The Effect of Experimental Skills for Teaching Acids and Bases on Academic Achievement

Selçuk Arabacı; Faruk Kardaş; Recep Polat

Makale detayları

The Effect of Experimental Skills for Teaching Acids and Bases on Academic Achievement

Yazarlar:

Selçuk Arabacı | Faruk Kardaş | Recep Polat

Yayıncı:

Harran University

Dergi:

Harran Maarif Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.78-96

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294837

pISSN:

2564-761X

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Different methods are used in teaching concepts in the field of Natural Sciences. In the methods, there is also a laboratory-based teaching method in which experimental skills mainly used. In order to teach some themes that students may have difficulties while learning basic skills, this teaching method creates a suitable environment for students. This study was conducted in the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year with a total of 48 eighth-grade students attending a public school in Erzurum, for the purpose of investigating the effect of experimental skills on academic achievement. A quantitative study design was employed, which included pre- and post-tests, using a controlled group quasi-experimental design. Experimental activities involving experimental skills were conducted with the experimental group students in the science course regarding the topics of acids and bases during the implementation, while the control group students were provided with non-experimental activities included in the curriculum. The Acid-Base Achievement Test ABAT, developed by Özkan and Yadigaroğlu 2020, was used as the instrument to collect data during the four-week implementation. According to the analysis results obtained from the research, it was concluded that laboratory-supported instruction involving the application of experimental skills was more effective compared to the instruction which is based on the curriculum program, and it positively enhanced the academic achievement of the students in the experimental group. Based on the findings of the research, recommendations , which were supported by the relevant literature, were made for the teaching of the acids and bases. It was suggested that students might actively participate in the process and that more experimental applications could be included.

 Different methods are used in teaching concepts in the field of Natural Sciences. In the methods, there is also a laboratory-based teaching method in which experimental skills mainly used. In order to teach some themes that students may have difficulties while learning basic skills, this teaching method creates a suitable environment for students. This study was conducted in the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year with a total of 48 eighth-grade students attending a public school in Erzurum, for the purpose of investigating the effect of experimental skills on academic achievement. A quantitative study design was employed, which included pre- and post-tests, using a controlled group quasi-experimental design. Experimental activities involving experimental skills were conducted with the experimental group students in the science course regarding the topics of acids and bases during the implementation, while the control group students were provided with non-experimental activities included in the curriculum. The Acid-Base Achievement Test ABAT, developed by Özkan and Yadigaroğlu 2020, was used as the instrument to collect data during the four-week implementation. According to the analysis results obtained from the research, it was concluded that laboratory-supported instruction involving the application of experimental skills was more effective compared to the instruction which is based on the curriculum program, and it positively enhanced the academic achievement of the students in the experimental group. Based on the findings of the research, recommendations , which were supported by the relevant literature, were made for the teaching of the acids and bases. It was suggested that students might actively participate in the process and that more experimental applications could be included.

 Different methods are used in teaching concepts in the field of Natural Sciences. In the methods, there is also a laboratory-based teaching method in which experimental skills mainly used. In order to teach some themes that students may have difficulties while learning basic skills, this teaching method creates a suitable environment for students. This study was conducted in the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year with a total of 48 eighth-grade students attending a public school in Erzurum, for the purpose of investigating the effect of experimental skills on academic achievement. A quantitative study design was employed, which included pre- and post-tests, using a controlled group quasi-experimental design. Experimental activities involving experimental skills were conducted with the experimental group students in the science course regarding the topics of acids and bases during the implementation, while the control group students were provided with non-experimental activities included in the curriculum. The Acid-Base Achievement Test ABAT, developed by Özkan and Yadigaroğlu 2020, was used as the instrument to collect data during the four-week implementation. According to the analysis results obtained from the research, it was concluded that laboratory-supported instruction involving the application of experimental skills was more effective compared to the instruction which is based on the curriculum program, and it positively enhanced the academic achievement of the students in the experimental group. Based on the findings of the research, recommendations , which were supported by the relevant literature, were made for the teaching of the acids and bases. It was suggested that students might actively participate in the process and that more experimental applications could be included.

 Fen Bilimleri dersinde kavramların öğretilmesinde farklı yöntemler kullanılmaktadır. Kullanılan yöntemler arasında deneysel becerilerin kullanıldığı laboratuvar destekli öğretim yöntemi de mevcuttur. Bu öğretim yöntemi, öğrencilerin öğrenmede zorluk çektiği konulara yönelik kazanımları kavrayabilmeleri için uygun ortamlar oluşturur. Bu çalışma deneysel becerilerin akademik başarıya etkisini araştırmak amacıyla 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılı ilk döneminde Erzurumda devlet okulunda ortaokula devam eden 8.sınıf düzeyindeki toplam 48 öğrenci ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Nicel araştırma olan çalışmada ön test ve son testin yer aldığı kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Uygulama kapsamında fen bilimleri dersinde asitler ve bazlar konuları ile ilgili olarak deney grubu öğrencilerine deneysel becerilerin yer aldığı uygulamalar yaptırılırken kontrol grubu öğrencilerine müfredatta yer alan öğretim programının içeriğinde olan etkinlikler yaptırılmıştır. 4 hafta süren çalışmada verileri toplamak için araç olarak Özkan ve Yadigaroğlu 2020 tarafından geliştirilen Asit- Baz Başarı Testi ABBT kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen analiz sonuçlarına göre, deneysel becerilerin uygulandığı laboratuvar destekli öğretimin, müfredat programında yer alan öğretim programına göre daha verimli olduğu ve öğrencilerin akademik başarılarını deney grubunda yer alan öğrencilerin lehine artırdığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda alan yazınla desteklenerek, fen bilimleri dersinde asit ve baz konusu öğretiminde öğrencilerin aktif olarak sürece dahil oldukları, daha fazla deney uygulamalarına yer verilmesi gerektiği gibi önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Makale detayları

The Effect of Experimental Skills for Teaching Acids and Bases on Academic Achievement

Yazarlar:

Selçuk Arabacı | Faruk Kardaş | Recep Polat

Yayıncı:

Harran University

Dergi:

Harran Maarif Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.78-96

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294837

pISSN:

2564-761X

Acids and bases

Achievement

Experimental skillsAsitler ve Bazlar

Başarı

Deneysel beceriler

Fen bilimleri

Sayı

Makale detayları

The Effect of Experimental Skills for Teaching Acids and Bases on Academic Achievement

Yazarlar: Selçuk Arabacı | Faruk Kardaş | Recep Polat

Yayıncı: Harran University

Dergi: Harran Maarif Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.78-96

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2023

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001294837

pISSN: 2564-761X

Acids and bases

Achievement

Experimental skillsAsitler ve Bazlar

Başarı

Deneysel beceriler

Fen bilimleri

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Selçuk Arabacı | Faruk Kardaş | Recep Polat

Yayıncı:

Harran University

Dergi:

Harran Maarif Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 1, pp.78-96

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001294837

pISSN:

2564-761X