scholarly journals The Effect of Using the Constructivist Learning Model in Teaching Science on the Achievement and Scientific Thinking of 8th Grade Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed O. Qarareh
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Constructivist Learning ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
And Gender

<p class="apa">The study aims to investigate the effect of using constructivist learning model in teaching science, especially in the subject of light: its nature, mirrors, lens, and properties, on the achievement of eighth-grade students and their scientific thinking.</p><p class="apa">The study sample consisted of (136) male and female 8<sup>th</sup> graders were chosen from two basic schools in Tafila in the scholastic year 2015/2016. The four-class sample was divided into two groups (controlled &amp; experimental).</p><p class="apa">For achieving the study aims, the researcher prepared lesson plans using constructivist learning model, achievement test and scientific thinking test, which validity and reliability were checked.</p><p class="apa">To answer the questions of the study, means, SD, ANOVA and ANCOVA were used to determine the differences in means of the groups of the study.</p><p class="apa">The results show that there is statistically significant difference at (α= 0.05) for the effect of the constructivist Learning model on the achievement and scientific thinking in favor of experimental group, and there is no statistically significant difference at (α= 0.05) for the constructivist Learning model on the achievement and scientific thinking attributed to gender, and there is no statistically significant difference at (α= 0.05) for the dual interaction between teaching method and gender on the achievement and scientific thinking.</p><p class="apa">In the light of the study results, the researcher presented a number of recommendations including: extra attention should be given to employ constructivist learning model within science courses, and conducting further studies about the effect of the constructivist Learning model on various learning outcomes.</p>

Investigation of gifted students mathematics and physics achievements in terms of different variables

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 733-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saniye Mecek ◽  
Erdal Taşlıdere
Keyword(s):  
Grade Level ◽  
Gifted Students ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Science And Art ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics And Physics

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether 7th and 8th grade gifted students' academic achievements in mathematics and physics differ in terms of age, gender, grade level and number of siblings. Survey research method was used and 339 students, attending Science and Art Centers from 27 province, formed the sample of study. Mathematics and physics achievement tests and a demographic survey scale were developed by the researchers to measure and collect information about students' achievements and demographics properties. The validity and reliability evidences were established. The results denoted that there was a significant difference between students' collective dependent variables of mathematics and physics in terms of grade level and gender at the .05 significance level. But no significant differences were found for the gender and the number of sibling. Moreover 8th grade students' achievement in both physics and mathematics were significantly greater than those of 7th grade students. The results also denoted that students' mathematics and physics achievements differ significantly in terms of age. Although mathematics achievement increases with respect to age level, the same relation was not detected for the physics achievement. It is thought that the results of current study would contribute to the literature for the gifted students who comprised approximately 2% of the society.

Circulating microparticles in carriers of factor V Leiden with and without a history of venous thrombosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (10) ◽  
pp. 633-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Campello ◽  
Luca Spiezia ◽  
Claudia M. Radu ◽  
Maria Bon ◽  
Sabrina Gavasso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor V Leiden ◽  
Annexin V ◽  
Factor V ◽  
Thrombotic Risk ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Circulating Microparticles ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Gender

SummaryAlthough factor V Leiden (FVL) is a major determinant of thrombotic risk, the reason why less than 10% of carriers eventually develop venous thromboembolic (VTE) events is unknown. Recent observations suggest that circulating levels of microparticles (MP) may contribute to the thrombogenic profile of FVL carriers. We measured the plasma level of annexin V-MP (AMP) platelet-MP (PMP), endothelial-MP (EMP), leukocyte-MP (LMP) and tissue factor-bearing MP (TF+MP), and the MP procoagulant activity (PPL) in 142 carriers of FVL (of these 30 homozygous and 49 with prior VTE), and in 142 age and gender-matched healthy individuals. The mean (± SD) level of AMP was 2,802 ± 853 MP/ μl in carriers and 1,682 ± 897 in controls (p<0.0001). A statistically significant difference between homozygous and heterozygous carriers of FVL was seen in the level of PMP, EMP and LMP, but not in that of the remaining parameters. When the analysis was confined to carriers with and without a VTE history, the mean level of AMP was 3,110 ± 791 MP/ μl in the former, and 2,615 ± 839 MP/μl in the latter (p<0.005). The mean level of all subtypes of circulating MP showed a similar pattern. The PPL clotting time was 39 ± 9 seconds (sec) in carriers, and 52 ± 15 sec in controls (p=0.003); and was 35 ± 8 sec in carriers with prior thrombosis, and 41 ± 10 sec in thrombosis-free carriers (p<0.005). Our study results suggest that circulating MP may contribute to the development of thrombosis in carriers of FVL mutation.

