Beyond the Cooperative Learning: A Classroom Response System (CRS) Embedded into Marine Science Education Curriculum

Mei-Chun Lin1,a, Chun-Yen Chang2,b, Ming-Zhi Xu2,c
 
aGraduate Institute of Science Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
bScience Education Center, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
cChief of Information Center, Taipei Municipal Muzha Vocational High School, Taiwan
 
Abstract: 
Cooperative learning allows students to learn together in their peers, support each other, express their opinions, and finally share the results. However, Releasing on the stage becomes a major obstacle for shy or introverted children. In order to assist all students to deliver their opinions and help teachers evaluate smoothly, this study used mobile devices to design coral reef teaching courses. Classroom Response System (CRS) was used to help teachers ask questions in class, promote discussions between the teacher and students, and successfully to conduct a field trip. The coral reef course was no longer limited to classroom cognitive education, but combined mobile devices and outdoor observations to provide students with a richer and more diverse learning experience.
The study found that using CRS and mobile devices for teaching can enhance students' learning interests and more than 90% of the students thought that using mobile devices to answer questions with less stress. In addition, more than 80% of the students felt the joy of teacher-student interactions. CRS did help to explore related teaching topics. However, when mobile devices are used in primary schools, students may be confused about interface design or unfamiliar operations, which may cause some students to have difficulties in using them. Teachers should assist in the individualized differences to maximize the effectiveness of teaching.
 
Keywords: 

Cooperative Learning, Classroom Response System, Field Trip

pages: 

17-20

DOI: 

https://doi.org/10.35745/ecei2019v2.005

Year: 

2019

Published in: 

2nd Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation 2019

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