Modeling Based Science Education Program (MBSEP), a 16-hour electricity unit for 7th grade

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Evidence · 3 claims (2 for, 1 mixed) · 1 study (1 causal), q3 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 3 claims rest on one study

Description

The MBSEP is an instructional program the authors prepared to explore modeling based science education's influence on critical thinking. It was "designed in the way to include the objectives and the modeling process steps" of the Physical Phenomena Learning Field unit Electricity in Our Lives from the 2005 Turkish 7th grade Science and Technology program, which comprises 32 objectives and 16 class hours. Daily plans and activities covered 16 hours, with special teacher and student forms per activity, and student activity flyers were collected as a qualitative data source.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Teachers received a 4-hour training on scientific models' roles in science education, the modeling process and the program
• Delivery by the regular science and technology teachers within normal class meetings

Constraints

• The unit was limited to the 7th grade Electricity in Our Lives unit and its 16 class hours

Target Learners

• 7th grade primary school students

Learning Goals

• Critical thinking skills
• Science objectives on electrification and electrical current

Claims

• Mbsep Experimental Group Prepost Gain [+M]
• Mbsep Ancova No Between Group Effect [+M]
• The authors interpret the null between-group result as reflecting the program's short duration and students' lack of experience with critical thinking tasks [~W]

Related Designs

• Modeling-based inquiry as a classroom process running from mental models to consensus models and experimental testing

Examples

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Key Sources

• Bati, K. & Kaptan, F. (2015). The Effect of Modeling Based Science Education on Critical Thinking. Educational Policy Analysis and Strategic Research, 10(1). https://www.inased.org/

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title	Modeling Based Science Education Program (MBSEP), a 16-hour electricity unit for 7th grade
description	The MBSEP is an instructional program the authors prepared to explore modeling based science education's influence on critical thinking.
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