| Title: |
Implementation of a Technology-Supported Socioscientific Inquiry Unit in High School Biology: Impact on Student Achievement and Attitudes |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Brush, Thomas; Glazewski, Krista; Shin, Suhkyung; Shin, Sungwon |
| Source: |
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Oct 2021 40(4):303-330. |
| Availability: |
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. P.O. Box 719, Waynesville, NC 28786. Tel: 828-246-9558; Fax: 828-246-9557; e-mail: info@aace.org; Web site: http://www.aace.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
28 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
High Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 9; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools |
| Descriptors: |
Technology Integration; Science and Society; Science Instruction; Biology; Genetics; Prior Learning; Knowledge Level; High School Students; Grade 9; Student Attitudes; Active Learning; Inquiry; Science Achievement; Secondary School Science |
| ISSN: |
0731-9258 |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact a specific socio-scientific inquiry (SSI) unit has on student achievement and attitudes over the course of two years with two different implementations of the unit. Specifically, this study addressed the following research question: What impact does participation in an SSI unit have on student achievement and attitudes? A total of 212 students in 10 different biology classes participated in the study. Data collected included student pre- and post-test results from an assessment on genetics content, results from the state-delivered end of course assessment in biology, student focus group interviews, and results from a student attitudinal survey. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Access URL: |
https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/217657/ |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1323314 |
| Database: |
ERIC |