Speaker
Mo Basir
Description
This study explores the impact of epistemic-focused science instruction on college students' paranormal beliefs and physics understanding. Despite lacking scientific validation, paranormal beliefs persist. The intervention, extending over three semesters, included epistemic and ontological training to counteract intuitive biases and encourage empirical evidence-based hypothesis formation. Results indicated a slight decrease in paranormal beliefs and a notable enhancement in physics comprehension. K-means clustering showed diverse student reactions to the intervention, while qualitative analyses identified misconceptions reinforcing paranormal beliefs, underscoring the importance of scientific epistemology in reshaping student perspectives.
| How would you like to present your contribution? | Live in Kraków (time slot to be allotted based on the programme) |
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| Target education level | University |
| Category | Formal Education |
Author
Mo Basir
