STUDENTS' VIEWS ON THE LIVE SCULPTURE MUSEUM WORKSHOP

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to discover the experiences of middle school 5th grade students toward the live sculpture museum workshop. For this purpose, efforts have been made to acquire skills such as time and chronology perception, problem solving, cooperation, use of evidence, empathy and communication. Fifty-four students attended the workshop. A total of 38 students, 18 boys, 20 girls, were included in the study group. Since any intervention was not made in the activities during the study process, out of qualitative research designs, case study method was used. According to interview forms distributed at the end of the study, the students viewed the live sculpture museum workshop as 68% play, 34% funny/enjoyable, 34% for learning by having fun and 39% related to historical topics. In addition, 37% said that it did not affect the communication with their friends, 39% found the activities as catchy and 60% found them as increasing the interest in the lesson. Accordingly, it can be said that live sculpture museum workshop has a learning and motivation enhancing effect on middle school 5th grade students. The results seem to be consistent with the relevant researches.