Teaching Science for Understanding: The Positive Impact of Simultaneous Use of Concept Mapping and Computer Simulations

2016 ◽  
pp. 192-202
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hassanzadeh ◽  
Javad Hatami ◽  
Saeed Latifi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Farrokhnia ◽  
Tahereh Saheb
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Simultaneous Use

scholarly journals Application and evaluation of biology laboratory experiments with computer-based digital experimental tools

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 3961
Author(s):  
Tahir Atıcı ◽  
Ahmet Gökmen ◽  
Tuğba Taflı
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Learning Science ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Biology Laboratory

It is widely accepted that learning-science-by-doing and/or facilitating meaningful experience is preferred over rote memorization in the science classrooms.  To this end, this study shows that using the computer-based digital experimental tools in the biology laboratory can function as activities that can facilitate their learning to be more effective, and foster positive attitudes towards learning science and high level of self-efficacy in the subject area. The aim of this research is to determine the students' perception on their self-efficacy in teaching science, their attitudes towards the laboratory course, and their self-efficacy in using the computer-based digital experimental tools. The research was carried out with 28 students who were registered in the Department of Biology Education, at a major university in Turkey. The research employed one group pretest-posttest model experimental design. As a data collection tools, Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale developed by   Tschannen-Moran & Hoy (2001), Laboratory Self Efficacy Scale developed by  (2009) and Laboratory Attitude Scale developed by Ekici (2002) were used in this study. The analyses of the study were carried out using SPSS 20 program. The descriptive statistics, normality test, T-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test were used.  The results of the research showed that the computer-based learning with digital experimental tools had a positive impact on the students' perception on their self-efficacy for teaching science and self-efficacy levels for using the computer-based digital technology.

scholarly journals CONCEPT MAPPING IN TEACHING SCIENCE AMONG IX STD STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 98-101
Author(s):  
Sangeetha ◽  
Sangeetha
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Concept Map ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Graphic Device

Concept Map is a graphic device in which the concepts are linked by propositions leading to the precision and enhancement of meaning of the concept.” It is a schematic device for representing a set of concept meanings embedded in a hierarchy from most general concept to specific concepts of a learning unit. The study aimed to examine the concept mapping in teaching science among IX std students. The investigator adopted experimental method to study the concept mapping in teaching science among ix std students. For this study a sample of 60 IX std students from schools which are situated in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. The findings reveal that is inferred that there is a difference in concept mapping in teaching science among ix std students.

THE IMPACT OF CONCEPT MAPPING IN TEACHING SCIENCE IN MAGUINDANAO

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 641-645
Author(s):  
Norma Dalgan ◽  
Amour Camua ◽  
Melda Abellar ◽  
Analie Tabulong ◽  
Alibai Unsi
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Main Tool ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Mapping Strategy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Concept mapping is a teaching strategy that helps students to organize information and facts for knowledge representation. It can be used to help students understand science subject matters and concepts. The study sougth to determine the impact of the concept mapping in teaching science among Grade 12 students in Maguindanao. Specifically, this study aims to determine the students scores in a test before and after the introduction of concept mapping strategy. Likewise, the study determined the significant improvement of the students’ scores after the concept mapping strategy in instruction. The single group pretest-posttest design was used with a detailed lesson plan. The multiple choice type of test and consists of 25 items with lesson plan was the main tool for data gathering The mean, frequencey and percentage counts were used to describe the pretest and posttest scores of the students. The t-test was used to determine the significant difference between the students’ pretest and posttest scores. The t-value was set at 0.05 levels of significance. Findings from the study showed that there were significantly improve the scores of the pretest and posttest of the Grade 12 students in Maguindanao. This implies that the scores of the Grade 12 students improved significantly after the exposure of the concetp mapping strategy. This mean that use concetp mapping strategy increased the students’ scores.

Factors affecting clinicians’ adherence to principles of diagnosis documentation: A concept mapping approach for improved decision-making

2021 ◽  
pp. 183335832199136
Author(s):  
Nafiseh Hosseini ◽  
Sayyed Mostafa Mostafavi ◽  
Kazem Zendehdel ◽  
Saeid Eslami
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
International Classification Of Diseases ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Quality Of Data ◽  
Clinical Coding ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: The quality of data in electronic health records (EHRs) depends on adherence of clinicians to principles of diagnosis documentation. Objective: A concept mapping (CM) approach was used to extract factors related to quality of clinicians’ documentation that govern EHR data quality. Method: Influential factors extracted from brainstorming sessions were sorted by individual participants, followed by a quantitative analysis using multidimensional scaling and cluster analysis to categorise sorted factors. Finally, a questionnaire was used to elicit the importance-feasibility of the extracted factors. Results were visualised by cluster maps and Go-Zone plots. Result: Factors were classified into seven clusters: “knowledge about International Classification of Diseases and clinical coding,” “need for facilitators and guidelines,” “explaining the importance of the issue and defining responsibilities,” “cooperation of other personnel,” “codify legal requirements,” “workload” and “clinical obstacles,” as ranked by importance. Conclusion: To enhance the quality of EHR data, a collaboration between physicians, nurses, managers and EHR developers is required. CM is an acceptable approach to meet this objective. Our findings highlight the significance of clinical coding knowledge, awareness about its importance and applicability and use of well-structured information systems. In combination, these three factors can have a strong positive impact on the quality of EHR data. Implications: A list of solutions is provided for policymakers, and two interventions suggested, based on the findings of this study, including the adoption of EHRs that incorporate documentation guidelines. We further propose updated clinical training programs and a monitoring and feedback mechanism to facilitate the EHR documentation process.

