The Effect of STEM Activities in Out-of-School Learning Environments on the Scientific Creativity of Middle School Students: Insect Hotel
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| Title: | The Effect of STEM Activities in Out-of-School Learning Environments on the Scientific Creativity of Middle School Students: Insect Hotel |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Fatma Karsli Ertan (ORCID |
| Source: | Science Insights Education Frontiers. 2025 30(2):4883-4901. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education Elementary Education Grade 5 Intermediate Grades |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Science Activities, Nonformal Education, Educational Environment, Creativity, Grade 5, Hands on Science, Recreational Facilities, Environmental Influences |
| Geographic Terms: | Turkey |
| ISSN: | 2644-058X 2578-9813 |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to determine the effect of the implementation of the STEM content "insect hotel" activity in out-of-school learning environments on the scientific creativity of middle school students. In the study, a quasi-experimental model with a pre-test post-test control group was used, which is one of the quantitative research methods. While the lessons were processed with STEM content activities in out-of-school learning environments in the experimental group, the lessons were carried out with current curriculum prepared by the Ministry of National Education in the control group. In the study conducted with 50 students, data were collected using the Scientific Creativity Test. Descriptive statistics and ANCOVA were used in the data analysis. It is observed that scientific creativity skills are at a higher level in the experimental group where STEM education is applied in out-of-school environments than in the control group where the current program is applied, and that STEM activities in out-of-school environments have a significant effect on students' scientific creativity skills. It is thought that the application of STEM content activities in out-of-school learning environments is the biggest factor in increasing the creativity dimension of students by thinking, discussing and designing on the problem rather than theoretical knowledge. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1489493 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study aimed to determine the effect of the implementation of the STEM content "insect hotel" activity in out-of-school learning environments on the scientific creativity of middle school students. In the study, a quasi-experimental model with a pre-test post-test control group was used, which is one of the quantitative research methods. While the lessons were processed with STEM content activities in out-of-school learning environments in the experimental group, the lessons were carried out with current curriculum prepared by the Ministry of National Education in the control group. In the study conducted with 50 students, data were collected using the Scientific Creativity Test. Descriptive statistics and ANCOVA were used in the data analysis. It is observed that scientific creativity skills are at a higher level in the experimental group where STEM education is applied in out-of-school environments than in the control group where the current program is applied, and that STEM activities in out-of-school environments have a significant effect on students' scientific creativity skills. It is thought that the application of STEM content activities in out-of-school learning environments is the biggest factor in increasing the creativity dimension of students by thinking, discussing and designing on the problem rather than theoretical knowledge. |
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| ISSN: | 2644-058X 2578-9813 |
