The Effect of The Quantum Learning on Students' Academic Achievements in Social Studies Course
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Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to determine the effect of the quantum learning model in social studies course on students' academic achievements.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Using the mixed research method with an embedded design, the participants of this research consist of 5th-grade students and their social studies teacher studying in a public middle-school in Türkiye’s Van province in the spring term of the 2023-2024. The research data was collected through academic achievement tests, semi-structured interview forms, unstructured observations, and researcher's diary. Statistical analysis of the research data utilized t-tests and covariance analysis for independent samples, while content analysis was employed for qualitative data analysis.
Results: The research concluded that the quantum learning model contributed to enhancing students' academic achievements. Both the social studies teacher and students involved in the research acknowledged the various benefits of the quantum learning model in social studies education. The results have led to recommendations for practice and further research.
Highlights: Examining the alternative approaches aimed at improving students' academic achievement in social studies is important in terms of research in the field of education. In this context, scientific research examining the effect of the quantum learning model on student achievement can contribute to the field.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Social studies course, Quantum learning model, Academic achievement
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