ERIC Number: EJ1124015
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 13
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Conceptual Understanding of Acids and Bases Concepts and Motivation to Learn Chemistry
Cetin-Dindar, Ayla; Geban, Omer
Journal of Educational Research, v110 n1 p85-97 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 5E learning cycle model oriented instruction (LCMI) on 11th-grade students' conceptual understanding of acids and bases concepts and student motivation to learn chemistry. The study, which lasted for 7 weeks, involved two groups: An experimental group (LCMI) and a control group (the traditional teacher-centered instruction [TTCI]). Based on multivariate analysis of covariance results, the LCMI students outperformed the TTCI students in terms of conceptual understanding about acids and bases. Similarly, the students from the experimental group scored higher motivation and this difference was found to be statistically significant. These findings demonstrated that instruction based on learning cycle model provide students a deeper conceptual understanding, foster high-order thinking, engage them in the learning process, and influence their motivation to learn by increasing the relevance of school chemistry to their daily lives.
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Thinking Skills, Grade 11, High School Students, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Teaching Methods, Multivariate Analysis, Learning Processes, Learning Motivation, Science Tests, Questionnaires, Correlation, Pretests Posttests, Student Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness, Quasiexperimental Design, Semi Structured Interviews, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 11; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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