Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 13, Issue 1, Article 10 (Jun., 2012) Tolga GOK The effects of peer instruction on students’ conceptual learning and motivation Previous Contents Next

Rationale for the Present Study

Generally, research studies done concerning peer instruction have been focused on conceptual learning of the students so far (Crouch & Mazur, 2001; Crouch et al., 2007; Fagen, Crouch, & Mazur, 2002; Lasry, Mazur, & Watkins, 2008; Nitta, 2010).  These studies performed have shown that peer instruction is effect on conceptual learning.  But, any research studies on students’ motivation and self-efficacy related to peer instruction have not met in the open literature as of 2011.

The main purpose of this study was to examine the effects of peer instruction on students’ conceptual learning, motivation, and self-efficacy. The research questions investigated in this study were as follows:

1. Are there any effects of using peer instruction on students’ conceptual learning?

2. Are there any effects of using peer instruction on students’ motivational orientation?