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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
Language: English
Authors: Fatma Karsli Ertan (ORCID 0009-0006-5854-8644), Esra Ozay Kose (ORCID 0000-0001-9085-7478)
Source: Science Insights Education Frontiers. 2025 30(2):4883-4901.
Availability: Insights Publisher. The Bonoi Group, 725 West Main Street, Suite F, Jamestown, NC 27282. Tel: 336-734-3249; e-mail: eic_sief@bonoi.org; Web site: http://bonoi.org/index.php/sief
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.
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Entry Date: 2025
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