Influence of cooperative learning techniques on student self-confidence and factors affecting learning physics

TANEL Z., EROL M.

6th International Conference of the Balkan-Physical-Union, İstanbul, Turkey, 22 - 26 August 2006, vol.899, pp.848 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 899
  • Doi Number: 10.1063/1.2733589
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.848
  • Keywords: cooperative learning, self-confidence, factors affecting learning
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, we aimed to determine the influence of cooperative learning on student self-confidence and factors affecting learning physics. In order to reach specific goals, one month lasting pre-test and post-test controlled experimental work was carried out on 100 students all attended general physics course. Self-confidence of the students and importance of factors for the students were evaluated with a reliable Lykert Type Scale and t-test is applied to analyze. According to results, the experimental group enhanced their self-confidence and changed their ideas about importance of factors. However, no significant change is detected for control group.