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Mutlu, Ayfer – Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 2021
This study aimed to develop, introduce, and conduct an inquiry-driven creative drama activity. The activity, for elementary students, related to the transmission of light and full shadow. In the activity, which consisted of a warm-up, dramatization, and evaluation stages, two inquiry-based experiments were added to the dramatization stage. Thus,…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Science, Inquiry
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Peskar, Lisa; Bachelor, Jeremy W. – Online Submission, 2022
Individual differences (IDs) play an important role in the second language learning process and explain the varied experiences of the L2 learner. The two major IDs, language aptitude and motivation, can be primary factors in one's ultimate proficiency. While language aptitude is largely fixed, motivation is malleable and can aid in overcoming…
Descriptors: FLES, Likert Scales, Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning
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Lu, Yu-Ling; Lien, Chi-Jui – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2020
As game-based learning continues to draw attention, students' perceptions toward classroom activities are vital in influencing the quality of learning. This study used the social cognitive theory to show the perception traits of learning and playing in game-based environments and for students to identify their self-efficacy toward game-based…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Personality Traits
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Hao, Kuang-Chung; Lee, Lai-Chung – Interactive Learning Environments, 2021
This study developed four AR games and investigated their influence on learning in a Grade 5 English course by integrating theories of digital game-based learning, the attention relevance confidence-satisfaction (ARCS) model, and different types of digital games. Moreover, the elements between AR game design and the ARCS model were examined. 147…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Educational Games, Grade 5, Game Based Learning
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Chen, Ming-Hsiu Mia – SAGE Open, 2019
This research focuses on elementary pupils' attitudes toward gender roles and the learning results from using two types of teaching materials, multimedia animation and a role-play transcript, based on the biographies of women in science, technology, and medicine. We selected two fifth-grade classes for the experiment, which was conducted during…
Descriptors: Biographies, Females, Grade 5, Elementary School Students
Shulman, Marc D. – Online Submission, 2013
This action research project report was conducted because students' lack of sportsmanship skills in elementary school physical education was negatively affecting the physical activity level of many students. The teacher was spending classroom time giving attention to conflicts dealing with negative sportsmanship issues and therefore losing…
Descriptors: Violence, Action Research, Teacher Researchers, Physical Activity Level
Awbrey, Colleen; Longo, Amy; Lynd, Amanda; Payne, Colleen – Online Submission, 2008
Four teacher researchers focused on the lack of students' proper social skills for this action research project report. In the classes of four teacher researchers, the students were coming to school lacking proper social skills. Because of this, teachers were spending time allocated for the curriculum, on discipline and the instruction of social…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary School Students, Childrens Literature, Role Playing