Use of the FAR Guide in Alternative Teaching Models Developed on Structuring the Topic of Energy

• Main Author: Hilal Aktamış
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Gaziantep University 2012-06-01
• Series: Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences
• Subjects: bilimsel modelleme; enerji; FAR rehberliği; scientific modelling; energy; the FAR guide
• Online Access: http://dergipark.gov.tr/jss/issue/24240/256979?publisher=gantep

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of the use of alternative teaching models, under the leadership of the FAR Guide, on the ability of students to comprehend the topic of energy. After the experiment done related to each subject, modelling was performed to provide the students to configure such an abstract concept as ‘energy’ in their minds. The participants of the research was consisted of ninth grade students (n=52) existing in Aydin Province, Turkey. In the research, the pre-test post-test experimental model with a control group was used. The data collection tools were interview questions about energy, multiple choice energy achievement scale and the role of scientific models scale. At the end of the research, it was found that there is an increase in the physics achievement level and scientific models attitudes of students