Effects of the Problem-Posing Approach on Students’ Problem Solving Skills and Metacognitive Awareness in Science Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 1143-1165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nimet Akben
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Metacognitive Awareness ◽  
Problem Posing ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

scholarly journals Introducing Computational Thinking Practices in Learning Science of Elementary Schools [Research-in-Progress]

10.28945/4327 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Learning Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Science Program ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Aim/Purpose: Science is becoming a computational endeavor therefore Computational Thinking (CT) is gradually being accepted as a required skill for the 21st century science student. Students deserve relevant conceptual learning accessible through practical, constructionist approaches in cross-curricular applications therefore it is required for educators to define, practice and assess practical ways of introducing CT to science education starting from elementary school. Background: Computational Thinking is a set of problem-solving skills evolving from the computer science field. This work-in-progress research assesses the CT skills, along with science concepts, of students participating in a science program in school. The program pertains learning science by modeling and simulating real world phenomenon using an agent-based modeling practice. Methodology: This is an intervention research of a science program. It takes place as part of structured learning activities of 4th and 5th grade classes which are teacher-guided and are conducted in school. Both qualitative and quantitative evaluations are parts of the mixed methods research methodology using a variety of evaluation technique, including pretests and posttests, surveys, artifact-based interviews, in class observations and project evaluations. Contribution: CT is an emerging skill in learning science. It is requiring school systems to give increased attention for promoting students with the opportunity to engage in CT activities alongside with ways to promote a deeper understanding of science. Currently there is a lack of practical ways to do so and lack of methods to assess the results therefore it is an educational challenge. This paper presents a response to this challenge by proposing a practical program for school science courses and an assessment method. Findings: This is a research in progress which finding are based on a pilot study. The researches believe that findings may indicate improved degree of students' science understanding and problem-solving skills. Recommendations for Practitioners: Formulating computer simulations by students can have great potential on learning science with embedded CT skills. This approach could enable learners to see and interact with visualized representations of natural phenomena they create. Although most teachers do not learn about CT in their initial education, it is of paramount importance that such programs, as the one described in this research, will assist teachers with the opportunity to introduce CT into science studies. Recommendation for Researchers: Scientific simulation design in primary school is at its dawn. Future research investment and investigation should focus on assessment of aspects of the full Computational Thinking for Science taxonomy. In addition, to help teachers assess CT skills, new tools and criteria are required. Impact on Society: STEM related professions are lacking the man power required therefore the full potential of the economy of developed countries is not fulfilled. Having students acquire computational thinking skills through formal education may prepare the next generation of world class scientists and attract larger populations to these fields. Future Research: The inclusion of computational thinking as a core scientific practice in the Next Generation Science Standards is an important milestone, but there is still much work to do toward addressing the challenge of CT-Science education to grow a generation of technologically and scientifically savvy individuals. New comprehensive approaches are needed to cope with the complexity of cognitive processes related to CT.

scholarly journals University Students' Attitude and Anxiety Towards Computer Science Education through Computational Thinking

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 755-760
Author(s):  
Youngseok Lee Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Learning Effect ◽  
Computer Science Education ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Programming Education ◽  
Learning Technique

Background/Objectives: In the 21st century, communication and collaboration between people is an important element of talent. As artificial intelligence (AI), the cutting edge of computer science, develops, AI and collaboration will become important in the near future. Methods/Statistical analysis: To achieve this, it is necessary to understand how artificial AI based on computer science works, and how problem-based programming education is effective in computer science education. In this study, 177 college students who received programming education focused on problem-solving learning were identified with computational thinking (CT) at the beginning of the semester, and their satisfaction and post-education satisfaction survey showed that their attitudes and interests influenced their education. Findings: To pretest the learners, they were diagnosed using a measurement sheet. The learners’ current knowledge statuses were checked, and the correlation between the evaluation results, based on what was taught according to the problem-solving learning technique, was analyzed according to the proposed method. The analysis of the group average score of the learners showed that the learning effect was significant. The results of the measures of the students’ CT at the beginning of the semester were correlated with problem-solving learning, teaching method, lecture satisfaction, and other environmental factors. The ability to solve a variety of problems using CT will become increasingly important, so if students seek to improve their satisfaction with problem-solving learning techniques for computer science education, it will be possible for universities to develop convergence talent more efficiently. Improvements/Applications: if you pursue a problem-solving learning technique and a way to improve students’ satisfaction, it will help students improve their problem-solving skills. If the method of deriving and improving computational thinking ability in this paper is applied to computer education, it will induce student interest, thereby increasing the learning effect.

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DAN KOMUNIKASI MATEMATIK MELALUI PENDEKATAN PROBLEM POSING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI SMA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104
Author(s):  
Deddy Sofyan ◽  
Sukanto Sukandar Madio
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Problem Posing ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Students ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Mathematical Problem Posing

