| Title: |
Learning Biology through Thinking Empowerment by Questioning: The Effect on Conceptual Knowledge and Critical Thinking |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Nur, Taslim D. (ORCID 0000-0002-0363-5584); Corebima, Aloysius Duran (ORCID 0000-0002-2632-9467); Zubaidah, Siti (ORCID 0000-0002-0718-6392); Ibrohim, Ibrohim (ORCID 0000-0002-9946-001X); Saefi, Muhammad (ORCID 0000-0001-7851-4261) |
| Source: |
Participatory Educational Research. Jan 2023 10(1):122-139. |
| Availability: |
Participatory Education Research. Amasya University, Technology Faculty, Yagmurkoy Orad, Amasya 05100, Turkey. Web site: https://www.perjournal.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Grade 7 |
| Descriptors: |
Biology; Thinking Skills; Student Empowerment; Questioning Techniques; Scientific Concepts; Knowledge Level; Critical Thinking; Junior High School Students; Problem Solving; Active Learning; Grade 7; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Indonesia |
| ISSN: |
2148-6123 |
| Abstract: |
Research on active learning that emphasises question formulation activities has received less attention. This study was conducted to address the said gap identified in the literature by testing the thinking empowerment by questioning (TEQ) strategy on the level of conceptual understanding (CK) and critical thinking (CT) of students in Biology subjects. We used a pre-test-post-test non-equivalent control group design with a sample of junior high school students (n = 176). Participants were divided into three groups, namely (1) the TEQ group, 61 students; (2) PS (problem-solving) group, 60 students; and (3) the CS (conventional strategy) group, 55 students. We also considered the effect of school type (public and religious) on student performance in each treatment group and identified a potential correlation between CK and CT. Statistical results showed that TEQ had a more effective and significant effect on students' CK and CT than in the two control groups. However, we identified no difference between students in public and religious schools in each treatment group. In addition, this study also found a strong correlation between CK and CT through the implementation of TEQ. Finally, TEQ is an effective active learning strategy that promotes students' critical thinking in science content and is equally effective when administered to public and religious schools. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1363322 |
| Database: |
ERIC |