An Effect of Technology Based Inquiry Approach on the Learning of "Earth, Sun, & Moon" Subject
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2009
Yazarlar: Hakan TÜRKMEN
Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Uluslararası, 2009, cilt 10
Özet
The purpose of this study was to investigate what affect a technology based inquiry approach (TBIA) had 5 th grade primary students’ understanding of earth, sun, and moon concept in a science and technology course and how this changed their academic achievements. This study was carried out in a 5th grade elementary science and technology course with two groups of (a total of 97) students. Four hour a week course was conducted over a 3 week period of instruction. As a result of the analysis of data, there were statistically significant differences between experimental and control groups (P<0.05). According to results, the achievement level of the experimental group with TBIA was significantly higher than the control group with a traditional teaching method. TBIA is more effective and successful than traditional teaching methods in elementary science courses.