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Shimelis Kebede Kekeba; Abera Gure; Teklu Tafesse Olkaba – Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 2025
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of using a jigsaw learning strategy integrated with computer simulation (JLSICS) on the academic achievement and attitudes of students, along with exploring the relationships between them in the process of learning about acids and bases. Design/methodology/approach: The research…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Strategies, Computer Simulation, Technology Uses in Education
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Akerson, Valarie; Donnelly, Lisa A. – International Journal of Science Education, 2010
This study explored the influence of a Saturday Science program that used explicit reflective instruction through contextualized and decontextualized guided and authentic inquiry on K-2 students' views of nature of science (NOS). The six-week program ran for 2.5 hours weekly and emphasized NOS in a variety of science content areas, culminating in…
Descriptors: Science Programs, Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Harvey, Virginia Smith; Chickie-Wolfe, Louise A.; Eads, James B. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Accessible, practical, and empowering, this book gives school professionals the tools to put students in charge of their own learning. Going beyond traditional "study skills" guides that focus on the mechanics of homework completion and test taking, the authors address the underlying psychological factors that influence academic success and…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Lifelong Learning, Academic Achievement, Psychological Characteristics