%0 Journal Article
%T An effect of technology based inquiry approach on the learning of ¡°Earth, Sun, & Moon¡± subject
%A Hakan Tš¹RKMEN
%J Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching
%D 2009
%I Hong Kong Institute of Education
%X The purpose of this study was to investigate what affect a technology based inquiry approach (TBIA) had 5th grade primary students¡¯ understanding of earth, sun, and moon concept in a science and technology course and how this changed their academic achievements. This study was carried out in a 5th grade elementary science and technology course with two groups of (a total of 97) students. Four hour a week course was conducted over a 3 week period of instruction. As a result of the analysis of data, there were statistically significant differences between experimental and control groups (P<0.05). According to results, the achievement level of the experimental group with TBIA was significantly higher than the control group with a traditional teaching method. TBIA is more effective and successful than traditional teaching methods in elementary science courses.
%K Inquiry Approach
%K Technology Based Inquiry Approach
%U http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/v10_issue1/turkmen/