scholarly journals The Efficiency of Integrating Strategy Between Generative Learning and Concept Maps in Developing Grammatical Skills Among Third-grade Intermediate Female Students in Taif Governorate: فاعلية استراتيجية الدمج بين التعلم التوليدي وخرائط المفاهيم في تنمية المهارات النحوية لدى طالبات الصف الثالث المتوسط بمحافظة الطائف

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Engud obaid nawar Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Concept Maps ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Generative Learning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Grammatical Skills ◽  
Total Average

The research aimed to reveal the efficiency of using a strategy based on the integration between generative learning and concept maps in the development of grammatical skills. The semi-experimental approach was used, two tools were designed: a list of grammatical skills, and a grammatical skills test; to reveal the efficiency of a strategy based on the integration between generative learning and concept maps in the development of grammatical skills among third-grade intermediate class, two research materials were designed: the teacher’s and female student guides; to develop grammatical skills, after the researcher verified the validity and reliability of the study tools, she began applying them to the study sample consisting of (58) students in the third grade intermediate; distributed in two groups; (29) experimental, and (29) control, after performing the necessary statistical analyses, the study showed that there is a statistically significant difference at the significance level (0.05) between the average scores of female students of the experimental and control groups in the post-application of the grammar skills test; at the macro level, the experimental got a total average (26.34 for the experimental), while the control got a total average (16.79 for the control) at the level of understanding and grammatical interpretation - grammatical classification - grammatical deduction - grammatical application - grammatical rule - in its overall score in favor of the experimental group. On the focus of the study results, the study recommended the necessity of curriculum planners' interest in developing grammar teaching by employing modern strategies such as generative learning and concept maps, conducting training courses for Arabic language teachers to help them in use of modern strategies. The study also recommended to motivate grammar teachers and third intermediate female students to adhere both writing and oral grammatical skills.

scholarly journals Analysis of Students’ Sport Attitude Levels in Vocational School of Health Care Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Erdal Bal ◽  
Nedim Malkoç
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Services ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender

This study uses method to determine the levels of sport attitude of vocational school of health students in various health departments. It is important to determine the sports attitude level of university students. Socio-demographic information form of students consisting of 8 items was created to examine the attitude of students studying in the field of exercise, sports and health, which are among the main factors of health. In the second part of the questionnaire, &quot;Sport-Oriented Attitude Scale&quot; was used which is composed of 28 items and 3 sub-dimensions and validity and reliability study of the scale was performed by Şent&uuml;rk (2015). A total of 382 people, 25.9% male and 74.1% female participated. Results revealed that sport attitude scores of males are higher than females&rsquo;, and a statistically significant difference was found (p&lt;0.5). Participants who were 28 years old and above had higher scores than others in terms of being interested in sport (p&lt;0.006), giving importance to sport (p&lt;0.027) and doing sport actively (p&lt;0.017) and there was a statistically significant difference between them. However, a statistically significant difference was observed between the individuals&rsquo; sport status, their income level, place of residence, age and gender.

