TEACHERS’ VIEWS ABOUT PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING THROUGH CONCEPT CARTOONS
Title | TEACHERS’ VIEWS ABOUT PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING THROUGH CONCEPT CARTOONS |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Balim, AG, Turkoguz, S, Ormanci, U, Kacar, S, Evrekli, E, Ozcan, E |
Journal | Journal of Baltic Science Education |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 4 |
Start Page | 458–468 |
Pagination | Continuous |
Date Published | August/2013 |
Type of Article | Original article |
ISSN | 1648-3898 |
Other Numbers | ICID: 1119977 |
Keywords | concept cartoons, Problem-Based Learning, Science and Technology Teacher |
Abstract | This study aimed to examine the views of science and technology teachers towards concept cartoons integrated to problem-based learning. In this context, teachers’ views were compared before and after the experimental treatment of a project. Data was gathered through qualitative research methods. Participants of this study were science and technology teachers from 9 elementary schools in the city of Izmir in the 2011-2012 academic year. In the first step of the study, a 30-hour workshop including theoretical subjects, applications and experimental treatments about concept cartoons was presented to teachers. Then semi-structured interviews were conducted with teachers. Following this workshop, teachers were requested to apply all these applications and experimental treatments. After the experimental applications, semi-structured interviews were conducted again with the same teachers. According to the findings, teachers indicated that problem-based learning modules to improve students’ critical thinking, inquiry learning skills and help them relate their knowledge to daily life. |
URL | http://oaji.net/articles/2015/987-1447523317.pdf |
DOI | 10.33225/jbse/14.13.458 |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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