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The Effects of Scripted Cooperative Learning in Elementary School Science Instruction (초등학교 과학 수업에서 대본을 사용한 협동학습의 효과)

  • Koh, Han-Joong;Kang, Suk-Jin;Moon, So-Hyun;Han, Jae-Young;Noh, Tae-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.459-467
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    • 2004
  • In this study, the effects of scripted cooperative learning in elementary school science instruction were investigated. Three classes (95 sixth graders) were divided into three groups, including a traditional learning group, a cooperative learning group and a scripted cooperative learning group respectively. Students were taught about 'several kinds of gas' for nine class periods. After instruction, the effects upon student's achievement, science learning motivation, and attitude toward science instruction were examined. ANCOVA results indicated that there was a significant interaction effect between the treatment and achievement level in the achievement test scores. The achievement test scores of the low level students were significantly higher in the scripted cooperative learning group than those in the other groups. The science learning motivation and the attitude toward science instruction scores were also significantly higher among students in the scripted cooperative learning group.

Short Communication: Links between Dental Hygiene Curriculum and Dental Hygiene Task Analysis

  • Park, Chae-Eun;Yoo, Jin-Gyeong;Lee, Su-Hyun;Lee, Yoon-Ha;Lee, Ji-Yeon;Choi, Mun-Jeong;Hwang, Soo-Jeong
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.126-129
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    • 2022
  • Background: The problem with current dental hygienist education is that it operates as an education system based on the national examination rather than on a practical basis; thus, graduates have difficulties in practice after obtaining their license. This study aimed to propose a job-oriented curriculum by analyzing the links between the task analysis of Korean dental hygienists and dental hygiene learning goals. Methods: This study performed a relationship analysis based on a second job analysis study of dental hygienists conducted by the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute and the learning goals of the Korean Dental Hygiene Faculty Association. Results: Based on the links between the task and learning goals of the dental hygienist, they were classified into six types: 1) tasks listed in the license exam and learning goal, 2) tasks not listed in the license exam but listed in learning goals, 3) tasks not listed in learning goals, 4) learning goals not related to tasks, 5) learning goals listed in a few tasks, and 6) tasks related to several learning goals. The results showed that most of them correspond to the 5th classification, followed by the 3rd and 4th categories, which are mostly basic science learning goals. Tasks without learning goals are not included in the curriculum; thus, the curriculum needs to be supplemented. The overlapping learning goals of several subjects for one job skill must be reduced in job-oriented education. Conclusion: We suggest that the dental hygiene curriculum be developed based on task analysis and reflected in the national dental hygienist exam. The clinical practice performance of dental hygienists will take further leap forward through task-oriented education.

Analysis of the Structural Relationship among Learning Outcomes in Science Classes applying Universal Design for Learning (보편적 학습 설계를 적용한 과학 수업의 학습 성과에 관한 구조적 관계 분석)

  • Lee, Kyoeng-Ran;Back, Nam-Gwon;Park, Jong-Ho
    • Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.1-14
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    • 2015
  • The variety of learners include students with disabilities and general students, and an ongoing focus of inclusive education research is non-discrimination. As part of integrated education, UDL (Universal Design for Learning) for students with disabilities supports a practical approach, participation, and advancement to improve learning opportunities for all students. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of using UDL in science classes. The dependent variables of this study were academic achievement in science, scientific attitude, and scientific motivation. In this study, the experimental groups were 9 people in the 5th grade and 11 people in 6th grade. The experimental groups were taught science class using UDL. In order to analyze the learning outcomes, the structure equation model was performed. The results of this study were as follows: First, the science achievement of learning outcomes of the science class applying UDL directly affected both scientific attitude and scientific motivation. Second, the scientific attitude of learning outcomes of the science class applying UDL directly did not affect scientific motivation. According to these results, learning outcomes for science achievement of the science class applying UDL showed that UDL affected both general students and students with disabilities. To summarize the analysis of learning outcomes, science achievement directly affected both scientific attitude and scientific motivation while scientific attitude did not affect scientific motivation. This study offered a specific implementation method for integrated education. Using the structure equation model for analyzing the effect has more significance.

'Neonadeuri' of 'Unripe' and 'Ripe': Science Learning as Heterogeneous Network ('설다'와 '익다'의 너나들이 -이종네트워크로서 과학학습-)

  • Joung, Yong Jae
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.40 no.6
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    • pp.631-648
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    • 2020
  • As an attempt to consider what to pay attention to in science learning, this study was conducted with the aim of discussing the meaning of science learning as a heterogeneous network. As a result of theoretical investigation, the characteristics of the heterogeneous network were described in three aspects: heterogeneous composition, existence by relations, and construction and change by translation. And it was discussed that science learning also has these characteristics of heterogeneous network. Relating to what to pay attention to in science learning, it was also discussed that science learning as a heterogeneous network requires us to pay attention to the elevation of things, the concept as a punctualized heterogeneous network, and the construction and expansion of heterogeneous network with neonadeuri of 'unripe' and 'ripe'. Finally, several suggestions for the science learning were given.

Proposing Micro-Learning in Saudi Universities

  • Almalki, Mohammad Eidah Messfer
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.4
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    • pp.13-16
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    • 2022
  • This paper proposes using micro-learning at Saudi universities. It commences with an account of the concept of micro-learning and the difference between micro-learning and electronic learning. Then it touches on the significance, principles, and examples of micro-learning, followed by some micro-learning applications and pitfalls. The paper closes with a proposal for using this learning mode at Saudi universities.

