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An analysis of effect for grouping methods corresponding to ecological niche overlap of 7th graders' photosynthesis concepts

7학년 광합성 개념의 지위 중복 변화에 따른 소집단 구성의 효과 분석

  • Received : 2017.06.13
  • Accepted : 2017.08.17
  • Published : 2017.08.30
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Abstract

Small group learning is an educational approach to allow students to solve the problems and to achieve a common goal. Especially, small group learning in science education is one of the most important educational approaches and effective to ensure understanding of a topic. Small group learning consisting of three students in science education maximize student understanding and learning efficiency. However, It is reported that the effects of small group learning on achievement show different results, corresponding to different grouping methods(homogeneous/heterogeneous). This study investigated the effects of grouping method on difference of ecological niche of photosynthesis concepts. To achieve this, 1107 7th students were composed of homogeneous and heterogeneous groups classified into top, middle, and bottom levels. The photosynthesis units were divided into four categories: the photosynthesizing place, the substances of photosynthesis, required materials for the photosynthesizing, and environmental factors affecting photosynthesis. A questionnaire was composed by selecting concepts having a frequency of 4% or more based on prior studies on the change of the ecological status of photosynthesis. The questionnaire was scored in terms of relativity and understanding on each of the proposed concepts in the four categories. The result of this study is as set forth below. 1) There was an enhancement of learning the concept of science in small group classes consisting of 3 students. 2) To enhance the average upon composing of a group, it is proposed that the group should be formed homogeneously, and to reduce the deviation between the members, it is proposed that the group should be formed heterogeneously. Through this study, it is expected that specific studies verifying the difference or effect on the duplicity of results are conducted based on the composition of groups.

소집단 학습은 소집단 내 학생들 간의 상호작용을 통해 공동의 목표 및 과제를 해결해 나가는 학습 방법이다. 과학 교육에서 소집단 학습은 중요 학습 전략 중의 하나이며, 학업 성취도와 태도 향상에 효과적이다. 소집단 구성은 3명일 때 학생들이 적극적으로 참여하며 과학 탐구 능력 향상에 효과적인 것으로 보고되었다. 그러나 집단의 구성 방법 즉, 동질과 이질 집단으로 구성하느냐에 따라 그 효과가 다른 것으로 보고되고 있다. 따라서 이 연구에서는 집단의 구성에 따라 7학년 학생의 광합성 개념의 생태적 지위에 차이가 있는지를 검증하였다. 이를 위해서 7학년 학생 1107명을 대상으로 이질 집단과 동질 집단은 상위, 중위, 하위로 구분하여 구성하였다. 광합성 개념은 광합성 장소, 광합성 생성물질, 광합성 필요물질, 광합성 환경 요인 영역으로 구분하였다. 광합성 개념의 생태적 지위 변화에 대한 선행 연구에 기초하여 빈도율 4%이상인 개념을 선정하여 설문을 구성하였다. 설문지는 4가지 영역에 각각 제시된 관련 개념들에 대한 관련성 점수와 이해 수준 점수를 측정하였다. 이 연구의 결론은 다음과 같다. 1) 3명의 소집단 수업에서는 과학 개념 학습에 향상이 있었다. 2) 집단 구성 시 평균을 향상시키고자 할 때는 동질 집단으로 구성하고 구성원간의 편차를 줄이고자 할 때는 이질 집단으로 구성하는 것을 제안한다. 이 연구를 통해서 집단 구성에 따른 결과의 이중성에 대한 차이 또는 효과를 검증하는 구체적인 연구가 이루어지길 기대한다.

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