Comparative Analysis Between Traditional and Inquiry-Based Laboratory Teaching on Students' Views Regarding Scientific Research and the Adoption of Scientific Practices

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Published: Mar 31, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7821
Manolis Kousloglou
Vasileios Gkagkas
Eleni Petridou
Anastasios Molohidis
Euripides Hatzikraniotis
Anastasios Zoupidis
Abstract

This paper focuses on the comparative analysis of students' attitudes towards Scientific Inquiry and the adoption of Scientific Practices, through their participation in two different educational settings: inquiry-based physics laboratory supported by portable digital devices (IB-mLabs) and the traditional physics laboratory. Data were collected using the TOSRA questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The comparative analysis demonstrates that IB-mLabs activities not only enhance students' positive attitudes, but also promote deeper scientific literacy, offering significant prospects for improving science education.

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