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Use iPod inquiry teaching for primary school science units

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

On the basis of the study's results, the article concludes that the iPod inquiry teaching method is suitable for primary school science teaching: it enhances learning motives, strengthens thinking skills, deepens peer discussions, and promotes construction of scientific concepts, while its diversified activities stimulate enthusiasm for exploration and offer instant communication and mutual feedback. The recommendation rests on the two ANCOVA findings in this single quasi-experiment.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Teachers implement all four steps (invitation, prediction, operation, discussion) with the stated principles
  • Teaching hours and content are held equal across compared groups

Constraints

  • Evidence base is one quasi-experimental study of one air concept unit with third graders in New Taipei City

Target Learners

  • primary school students

Learning Goals

  • science concept learning
  • positive attitudes toward science

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Lai, C. (2016). Third graders' understanding of air concepts facilitated by the iPod inquiry teaching method. International Journal of Research in Education and Science (IJRES), 2(1), 1-9. https://www.ijres.net
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title Use iPod inquiry teaching for primary school science units
description On the basis of the study's results, the article concludes that the iPod inquiry teaching method is suitable for primary school science teaching: it enhances learning motives, strengthens thinking skills, deepens peer...
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