The Effect of Teaching Science with Digital Games on Students` Cognitive Structures and Conceptual Changes

Authors : Kevser ARSLAN, Asli GÖRGÜLÜ ARI

Pages : 174-203

Doi:10.21733/ibad.1189330

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Publication Date : 2023-08-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, it is aimed to examine the effects of science teaching through digital games on students\` cognitive structures and concept changes about meiosis topic. In line with the determined purpose, the study group consisted of 50 students studying at the seventh-grade level in public schools. One of the purposive sampling techniques, easily accessible case sampling, was utilized to determine the research group. The research was carried out with a single group pre-test and post-test experimental design. Science was taught to the determined study group by using a game prepared with technology support. The word association test, which was prepared by the researchers after taking expert opinion, was used as a data collection tool and applied as a pre-test and post-test. While analysing the data obtained from the students, frequency tables were created and concept networks were drawn that reveal the cognitive structures of the students.As a result of the research, it was revealed that the conceptual deficiencies of the students about meiosis topic were eliminated. Considering the results of the study, it is suggested that technology-based games are tools whichcan be used in teaching concepts
Keywords : teknoloji, fen öğretimi, dijital oyun, kavram, bilişsel yapı, kelime ilişkilendirme testi