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Analysis of Characteristics of Scientific Inquiry Problem Finding Process in Small Group Free Inquiry

소집단 자유 탐구에서 과학적 탐구 문제 발견 과정의 특징 분석

  • Received : 2018.12.03
  • Accepted : 2018.12.06
  • Published : 2018.12.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the process of inquiry problem finding in high school students' small group free-inquiry. For this purpose, 91 second grade high school students took part in small group free-inquiry. We conducted interviews with students (48 students in 15 groups) who were relatively successful in the inquiry performed for one semester (about 4 months). Based on the results of the interviews, we analyzed the characteristics of the inquiry problem finding through the steps and strategies in the inquiry problem finding process. The main results are as follows: First, in the inquiry problem finding process, steps such as selecting keyword, presenting an inconvenience, presenting a question, and finding an inquiry problem were found, and in particular, the process of selecting the keyword that correspond to the subject of inquiry, such as the material and situation of inquiry, is very important step in inquiry problem finding. Second, the strategies that students used in the process of finding inquiry problem included searching information, review of prior research, sharing of knowledge and experience, linking and extension of knowledge and experience, environmental awareness, expert consultation, discussion of suitability, elaboration, etc. Third, finding an inquiry problem was relatively easy in the inquiry for finding out problems (i.e. inconvenience) in everyday life and investigating ways to solve them. Fourth, the review of prior researches through the internet was useful in the process of selecting keyword and elaboration. Fifth, the factors that students consider when selecting one of several candidate inquiry problems are feasibility, real-life applicability, and economic condition. Sixth, the current affairs had a positive impact on the inquiry problem finding. Based on the above results, we discussed some ways to increase students' inquiry problem finding ability.

본 연구의 목적은 고등학교 학생들의 소집단 자유 탐구 활동에서의 탐구 문제 발견 과정을 탐색하는 것이다. 이를 위하여 고등학교 2학년 학생 91명을 대상으로 자유 탐구를 수행하게 하였다. 한 학기(약 4개월) 동안 이루어진 탐구 과정 중 비교적 성공적으로 탐구를 수행한 15개 모둠, 48명의 학생들을 대상으로 모둠별 심층 면담을 실시하였다. 면담 결과를 바탕으로 학생들의 탐구 과정에서 나타난 탐구 문제 발견의 단계와 탐구 문제 발견을 위해 시도한 전략을 통해 탐구 문제 발견 과정의 특징을 분석하였다. 주요 연구 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 탐구 문제 발견 과정에서 주제어 선정, 문제점 제시, 의문점 제시, 탐구 문제 발견 등의 단계가 발견되었으며, 특히 탐구의 소재, 상황 등의 탐구 대상에 해당하는 주제어 선정 과정이 많이 발견되었다. 둘째, 학생들이 탐구 문제 발견 과정에서 사용한 전략으로는 정보 탐색, 선행 연구 탐색, 지식/경험의 공유, 지식/경험의 연결과 확장, 환경 인식, 전문가 자문, 적합성 논의, 정교화 등이 발견되었다. 셋째, 일상생활에서의 문제점을 발견하고 이를 해결하는 방안을 연구하는 형태의 탐구에서는 문제 발견 과정이 비교적 쉽게 이루어졌다. 넷째, 인터넷을 통한 선행 연구의 탐색은 주제어 선정 및 탐구 주제의 정교화 과정에서 유용하게 활용되었다. 다섯째, 학생들이 여러 개의 후보 탐구 주제 중 하나를 선택할 때 고려하는 주요 요인은 실행 가능성, 실생활 적용 가능성, 경제성 등이었다. 여섯째, 시사적인 상황이 탐구 주제 생성에 영향을 주었다. 이상의 내용을 바탕으로 학생들의 탐구 문제 발견을 도와 줄 수 있는 몇 가지 방안을 논의하였다.

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Figure 1. Example of process of inquiry theme generation (group 1)

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Figure 2. Example of process of inquiry theme generation (group 6)

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Figure 3. Example of process of inquiry theme generation (group 9)

Table 1. Information of students that took part in small-group inquiry activity

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Table 2. Definition of steps and strategies in process of inquiry problem finding

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