THE EFFECT OF BRAIN-BASED LEARNING APPROACH WHICH APPLIED TO 8TH GRADE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
8. SINIF FEN VE TEKNOLOJİ DERSİNDE UYGULANAN BEYİN TEMELLİ ÖĞRENME YAKLAŞIMININ ÖĞRENCİLERİN AKADEMİK BAŞARILARINA ETKİSİ

Author : Özlem AFACAN -- Erkan AKYÜREK
Number of pages : 75-98

Abstract

Brain-based learning approach, which emphasized feelings, thematic instruction, differentiated learning, movement and use of mental models have been applied with more systematic way in recent years. Based on this identification, the purpose of the study was to examine the effect of brain-based learning approach on achievement in 8th grade students’ science classes. The pre/post-test control group research model was used in this study. In the experimental pattern, dependent variables were the student’s achievement. Independent variables on the dependent variables examined in this brain-based learning approach applied to the students and teaching methods that are contained in the applicable science and technology curriculum. The research was conducted with one expremental group and two control groups in 2011-2012 academic years. Totally 57 students, 19 in experimental group, 19 in each control groups participated in this research. The study took place during the teaching of ‘cell

Keywords

Brain-based learning, academic achievement, cell

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