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Human visual perception - learning at workstations

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Schaal, Steffen ; Bogner, Franz X.:
Human visual perception - learning at workstations.
In: Journal of Biological Education. Vol. 40 (2005) Issue 1 . - pp. 32-37.
ISSN 0021-9266
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.2005.9656006

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This empirical study describes a comparison of two forms of instruction for practical school work within a biological area. It focuses on a comparison with an identical content, one based on “working at learning stations” (instruction-1) and the other on a conventional approach (instruction-2). The concise content of both instructions dealt with a regular 9th grade syllabus issue, the visual perception. Instruction-1 included a phenomenological introduction, collaborative and learner-centred phases as well as hands-on science activities. The study was conducted with 9th graders (N= 125) of medium and highest stratification level at secondary schools. We assessed the individually acquired knowledge with regard to anatomical and physical conceptions and the understanding of visual perception. The specific comparison covered the cognitive learning effects (measured on three different occasions: pre-test, post-test and retention-test) and a survey of emotional aspects. Both instructional methods lead to a significant increase of conceptual knowledge, but provided different emotional effects depending on the method of instruction. The pupils of instruction-1 perceived the importance of the specific subject matter significantly higher with regard to their personal future life (compared to the conventional instruction group). However, participating pupils reported lower “well-being” scores in instruction-1 but less boredom in the (conventional) instruction-2. Apparently pupils need to adjust to a new learning environment. Conclusions for practical school work are discussed.

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Item Type: Article in a journal
Refereed: Yes
Additional notes: BAYCEER32265
Institutions of the University: Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Biology > Chair Didactics of Biology
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Biology > Former Professors > Chair Didactics of Biology - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franz Xaver Bogner
Faculties
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Biology
Faculties > Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences > Department of Biology > Former Professors
Result of work at the UBT: Yes
DDC Subjects: 500 Science
Date Deposited: 05 May 2015 12:10
Last Modified: 05 May 2015 12:10
URI: https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/12843