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Al-Rawahi, Nawar M.; Al-Balushi, Sulaiman M. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2015
The current study investigates the effectiveness of grade-ten students' reflective science journal writing on their self-regulated learning strategies. We used a pre-post control group quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 62 tenth-grade students (15 years old) in Oman, comprising 32 students in the experimental group and 30 students…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Learning Strategies, Science Instruction, Grade 10
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Gok, Tolga – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2012
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of peer instruction on college students' conceptual learning, motivation, and self-efficacy in an algebra-based introductory physics course for nonmajors. Variables were studied via a quasi-experiment, Solomon four-group design on 123 students. Treatment groups were taught by peer instruction.…
Descriptors: Physics, Motivation, Self Efficacy, Control Groups
Simon, Nicole A. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Virtual laboratory experiments using interactive computer simulations are not being employed as viable alternatives to laboratory science curriculum at extensive enough rates within higher education. Rote traditional lab experiments are currently the norm and are not addressing inquiry, Critical Thinking, and cognition throughout the laboratory…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Science Laboratories, Teaching Methods
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Zepeda, Cristina D.; Richey, J. Elizabeth; Ronevich, Paul; Nokes-Malach, Timothy J. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2015
Prior studies have not tested whether an instructional intervention aimed at improving metacognitive skills results in changes to student metacognition, motivation, learning, and future learning in the classroom. We examined whether a 6-hr intervention designed to teach the declarative and procedural components of planning, monitoring, and…
Descriptors: Direct Instruction, Metacognition, Educational Benefits, Adolescents