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The effect of 3D models usage in teaching on students' misconceptions about contours
Mokruša, Oldřich ; Hanus, Martin (advisor) ; Cimová, Tereza (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the impact of using 3D models in education on students' misconceptions about contours. The main objective of the thesis is to determine whether 3D relief models are a suitable tool for eliminating students' misconceptions when interpreting elevation on topographic maps. To introduce the reader to the context, the terms related to topographic maps, pedagogical constructivism, and the use of 3D models in education are first explained. To achieve the main objective and collect data, closed conceptual tests and educational interventions with the help of three-dimensional models are used. Crucial data is obtained by comparing the results students achieved before the intervention, in the pre-test, and after completing it, in the post-test. This research builds on a series of previous studies that were focused on the issue of misconceptions in interpreting contour lines. One of the outcomes of this thesis is the specifics and process of creating 3D terrain models and worksheets, which serve as teaching tool. The results showed that students' performance and confidence in their answers improved. To draw conclusions, the results are compared with specialized literature concerning the use of 3D models in education. Key words: Contours, misconception, conceptual test, 3D model,...
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Students' successfulness and strategies when working with a map and factors affecting them
Havelková, Lenka ; Hanus, Martin (advisor) ; Knecht, Petr (referee) ; Bláha, Jan Daniel (referee)
Nowadays, information is increasingly presented in the form of various graphic materials. One of the key means of information visualisation is a map. Maps are complex representations and it is necessary to comprehend several cartographic concepts and to acquire skills and strategies for their efficient use. For this reason, it is important to give maps sufficient attention in the course of education. For the education to be of high quality, it is fundamental to understand the process of the map use and factors affecting this process and its successfulness. Therefore, the general purpose of the dissertation thesis is to develop this understanding. Specifically, the thesis has four main aims. One of them is to identify a map skill level of Czech students while using thematic maps since the popularity of thematic maps is increasing together with the number of cartographic insufficiencies they contain. These insufficiencies can inter alia cause a formation of misconceptions both about the maps and phenomena and regions they display. The second main aim is to identify and describe strategies that students choose to solve tasks which require the use of a thematic map. Additionally, the sub-aim is to understand the influence of chosen factors on the level of map skills as well as on choice and efficiency...
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A probe of student´s knowledge of photosynthesis at the lower-secondary school
BOHÁČOVÁ, Nikola
This bachelor's thesis focuses on pupil's knowledge about photosynthesis and the other related processes in the terrestrial plants. The aim of the thesis was to find out misconceptions of the ninth grade pupils of elementary schools and lower grammar schools. It also deals with attitudes of teachers about teaching photosynthesis. Theoretical part of this thesis mentions physiological processes of plants and their possible misconceptions. These misconceptions are common in Czech and foreign studies. The study was realized in four elementary schools and lower grammar school using a questionnaire survey. The results of the survey declare that there are misconceptions and insufficient knowledge of plant physiology. Answers from biology teachers state that teaching biochemical processes in lower grades of primary school is difficult.
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Teaching photosynthesis using digital technologies
MUSILOVÁ, Zuzana
The aim of this thesis was to determine whether the use of the proposed interactive digital textbook leads to an improvement in students' understanding of the topic of photosynthesis in terrestrial plants. The effect of teaching with this textbook on the attractiveness of science learning and the removal of pupil misconceptions was also investigated. The research was conducted by pretest and posttest system. From the statistically evaluated data obtained, it can be concluded that the digital textbook has a positive effect on students' understanding of the topic of photosynthesis.
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Experimental tasks for teaching photosynthesis of aquatic plants at the elementary school
VAITH, Miroslav
This bachelor's thesis deals with the influence of experimental tasks using a measuring device on the knowledge of pupils in the field of photosynthesis (especially the photosynthesis of aquatic plants) and the refutation of misconceptions related to this topic. In addition to knowledge, the attractiveness of this type of teaching for pupils was also investigated. The knowledge and attractiveness research was conducted in the form of a pretest and posttest. The thesis confirms the positive effect of experimental tasks on the knowledge and attractiveness of the topic of photosynthesis among pupils in elementary school.
