scholarly journals Exploring the Effect of STEM Education on the Motivations and Epistemological Beliefs Related to Science Among Talented and Gifted Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 317-332
Author(s):  
Dilara Akpınar ◽  
Sema Altun Yalçın
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Epistemological Beliefs ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Reflective Journals ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Talented And Gifted ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Motivation Scale

The research is aimed to explore the effect of STEM education on the motivations and epistemological beliefs related to science among talented and gifted students. A mixed research method was employed in collecting the data of the research. The sample of the research consisted of 20 5th and 6th grade students who were diagnosed to be talented. Before the activities, the Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire and the Motivation Scale for Science Learning were applied to the students. The reflective journals were asked to fill in reflective journals after each activity and individual interviews were conducted after all activities were completed. A significant difference was found between the Epistemological Beliefs Questionnaire and the Motivation Scale for Science Learning pre-test and post-test scores at the end of the research. With the conducted interviews and results from the journals, positive changes were observed in students’ self-confidence, motivation, and attitudes towards science lessons in training.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dan Gaya Kognitif Terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Siswa di Kelas VII MTSN 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sartika Sepriyani ◽  
Rayandra Asyhar ◽  
Asrial Asrial
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Cognitive Styles ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Embedded Figures Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The ability to solve problems is a skill that students need to have in dealing with various problems in life. This study aims to determine the effect of problem based learning models; cognitive styles and interaction between both factors on science learning outcomes of students in class VII of MTs 2 Tanjung Jabung Timur in academic year 2015/2016. This research was conducted with a quasi-experimental research method by applying a 2 × 2 factorial design. The study sample consisted of an experimental class of 30 students and a control class of 29 students. Data collection was conducted using two types of instruments, namely the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT) to measure students cognitive styles and students' learning outcomes test in essay forms. The Problem Based Learning model affect the learning outcomes, there is significant difference in science learning outcomes between students who have Cognitive field dependent (FD) style that is taught by the Problem Based Learning model and students who have Cognitive FD style that is taught by conventional learning models. The results show that the value of the experimental class post-test is higher than that of the control class. In short, the experimental class with the application of the Problem Based Learning model in the learning process provides higher learning outcomes than that of the conventional models.

The Effects of a Creative-Comprehensive Approach and a Performance Approach on Acquisition of Music Fundamentals by College Students

1980 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Dodson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Traditional Music ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Performance Achievement ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Aural Discrimination ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Music Fundamentals ◽  
A Performance

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a creative-comprehensive approach (CCA) when compared with a performance approach (PA) on the acquisition of basic music concepts and skills by general college students. In the CCA, students were directly involved in the process of creating original music by assuming the roles of composer, performer, and analytic listener. Students in the PA were engaged in the performance and aural analysis of preselected folk and traditional music. A pretest-posttest design involving intact groups was used as the method of research. The resulting effects of the two instructional modes on three dependent variables revealed no difference in achievement on aural discrimination competence from pretest to post-test in the sampled groups. There was, however, evidence suggesting that the CCA was superior to the PA in developing students' self-confidence in dealing with basic music concepts and skills. Additional data indicated a slight, but not significant, difference in performance achievement between the two groups in favor of the CCA.

scholarly journals The impact of science fair on the students’ engagement, capacity, continuity, and motivation towards science learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Kiah Ju Ong ◽  
Ying-Chyi chou ◽  
Ding-Yah Yang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Outcome Questionnaire ◽  
Science Fair ◽  
School Students ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

KLESF: The Fair 2017 is 3-day science fair organized in Malaysia to promote STEM education. This event has been conducted for four consecutive years, yet, little is known about the impact of the event. This study investigated the impact of KLESF: The Fair on Malaysia high school students. 360 students from three secondary schools volunteered to participate in the survey. They completed a pre-test on students’ motivation toward science learning before the event. A post-test, identical to the pre-test plus student engagement, capacity, and continuity outcome questionnaire was administered after the event. Results indicated that the students were engaged to and gained new knowledge from the event. This event positively influenced their desire to pursue a science-related career. The students’ motivation towards science learning has improved significantly after the event. Many students commented that the event was interesting, fun, attractive, enjoyable; they can learn and remember the science knowledge easily

scholarly journals The Impact of Using Online Educational Tools on Science Learning among Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
Morteza Bakhtiarvanda
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Educational Tools ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Spearman Correlation Test ◽  
The Impact

