Abstract:

This study compares the effects between free-choice learning (FCL) and problem-based learning (PBL) in a virtual science centre. It is hypothesized that effective approach to communicate virtual science centre content has a significance impact on improving visitors’ scientific literacy. Three constructs of scientific literacy identified were general science knowledge, nature of science, and scientific reasoning. The research sampled 72 secondary school students in Malaysia. MANCOVA technique was used in the study. The results demonstrated that FCL approach has higher post-means test scores on scientific literacy constructs compared to the PBL group.

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