From white lab coats and crazy hair to actual scientists : exploring the impact of researcher interaction and performing arts on students' perceptions and motivation for science
Ruiz Mallén, Isabel (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Gallois, Sandrine (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3))
Heras López, María (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)

Date:	2018
Abstract:	We examine the impact of researchers' interaction and drama-based techniques when learning science on students' views of scientists and motivations for studying science. We do so through mixed-methods in five secondary schools in three countries. Students changed their perception of scientists toward a less stereotyped image, particularly where their interaction with researchers was higher. Pupils' interest for scientific careers significantly increased where drama-based techniques were more inserted into the pedagogical approach. Promoting long-term interaction with scientists in school settings combined with embedded drama-based methods in science learning/teaching can contribute to reconstructing students' views on who can be engaged in science.
Grants:	European Commission 665826 Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad RYC-2015-17676
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu MdM-2015-0552
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Art-based methods ; Public perception of scientists ; Stereotype ; STEM
Published in:	Science communication, Vol. 40, issue 6 (2018) , p. 749-777, ISSN 1075-5470

DOI: 10.1177/1075547018808025

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