EFFECT OF COMPUTER AND CLASSROOM SETTINGS BASED SITUATED LEARNING ON STUDENT SUCCESS AND TRANSFER

Dr. İbrahim Gökdaş
Yüzüncü Yıl University

Abstract

This research was conducted in order to determine the effect of application of the situated learning which forms a part of the constructive learning approach, in classroom setting and computer setting on student success, and transfer of the knowledge learned. 2x5 mixed pattern was basically applied during the process of collection of data required for the research. The research was applied on 48 students from Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Department at Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences and at Gazi University Faculty of Education. As a result of this research, it was found that situated learning approach was increased the success in both cases. However, the success level in classroom setting was significantly more than in computer setting. Success points obtained in mid-term, which were applied to both groups, were significantly better for the classroom setting. It was also found that learning and transfer level were higher in computer medium than classroom setting. On the other hand, retention of learned knowledge in classroom setting was significantly declined considering post-test results. Transferability of the knowledge learned in classroom setting was affected positively.

Keywords
Situated learning, instructional technology, educational technology, transfer.

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