The Effect of direct circuit learning integrated cycle of analogical-learning with Edison computer simulation

• Main Authors: Chih-Wei Chang, 張智偉
• Other Authors: Jiann Lin
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2006
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/69662317477607823606

碩士 === 國立彰化師範大學 === 物理學系 === 94 === In the era for the rapid progress of information technologies, teaching integrated with computer becomes a major trend at present and future. On the other hand, the “Cycle of analogical-learning (CAL)” has been proved to be an effective tool in instruction strategy. In this study, I have designed a teaching course for the DC circuit, in which electronics simulation program EDISON was included. In addition, the CAL was also integrated into the teaching session. The purpose of this study is to test the effects for this course and the response of the students was also recorded. The study was based on the quasi-experimental research. Two 8th grade classes with similar achievement were chosen and respectively assigned to be experimental group A and control group B. The previous mentioned teaching course was adopted in group A, while didactic instruction with general textbook was adopted by another science teacher in group B. The effectiveness of the instruction for both groups was administered by performing tests before and after. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted with pretest as covariate and posttest as dependent variable. After the course implemented, group A was surveyed to know their response on teaching integrated computer simulation. Based on the data analysis, the posttest result of the experimental group A was better than those of the control group B with statistical significance (p = 0.013 < 0.05), and so was the follow-up result (p = 0.026 < 0.05). I may conclude that the designed course is a successful for DC circuit teaching. As to the response of the experimental group, most students considered that the course was the most remarkable on raising their learning interest and promoting their learning effects. Using Edison software, cooperation learning, and the water flow model as cycle of analogical-learning also help them to learn the circuit. They also suggested: the water flow chart of the task could be color-printed, the water flow model could present more vividly such as by animation. Finally, the familiar of the circuit section learned in elementary school, and manipulation of the computer and simulation software may further promote the effectiveness of the learning.