期刊名称：Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education
印刷版ISSN：1305-8223
电子版ISSN：1305-8223
出版年度：2018
卷号：14
期号：12
页码：1-12
DOI：10.29333/ejmste/94225
出版社：Pamukkale Univ Dept Sci Education
摘要：Although existing research has documented the significant relationship among student
interest, engagement, and learning outcome, limited studies have investigated how
adults’ interest and engagement in learning science are related to their scientific
competency and environmental action. This study used 2012 and 2015 national
datasets which were collected from face-to-face interviews representing how the
interest and engagement of Taiwan citizens in understanding and exposure to science
in society synergistically interact with their scientific competency and environmental
action. Results showed that engagement in learning is more predictive to scientific
competency and environmental action than interest. In addition, engagement in
visiting science museums appears to be a superior venue for promoting adults’
environmental action than watching science related TV programs. These findings reveal
an effective strategy of promoting adult environmental action through science
communication and the importance of deep science learning.
