Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 10, Issue 1, Article 5 (June, 2009) Hakan TÜRKMEN An effect of technology based inquiry approach on the learning of “Earth, Sun, & Moon” subject Contents Next

An effect of technology based inquiry approach on the learning of “Earth, Sun, & Moon” subject

 

Hakan TÜRKMEN

Ege University, Education Faculty, Elementary Department/Science Education, Izmir, TURKEY

Email: hakan.turkmen@ege.edu.tr

Received 5 Mar., 2009
Revised 10 Jun., 2009

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Contents

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Research Questions
• Method
  • Instrument
  • Subjects
  • Design and Procedure
• Analysis and Results
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Observation Classroom Analysis
• Conclusions
• References
• Appendix A:

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Abstract

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.

Keywords: Inquiry Approach, Technology Based Inquiry Approach