Proposal of Using Multimedia for Liberal Arts Education to Understand the Concepts of Life Sciences

Joo, Yang-Sun; Lee, Eun-Ha; Kim, Hye-Young

Korean Journal of General Education 2018;12(5):61-79.
Published online October 30, 2018.

Yang-Sun Joo, Eun-Ha Lee, Hye-Young Kim

기초교양으로서 생명과학 핵심개념의 이해를 위한 영상매체 활용

주양선, 이은하, 김혜영

Abstract

In this study, we selected topics based on ‘Science in Movie’ courses in the Korea National Sport University for basic understanding of life sciences. In each topic, the core concept, content element, and application method of multimedia were introduced. Integrated questions that can be discussed with the science-technology-society relations are also presented. A big history was presented from the birth of the universe to the evolution of life. Drawing the interest of life science through movie and showing its scientific principles with easy concept will be helpful to understand the life sciences for the students who did not major in science and engineering. With the rapid development of information and communication technology, students are becoming more and more familiar with multimedia materials. The usage of multimedia can transfer informations to the students effectively reflecting the trend of the times. It is not only for stimulating interests but also for understanding current relationship between technology and society. The students can also experience various perspectives on the connection between science, technology and society. Therefore, media contents can easily motivate the students to understand the minimum necessary scientific principles as members of this society.

Key Words: Life sciences, Liberal Arts Education, Multimedia, Science in Movie, Science-TechnologySociety, Flipped Learning