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Title: The Influence of Extracurricular Activities on the Interest of Czech and Finnish Students in Biology
Language: English
Authors: Ina Rajsiglová (ORCID 0000-0002-6722-0345), Viktorie Poneszová, Milada Teplá (ORCID 0000-0001-8349-8163)
Source: Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2024 23(3):536-549.
Availability: Scientia Socialis Ltd. 29 K. Donelaicio Street, LT-78115 Siauliai, Republic of Lithuania. e-mail: scientia@scientiasocialis.lt; e-mail: mail.jbse@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.scientiasocialis.lt/jbse/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Grade 9
High Schools
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Biology, Science Education, Student Interests, Science Interests, Cross Cultural Studies, Career Choice, Instructional Effectiveness, Sociocultural Patterns, Family Involvement, Information Sources, Educational Environment, Learner Engagement, Extracurricular Activities, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Comparative Education, Grade 9, Secondary School Students
Geographic Terms: Finland, Czech Republic
ISSN: 1648-3898
2538-7138
Abstract: Extracurricular learning plays a key role in shaping students' interest in (not only) biology. The research examined which extracurricular areas related to biology can make biology more attractive for the participating Finnish and Czech students. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to 178 Finnish and 195 Czech 9th-grade lower-secondary school students. Cronbach's alpha, Varimax rotation and Mann-Whitney U-test were performed. Factor analysis identified 7 areas: Family trips, My career, Biology lessons, Healthy lifestyle, Institutions, Nature-related hobbies, and Information sources. For Czech, hobbies related to nature and family trips are significant contributors to fostering interest in biology, and an informal educational environment is crucial for cultivating a lasting relationship with biology. For Finns, biology classes and career orientation have a more significant influence on students, demonstrating the effectiveness of formal educational strategies in increasing students' interest in biology. Increasing interest in biology among the students observed in both sociocultural environments is significantly influenced by family involvement and the use of information sources. Further research should explore how specific ECA can support the connection between family and school environments and their impact on students' interest and engagement in biology lessons.
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