What Happens When Science Fiction Is Introduced into Science Classes?
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Aug 27, 2025
Abstract
Science fiction (sci-fi), whether in literature or films and comics, can always spark colorful visions in the audiences. Despite being a genre of speculative fiction, sci-fi works typically includes serious scientific elements. What impacts can they pose on science education if they are introduced in the classroom? Do they have the potential to become significant resources for science education, or will they probably be a source of distraction and causes of misconception in science classes? Extensive research has been conducted for addressing questions like these.
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Science, Fiction, Class
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Çakir Şik, C., & Önen Öztürk, F. (2025). Analysis of the impact of science-fiction films and science-fictions books on the environmental literacy of 7th-grade students. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 29(2): 4765-4790. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.25.or812
Hasse, C. (2015). The material co-construction of hard science fiction and physics. Cultural Studies of Science Education, 10(4), 921-940. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-013-9547-y
Surmeli, H. (2012). Examination the effect of science fiction films on science education students’ attitudes towards STS course. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 47, 1012-1016. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.06.771
Vrasidas, C., Avraamidou, L., Theodoridou, K., Themistokleous, S., & Panaou, P. (2015). Science Fiction in Education: case studies from classroom implementations. Educational Media International, 52(3), 201–215. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09523987.2015.1075102
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Wang, M. (2025). What Happens When Science Fiction Is Introduced into Science Classes?. Science Insights Education Frontiers, 29(2), 4761–4763. https://doi.org/10.15354/sief.25.co498
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