Concept Cartoons Assisted Problem Based Learning Method in Science and Technology Teaching and Students' Views

İNEL EKİCİ D., BALIM A. G.

3rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership (WCLTA), Brussels, Belgium, 25 - 28 October 2012, vol.93, pp.376-380 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 93
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.09.206
  • City: Brussels
  • Country: Belgium
  • Page Numbers: pp.376-380
  • Keywords: Problem based learning, Concept cartoons, Science and Technology teaching, ENGINEERING STUDENTS, IMPACT
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study discusses the use of a problem based learning method with concept cartoons in science and technology teaching and gives scenarios and examples of concept cartoons. Besides, the students' views, about the effects of concept cartoons in assisting their learning process of problem based learning, was determined after the application was carried out on sixth class students. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 27 students. From the results of the data analysis, it was concluded that all the students had a positive view about the effects of concept cartoons in assisting their learning process of problem based learning. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.