EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAIN-BASED TEACHING APPROACH IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION TOWARDS SCIENCE SUBJECTS (68 - 78)

Authors

  • Fazrin Fazil
  • Salmiza Saleh

Keywords:

Brain Based Teaching Approach, learning motivation, science,, biology, instruction, brain compatibleteaching strategy

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Brain-Based Teaching Approach in improving students’ learning motivation towards science subjects (by focusing on the Concept and Mechanism of Photosynthesis in Form Four Biology syllabus). A sample of 140 students from two Chinese schools in Penang, Malaysia was involved in this quasi-experimental study. Data obtained through the administration of the Questionnaire of Science Learning Motivation were then analyzed descriptively and inferentially, using independent samples t-tests. Results showed that the Brain Based Teaching Approach was effective in improving students’ science learning motivation. It was found that students who followed the Brain Based Teaching Approach possessed a better science learning motivation compared to students who received conventional teaching method.

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Published

2019-04-27

How to Cite

Fazil, F., & Saleh, S. (2019). EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BRAIN-BASED TEACHING APPROACH IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION TOWARDS SCIENCE SUBJECTS (68 - 78). Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Dan Matematik Malaysia, 6(1), 68–78. Retrieved from https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/JPSMM/article/view/2160

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016): JURNAL PENDIDIKAN SAINS DAN MATEMATIK MALAYSIA

Section

Articles