Fostering primary school students’ understanding of cells and other related concepts with interactive computer animation instruction accompanied by teacher and student-prepared concept maps

Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 9, Issue 1, Article 10 (Jun., 2008)
Ercan AKPINAR and Omer ERGIN
Fostering primary school students’ understanding of cells and other related concepts with interactive computer animation instruction accompanied by teacher and student-prepared concept maps

Previous Contents Next

References
Akpınar, E., & Ergin, Ö. (2005). The Role of Science Teacher in Constructivist Theory. İlköğretim-online, 4(2),55-64, (online:http://ilkogretim-online.org.tr). (In Turkish)

Ardac, D., & Akaygün, S. (2004). Effectiveness of Multimedia-Based Instruction That Emphasizes Molecular Representation on Students’ Understanding of Chemical Change. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 41 (4), 317-337.

Arnaundin, M. W., Mintzes, J. J.,Dunn, C. S., Sbafer, H. (1984). Concept Mapping in College Science Teaching. Journal of College Science Teaching. November, 117-122

Brandt, L., Elen, J.,Helemans, J.,Heerman, L., Couwenberg, I.,Volckaert, L., Morisse, H. (2001). The Impact of Concept Mapping and Visualization on the Learning of Secondary School Chemistry Students. International Journal of Science Education, 23 (12), 1303-1313.

Campbell, D.T. & Stanley, J.C. (1966). Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Research. Chicago. Rand McNally College Publishing Company.

Cliburn, J.W.Jr. (1990). Concepts Maps to promote meaningful learning. Journal of College Science Teaching, 19 (4), 212-217.

Ebenezer, J.V. (2001). A Hypermedia Environment to Explore and Negotiate Students’s Conceptions: Animation of Solution Process of Table Salt. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 10 (1), 73-92.

Francisco, J.S., Nicoll, G., Trautmann, M. (1998). Integrating Multiple Teaching Methods into a General Chemistry Classroom. Journal of Chemistry Education, 75 (2), 210-213.

Flores, F., Gallegos, L.(2003). Representation of the Cell and its Processes in High Scholl Students: An Integrated View. International Journal of Science Education, 25 (2), 269-289.

Geban, Ö., Ertanpınar, H., Yılmaz, G., Atlan, A., & Şahpaz, F. (1994). The effect of Computer Assisted Learning on students’ Achievement and Attitudes. The proceedings of First National Science Education Symposium. Buca Faculty of Education. İzmir, Turkey (In Turkish).

Glynn, G.M., Takahashi, T. (1998). Learning from Analogy-Enhanced Science Text. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35 (10), 1129-1149.

Gulbahar, Y. (2002). Assessment of Web Based Courses: A Discussion and Analysis of Learners’ Individual Differences and Teaching- Learning Process. Unpublished Master Dissertation. Middle East Technical University, Turkey.

Gumustepe, Y. (2003). Animation with Macromedia Flash MX. Istanbul: Türkmen Kitabevi. (In Turkish).

Hodson, D., & Hodson, J. (1998). From Constructivism to Social Constructivism: A Vygotskian Perspective on Teaching and Learning Science. School Science Review, 79 (289), 33-41.

Horton, P. B., McConney, A. A., Gallo, M., Woods, A. L., Senn, G. J., Hamelin, D. (1993). An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Concept Mapping as an Instructional Tool. Science Education, 77 (1), 95-111

Jedeskog, G., Nissen, J. (2004). ICT in the Classroom: Is Doing More İmportant ThanKnowing? Educational and Informational Technologies, 9 (1), 37-45

Kılıc, G.B. (2001). Constructivist Science Teaching. Educational Sciences. Theory & Practice, 1, 7-22 (In Turkish)

Martin, R., Sexton, C., Wanger, K., Gerlovich, J. (1998). Science for All Children: Methods for Constructing Understanding. Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon.

Nicoll, G., Francisco, J., Nakhleh, M. (2001). A three-tier System for Assessing Concept Map Links: A Methodological Study. International Journal of Science Education, 23 (8), 863-875.

Odom, A.L., Kelly, P.U. (2001). Integrating Concept Mapping and The Learning Cycle to Teach Diffusion and Osmosis Concepts to High School Biology Students. Science Education, 85, 615-635.

Orhun, E.(2002). Computer-based Cognitive Tools. In E. Orhun & P.A.M. Kommers (Eds.). Information and Communication Technologies in Education: A Focus of Cognitive Tools. (pp.17-26). Izmir: Ege University Press.

Quinn, C., Wild, M. (1998). Implications of Educational Theory for Design of Instructional Multimedia. British Journal of Educational Techology, 29 (1), 73-82.

Ruiz-Primo, M. A., Schultz, S. E., Li, M., Shavelson, R. J. (2001). Comparison of the Reliability and Validity of Scores from Two Concept mapping Techniques. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 38 (2), 260-278.

Ruiz-Primo, M. A., Shavelson, R .J. ( 1996). Problems and Issues in the Use of Concept Maps in Science Assessment. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 33 (6), 569-600.

Sherman, J. S. (2000). Science and Science Teaching. New York :Houghton Mifflin Company.

Snead, D., Young, B. (2003). Using Concept Map to Aid African American Students’ understanding in Middle Grade Science. The Journal of Negro Education, 72 (3), 333-343.

Turkish National Primary Science Program. (2005). Turkish Ministry of Educational Bulletin Board Journal. Retrieved May 5, 2006, from http://ttkb.meb.gov.tr.index1024.htm.

Unal, G. & Akpınar, E. (2004). To What extent Science Teacher Think Constructivist? EARLI (European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction)’2004.Bahçeir University, 5-9 July 2004 Istanbul, Turkey.

Ustuner, I. & Sancar, M. (1999). The Effect of Computer Software on Physics Students’ Learning and Using computer. Journal of Buca Faculty, 10, 165-171 (In Turkish)

Uzuntiryaki, E .(1998). Effect of Conceptual Change Approach Accompanied with Concept Mapping on Understanding of Solution. Unpublished Master Dissertation. Middle East Technical University, Turkey.

Wallace, S. D., Wintzes, J. J. (1990). The Concept Map As a Research Tool: Exploring Conceptual Change in Biology. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 27 (10), 1033-1052.

Willerman, M., Harg, R. A. M. (1991). The Concept Map as an Advance Organizer. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 28 (8), 705-711.

Williamson, V. M., Abraham, M. R. (1995). The Effects of Computer Animation on the Particulate Mental Models of College Chemistry Students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 32 (5), 521-534.

Windsehitl, M & Andre, T. (1998). Using Computer Simulations to Enhance Conceptual Change: The Role of Constructivist Instruction and Student Epistemological Belifs. Journal of Research In Science Teaching, 35 (2), 145-160.

Yıldırım, S. (1995). Effects of Computer Assisted Instruction and Worksheet Study on Students’ Chemistry Achievement and Attitudes Toward Chemistry at High School level. Unpublished Master Dissertation. Middle East Technical University, Turkey.

Copyright (C) 2008 HKIEd APFSLT. Volume 9, Issue 1, Article 10 (Jun., 2008). All Rights Reserved.