scholarly journals Cartoon to solve teaching problem on mathematics

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Yasin Gokbulut ◽  
Sultan Kus
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Study Item ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
National Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of mathematics teaching with cartoons on the problem solving skills of primary school 2nd grade students based on addition and substraction. In the research, pretest-posttest control group design of the experimental model was used. In the classroom where the experimental group students were present, cartoon supported education was applied and the current program based teaching method was used in the control group class. The target population of the study consisted of 2nd grade students of all primary schools of the Ministry of National Education of Mersin. The population of the study consisted of 2nd grade students of all primary schools of the Ministry of National Education of Mersin. The study was conducted for 4 weeks in the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. The experimental group consisted of 17 students and the control group consisted of 13 students. In order to determine the validity and reliability of the achievement test used in the study, item analysis was performed with the TAB program. The t-test was used to determine whether there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores of the groups. As a result of the research, it was observed that the success of the students in the problem solving in addition and substraction education has increased.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using a Teaching Strategy Based on the KWLH Learning Schedule to Gain the Concepts of Scientific Research Curricula among Princess Rahma University College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Maha Hamed Alsaaideh
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
University College ◽  
Cumulative Rate ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using a teaching strategy based on the KWLH learning schedule to gain concepts of scientific research curricula among students of Princess Rahma University College. The study sample participants were intentionally chosen from students of Princess Rahma University College at Al-Balqa Applied University, who are enrolled in the research methodology course and its statistical methods. They were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group studied according to the teaching strategy based on the learning schedule KWLH, and a control group that studied according to the usual strategy. A test tool was implemented after verifying its validity and reliability, namely: Testing the concepts of scientific research methods. The study concluded that the teaching strategy based on the KWLH learning table was superior, and its percentage (16.24%) of the variance in the dependent variable was explained. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the acquisition of the concepts of scientific research methods due to gender or the interaction between teaching strategy and gender. There was also a lack of a statistically significant difference in the acquisition of the concepts of scientific research methods due to the university cumulative average, compared to the presence of a statistically significant effect attributed to the interaction between the teaching strategy and the cumulative rate in the acquisition of the concepts of scientific research methods.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction: An Exploratory Study of the Perceptions of University Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Rizwan Ahmad ◽  
Safia Naveed ◽  
Shahid Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Job Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University ◽  
Prior Permission

This research study was conducted to explore the job satisfaction of university teachers. The study might contribute from theoretical, management and academic perspectives. It was correlational research. The study was delimited to the University of Education Lahore. The population of the study was teachers working at the University of Education Lahore. The Census sampling technique was applied to select the desired sample. The job satisfaction survey developed by Spector was used with prior permission. The validity and reliability of the instrument were insured through pilot testing. The data were collected with prior permission from the concerned authority. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the data. Teachers reported themselves to be satisfied with their jobs. They were found satisfied on the subscales Supervision, coworkers, nature of work, promotion, communication, fringe benefits, pay, contingent rewards, operating procedure, respectively. No significant difference was observed in job satisfaction on the basis of designation, age, qualification, marital status and gender.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN RECIPROCAL TEACHING DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN STAD DILIHAT DARI HASIL BELAJAR IPS

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kartona Asnosus Ferpin ◽  
Rusno Rusno ◽  
Naim Naim
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Reciprocal Teaching ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
T Values

This study aims to determine the differences in social studies learning outcomes between students who use the Reciprocal Teaching learning model and the STAD learning model) in class VII SMP 17 Malang. The research sample was taken from 2 classes from 8th grade VII of SMP Negeri 17 Malang totaling 68 students divided into two experimental classes I and experimental class II, the first class was taught using the Reciprocal Teaching learning model and the second class was taught using the STAD learning model. This type of research is Quasi Experiment with design. Data were analyzed using prerequisite test analysis techniques and hypothesis testing with the help of the SPSS 16.00 for windows program. The results of the calculation of the value of tcount 3.046 with Sig .003. by determining the table of t values ​​with the formula df (n-2). The value of df = 66, so that rtable = 1.6682. Based on a significance level of 5%, the rcount result was 3,046> rtable 1.6682. so it can be said that Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected. So based on the results of the analysis of the data it can be concluded that there was a significant difference in the use of the Reciplrocal Teaching learning model with the STAD learning model seen from the learning outcomes of Grade VII students of SMP Negeri 17 Malang.

