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Conceptual Understanding of Acids and Bases Concepts and Motivation to Learn Chemistry
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Cetin-Dindar, Ayla; Geban, Omer – Journal of Educational Research, 2017
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 5E learning cycle model oriented instruction (LCMI) on 11th-grade students' conceptual understanding of acids and bases concepts and student motivation to learn chemistry. The study, which lasted for 7 weeks, involved two groups: An experimental group (LCMI) and a control group (the…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Thinking Skills
Improving Students' Chemical Literacy Levels on Thermochemical and Thermodynamics Concepts through a Context-Based Approach
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Cigdemoglu, Ceyhan; Geban, Omer – Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 2015
The aim of this study was to delve into the effect of context-based approach (CBA) over traditional instruction (TI) on students' chemical literacy level related to thermochemical and thermodynamics concepts. Four eleventh-grade classes with 118 students in total taught by two teachers from a public high school in 2012 fall semester were enrolled…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Teaching Methods, Grade 11
Effectiveness of Case-Based Learning Instruction on Epistemological Beliefs and Attitudes toward Chemistry
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Cam, Aylin; Geban, Omer – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2011
The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of case-based learning instruction over traditionally designed chemistry instruction on eleventh grade students' epistemological beliefs and their attitudes toward chemistry as a school subject. The subjects of this study consisted of 63 eleventh grade students from two intact classes…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Chemistry, Grade 11
Using Conceptual Change Texts with Analogies for Misconceptions in Acids and Bases
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Cetingul, Ipek; Geban, Omer – Hacettepe University Journal of Education, 2011
This study was conducted to explore the effectiveness of conceptual change oriented instruction over traditional instruction on students' understanding of acids and bases concept. Besides, effects of gender difference and science process skills on students' understanding of acids and bases were also investigated. Analysis of the results showed…
Descriptors: Science Process Skills, Gender Differences, Misconceptions, Conventional Instruction