Development and Evaluation of the SUMIT Microcomputer Module Entitled 'Predator Functional Response'.

Autor/in	Shaltz, Mark B.
Institution	Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton. Dept. of Biological Sciences.
Titel	Development and Evaluation of the SUMIT Microcomputer Module Entitled 'Predator Functional Response'.
Quelle	(1982), (143 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Academic Achievement; Animal Behavior; Biology; College Science; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Programs; Conventional Instruction; Higher Education; Instructional Materials; Lecture Method; Material Development; Microcomputers; Science Education; Science Instruction; Teaching Methods; Zoology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Tierverhalten; Biologie; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computer program; Computer programme; Computerprogramm; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Lehrmaterialentwicklung; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Zoologie
Abstract	An experiment was conducted that compared the teaching effectiveness of a computer assisted instructional module and a lecture-discussion. The module, Predator Functional Response (PFR), was developed as part of the SUMIT (Single-concept User-adaptable Microcomputer-based Instructional Technique) project. A class of 30 students was randomly divided into two groups, one which ran the module and the other which attended a lecture on the same material. Both groups were then given a posttest, and the results analyzed using analysis of covariance and individual item analysis. No significant differences were found between the groups. The implications of these results to microcomputers and to teachers are discussed, with the conclusion that although microcomputers are effective teaching instruments, they should be incorporated into the classroom situation with care and forethought. Provided in appendices are PFR documentation, performance objectives, the posttest, the random division program used to separate the students into two groups, lecture transcript, analysis of covariance, and PFR program listings (for Apple microcomputers). (JN)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC