THE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LESSONS IN NATURAL SCIENCES ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, THROUGH TABLETS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Nastja Cotič; Janja Plazar; Istenič Starčič, A.; Darjo Zuljan

Error message

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_names::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_date::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_date_part::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_number::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_group::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Declaration of csl_layout::render() should be compatible with csl_rendering_element::render($data, $mode = NULL) in module_load_include() (line 330 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/includes/module.inc).

Strict warning: Only variables should be passed by reference in theme_biblio_tabular() (line 276 of /home/scientia/domains/scientiasocialis.lt/public_html/jbse/modules/biblio/includes/biblio_theme.inc).

THE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LESSONS IN NATURAL SCIENCES ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, THROUGH TABLETS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Title	THE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LESSONS IN NATURAL SCIENCES ON STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE, THROUGH TABLETS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Publication Type	Journal Article
Year of Publication	2020
Authors	Cotič, N, Plazar, J, Istenič Starčič, A., Zuljan, D
Journal	Journal of Baltic Science Education
Volume	19
Issue	5
Start Page	747-763
Pagination	Continuous
Date Published	October/2020
Type of Article	Original article
ISSN	1648-3898
Other Numbers	E-ISSN 2538-7138
Keywords	Kolb’s experiential learning cycle, natural science, outdoor learning, seashore
Abstract	Experiential learning was introduced to support a child’s concept development towards evolution scientific literacy. This study examined the effect of an experiential learning model (The Mobile Natural Science Learning - MNSL) on the knowledge of 4th grade primary school students in Slovenia, during natural science school lessons at the seashore through the use of tablets. Mobile technology provides authentic learning, assisting outdoor lessons providing material and environmental context in learning, which support the experience of a learner. In the experimental group (N = 95), outdoor learning in the seashore included Kolb’s experiential learning cycle with the integration of tablets. In the control group (N=97), the teachers used concrete experience for exploring the seashore, excluding the Kolb’s cycle. The data were collected by using two science knowledge pre and post – tests. The test items were classified into three TIMSS’ cognitive domains: 1) factual knowledge, 2) conceptual understanding, and 3) reasoning and analysis. Differences between groups were analysed through Mann-Whitney U-test and showed that the experimental group had better learning outcomes than the control group. Findings indicate that the MNSL-model had a positive effect on students’ achievement in science, more precisely in knowledge on marine organisms and life at the seashore.
URL	http://oaji.net/articles/2020/987-1602524649.pdf
DOI	10.33225/jbse/20.19.747
Refereed Designation	Refereed
Full Text