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Balim, Ali Günay; Inel-Ekici, Didem; Özcan, Erkan – Journal of Education and Learning, 2016
Problem based learning, in which events from daily life are presented as interesting scenarios, is one of the active learning approaches that encourages students to self-direct learning. Problem based learning, generally used in higher education, requires students to use high end thinking skills in learning environments. In order to use…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Problem Based Learning, Secondary School Science, Science Instruction
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Balim, Ali Günay – Irish Educational Studies, 2013
The study aims to investigate the effects of using mind maps and concept maps on students' learning of concepts in science courses. A total of 51 students participated in this study which used a quasi-experimental research design with pre-test/post-test control groups. The constructivist-inspired study was carried out in the sixth-grade science…
Descriptors: Pretests Posttests, Concept Mapping, Control Groups, Quasiexperimental Design