Effects of Constructivist Approach on Students' Perception of Nature of Science at Secondary Level

Effects of Constructivist Approach on Students' Perception of Nature of Science at Secondary Level

Constructivist Approach

Perception of nature of science

Varianace

A quasi-experimental study was conducted to seewhether constructivist approach to science instructioncould promote perception of nature of science amongeighth grade students. Purposive sampling was employedto select the schools for the study. Perception of nature ofscience test was developed by the researcher and wasadministered before and after the treatment. Analysis ofCovariance test was performed to control the initialvariance. The results showed that Constructivist teachingis more effective than conventional teaching in terms ofperception of nature of Science among 8 standardstudents. It was also found that constructivist approachwas equally effective for both boys and girls in improvingachievement and attitude towards science. Aconstructivist environment was preferred to a traditionalclassroom by the students. The results confirm researchsupporting the positive effect of constructivist learningpractices and view that constructivist approach to teachscience is a viable alternative to traditional modes of teaching.

Sridevi, K V

Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 12 No. 1 (2013): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 49-66

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0975-329X

Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

2013-01-01

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