The effect of mind-mapping applications on upper primary students success and inquiry-learning skills in science and environment education
International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, vol.22, no.4, pp.337-352, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 22 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1080/10382046.2013.826543
- Journal Name: International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.337-352
- Keywords: mind map, inquiry learning, environment education, Science and Technology
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
This study aims at identifying the effects of the mind-mapping technique upon students perceptions of inquiry-learning skills, academic achievement, and retention of knowledge. The study was carried out in the Science and Technology course. A quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test control group, which was selected from seventh graders, was used in this study. Sixty-four seventh graders participated in this study during the 2010-2011 academic year in Izmir, Turkey. The result of the study shows that there is a significant difference in favour of the experimental group over the control group regarding the academic achievement, scores of retention of learning, and perception of inquiry-learning skill scores, both on cognitive and affective levels. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.