The present study aims to investigate the effect of using online educational tools on science learning among male students in the fifth year of primary school in Shahriyar city. Research method is semi-experimental based on pre-test - post-test design. All male students in the six year of primary school at Shahriyar city in the academic year 2016-17 that 260 of them were selected by random sampling. First, pages from the book of science without the use of educational tools in all classes are taught and filled researcher-made inventory of science learning (reliability of learning inventory using Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated and was used to assess the validity of the content from the point of view of primary school teachers and professors and experts). Then other pages of the math book using educational tools in 5 sessions of 30-minute was done supervised by teachers and researchers for all classes. Having the project been completed, researcher-made learning questionnaire was again conducted equal to the first questionnaire for all classes. And to analyze the assumptions, gamma test in agreement tables and non- parametric Spearman correlation test using SPSS software version 20 was conducted. The results showed that the active use of educational tools leads to a significant difference in science learning in students. 

Pengaruh Integrasi E-Book Interaktif pada Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar Sains

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Fransiska Astri Kusumastuti
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study aims to see the effectiveness of the use of interactive e-book on student performance. Other than that, this study also discusses the integrating of interactive e-book into science learning activity, so that it can provide learning evaluation as material for e-book development in future studies. This study conducted in quasi-experimental pre-test post-test control group design. 88 students that are involved in this study were selected randomly of two classes from eight classes, and grouped into experiment and control class to see the effectiveness of using interactive e-book in science learning activities. Independent t-test was used to find out the effectiveness of the interactive e-books, and questionnaire was used to see student perceptions of interactive e-book that have been used in the science learning activity. From the Wilcoxon test, found that probability value (p)obtained was 0.000 (p<0.05). This result showed that each class showed significant difference in learning outcomes, where the experimental class get better than the control class. This finding also supported by the results of the questionnaire that students in experimental class has better learning experiences than students in control class.

scholarly journals O treinamento mental gera efeito positivo na ansiedade competitiva de jovens nadadores?

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo De Sousa Fortes ◽  
Hugo Augusto Alvares da Silva Lira ◽  
Raphaella Christine Ribeiro de Lima ◽  
Sebastião Sousa Almeida ◽  
Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Subscale Score ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mental Training ◽  
Somatic Anxiety ◽  
Competitive Anxiety ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Cognitive Anxiety ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n3p353 The aim of this research was to analyze the effect of mental training on the competitive anxiety of young swimmers. The sample consisted of 35 swimmers aged 15 - 17 years (M = 15.93; SD = 0.98), randomly divided into two groups: experimental group (EG, n = 17) and control group (CG, n = 18). The study lasted eight weeks. Both groups performed the same physical/technical training planning. CG watched advertisement videos while EG performed mental training. The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory (CSAI-2R) was administered to all athletes before the start of the season and the last week of the “taper” mesocycle. The findings revealed that the “cognitive anxiety” and “somatic anxiety” subscale scores attenuated from pre-test to post-test in EG (p = 0.01) and remained stable in CG (p = 0.15). The results showed that the “self-confidence” subscale score increased from pre-test to post-test in EG (p = 0.01) and remained stable in CG (p = 0.26). Significant difference was found in “cognitive anxiety” (p = 0.01), “somatic anxiety” (p = 0.01) and “self-confidence” (p = 0.01) subscales across EG and CG after 8 weeks. It was concluded that mental training was effective in reducing anxiety (cognitive and somatic) and increasing the self-confidence of young swimmers. 

scholarly journals A New Application in Biology Education: Development and Implementation of Arduino-Supported STEM Activities

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 506
Author(s):  
Aslı Görgülü Arı ◽  
Gülsüm Meço
Keyword(s):  
Stem Education ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Effect Relationship ◽  
Future Goals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Future ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject

Considering that generations that have grown up in the 21st-century have grown alongside technology, it is thought that integrating technology into lessons helps students learn the subject. This study aims to develop five STEM activities for the lesson of the human body systems by integrating the coding-based Arduino into STEM education. The activities were implemented to 6th-grade students for seven weeks and the effects on students’ skills of establishing a cause-effect relationship. The study method was pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental design, and the cause-effect relationship scale and semi-structured view form were used as data collection tools. As a result of the study, a significant difference was found between the Arduino-supported STEM activities developed and the students’ skills of establishing a cause-effect relationship. The students who received the Arduino-supported STEM education found the course to be entertaining and educational, and the future goals of these students were affected. In order to bring individuals who love their profession into the future, Arduino-supported STEM education should be applied and expanded in other branches and class levels.

