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The study aims to determine how one-year collaboration experience on a research project affects the recognition of collaboration benefits and the development of a students interest in science. 141 students did research projects in 33 collaborative groups with two scientists within the global learning and observations to benefit the environment (GLOBE) program, after which they filled out the 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Results show no significant difference in student attitudes about collaboration between gender and educational level. Extremely affirmative students think that important things about collaboration are: the positive influence on their knowledge, improving project writing skills, gaining self-confidence, and growth of the quality of the project. Students who appreciate scientists recognize that they achieve a better understanding by collaborating with them. Students have positive attitudes about future work in the field of science, especially older students. It was established that developing research projects with scientists affects students choice of a scientific career. Students who feel under stress, think that they achieve less understanding during the research process. Boys are focused on the negative aspects of collaboration, while girls are more focused on collaborations effects on their knowledge. Future studies can investigate if interest in science remains over the years, the effect of collaboration on scientific literacy and expanding basic knowledge.

Conclusion

The study revealed students positive attitudes about face-to-face collaboration with scientists for one year.Students recognize the scientific and professional development advantages of collaboration.Students believe that collaboration with scientists and research should be integrated into regular classes.The findings suggest that collaboration between students and scientists, as demonstrated in the GLOBE program, is an effective model for teaching highly motivated students and potentially increasing their interest in pursuing science careers.

Future Research

Further research should explore the long-term impact of student-scientist collaborations on students sustained interest in STEM fields, going beyond the immediate post-project period to assess whether this engagement translates into continued academic and career choices. Investigating the effectiveness of integrating GLOBE protocols into regular school curricula is crucial, focusing on identifying best practices and addressing challenges faced by teachers in implementing these programs. Additionally, studies should examine the role of gender in shaping perceptions of collaboration, specifically exploring how to mitigate potential biases and foster a more inclusive environment where girls feel equally empowered to engage in scientific inquiry and benefit from interactions with scientists.

References

1. Student-scientist collaboration in the global learning and observations to benefit the environment program... doi.org/10.11591/edulearn.v19i4.22315Student scientist collaboration in the global learning and observations to benefit the environment program doi 10 11591 edulearn v19i4 22315

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