Action Research on the Science Game “Bubbles” as the Theme in Science Education Activity

• Main Authors: Dong-Wei Chang, 張東瑋
• Other Authors: Liang-Rong Hsu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2007
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/12493097840471737336

碩士 === 國立臺中教育大學 === 科學應用與推廣學系科學教育碩士班 === 96 === The purpose of this study is to use game theory, with the science game “Bubbles” at the center, to develop and design a science teaching activity with “Bubbles” as a theme, to understand the instructional efficacy, and hopes to elevate student interest in scientific learning. This study uses the method of action research to resolve the problems and difficulties in developing and implementing science teaching activity, and manifests the growth process of the researcher in this study. This study uses fifth grade students from an elementary school in Taichung City as research subjects. There are three stages of study between January and May of 2007, and the collected data undergoes analysis. According to results of the study, the researcher finds: (1) the design of teaching activity requires the collection of related information and help from experts, solve problems in the process of cycle instruction, and solve the real time problems that arise at the teaching site; (2) “science education activity with science game as theme” can effectively provide learning interest for students; (3) after students undergo “science education activity with science game as theme” they can generally achieve targets of the unit, and this helpful for the cultivation of techniques in the scientific process. (4) After conducting design of instructional activities and teaching, there is greater understanding for the course design and related principles; the researcher’s instructional experience and techniques can be enhanced; the importance of bilateral communication is discovered in the process of interviews. Finally, this study provide several suggestions on the design, implementation, and future research for science education activities that emphasize science game.