Developing an Instructional Material Using a Concept Cartoon Adapted to the 5E Model: A Sample of Teaching Erosion

Using different instructional materials adapted within the constructivist learning theory will enhance students' conceptual understanding. From this point of view, an instructional instrument using a concept cartoon adapted with 5E model has developed and introduced in this study. The study has...

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Published in:Asia-Pacific forum on science learning and teaching 2010-06, Vol.11 (1), p.1-16
Main Authors: Birisci, Salih, Metin, Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cartoons
Classrooms
Computer Uses in Education
Concept Formation
Constructivism
Constructivism (Learning)
Design
Earthquakes
Educational Environment
Educational materials
Elementary School Science
Environmental impact
Foreign Countries
Grade 4
Grade 6
Instructional Materials
Knowledge
Learning
Learning Processes
Learning Theories
Mathematics education
Science education
Science Instruction
Soil Science
Students
Studies
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Turkey
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Summary:Using different instructional materials adapted within the constructivist learning theory will enhance students' conceptual understanding. From this point of view, an instructional instrument using a concept cartoon adapted with 5E model has developed and introduced in this study. The study has some deficiencies in investigating students' conceptual understanding about the topic, but further research should be undertaken in order to investigate its effectiveness in a comparative manner. (Contains 11 figures.)
ISSN:1609-4913
1609-4913