scholarly journals Applications of Whey Extract and Cpp-Acp in Email Surface Towards Enamel Surface Hardness After Extracoronal Bleaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Irfan Dwiandhono ◽  
Dian Noviyanti Agus Imam ◽  
Afiatul Mukaromah
Keyword(s):  
Tooth Enamel ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Surface Hardness ◽  
Enamel Surface ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group Ii

Teeth have an aesthetic value because teeth which are clean, neat and white can increase self confidence. Staining or dental discoloration can disrupt the appearance and cause discomfort. The most common type of discoloration is extrinsic discoloration. Treatment that can be done to overcome extrinsic discoloration is extracoronal bleaching. One way to avoid the extracoronal bleaching side effects is application of remineralization materials. The recommended remineralization materials for post-bleaching are fluoride and phospho peptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP). This research aims to know the effect of whey extract application and CPP-ACP on tooth enamel hardness after extracoronal bleaching. Experimental laboratory with pre- and post-test control design was performed on 24 first maxillary premolar which devided into 3 groups. On group I, specimens were immersed in artificial saliva. Specimen in group II were immersed in whey extract meanwhile specimens were immersed in CPP-ACP on group III. Whey extract and CPP-ACP immersions were conducted 10 minutes every 12 hours for 15 days. The enamel surface roughness test was performed twice, after extracoronal bleaching treatment and after 15 days remineralization agent application. This study result indicated significant differences between group I and group II and group III (p0,05), but there was no significant difference between group II and group III (p0,05). This study showed the enamel surface hardness after whey extract application is higher than CPP-ACP but difference was not significant statistically

scholarly journals Investigating the use of case-oriented station technique in teaching socio-scientific issues: A mixed method study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 929-960
Author(s):  
Zeliha Gül Türe ◽  
Paşa Yalçın ◽  
Sema Altun Yalçın
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Student Opinions ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
And Control

This research aims to investigate the effect of teaching the socio-scientific issues, "Global Warming, Sustainable development and Bio-technology" in 8th class, with the case-oriented station technique on the academic achievement of the students and their motivation toward science learning. The study was carried out with 71 students in 8th class in 2 secondary schools of a district with approximately 20.000 population in the Eastern Anatolia Region. The mixed-method, consisting of the data collected as qualitatively and quantitatively, was employed. In the quantitative part of the study, the Socio-scientific issues Achievement Test and the Science Learning Motivation Scale developed by Dede and Yaman (2008) to measure students' motivation to learn were used. Unstructured interview, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was preferred in order to support the study with student opinions and comments. The Socio-scientific Issues Achievement Test and the Science Learning Motivation Scale were applied to the experimental and control groups as pre-test at the beginning and as post-test at the end of the study. Results indicated that teaching the socio-scientific issues with case-oriented station technique positively affected the students' academic achievements and their motivation toward science learning. Besides, the interviews showed that the students found it useful, fun, remarkable and permanent to learn socio-scientific issues using the case-oriented station technique.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF COMBINED PRANAYAMAAND MEDITATION PRACTICES ON SELF CONFIDENCE AMONG HOCKEY PLAYERS

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Mrs. T. Priya
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Criterion Variable ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hockey Players ◽  
Post Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of combined pranayama and meditation practices on self confidence among hockey players. To achieve the purpose of the study thirty hockey players were selected from Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India during the year 2019. The subject's age ranges from 14 to 17 years. The selected students were divided into two equal groups consists of 15 players each namely experimental group and control group. The experimental group underwent a combined pranayama and meditation practices programme for six weeks. The control group was not taking part in any training during the course of the study. Self confidence was taken as criterion variable in this study. The selected subjects were tested on Self confidence was measured through Vealy's trait sports confidence inventory (TSCI) assessment. Pre-test was taken before the training period and post- test was measured immediately after the six week training period. Statistical technique 't' ratio was used to analyse the means of the pre-test and post test data of experimental group and control group. The results revealed that there was a significant difference found on the criterion variable. The difference is found due to combined pranayama and meditation practices given to the experimental group on Self confidence when compared to control group.

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