2022 Volume 46 Issue 1 Pages 5-12
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our society and lives. This impact is also important in science education research activities. In this paper, the purpose of science education research is reflected upon and the possibilities of this type of research in a changing society are discussed. The enterprises of science education research have been positioned as a type of cyclical knowledge evolution. Knowledge that contributes to a better relationship between humans and science can be created by repeating science education research enterprises in society, which include designing the goals and methodology of science education reaching out to people based on them, analyzing and evaluating peoples’ changes, creating a new theory and designing goals and methodology based on it. In today’s uncertain and changing society, circulating science education research that is aimed at wellbeing is conceivable. Science education research is expected to contribute to the creation of a better relationship between humans and science, including via the role of connecting the wellbeing of individuals and society.
