The Effect of 7E Learning Model on Academic Achievements and Retention of 6th Grade Science and Technology Course Students in the Unit "Electricity in Our Life"

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of materials based on the 7E learning model on students' achievement and retention of knowledge at unit of "Electricity in Our Life" in Science and Technology course on elementary school at 6th grade. In the study, pretest and posttest...

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Published inJournal of Turkish Science Education Vol. 10; no. 3
Main Authors GÜRBÜZ, Fatih, TURGUT, Ümit, SALAR, Rýza
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Turkish
Published Trabzon Ekip Ltd. Sti 01.09.2013
Subjects
Academic achievement
Educational materials
Electricity
Elementary schools
Grade 6
Public schools
Science education
Science Instruction
Student retention
Technology
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Summary:The aim of this study is to determine the effects of materials based on the 7E learning model on students' achievement and retention of knowledge at unit of "Electricity in Our Life" in Science and Technology course on elementary school at 6th grade. In the study, pretest and posttest control and comparison group quasi-experimental method is used. The sample of the research consisted of 45 sixth grade students who are studying in two classrooms of a public elementary school. 7E learning model was carried out that is based on constructivist learning theory in comparison group. Comparison group consisted of 24 students. Teaching in control group was carried out according to teaching method and models suggested by course books developed based on Science and Technology teaching program and approved by Ministry of Education. Control group consisted of 21 students. As an instrument for gathering data, Electricity in Our Life Test (EOLT) was applied on the students in the both groups. EOLT was implemented to control and comparison groups both before and after teaching for students' achievement. After four weeks from posttest, EOLT was implemented both groups again for testing retention level. As a conclusion of the statistical study, it is found out that materials based on 7E learning model support significantly students' achievement and retention.
ISSN:1304-6020