The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of science classes using Edutech on science concept and science learning motivation. The subjects of the study were two classes in the sixth grade of H Elementary School located in B Metropolitan ...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of science classes using Edutech on science concept and science learning motivation. The subjects of the study were two classes in the sixth grade of H Elementary School located in B Metropolitan City, with 22 students each in the research group and the comparative group. For science classes using edutech, the direction of the 2022 revised curriculum was analyzed, and the actual application unit was conducted using edutech by selecting the 'seasonal change' unit in the second semester of the sixth grade of the 2015 revised curriculum. Classes using edutech were mainly operated in a one-on-one learning with students and teachers/edutech, and teachers provided customized data for students. In addition, edutech types such as manipulation, visualization, and AI-based, and edutech elements such as stellarium, realistic content, and solar probe applications were used. Science classes using edutech were applied to the research group, and general classes based on science teacher guides were applied to the comparative group. A t-test was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of the study after application. The results of the study are as follows. First, there was a statistically significant difference in the formation of scientific concepts between the research group to which the science class program using edutech was applied and the comparison group to which the general class based on the teacher's guidebook was applied. Second, there was a statistically significant difference in science learning motivation between the research group to which the science class program using edutech was applied and the comparison group to which the general class based on the teacher's guidebook was applied. Third, as a result of analyzing the perception questionnaire conducted on the research group after conducting the science class program using edutech, students responded positively to the science class using edutech. Through these findings, it can be confirmed that science classes using Edutech have a positive effect on science concepts, science learning motives, and perceptions of Edutech science classes.