Effects of robotic module-supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method on student achievement, 21st-century skills, and students' opinions
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING, cilt.40, sa.5, ss.2325-2338, 2024 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 40 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2024
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/jcal.13030
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Periodicals Index Online, Applied Science & Technology Source, CINAHL, Computer & Applied Sciences, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), INSPEC, Psycinfo, DIALNET
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.2325-2338
- Anahtar Kelimeler: 21st-century skills, cooperative learning, robotic module, students' opinions
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background Study: Developments in science and technology, have created a need for technology-supported learning environments. Robotics is a technology widely used in science education. Collaborative learning is one of the methods used in education based on the constructivist approach. Using robotic and cooperative learning together is a new and rare study approach. The study utilizes cooperative learning and robotics together. Past studies have investigated applications combining collaborative learning, problem-based or project-based learning with flipped classrooms. However, we need more evidence on how cooperative learning methods affect learning in environments supported by robotic modules. Objectives: This study investigated the effects of robotic module-supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method on student achievement, 21st-century skills, and students' opinions. Methods: The sample of this study was 6th-grade students (n = 61). The study utilized a mixed method approach. The quantitative research phase of the study employed a quasi-experimental design with an experimental and a control group. The qualitative research phase of the study utilized a case study design. Results and Conclusions: The experimental group had significantly higher mean scores than the control group. This result shows that robotic module-supported experimental activities with the cooperative learning method are more effective at improving student achievement and 21st-century skills than the current curriculum.