학술논문
A study of learning and motivation in a new media enriched environment for middle school science.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*ACADEMIC motivation
*SCIENCE education (Secondary)
*ACADEMIC achievement
*SMARTPHONES
*PROBLEM-based learning
*RESEARCH on students
*LEARNING ability
*LEARNER autonomy
*MASS media & education
*FANTASY (Psychology)
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ISSN
1042-1629
Abstract
This study examines middle school students' learning and motivation as they engaged in a new media enriched problem-based learning (PBL) environment for middle school science. Using a mixed-method design with both quantitative and qualitative data, we investigated the effect of a new media environment on sixth graders' science learning, their motivation, and the relationship between students' motivation and their science learning. The analysis of the results showed that: Students significantly increased their science knowledge from pretest to posttest after using the PBL program, they were motivated and enjoyed the experience, and a significant positive relationship was found between students' motivation scores and their science knowledge posttest scores. Findings were discussed within the research framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]