Meaningful Field Trip in Education of the Renewable Energy Technologies

Authors : Hasan Said TORTOP

Pages : 8-15

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Publication Date : 2013-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Renewable energy sources, in terms of countries’ obtaining their energy needs from clean and without harming the environment is becoming increasingly important. This situation also requires improving the quality of science education will be given in this field. In this activity, in a field trip to the center for the renewable energy resources technologies, the application of learning cycle model appropriate for constructivist approach is shown. In the example of solar chimney activity according to 5E model, in elaboration step, students, by using their imagination and creativity, put out recommendations and new designs for the efficiency of the application of solar chimney. It is quite important for educators to follow what kind of acquisitions that students will gain and what kind of changes will occur in their perceptions and attitudes towards renewable energy technologies thanks to this activity. Related documents are in attachments. This activity has been very helpful in the education of young scientists on the field of renewable energy sources technologies.
Keywords : renewable energy sources, meaningful field trip, the young scientist