The effect of computer assisted instruction based on constructivist approach on academic achievement in teaching cell biology subcjects

The motive of this study is to explore the effect of computer-assisted cell biology lesson based on constructive approach on the academic success of students. 2012-2013 Academic Year, Adana Melikşah Anatolian High School 9th grade students, a total of 60, with 30 in experimental group and 30 controlling group constitute the sampling of the study. Being an experimental study, experimental pattern with pre-test and post test controlling group was employed. The lessons were carried out with computer-assisted teaching method while in control group, lecturing and question-answer method was adopted during 8-week data collection period. A 30-question Cell Biology Academic Achievement Test (CBAAT) which was developed by the researcher, was used as the data collection tool. Through the test, pre-test was utilized prior to and post-test after the application. Independent groups t-test and dependent groups t test were used in the analysis of the collected data. It has been found that computer assisted cell biology lessons based on constructivist approach contributed positively to the success of the students at the end of the study. Additionally computer assisted teaching method based on constructivist approach has been determined to be more effective than lecturing and question-answer methods in terms of academic achievement.