An Experimental Study About The Applicatıon Of Kolb’s Learning Cycle On Biology Lesson
Öz
In this study, which was conducted through the application of Kolb’s learning cycle on
biology lesson, individual learning styles of prospective teachers were determined by means
of Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory (KLSI) and 76 prospective teachers participated. While
in the control group the lessons were practiced traditional teaching, in experimental group
were instructed after being configured in accordance with Kolb’s learning cycle. The data was
obtained through the application of achievement test, which was related to cell division, as
pretest and posttest; and the point averages comparison of achievement test and learning styles
of the prospective teachers in both experimental and control groups. In conclusion, it was
determined that the experimental group was more successful than the control group.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kolb’s learning styles,experiential learning theory,cell division
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