RSUSSH 2020

IN20-173 The Study of Media Literacy in 12th Grades Using Science-Technology-Society Approach on The Topic of Biomolecules

Presenter: Nilin Panyapa
Rangsit university, Thailand

Abstract

           The objectives of the study were (1) to investigate 12th grades’ media literacy after learning Chemistry subject on the topic of biomolecules using the Science-Technology-Society approach, and (2) to study the learning management this topic using the Science-Technology-Society approach to support students’ media literacy. The study purposively selected 42 students studying 12th grade in Math and Science program at a state school in Pathum Thani, Thailand. The research instruments were four lesson plans designed following the Science-Technology-Society approach, the pre and post-test about media literacy, worksheets about biomolecules in social media, and recordings after using each lesson plan. For data statistically analysis, the researcher used mean ( ), percentage, standard deviation (S.D.) and normalization gain <g>.

           The findings showed that the students’ media literacy increased after learning Chemistry subject on the topic of biomolecules using the Science-Technology-Society approach. To extend, 34 students (80.95%) were in the medium gain of the increasing (<g> between 0.30 and 0.70), and 8 students (19.05%) were in the low gain (<g> less than 0.30). Provides the scores were examined in the media literacy indicator (access, analysis, evaluation, and creation), there were increases in each indicator. The processes for management of Chemistry subject on the topic of biomolecules using the Science-Technology-Society approach to support students’ media literacy were using an article or media relating to students’ living, activating and advising the students to question, analyze and interpret the content of media, and group discussing.

Keywords: MEDIA LITERACY; SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-SOCIETY APPROACH; STS; BIOMOLECULES; CHEMISTRY

Citation format:

Panyapa, N., & Sertphon, D.. (2020). The Study of Media Literacy in 12th Grades Using Science-Technology-Society Approach on The Topic of Biomolecules. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Aphiwat Ratriphruek (Participant)

Dear Panyapa

What is the activity that you designed following the Science-Technology-Society approach. And in your opinion, what is the strengths of this approach that can support students' media literacy.

Thank you

Nilin Panyapa (Presenter)

Dear Aphiwat Ratriphruek
 

First of all, I’d like to thank for you questions.


For the activities designed following this approach, I induced an article about biomolecules which had been mentioned on social media such as determining sugar and preservatives in pearl tea. Then, the students read the article, questioned, chose the best question to find the answers, and find the answers by themselves. Finally, they presented their findings.
 

In my opinion, the strong point which can encourage students’ media literacy is the opportunity of students to read, question and analyse the media. Moreover, searching for the answers lead them to filter the suitable information and know how to access the resources which are the most important indicators of media literacy.

 

Thank you