The Effect of Teaching the Fifth-Grade 'Propagation of Light' Unit Based on the 5e Learning Model on Students' Learning Outcomes

Öz

This study aims to investigate the impact of the 5E learning model on fifth-grade students' academic achievement, motivation, and attitudes in the "Propagation of Light" unit. The research was carried out during the first semester of the 2022-2023 academic year at a middle school in Kahramanmaras. Data were collected using three instruments: the Light Propagation Academic Achievement Test (LPAAT), the Science Attitude Scale (SAS), and the Science Motivation Scale (SMS). A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group was employed. Before the intervention, pre-tests were administered to both groups. Subsequently, the experimental group (n=23) was taught using 5E model-based activities, while the control group (n=24) followed traditional teaching methods for six weeks. Following the implementation, post-tests were conducted to measure the learning outcomes. The results indicated that the 5E learning model had a significant positive effect on students' academic achievement. The experimental group showed statistically higher post-test scores compared to the control group. Furthermore, the significant improvement in the experimental group's scores from the pre-test to the post-test suggests that the 5E model positively contributed to students' short-term academic achievement. Regarding motivation, students in the experimental group exhibited significantly higher motivation levels towards science compared to the control group. However, no significant difference was found between the two groups concerning attitudes towards science. The study concludes that the 5E model can be a highly effective approach for improving students' academic performance and motivation in science education.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Science
• Light Propagation
• 5E Model

5E Öğrenme Modeline Dayalı Olarak Hazırlanan "Işığın Yayılması" Ünitesinin Beşinci Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Öğrenme Çıktıları Üzerindeki Etkisi

Öz

Bu çalışma, 5E öğrenme modelinin, beşinci sınıf öğrencilerinin "Işığın Yayılması" ünitesindeki akademik başarı, motivasyon ve tutumları üzerindeki etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılının ilk döneminde Kahramanmaraş'ta bulunan bir ortaokulda yürütülmüştür. Veri toplama aracı olarak Işığın Yayılması Akademik Başarı Testi, Fen Tutum Ölçeği ve Fen Motivasyon Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada, ön-test ve son-test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel desen kullanılmıştır. Öğretim öncesi ön-testler uygulanmış, sonrasında deney grubu (n=23) 5E modeline dayalı etkinliklerle, kontrol grubu (n=24) ise geleneksel öğretim yöntemleriyle ders işlemiştir. Altı hafta süren uygulamanın ardından her iki gruba da son-testler yapılmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, 5E öğrenme modelinin öğrencilerin akademik başarıları üzerinde anlamlı ve olumlu bir etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Deney grubunun son-test puanları, kontrol grubuna göre istatistiksel olarak daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Ayrıca deney grubunun ön-testten son-teste olan puan artışı, 5E modelinin öğrencilerin kısa vadeli akademik başarılarına olumlu katkı sağladığını göstermektedir. Motivasyon konusunda da deney grubundaki öğrencilerin fen bilimlerine yönelik motivasyon düzeylerinin kontrol grubuna göre anlamlı derecede daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ancak fen tutumları açısından gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir farka rastlanmamıştır. Çalışma, 5E modelinin öğrencilerin fen eğitimindeki akademik başarı ve motivasyonlarını artırmak için oldukça etkili bir yaklaşım olabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Fen bilimleri
• Işığın yayılması
• 5E modeli

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