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Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2021, Vol. 17(3) 86-101

Investigation of the Effect of Different Teaching Methods on Students’ Engagement and Scientific Process Skills

Uluhan Kurt & Fatih Sezek

pp. 86 - 101   |  DOI: https://doi.org/10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.6   |  Manu. Number: MANU-2010-05-0003.R1

Published online: June 07, 2021  |   Number of Views: 213  |  Number of Download: 587


Abstract

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of using different teaching methods in "Cell and Division" and "Force and Energy" units on students' engagement in the lesson and scientific process skills. In each of the five randomly selected groups, the lessons were taught with Multiple Intelligence, Problem Based Learning, Peer Instruction, Combined and the method proposed by MONE (2017). In the research, quasi-experimental method, one of the quantitative research approaches, was used. The sample of the study consists of 185 seventh grade students studying in two secondary schools in Yakutiye district of Erzurum province. As a data collection tool in the research; Student Engagement Scale and Scientific Process Skills Test were used. As a result of the analysis, statistical difference was determined in the engagement levels and scientific process skills of students studying in different groups. In terms of the variable of engagement to the lesson, a significant difference was statistically determined in favor of the groups in which Peer Instruction and Combined Method were used. Also in this study in terms of scientific process skills, a statistically significant difference was found in favor of Problem Based Learning and Combined Method groups.

Keywords: Students Engagement, Scientific Process Skills, Problem Based Leaning, Peer Instruction, Multiple Intelligence, Combined Method


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APA 6th edition
Kurt, U. & Sezek, F. (2021). Investigation of the Effect of Different Teaching Methods on Students’ Engagement and Scientific Process Skills . International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), 86-101. doi: 10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.6

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Kurt, U. and Sezek, F. (2021). Investigation of the Effect of Different Teaching Methods on Students’ Engagement and Scientific Process Skills . International Journal of Progressive Education, 17(3), pp. 86-101.

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Kurt, Uluhan and Fatih Sezek (2021). "Investigation of the Effect of Different Teaching Methods on Students’ Engagement and Scientific Process Skills ". International Journal of Progressive Education 17 (3):86-101. doi:10.29329/ijpe.2021.346.6.

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