摘要:AbstractThe purpose of this study is to find how science fiction films affect science education students’ attitudes towards STT (Science Technology Society) course. In addition science students’ opinions were sought in order to determine their thoughts to the use of this kinds of film in science courses.A questionnaire regarding students’ attitudes towards STS course conducted to second grade students from Mersin University Science Teacher Education department as pre and post test and open ended questions were administered to assess their opinions. Students worked with grouped of 2-3 person and each group chose a science fiction film. They asked to critique selected films in order to determine how science and technology was used and how these usage affect on society in that films. Each group wrote a report and create a powerpoint presentation to explain their findings. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis were used for data analysis. As a result of pre- and post tests analysis, it was found that application of science fiction films in STS course changed students’ attitudes positively. In addition it was also determined that students’ have positive thoughts about using these kinds of film in science course.
关键词:Science fiction films;Science Technology Society;Science and Technology Education