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Modern experiment as a way of innovation and removal of misconceptions in teaching photosynthesis at basic school
BRČÁKOVÁ, Tereza
The aim of my thesis is to validate a modern experiment using a inquiry-based education to teaching using a modern measuring instrument, which was an optical sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen in water. My thesis presents the results of the influence of the students' practical activities during the teaching on the students' understanding of the topic. It also brings verification whether this approach to teaching using a modern experiment has an impact on the attractiveness of science teaching and is able to remove pupils' misconceptions. Data were collected in the form of pretest and posttest. From the obtained statistically evaluated data, it can be concluded that modern experiment combined with inquiry-based education can have a positive effect on students' understanding of the topic.
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Photosynthetic production of plant biomass as a topic of basic school education
KOVAČIKOVÁ, Karolína
This bachelor thesis deals with the photosynthetic creation of biomass in teaching at the second stage of primary schools from the point of view of students and teachers. The aim of the thesis was to find out the knowledge and misconceptions of the students of the eighth and ninth grades of primary schools and multi-year grammar schools about photosynthesis and photosynthetic biomass production and also what are the attitudes of teachers to teaching photosynthesis. The theoretical part of this bachelor thesis mentions biomass, photosynthetic biomass formation, photosynthesis itself and problems in teaching photosynthesis. In addition, the theoretical part also includes an analysis of science text-books from SPN - pedagogical publishing house. The focus of the thesis is a questionnaire survey, which was conducted in four primary schools and one multi-year grammar school among students and teachers. The results highlight the knowledge and misconceptions of students about photosynthesis and plant biomass.
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Survey of students' knowledge and teachers' attitudes to the topic of terrestrial plants photosynthesis in basic school education
ŠOBR, Zdeněk
This thesis focuses on the pupil's knowledge about photosynthesis, biomass, the teacher's attitude to teaching these issues including the use of digital educational resources. The focal point of this thesis is a questionnaire survey among primary school teachers and students, which examines the level of knowledge and personal attitudes of both groups of respondents to teaching this topic and its digitization. 154 pupils and 10 teachers from 5 different primary schools were involved in the survey. An analysis of a number of textbooks published by Fraus was also included. The results confirmed that misconceptions, which have already been described in the past, remain among the students. These include, for example: "The plant breathes when it is not performing photosynthesis. The main reason why plants perform photosynthesis is oxygen production. The plant breathes carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen." The literature and the results of this study suggest that using modern aids in science classes and in self-study could be a solution to dealing with misconceptions.
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Plant biomass and its' photosynthetic production as a topic of science education from students' and teachers' point of view
NOVÁKOVÁ, Kateřina
This bachelor thesis presents the results of a research that focuses on the level of the eighth and ninth grade of primary schools and multi-year high schools student knowledge about plant biomass and its photosynthetic production in science education. This research was conducted at a multi-year high school and four elementary schools. The bachelor thesis also addresses the teachers' perspective and their teaching approach of this topic. The introductory part of the thesis is devoted to the topic of plant biomass and photosynthetic production. The thesis also addresses the issue of misconceptions that, with the help of the teacher and their approach to teaching, can remove these misconceptions. The thesis also discusses the inclusion of the topic of photosynthesis in the teaching of primary schools and multi-year high schools with regard to didactic textbooks. Towards the end of the thesis, the results of the teacher and student respondents collected through a questionnaire survey conducted in five schools are mentioned. The results show that the level of knowledge on the topic of biomass and its photosynthetic production is relatively low. Therefore, it can be concluded that the reason may be the abstractness of the subject and the pupils are not able to visualize and understand the issue properly.
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A probe of student´s knowledge of photosynthesis at the lower-secondary school
ZÁSTĚRA, Štěpán
The aim of this bachelor's thesis is to use a questionnaire survey to determine the bachelor's knowledge of photosynthesis of pupils at the 2nd grade of primary school. The literature review describes photosynthesis and its phases, its inclusion in the FEP, the occurrence of photosynthesis in textbooks and misconceptions of students about photosynthesis. The methodology describes questionnaires for students and teachers, as well as the organization of surveys in schools and evaluation of results. The final part contains an evaluation of selected questions from the questionnaire. There were 186 pupils from five primary schools who took part in the questionnaire survey. The evaluation of the questionnaires confirms the occurrence of misconceptions among pupils regarding photosynthesis, which are mentioned in the literature review, at the interviewed schools. Furthermore, the questionnaire shows that students appreciated another form of teaching botany in the subject of biology (teaching with real natural products, quizzes, laboratory tasks).
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