Recently, with growing interest in Scientifically Gifted education, related studies are being carried out in various parts of the country. But concrete studies on improvement of autonomic scientific inquiry ability in teaching creativity to Scientific...
Recently, with growing interest in Scientifically Gifted education, related studies are being carried out in various parts of the country. But concrete studies on improvement of autonomic scientific inquiry ability in teaching creativity to Scientifically Gifted Students is insufficient. Thus, we developed the Curious Note Program Teaching-Learning Model (CNP model) to combine CN with Integrated Process Skills and the Science Writing Heuristic (SWH). CN is developed for improvement of Scientific Problem Finding Ability.
We applied the CNP Teaching-Learning Model to two classes in KNU SEIGY (Science Education Institute for Gifted Youth) for eight weeks and observed, reported and analyzed the process that students used to solve scientific problems. We applied the method to another class for 14 weeks and verified the effect of CNP model using the Science Inquiry Ability Test and by conducting interviews, where I focused on changes in students that resulted from their continuous activities in PS processes.
Results of this study showed that the score for science inquiry ability of our students increased significantly (p<.01). Observation and interview analysis showed students' Problem Finding, Emboding and Solving Ability have increased, and that science inquiry ability, observation ability and scientific thinking ability have improved. Students also learned the scientific method and experienced how scientists inquire through the CNP model, enhancing their ability to acquire scientific knowledge. Therefore, the CNP model is effective for cultivating the inquiry ability that is necessary in scientifically gifted students.