scholarly journals “We Don’t Assume That Everyone Has the Same Idea About Health, Do We?” Explorative Study of Citizens’ Perceptions of Health and Participation to Improve Their Health in a Low Socioeconomic City District

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 4958
Author(s):  
Marja A. J. G. de Jong ◽  
Annemarie Wagemakers ◽  
Maria A. Koelen
Keyword(s):  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Shared Meanings ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
City District ◽  
Study Participants

In community health promotion programs that aim to reduce health inequities, citizen participation is recommended, as it strengthens citizens’ active involvement and has a positive impact on health. A prerequisite for citizen participation is recognizing and incorporating citizens’ perceptions of health. Therefore, this study aimed to explore these perceptions and actions needed to improve the health of citizens living in a low socioeconomic city district. Concept mapping was used to actively engage community members as part of the action research method. Eleven community groups (n = 89 citizens) together with community workers participated in the study. Participants in all groups agreed that health entails more than the absence of disease, and therefore it is a multidimensional concept. Social relations, physical activity, positive life attitude, healthy eating, and being in control were important perceptions about health. Although the participants were aware of the relation between lifestyle and health, actions to improve health included doing things together, collaboration, self-confidence, focusing on possibilities, and socially shared meanings. Creating a supportive environment to address health behavior appeared to be the most important action for citizens to facilitate behavior change. Concept mapping helped to involve citizens and provided community workers with valuable information to shape the program together with citizens.

scholarly journals Metodički potencijal modela obrnute učionice u nastavi prirode i društva

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-60
Author(s):  
Sanja Blagdanić ◽  
Jelena Lukić
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students

In the last few years, the concept of a flipped classroom has become relevant and is increasingly being used as a teaching model. The first introduction to the teaching contents no longer takes place at school, but at the students' home, through individual work. Teaching time is devoted to a more in-depth interpretation of the content. This paper presents the theoretical foundations of this model, the results of the previous research on the effectiveness of this model, as well as its implications in the Science and Social Studies classes. The aim of the conducted empirical research was to look at primary school teachers 'awareness of the flipped classroom model, their attitudes about the possibilities of applying this way of working in teaching Science and Social Studies, as well as teachers' self-assessment of their competencies for applying this model. The data were collected by an online survey of 105 teachers. The first part of the questionnaire examined teachers' awareness of the flipped classroom model and the frequency of its use in teaching Science and Social Studies. The second part of the questionnaire provides an explanation of the flipped classroom model together with an example of a scenario for a Science and Social Studies class based on this model. Through six statements, the teachers assessed the methodological potential of this model of work, as well as their own ability for this form of work, taking into account the presented scenario and their teaching experience. The obtained results show that teachers are not fully informed about the flipped classroom model, which conditions its relatively rare application in teaching, regardless of the pedagogical experience of teachers. After offering an explanation of the flipped classroom model and an example of one Science and Social Studies lesson scenario based on it, most teachers expressed a positive attitude towards this model, pointing out its advantages in the conative-social aspect (positive impact on learning motivation, possibility of individualization, better communication between teachers and students), while they showed less confidence in the positive impact on student achievement. Teachers' assessment of their own methodological competence for the application of this model shows that more than two thirds of teachers express the need for additional training for the application of the flipped classroom model in the first cycle of primary education.

A High Resolution Study of G.P. Zones in Aluminum - 4.2 at % Silver

1982 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. 722-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Gronsky
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Transmission Electron Microscopy ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Computer Simulations ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Resolution Study

The phenomenon of clustering in Al-Ag alloys has been extensively studied since the early work of Guinierl, wherein the pre-precipitation state was characterized as an assembly of spherical, ordered, silver-rich G.P. zones. Subsequent x-ray and TEM investigations yielded results in general agreement with this model. However, serious discrepancies were later revealed by the detailed x-ray diffraction - based computer simulations of Gragg and Cohen, i.e., the silver-rich clusters were instead octahedral in shape and fully disordered, atleast below 170°C. The object of the present investigation is to examine directly the structural characteristics of G.P. zones in Al-Ag by high resolution transmission electron microscopy.

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