Examining Effects of Worksheets to Associate Thermodynamics Concepts with Related Daily Events
Abstract
The
objective of this study is to examine the effect of worksheets as a tool used
for teacher candidates to associate thermodynamics concepts with related daily
events in an active learning environment. A questionnaire that consists of
eight open-ended questions was developed by the researchers. The content of these questions was
relationship of zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics and expansion concept
with daily events. This measurement tool was applied to fifteen fourth year physics
teacher candidates in the Black Sea Region of Turkey during the 2014-2015 academic
years before and after the application. Answers of the physics teacher
candidates to questionnaire were analyzed via understanding level criterions as
sound understanding, partial
understanding, misunderstanding
and no understanding. Three worksheets
contain hands-on activities were applied in four-hour lesson. After completion of questionnaire the interview
was implemented about teacher candidates’opinions related to application. The
results of questionnaire showed that after application there was an increase
for sound and partial understanding. After application of worksheets, teacher
candidates were able to use zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics and
expansion concept in daily events more easily. It was concluded that worksheets
enhanced teacher candidates’ understanding relationship of zeroth and first
laws of thermodynamics and expansion concept with daily events. Also they
provided active learning environment to teacher candidates
Keywords
thermodynamics,worksheets,daily events,physics teacher candidates
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