EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGY BASED SCIENCE EDUCATION ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
TEKNOLOJİK UYGULAMALARA DAYALI FEN BİLİMLERİ ÖĞRETİMİNİN ORTAOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİ ÜZERİNE ETKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI

Author : Kübra Saniye KIZILCI -- Önder ŞENSOY
Number of pages : 478-489

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of technology based education approach on academical success and interest on science classes of the 7th grade students’. The research took place in 2 middle schools in Sanliurfa, in 2016-2017 academic year. The ‘Electric energy’ and ‘ Solar System and Beyond’ units were performed. The study lasted 11 weeks. There were 70 students in total; 35 of them were in control group and 35 of them were in study group. Pretest-posttest control and study groups half experimental pattern was used in the study.Control group students took lessons via the classical approach that the present system suggests. Study group on the other hand took lessons supported by technological equipments and activities in addition to classical methods. Data extraction was performed via Interest Scale for Science Topics and Science Class Success Test which has been designed by the researcher. Data analysis were performed via t-Test for dependent and independent groups. According to analysis; technology based educational approach was found to have positive effects on interest and success on Science classes.

Keywords

Science education, technology based education, academical success, interest, information technologie

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