Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
14th International Congresses on Social, Humanities, Administrative, and Educational Sciences in a Changing World, Ankara, Türkiye, 6 - 08 Kasım 2024, ss.1307-1324, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Almost all events that occur at every stage of our daily lives, including those related to human beings, their environment, and various subjects that are often overlooked due to habit, are explained by science. Regardless of age, individuals in society tend to approach science with prejudice. The theory of didactical transposition approaches basic science concepts in ways that appeal to all ages and social segments. Chevallard defines didactical transposition as “all the transformations that scientific knowledge undergoes until it becomes teachable knowledge, among the objects of instruction.” This theory examines how scientific knowledge transforms until it becomes teachable, taught, and assimilated knowledge.
Platforms such as YouTube, widely used by all segments of society today, host many channels and videos that present scientific knowledge at a level understandable to the public. This study aims to examine basic science concepts featured in videos through the framework of the theory of didactical transposition. The YouTube channel “Experimental Science with Basfi,” which addresses science concepts and appeals to everyone regardless of age and educational background, was selected for examination. "Experimental Science with Basfi" is a YouTube channel that covers basic science concepts through simple and understandable experiments suitable for everyone. This channel, which aims to make science enjoyable, aligns with the theory of didactical transposition due to its production of content suitable for all ages and levels.
This study analyzed three videos from "Experimental Science with Basfi”. In selecting the videos, attention was paid to topics commonly covered in middle school, high school, and undergraduate curricula. In other words, the theoretical framework of the theory of didactical transposition was used to examine how the same scientific topic is addressed at different levels. Document analysis was employed in this qualitative research study. As a result of the analysis, the handling of science concepts (acid-base, buoyancy of water, and vitamins) in the videos, their place in the curriculum, and how they were connected were interpreted within the framework of didactical transposition theory. It was observed that science concepts were conveyed through safe, home-based experiments, transforming scientific knowledge into teachable knowledge that appeals to the audience. In conclusion, the videos on the "Experimental Science with Basfi" channel, analyzed through the lens of didactical transposition theory, were considered a successful application that can appeal to audiences of all ages and educational backgrounds.