DEVELOPMENT OF A PROBLEM-BASED TEACHING MATERIAL FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION IN A WEB ENVIRONMENT: THE SUBJECT OF ACIDS AND BASES

Authors : Beyza KARADENIZ BAYRAK

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Publication Date : 2016-05-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to develop a problem-based teaching insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PBT); material for the Science and Technology course in a web environment, with the purpose of providing a more meaningful and permanent learning experience for the students. Participants of the study were a total of 56 eighth grade students attending a public primary education school in Istanbul. The author has developed a web-based teaching material for the students to be able participate in PBT activities. This material contained five problem situations concerning the subject of acids and bases, scripted and animated using Adobe Flash CS4. The web-based software developed by the author using hypermedia tools aimed to teach the students the subject of acids and bases via interactive animations and simulations. Students had the opportunity to cooperate, interact, and share information with other group members.
Keywords : Science education, problem based teaching, web environment, acid, base

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