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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2018.42.2.230

The Effect of Science Classes using Astronomical Observation Software on Scientific Learning Motivation and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students  

Song, Yeong-Ho (Geumjang Elementary School)
So, Keum Hyun (Busan National University of Education)
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Journal of Science Education / v.42, no.2, 2018 , pp. 230-241 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to see how science classes using astronomical observations software could affect elementary students' scientific learning motivations and academic achievements. For this, 24 sixth graders of G Elementary School were designated as experimental groups to provide classes in which astronomical observation software was used. The experimental treatment period was 4 weeks and the results were as follows. First, elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective in boosting scientific learning motivation. Second, elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective in enhancing academic achievements. From these study results, we could confirm that elementary science classes that used astronomical observation software were effective for elementary school students' motivation and academic achievements.
Keywords
astronomical observations software; scientific motivation; academic achievements;
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