The Instructional Effects of Student-Centered Cooperative Learning Strategies in Elementary School Science Course (초등학교 자연 수업에서 학생 중심의 활동을 강조한 협동학습의 교수 효과)

  • Lim, Hee-Jun;Park, Soo-Youn;Noh, Tae-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.201-208
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    • 1998
  • Although cooperative learning strategies in many subject areas have been found to be effective, the effect of cooperative learning on academic achievement in science laboratory setting is not clear. Reported results on the effects of the strategies for higher achieving students are not also consistent. In this study, the cooperative learning strategies emphasizing student-centered learning which included higher order thinking activities were used in a elementary school science course. The cooperative and traditional learning groups were selected from fifth-grade classes, and taught about dissolution and solution for 16 class periods. The effects of the cooperative learning strategies upon students' academic achievement, science process skill, the attitude toward science instruction, and the perceptions of classroom environment were investigated. Two-way ANCOVA results revealed that the test scores of academic achievement and science process skill for the cooperative learning group were significantly higher than those of the traditional learning group. No interaction between the instruction and the level of previous achievement was found. The perceptions of confliction were higher in cooperative learning group. In the attitude toward science instruction and the perceptions of participation, however, no significant difference between the two groups was found. Educational implications are discussed.

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Learning Style and Self-directed Learning of Nursing Students at One University (일개 간호대학생의 학습유형과 자기주도적 학습)

  • Park, Jee-Won;Bang, Kyung-Sook
    • Perspectives in Nursing Science
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.36-42
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: This study was done to identify the preferences for learning style and the degree of self-directed learning and influencing factors on it among nursing students working on a Bachelor of Science in a nursing program at Suwon. Methods: The study sample included 156 nursing students. A self-report questionnaire was used to assess the data. The data was analyzed using the SPSS/WIN program for descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Most of the students preferred lectures rather than discussion or team projects as a teaching method. Students preferred deliberating, sensing, and the use of visuals for their learning style. In addition, they favored sequential learning over comprehensive learning. Self directed learning had better outcomes in 3rd and 4th year students than 1st or 2nd year students. Additionally, active learners and high achievers who had a good GPA showed higher self directed learning than the others. Conclusion: In order to maximize students' self-directed learning, study guidance will be necessary for freshmen and for some who experience difficulties in studying nursing courses. Nursing faculty members should pay close attention to facilitate student's self directed learning, and encourage more discussions in the classes.

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A Quantitative Analysis on Machine Learning and Smart Farm with Bibliographic Data from 2013 to 2023

  • Yong Sauk Hau
    • International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.388-393
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    • 2024
  • The convergence of machine learning and smart farm is becoming more and more important. The purpose of this research is to quantitatively analyze machine learning and smart farm with bibliographic data from 2013 to 2023. This study analyzed the 251 articles, filtered from the Web of Science, with regard to the article publication trend, the article citation trend, the top 10 research area, and the top 10 keywords representing the articles. The quantitative analysis results reveal the four points: First, the number of article publications in machine learning and smart farm continued growing from 2016. Second, the article citations in machine learning and smart farm drastically increased since 2018. Third, Computer Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Telecommunications, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences Ecology, Material Science, Instruments Instrumentation, Science Technology Other Topics, and Physics are top 10 research areas. Fourth, it is 'machine learning', 'smart farming', 'internet of things', 'precision agriculture', 'deep learning', 'agriculture', 'big data', 'machine', 'smart' and 'smart agriculture' that are the top 10 keywords composing authors' keywords in the articles in machine learning and smart farm from 2013 to 2023.

Participation Metaphor for Learning and Its Implication for Science Teaching and Learning

  • Oh, Phil-Seok
    • Journal of the Korean earth science society
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    • v.27 no.2
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    • pp.140-148
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    • 2006
  • This is a theoretical study of which the goal is to investigate the meaning of a participation metaphor (PM) for learning and draw its implication for teaching and learning science. The review of relevant literature reveals that the PM is associated with the view of learning as ongoing participation in sociocultural practices within a community, and that cognitive apprenticeship is an instructional model related closely to the PM. It is then suggested that a community of learners should be developed if science teaching and learning are to be implemented in line with the PM. Finally, the present study briefly introduces a high school science club as an exemplar of science learning community, including what should be considered in science education research.

The Effects of Cooperative and Individualistic Learning Strategies by the Level of Achievement (학습자의 성취 수준에 따른 협동학습과 개별학습의 효과)

  • Lim, Hee-Jun;Choi, Kyoung-Sook;Noh, Tae-Hee
    • Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.137-145
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    • 1999
  • This study investigated the influences of the cooperative and the individualistic learning strategies on the academic achievement and the attitudes toward science instruction and science by the level of achievement. These two learning strategies endowed students with the responsibility of learning and emphasized student-centered learning which included higher order thinking activities. Cooperative learning group students studied the tasks through small group discussion, and individualistic learning group students solved the same ones individually. In the traditional group. teacher-centered expository lesson was used. The subjects of this study were 7th graders of coed middle school, and were taught about separation of mixture for 10 class periods. Two-way ANCOVA results revealed that the test scores of academic achievement for cooperative learning group were significantly higher than those of individualistic and traditional learning groups. The attitudes toward science instruction and science were also more positive in cooperative learning group than the others. No interactions between the treatment and the level of previous achievement indicated that the cooperative learning strategy was effective regardless of the level of achievement.

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