Araştırmada ortaokul öğrencilerinin güneş ve ay tutulmaları ile ilgili
zihinsel modellerini saptamak amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya 5 (32), 6 (28), 7 (37)
ve 8. (34) sınıfta öğrenim gören toplam 131 ortaokul öğrencisi katılmıştır.
Araştırmada 2 sorudan oluşan bir veri toplama aracı kullanılmıştır. Elde
edilen veriler betimsel analiz yöntemi kullanılarak çözümlenmiş, belirlenen
zihinsel modeller bilimsel model, sentez model ve ilkel model olmak üzere
sınıflandırılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda güneş tutulması ile ilgili olarak dört
sınıf düzeyinde de öğrencilerin zihinsel modellerinin konum için bilimsel
model, gök cisimlerinin büyüklükleri için 7. sınıf düzeyinde bilimsel model,
6 ve 8. sınıf düzeyinde ise ilkel model olduğu görülmüştür. Ay tutulması ile
ilgili olarak öğrencilerin zihinsel modellerinin konum için daha çok ilkel ve
bilimsel model, ay tutulmasında gök cisimlerinin büyüklükleri için az sayıda
bilimsel ve ilkel model olduğu saptanmıştır. Ayrıca güneş tutulması için 8.
sınıf öğrencilerinin yaklaşık yarısının, ay tutulması için ise 5 ve 8. sınıf
öğrencilerinin yarısından fazlasının çizim yapmadığı görülmüştür.
Extended Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine mental models of the middle school
students on solar and moon eclipse. This study was investigated changes
about mental models of the middle school students studying at different
grade levels. The study was conducted using the general screening model.
The study was conducted with the participation of 131 middle school students
attending the 5 (32), 6 (28), 7 (37) and 8th (34) grade. For data collection
instrument was prepared, studies in the national and international literature
and primary schools (primary and secondary schools) science courses (3, 4, 5,
6, 7 and 8th grades) curriculum. A data collection instrument that compose of
2 questions were used in this research. Students were asked to draw solar and
moon eclipse. Students was asked to write name on the celestial body as sun,
earth and moon. Drawings of the middle school students were analyzed using
descriptive analysis. Mental models of the middle school students were
classified as scientific model, synthesis model and primitive model. Students’
drawings about solar eclipse and moon eclipse were analyzed in terms of
location and size of celestial bodies. As a result of research, the middle school
students’ mental models were found to be more scientific model for location
of the solar eclipse in all classes; scientific model in 7th grade level and
primitive model in 6 and 8th grade for the size of celestial bodies the solar
eclipse. Students’ mental models were determined to be more primitive and
scientific model for location of the moon eclipse; a small number scientific and
primitive model for the size of celestial bodies of the moon eclipse. In
addition, it was seen that nearly half of the 8th grade students for the solar
eclipse and more than half of the 5 and 8th grade students for the moon eclipse
didn’t make drawing. As a result of research % 6,3 of 5th grade students, %
10,7 of 6th grade students, % 27 of 7th grade students, % 2,9 of 8th grade
students’ drawings about solar eclipse are true in terms of location and size
of celestial bodies. % 3,1 of 5th grade students, % 14,3 of 6th grade students,
% 24,3 of 7th grade students, % 2,9 of 8th grade students’ drawings about
moon eclipse are true in terms of location and size of celestial bodies. It is
thought to be remarkable that percentage values in the right drawing is low, 7th grade students is more correct drawing from other grade levels and most
of the students in 8th grade make incorrect drawings. 5th grade students’
mental models that contain misconceptions were determined in 6th, 7th and
8th grade students. Misconceptions with grade level are increased. This
stuation is demonstrated that the misconceptions are quite resistant. For the
elimination of misconceptions and preventing the formation of new
misconceptions, It is suggested that using three-dimensional model, drama
activities and teaching of astronomy concepts in multiple learning
environments which appeal a large number of of sense organs.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Articles |
Authors | |
Publication Date | July 29, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 9 Issue: 27/3 |
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