Comparison of inquiry based learning with vee diagram and conventional approach on learning achievement and integrated science process skill in topic of nervous system of grade 10
Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to compare grade 10 students learning
achievement and integrated science process skill using inquiry base learning with Vee
diagram to the conventional teaching. The participants were 83 grade 10 students who
enrolled in Science Math Ability program of Hatyaiwittayalai School under the Office of
Education Service Area 16 that divided in to two there were 42 of experimental group
taught by inquiry based learning with Vee diagram and 41 of control group taught by
conventional teaching about the topic of nervous system. The design of this research
was experimental design. The data were collected by using learning achievement test
and integrated science process skill test. The data were statistically analyzed by using
the ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) test.
The results showed that (1) learning achievement of the experimental group
was significantly higher than the control (p< .05). Within the categories of learning
achievement; comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the
experimental group were significantly higher than the control (p< .05). Only the category
of knowledge was not significantly higher. (2) integrated science process skill of the
experimental group was significantly higher than the control (p< .05). Within the
categories of integrated science process skill; formulating hypotheses, defining
operation, identifying and controlling variables and experimenting of experimental
group were significantly higher than the control (p< .05). Only the categories of
interpreting data and conclusion was lower.