The using of computer for elimination of misconceptions about photosynthesis

Güneş M. H., Gunes O., Hoplan M.

3rd World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES), İstanbul, Türkiye, 3 - 07 Şubat 2011, cilt.15, ss.1130-1134, (Tam Metin Bildiri) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 15
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.03.251
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İstanbul
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1130-1134
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Misconception, Photosynthesis, Computer-aided education
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of computer-aided education for elimination of misconceptions about photosynthesis. This study was implemented with 71 students (37 as control and 34 as experimental groups). A multiple choice test including 18 questions was applied as pre- and post-test as well as 4 classic questions were asked on the subject. Photosynthesis was explained to control group with traditional lecture method and to experimental group students with computer-based method. The students exhibited their misconceptions especially about light, chlorophyll, energy, structure of chloroplast, ATP synthesis and where the reactions occurred. As a result, computer-aided education was concluded as an important approach to eliminate misconceptions and increase students' achievements