Science fiction and the teaching of science

Abstract

This work consists of a first approach to Science in science-fiction from the students’ point of view and researches on which possibilities it offers as a teaching aid. Therefore, we have polled whether the students know about and have seen science fiction cinema, as well as whether this factor has an influence on their attitudes toward Science and scientists as well as their opinion about the consequences of scientific progress in the future. In addition, we wonder whether students are aware of the twisted views of Science and scientists that science-fiction cinema transmits. We also consider whether science-fiction is used like a teaching aid.

Keywords

• comprensión pública de la ciencia, ciencia ficción, actitudes hacia la ciencia.