Treffer: Exploring the Primary School Students' Cognitive Structures of 3D Printers from Multiple Perspectives

Title:
Exploring the Primary School Students' Cognitive Structures of 3D Printers from Multiple Perspectives
Language:
English
Authors:
Ugur Orhan (ORCID 0000-0002-2983-029X), Eda Demirhan (ORCID 0000-0001-9414-0431)
Source:
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. 2025 13(5):1159-1176.
Availability:
International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Necmettin Erbakan University, Ahmet Kelesoglu Education Faculty, Meram, Konya, 42090, Turkey. e-mail: ijermst@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijemst.net/index.php/ijemst/index
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
19
Publication Date:
2025
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Education Level:
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Grade 3
Primary Education
Descriptors:
Elementary School Students, Cognitive Structures, Computer Peripherals, Grade 3, Technology Uses in Education, Student Interests, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms:
Turkey
ISSN:
2147-611X
Entry Date:
2025
Accession Number:
EJ1486856
Database:
ERIC

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The aim of the current study is to develop a detailed understanding of how thirdgrade primary school students construct 3D printers in their minds based on their initial knowledge about 3D printers. This study, which was conducted with a phenomenological design, is one of the qualitative research methods. The participants of the study consisted of 52 third-grade students who were selected through a criterion sampling method. The implementation phase of the research was planned as two lesson hours. Data was gathered via semi-structured student interview form, semi-structured teacher interview form and unstructured researcher observation notes. The results of the research showed that participants have a high interest in 3D printers. Besides, it was found that the participants were willing to obtain detailed information about 3D printers. In addition, it was concluded that although students had a limited understanding of the usage areas of 3D printers, they could associate them with education.

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