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan siswa SMA dalam pemecahan masalah dan komunikasi matematik melalui pendekatan problem posing dalam pembelajaran matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuasi eksperimen. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa di salah satu SMA Negeri di Kabupaten Garut. Sampel penelitian dipilih secara acak berdasarkan kelas, sampelnya adalah kelas XII IPA 1 yang mendapat pembelajaran menggunakan pendekatan problem posing dan siswa kelas XII IPA 3 yang mendapat pembelajaran konvensional. Simpulan hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa dalam pembelajaran matematika di SMA: 1. Kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematik siswa yang mendapatkan pendekatan problem posing lebih baik dibandingkan dengan konvensional, 2. Tidak terdapat perbedaan kemampuan komunikasi matematik antara siswa yang mendapatkan pendekatan problem posing dengan konvensional, 3. Tidak terdapat kaitan yang signifikan antara kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematik dengan kemampuan komunikasi matematik pada siswa yang mendapatkan pendekatan problem posing. The purpose of this research is to improve the ability of high school students in problem solving and communication of mathematics through problem posing approach to learning mathematics. The method used is a quasi-experimental method. The study population was one of the students in high schools in Garut. Samples were selected randomly based on the class, the sample is a class XII IPA 1 gets learning using problem posing approach and class XII IPA 3 students who received conventional learning. Conclusion The results of this study is that the study of mathematics in high school: 1. mathematical problem solving ability of students to get a better problem posing approach compared to conventional, 2. there is no difference in the ability of mathematical communication between students who received conventional approach to problem posing, 3. there was no significant association between mathematical problem solving skills with communication skills in students who get a mathematical problem posing approach.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Solutions of Prizren-Kosovo Education Faculty Teachers Mathematics Problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Münevver Muyo Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Problem Posing ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Similar Work ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Faculty Of Education

The aim of the study was to examination of mathematical problem-solving skills and to determine the relationship of between problem posing and problem-solving skills of teacher trainees in Prizren “Ukshin Hoti” University, Faculty of Education in Kosovo. The results of this study are important because there is no a similar work in teacher training in Kosovo. For this aim, the case studies, qualitative research (case study), model was used. The research at the state Prizren “Ukshin Hoti” University has been established by Turkish Teacher trainers.  These teachers’ group was selected as a working group. The classroom teacher department NCT=26, Pre-school teacher department NPST=27 and physics-chemistry teacher department NPCT=12 teacher trainees were participated.  The total number of trainers was 65. The data were collected by semi-structured interview form and worksheets in this study. Rubrik and descriptive statistics were used as an analyzing instrument. In conclusion, the levels of problem-solving skills of teacher trainees have been determined and recommendations for the development of these levels have been included. Key words: Worksheets, Teacher Trainees, Problem Solving, Problem-Solving Skills, Problem Posing.

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH MATEMATIK SISWA MTS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PROBLEM POSING

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 1055
Author(s):  
Elza Efriyani Nursyifaa ◽  
Eka Senjayawati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Problem Posing ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Learning Procedure ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
Planning Problems ◽  
Better Than

The purpose of this research is to assess whether the improvement of students' mathematical problem solving skills using Problem Posing approach is better than those using ordinary learning. The population in this research is MTs Nurul Falah Cimahi. This research instrument in the form of a test of mathematical problem solving skills of five items. This research data is processed using software SPSS Version 22. Data analysis used is test of normality and test of two difference of mean. The result of this research stated that the achievement and improvement of problem solving skills of MTs students using Problem Posing approach is better than the normal learning, and the implementation using Problem Posing approach has been run in accordance with the learning procedure found and the difficulties experienced by students in solving the problem of solving skills mathematical problems are present in indicators of understanding problems, planning problems, implementing problem-solving plans, and re-examination.

scholarly journals Integrated Science Education Mobile Application: Edukit for 21st Century Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erni Yulianti ◽  
Desta Wahyu Maharani ◽  
Erti Hamimi
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Readability Test ◽  
Expert Validation

Problem solving skills are one of 21st Century Skills. However, based on the results of studies and interviews students still lack in problem solving skill because most of them only study from textbooks at school.  The purpose of this research is to produce science education media equipped with experimental manuals and context in the application that students can use anytime and anywhere either independently or by teacher guidance. This development research adopts the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of expert validation and legibility test show that the education KIT integrated mobile application is very suitable. Media expert validation obtained a score of 98% and material expert obtained a score of 99%. In addition to the validation results, a readability test was also carried out by the teacher and students with the respective scores of 96% and 91%. Based on the validation and readability test Edukit IPA is integrated with a mobile application as a practical, complete, and capable medium for practicing the results of student problem solving skill, because each stage of the experimental activity is based on indicators of problem solving skills.

scholarly journals GRADE 12 STUDENTS’ PERCEIVED SELF-EFFICACY TOWARDS WORKING LIFE SKILLS AND CURRICULUM CONTENT PROMOTED THROUGH SCIENCE EDUCATION

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 838-850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Soobard ◽  
Helen Semilarski ◽  
Jack Holbrook ◽  
Miia Rannikmäe
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Working Life ◽  
School Science ◽  
Science Content ◽  
Curriculum Content ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

This research was based on the concern that students didn’t see the need for the acquisition of science skills and knowledge perceived as important in relation to different society issues and the world of work. The aim was to determine gymnasium students perceived self-efficacy towards working life skills as well as science curriculum, content-related topics. The sample was composed of grade 12 (N=1375) 18-19-year-old students. Data were obtained using a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire seeking to determine students’ perceived self-efficacy towards working life skills and topics in the science curriculum linked to disciplinary core ideas. In general, students perceived their self-efficacy to be above average towards most needed working life skills. However, it was much lower in areas related to problem-solving skills and understanding the nature of science. Results also indicated that the self-efficacy associated with purely Physics curriculum-related topics stood out as being much lower than for the other school science subject areas. Findings suggested there was a need to re-thinking the way science content was presented to students and to consider whether and how this could be restructured around core ideas in science in order to promote the development of problem-solving skills as an important aspect in enhancing working life skills. Keywords: core ideas, working life skills, self-efficacy, science curriculum topics, science education.

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