Title:	EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE FROM EMOTIONAL PERSPECTIVE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
Author(s):	Cenk Akbiyik
ISBN:	978-972-8924-85-0
Editors:	Katherine Blashki
Year:	2009
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Emotions in Learning, Affective Computing, Accelerated Learning, Lozanov Model, Computer Aided Instruction, Learning Environment
Type:	Short Paper
First Page:	171
Last Page:	175
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Emotions have effects on learning. Although emotions are important determinants of individuals' actions, little attention has been paid to the affective causes and consequences of the users' behavior in computer-based environments. Emotions have a key role in accelerated learning, an instructional model which emphasizes learning will enhance without anxiety, stress and prejudices. The basic aim of the study is to compare the effects of accelerated learning in classroom environment with effects of accelerated learning in computer environment, and also with effects of expository teaching in classroom environment. The research is an experimental study. It was carried on science and technology lesson. The research was conducted with 73 students studying at 5th grade in a public primary school. Three groups were assigned randomly. First group learned with accelerated learning in classroom environment. Second group learned with accelerated learning in computer environment. And finally third group learned with expository teaching. Throughout the research data regarding student achievement was collected. Student and teacher opinions were also collected. The findings of the study showed that accelerated learning had significant effect on achievement. Both accelerated learning environments had more positive impact on student achievement than expository teaching. However accelerated learning in classroom environment and accelerated learning in computer environment had equal effect on achievement. According to the results, accelerated learning should be considered as an instructional model in science education. Accelerated learning principles can be employed in educational software design to increase retention of knowledge and student motivation.
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