Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop and apply remote inquiry-based science instructions of middle school science subjects that emphasize teacher-student, student-student interactions, and can be experimented at home. and then find out the effectiveness of the classes and students’ perceptions. To this end, seven remote inquiry-based classes were conducted for 18 first graders of middle school. Classes were conducted in real time using the ‘Online Class Video Class’ platform, and interaction tools such as Tinkerbell Board and Google Survey were used. In order to analyze the effectiveness of remote inquiry classes, science core competency tests, and science process skill tests were conducted, and students’ perceptions of remote inquiry classes were investigated. As a result of the survey analysis, the application of remote inquiry classes significantly improved students’ science core competencies, and science process skills. The biggest advantage was that individuals could perform all experiments directly through the use of individual experimental kits. In addition, it was found that communication between teacher-student and student-student was actively conducted during class, and they thought it was helpful in class. Based on the results, effective inquiry-based classes in non-face-to-face remote class situations were discussed.

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