyse the images. The sample for the study consisted of 520 students from various grade levels. Their drawings are discussed in terms of three themes: the general use of standard indicators, gender differences in stereotypical images, and implications of the results for teaching and learning science.

URLhttp://oaji.net/articles/2015/987-1425807961.pdf
DOI10.33225/jbse/13.12.289
Refereed DesignationRefereed
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