2018 Volume 42 Issue 3 Pages 177-187
The purpose of this study was to clarify the roles of stakeholders (such as teachers or researchers) in the development of competency of high school students through a case study of school science club activities.
For this purpose, we investigated students and their teacher at a high school science club based on the Modified Grounded Theory Approach. Analysis of the results clarified the following points.
1. The teacher set up a framework, but made students think about the detailed plan by themselves.
2. The teacher imposed strict guidelines about adopting a sincere attitude and rigorous methodology toward research as well as encouraging students to select methods that met the purpose of the research.
3. The teacher provided an opportunity for students to communicate with researchers and enlighten the public.
4. Researchers provided research guidance and helped to motivate the students.
5. Students of other schools served as good models for the students.
6. Outreach activities offered a chance for students to enrich their knowledge and devise means of communication.
