The effect of concept cartoon-embedded worksheets on grade 9 students' conceptual understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion. Issue 1 (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atasoy, Şengül; Ergin, Serap
• Is Part Of: Research in science & technological education. Volume 35:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 58
• Page End: 73
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Concept cartoon -- conceptual understanding -- misconception -- Newton's Laws of Motion; Science -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Science -- Study and teaching -- Research -- Periodicals; Enseignement technique -- Périodiques; Sciences -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; 507
• DOI: 10.1080/02635143.2016.1248926
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-5143

Abstract

Abstract: Background: A substantial review study of concept cartoons reports that few studies have indicated their functions. For this reason, the present study illuminates the extent to which concept cartoon-embedded worksheets (through constructivist context) accomplish these functions in conceptual learning. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of the concept cartoon-embedded worksheets on grade 9 students' conceptual understanding of Newton's Laws of Motion. Sample: Within a quasi-experimental research design with control group, the sample consisted of 102 grade 9 students (aged 15–16 years) enrolled in an Anatolian High School. They were randomly assigned to control (52 students) and experimental groups (50 students). Design and methods: While the control group followed the existing physics instruction, the experimental one was exposed to the concept cartoon-embedded worksheets. To collect data, two scales (Newton's Laws of Motion Test –NLMT– and Interview about Instances –IAI) were employed. Results: The results indicated that the experimental group performed better than did the control group. Conclusions: It can be deduced that the concept cartoon-embedded worksheets are effective in improving grade 9 students' conceptual understanding and in replacing their alternative conceptions with scientific ones.