Latest ArticlesThis paper systematically analyzes the developing history of the Talent Team for Science Popularization (TTSP), the main achievements the Team has made and the great role it has played in spreading scientific spirits, defending the dignity of science and disseminating the scientific and technological knowledge since the foundation of P.R. of China. The author divides the history of the TTSP development into three phases which fit into the periodic features of the social, political and economic developments of the country, and brings to light the traces and figures of the TTSP development by analyzing its structure, features, developing process and periodic characteristics. All the findings and conclusions could be valuable and helpful for the construction and further development of TTSP in the future.
Science popularization, understood from its natural property, refers to the non-disciplinary education and communication of science and technology. Applying multi-disciplinary related theories such as brain science and innovative education theory, this paper puts forward the theory of “information field of science popularization environment” in line with practical Chinese condition. The author explains her understanding of science popularization under the guidance of scientific outlook on development and the human-centered development concept, and expounds the definition, connotation and attributes of science popularization from this new perspective.
One most obvious result of the public characteristic of science popularization is that the input and output of science popularization is not symmetrical. And this characteristic implies that government should assume primary responsibility to develop the science popularization. But, government could always provide limited support, therefore, to develop science popularization industry and make full use of social resources for science popularization is no doubt a way worth of trying.
Studies based on surveys show that the scientists' portraits as one kind of visual images plays an important role in affecting students' understanding of scientists and science in their minds. This article introduces the usual theory and methodology of research of scientists' portraits, and verifies the essential role of scientists' portraits in the cognitive process of pupils in China through positive studies by means of questionnaire survey and interviews. This article also makes a preliminary comparison of the analysis of the local investigation results with the abroad research of scientists' portraits. The authors suggest a new field in science communication study with a new perspective and provide a new approach for practice.
Science and Technology Museum (STM, including natural science museum) is an important part of the public cultural service system in China, an important carrier for the popularization of science and technology (PST), and an important platform for PST service for the public. Through questionnaire survey, we can obtain and work on the firsthand data depicting the current situation of STMs and make recommendations to policy makers in relation to the development of the museums.
This article discusses the traits and functions of the science communication events in China, and analyses the relevant problems exiting with these events in connection with their publicity, evaluation and sustaining effectiveness. Based on these problems, the article also puts up several solutions.
This paper explores what the functions of primary and middle school education are and how to realize those functions, and discusses the contents and forms of science education. The main aim of primary and middle school science education doesn't lie in the quantity of knowledge, but in the enlightenment of wisdom. To meet this goal, characteristics and maturity of students' physical and mental development should be taken into account, much more attention should be paid to universality and comprehensiveness of diverse disciplinary knowledge, and method of science education connecting with social practice should be stuck to. Taking science and technology museum as case study, the author advises that not only the design of exhibits, but also the educational project of exhibiting is needed for the construction of educational science museums to dramatise the function of science education resources for children and adolescents.
“Science Records”, as a link in the science education activities, is a written record accounting for the process and results of a student's practice in scientific inquiry activities, showing the inquirer's experience in that process. Teachers' serious reading of that “record” is not only a recognition of the student's endeavor in completing the exploration, but rather a deferential attitude toward the outcome of the laborer. And to teach students the appropriate way in making the record responds to the need of science education as well as the need of the cultivation of their scientific literacy.
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