Analogy-integrated e-learning module: Facilitating students' conceptual understanding

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology | Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Maricar S. Prudente

Defense Panel Member

Filma G. Brawner
Adora S. Pili
Cynthia C. Divina
Glenn L. Sia Su

Abstract/Summary

This study presents a unique way of teaching and learning science concepts through the combination of analogy and technology. Specifically, the study deals with the development of an analogy-integrated e-learning module on Cellular Respiration, which is intended to facilitate conceptual understanding of students with different brain hemisphere dominance and learning styles. The on-line module includes eight analogies conceptualized by the researcher following the specific steps used to prepare instructional analogies by Baker and Lawson and the TWA model by Glynn. The module was evaluated by content experts, instructional designers and students. The conceptual understanding of the students was determined using the Cellular Respiration on-line ConcepTEST consisting of 30-item two-tier multiple-choice and nine-item free response essay test. Results reveal that there is significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores of the students, which seem to suggest that the analogy-integrated elearning module could facilitate students conceptual understanding in Cellular Respiration. Findings of the study showed that brain hemispheric dominance does not significantly affects the academic achievement of the students. However, there was a significant effect of the students dominant learning style on their conceptual understanding. The results indicated that Sensing and Reflective learners are better facilitated by analogy-integrated e-learning module because their learning styles match the instructional strategy.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG004748

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Science--Study and teaching

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