The effect of the Horsham Greenpower Goblin Challenge on children's attitudes towards science,engineering and technology |
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| Authors: | Anne Silver |
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| Institution: | Institution of Civil Engineers , |
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| Abstract: | This research examines the effects of the Horsham Greenpower Goblin Challenge (HGGC), a hands-on science, engineering and technology (SET) project, on the attitudes of Year 5, primary-school children towards SET. The data collection centred on pre- and post-HGGC questionnaires using Likert scales and picture/word images of scientists and engineers. It was found that the HGGC did not significantly alter children's attitudes to SET and did not dispel previous negative images and attitudes. It was concluded that a greater understanding and acknowledgement of children's existing attitudes was required when designing initiatives aimed at dispelling negative and promoting positive images of SET. |
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| Keywords: | science engineering children's attitudes hands-on SET science and society |
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