Measuring attitude towards learning science in Malaysian secondary school context: implications for teaching

Syed Hassan, Sharifah Sariah (2018) Measuring attitude towards learning science in Malaysian secondary school context: implications for teaching. International Journal of Science Education (10.1080/09500693.2018.1518614). pp. 1-16. ISSN 1464-5289

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Abstract

The aim of education is to ensure a holistic development towards knowledge and well-being. Despite exhaustive effort on embedding twenty-first century skills in science teaching, students show lack of interest to learn and pursue their science careers. This present study has attempted to develop an instrument for measuring attitude towards science learning. The purpose was to ensure valid items were identified to measure all aspects of attitude namely affect, behaviour and cognitive. The study of attitude in science will determine the direction on how teaching strategies can be successful in promoting interest in learning. The study has been underpinned from the theories related to Theory of Reasoned Action, Constructivist learning and Connectivism. Samples from three secondary schools were selected based on proportionate stratified random sampling. 350 samples were targeted to respond to self-constructed questionnaires. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed to prove the hypothesised 5-factor measurement model. The results have supported a model fit with positive interactions between the factors are evident. The study has proven the theoretical contributions which embark on holistic development of an individual to ensure attitude is moulded. The emotional and spiritual aspects of learning are needed to ensure positive contribution to the social dynamic. In this paper, the discussions are elaborated from the standpoints of theories and practical importance. The results have contributed to a theoretical model of science teaching method.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6037/66237
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Models & modelling, science, technology, society
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1025 Teaching (principles and practices) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q128 Islam and Science
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Depositing User:	Sharifah Sariah Syed Hassan
Date Deposited:	02 Oct 2018 15:14
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2019 11:08
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/66237

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