Author/Authors :
AKARSU, Bayram Erciyes Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , KARİPER, İ. Afşin Erciyes Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi, Turkey , COŞKUN, Hilal Gazi Üniversitesi - Egitim Fakültesi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
The Effect of Using Scientific Stories on Teaching Science and on the Academic Achievement of the Students
Abstract :
Nowadays, researchers in education sciences investigate learning environment responsible for students’ learnings. One of the most important aims of contemporary teaching methods is to attain desired level of learning environments. Main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of scientific narration method on the academic success of students. In this respect, a study based on quasiexperimental design with pretest – posttest control groups was utilized. Data collection tools consisted of an achievement test with 24 short answer questions and students recordings on their journals during the process. Document analysis and content analysis were used to analyze data. In conclusion, the findings of the study revealed that scientific stories created a significant difference on academic achievement in favor of the control group.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Physics education , science education , scientific narration , academic achievement
JournalTitle :
Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education
