Comparing the impacts of a problem-based computer-assisted instruction and the direct-interactive teaching method on student science achievement

Journal of Science Education and Technology

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 155-163

  Chang, Chun Yen ^a  

^a NATIONAL TAIWAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Academic achievement; Computer assisted instruction; Problem solving; Secondary education

Indexed keywords

EID: 29144518730     PISSN: 10590145     EISSN: 15731839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1009493011944     Document Type: Article

References (46)

1. American Association for the Advancement of Science (1993). Benchmarks for Science Literacy, Oxford University Press, New York.
2. Bangert-Drowns, R. L., Kulik, J. A., and Kulik, C.-L. C. (1985). Effectiveness of computer-based education in secondary schools. Journal of Computer-Based Instruction 12: 59-68.
3. Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Handbook I: Cognitive Domain, David McKay, New York.
4. Boettcher, E., Alderson, S., and Sarcucci, S. (1981). A comparison of the effects of computer-assisted instruction versus printed instruction on student learning in the cognitive categories of knowledge and application. Journal of Computer-Based Instruction 8: 13-17.
5. Bransford, J. D. (1979). Introduction. In Human Cognition, chap. 1, Wadsworth, Belmont, CA, pp. 3-11.
6. Campbell, D., and Stanley, J. (1966). Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Research, Rand McNally, Chicago.
7. Chang, C.-Y., and Barufaldi, J. P. (1999). The use of a problem solving based instructional model in initiating change in students' achievement and alternative frameworks. International Journal of Science Education 21: 373-388.
8. Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and Education, Collier, New York, NY.
9. Ferguson, N. H., and Chapman, S. R. (1993). Computer-assisted instruction for introductory genetics. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education 22: 145-152.
10. Gagne, R. M. (1965). The Conditions of Learning, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York.
11. Geban, O., Askar, P., and Ozkan, I. (1992). Effects of computer simulations and problem-solving approaches on high school students. Journal of Educational Research 86: 5-10.
12. Hughes, W. R. (1974). A study of the use of computer simulated experiments in the physics classroom. Journal of Computer-Based Instruction 1: 1-6.
13. Kulik, C.-L. C., and Kulik, J. A. (1991). Effectiveness of computer-based instruction: An updated analysis. Computers in Human Behavior 7: 75-94.
14. Kulik, J. A. (1983). Synthesis of research on computer-based instruction. Educational Leadership 41: 19-21.
15. Levine, T. (1994). A computer-based program can make a difference: The case of the Rediscover Science program. Studies in Educational Evaluation 20: 283-296.
16. McCoy, L. P. (1991). The effect of geometry tool software on high school geometry achievement. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching 10: 51-57.
17. Ministry of Education (1999). The First Draft of Nine-Year New Science Curriculum Standards, Ministry of Education, Taipei.
18. Morrell, D. (1992). The effects of computer assisted instruction on student achievement in high school biology. School Science and Mathematics 92: 177-181.
19. Murray, K. S., and Yavine, O. (1998). Computer-assisted mineral identification for introductory-geology courses. Journal of Geoscience Education 46: 178-181.
20. National Research Council (1996). National Science Education Standards, National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
21. Renshaw, C. E., Taylor, H. A., and Reynolds, C. H. (1998). Impact of computer-assisted instruction in hydrogeology on criticalthinking skills. Journal of Geoscience Education 46: 274-279.
22. Robitaille, D. F., McKnight, C., Schmidt, W., Britton, E., Raizen, S., and Nicol, C. (1993). TIMSS Monograph No. 1: Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics and Science, Pacific Educational Press, Vancouver, BC.
23. Russell, J. M., and Chiappetta, E. L. (1981). The effects of a problem solving strategy on the achievement of earth science students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 18: 295-301.
24. Summerlin, L., and Gardner, M. (1973). A Study of tutorial-type computer assisted instruction in high school chemistry. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 10: 75-82.
25. Tjaden, B. J., and Martin, C. D. (1995). Learning effects of CAI on college students. Computers and Education 24: 271-277.
26. Wainwright, C. L. (1989). The effectiveness of a computer-assisted instruction package in high school chemistry. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 26: 275-290.
27. Whiting, J. (1985). The use of a computer tutorial as a replacement for human tuition in a mastery learning strategy. Computers and Education 9: 101-109.
28. Yalcinalp, S., Geban, O., and Ozkan, I. (1995). Effectiveness of using computer-assisted supplementary instruction for teaching the mole concept. Journal of Research in Science Teaching 32: 1083-1095.
29. Barrow, H. S., and Tamblyn, R. M. (1980). Problem Based Learning: An Approach to Medical Education, Springer Publishing Company, New York.
30. Harris, I. (1993). New expectations for professional competence. In Curry, L., and Wergin, J. (Eds.), Educating Professionals: Responding to New Expectations for Competence and Account-ability, Josey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco.
31. Johnson, D. W., and Johnson, R. T. (1975). Learning Together and Alone: Cooperation, Competition and Individualisation, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
32. Johnson, D. W., Maruyama, G., Johnson, R., Nelson, D., and Skon, L. (1981). The effects of cooperative, competitive, and individualistic goal structures on achievement: A meta-analysis. Psychological Bulletin 89: 47-62.
33. Johnson, D. W., Johnson, R. T., and Smith, K. A. (1991). Active Learning: Cooperation in the College Classroom, Interaction Book Company, Edina MN.
34. Kolmos, A. (1996). Reflections of Project Work and Problem-based Learning. European Journal of Engineering Education 21:141-148.
35. Magin, D. J., and Churches, A. E. (1995). Peer tutoring in engineering design: A case study. Studies in Higher Education 20: 73-85.
36. Mehta, S. I. (1994). A method of instant assessment and active learning. Journal of Engineering Education 84: 295-298.
37. Miles, M., and Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis, 2nd edn., Sage, Thousand Oaks.
38. Pavelich, M. J. (1995). Real-world problem solving in freshmansophomore engineering education. New Directions in Teaching and Learning 61: 45-54.
39. Richards, L. G. (1995). Promoting active learning with cases and instructional modules. Journal of Engineering Education 84: 375-381.
40. Ross, M., and Fulton, R. B. (1994). Active learning strategies in the analytical chemistry classroom. Journal of Chemical Education 71: 141-143.
41. Sanders, D. A. (1995). Renewal of a flagging environmental engineering program: Start at the beginning. Journal of Engineering Education 84: 285-293.
42. Schon, D. (1983). Educating the Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action, Basic Books, New York.
43. Smith, K. A. (1988). The nature and development of engineering expertise. European Journal of Engineering Education 13:317-330.
44. Smith, K. A. (1996). Cooperative learning: Making "groupwork" work. New Directions in Teaching and Learning 67: 71-82.
45. Woods, D. R. (1996). Problem based learning for large classes in chemical engineering. New Directions in Teaching and Learning 68: 91-99.
46. Ziems, D., and Neumann, G. (1997). Using students' knowledge to generate individual feedback: Concept for an intelligent educational system in logistics. Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education 8: 89-112.