The effectiveness of a selective psychological program in reducing the intensity of the aggression towards the self and its effect on tolerance and altruism among Palestinian youth in Gaza | فاعلية برنامج نفسي انتقائي في تخفيف حدة العدوان نحو الذات وأثره في التسامح والإيثار لدى الشباب الفلسطيني في قطاع

2020 ◽  
pp. 99-126
Keyword(s):  
Self Esteem ◽  
Counseling Program ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological Counseling ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Experimental Subjects ◽  
Aggression Level ◽  
Associated Variables

The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of Selective Psychological Counseling Program (SPCP) among a sample of Palestinian youth to reduce the severity of self-aggression and its effect on some associated variables such as tolerance and altruism. The study sample consisted of two groups، control and experimental، each group consisting of 10 Palestinian university students. After an initial screening of 100 students، 20 students with the highest scores for self-aggression and lowest scores for associated variables were selected to be part of this study. The participants were also found to be of similar age and economic background. The study was based on an experimental approach، using the following instruments: The Selective Psychological Counseling Program (SPCP) and self-aggression and tolerance measurements prepared by the researchers; and altruism measurement prepared by Rashad Mousa. All the instruments were checked and revised for validity and reliability. The results showed decrease in self-aggression among experimental subjects post-SPCP، as indicated by the significant difference between the pre and post self-aggression measurement among the experimental subjects. specifically, an increase in tolerance، altruism، and self-esteem in the post-measurement. There was no significant difference among control subjects in the pre and post measurements in any of the study variables (self-aggression، tolerance، altruism). There was also no significant difference regarding any of the study variables ، between the results of the post measurement and measurement for the experimental subjects. The study results، which revealed a decrease in self–aggression level and an increase in the levels of tolerance، altruism، and self-esteem among experimental subjects while revealing no significant change in the control subjects، indicated the success of SPCP. Furthermore، the results indicated an inverse relationship between self-aggression and the study variables (tolerance، altruism). Keywords: self-aggression, tolerance, altruism and students University. -------------------------------------------- هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن فاعلية برنامج إرشادي نفسي انتقائي؛ من أجل الحد من شدة العدوان نحو الذات وأثره في التسامح والإيثار لدى عينة من الشباب الفلسطيني. تكونت عينة الدراسة من مجموعتين، إحداهما تجريبية وأخرى ضابطة، وتتكون كل مجموعة من (10) طلاب من طلبة الجامعة الفلسطينيين، وتم اختيار العينة بعد تطبيق المقاييس على عينة بلغ عددها (100) طالب, واختيار أكثر الطلاب ارتفاعا لسلوك العدوان نحو الذات وانخفاضا للمتغيرات (التسامح، والإيثار)، كما تم إجراء التجانس بين العينة محل الدراسة، واستندت الدراسة الحالية إلى المنهج التجريبي، وإلى المقاييس المستخدمة لقياس العدوان نحو الذات والتسامح (إعداد الباحثين)، ومقياس الإيثار (إعداد رشاد موسى)، والبرنامج الإرشادي النفسي الانتقائي (إعداد الباحثين)، وقد تمت مراجعة أدوات الدراسة وتحكيمها، والتأكد من صدقها وثباتها. وأشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى انخفاض مستوى العدوان نحو الذات لدى العينة التجريبية؛ وذلك بوجود فروق إحصائية لأفراد المجموعة التجريبية قبل وبعد تطبيق البرنامج الإرشادي في (العدوان نحو الذات) لصالح القياس البعدي، وارتفاع مستوى(التسامح، الإيثار) لصالح القياس البعدي، ولم تجد الدراسة فروقا إحصائية بين أفراد المجموعة الضابطة في القياسين القبلي والبعدي في متغيرات الدراسة(العدوان نحو الذات، التسامح، الإيثار), كما لم تجد فروقا إحصائية بين أفراد المجموعة التجريبية في القياسي البعدي والتتبعي في متغيرات الدراسة (العدوان نحو الذات، التسامح، الإيثار). وأظهرت النتائج انخفاض مستوى العدوان نحو الذات لدى العينة التجريبية, وارتفاع كل من المتغيرات الأخرى, وهي التسامح والإيثار، بينما لم يطرأ أي تغير على المجموعة الضابطة، مما يشير إلى نجاح البرنامج الإرشادي، كما أظهرت النتائج وجود علاقة عكسية بين متغيرات الدراسة والعدوان نحو الذات؛ أي كلما ارتفعت هذه المتغيرات لدى الأفراد انخفض معدل العدوان نحو الذات. الكلمات المفتاحية: العدوان نحو الذات، التسامح، الإيثار، طلبة الجامعات الفلسطينية.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document