The Effect of Using Technology-Assisted Drama Method in Teaching the Central Nervous System Subject on Academic Achievement and Attitude

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the effect of technology-supported drama method applications on students' academic achievements regarding the central nervous system and their attitudes towards biology. In the research, quasi-experimental design with pre-test post-test control group, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The sample of the research consists of a total of 50 students studying in biology course at a state university, in 2 classes determined by the convenient sampling method. The subjects covered within the scope of the research were taught with the traditional teaching method in the control group and with the technology-supported drama method in the experimental group. As a data collection tool in the research, the "Academic Achievement Test" developed by Akman (2023) and Geban, Ertepınar, Yılmaz, Altın, were used to measure the academic achievements of the students. and the Biology Attitude Scale, developed by Şahbaz (1994) to determine students' attitudes towards chemistry and modified as a biology attitude scale by Pekel (2005), were used. SPSS 22.0 package program was used to analyze the data. As a result of the research, it was determined that the course carried out with the technology-supported drama method generally positively increased the academic success and attitudes of the students.