Browsing by Author "Zacharia, Zacharias C."
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Beliefs, attitudes, and intentions of science teachers regarding the educational use of computer simulations and inquiry-based experiments in physics
Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2003)The purpose of this study was to investigate (a) what effect the use of interactive computer-based simulations (ICBSs), the use of laboratory inquiry-based experiments (LIBEs), and the use of combinations of an ICBS and a ...
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Blending physical and virtual manipulatives: An effort to improve students' conceptual understanding through science laboratory experimentation
Olympiou, Georgios; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2012)This study aimed to investigate the effect of experimenting with physical manipulatives (PM), virtual manipulatives (VM), and a blended combination of PM and VM on undergraduate students' understanding of concepts in the ...
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Comparing and combining real and virtual experimentation: An effort to enhance students' conceptual understanding of electric circuits
Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2007)The purpose of this study was to investigate value of combining Real Experimentation (RE) with Virtual Experimentation (VE) with respect to changes in students' conceptual understanding of electric circuits. To achieve ...
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Comparing the effect of two different cooperative approaches on students’ learning and practices within the context of a WebQuest science investigation.
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Xenofontos, N. A.; Manoli, Constantinos C. (2011)The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of two different cooperative learning approaches, namely, the Jigsaw Cooperative Approach (JCA) and the Traditional Cooperative Approach (TCA), on students’ learning and ...
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Comparing the influence of physical and virtual manipulatives in the context of the Physics by Inquiry curriculum: The case of undergraduate students' conceptual understanding of heat and temperature
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (2008)We compare the effect of experimenting with physical or virtual manipulatives on undergraduate students’ conceptual understanding of heat and temperature. A pre–post comparison study design was used to replicate all aspects ...
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Conference Object
Computer based learning in science
Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (S.N., 2003)
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Computer based learning in science : proceedings
Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (Dept. of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 2003)
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Computer Based Learning in Science : proceedings Application of new technologies in science and education : an international conference 4-7 July 2010 Computer Assisted Education and Information Technology Centre (OEIiZK), Warsaw, Poland
Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Papaevripidou, Marios (Learning in Science Group, Uniwersity of Cyprus, 2010)
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Book Chapter
Development and test of an instrument that investigates teachers' beliefs, attitudes and intentions concerning the educational use of simulations
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Rotsaka, Ioanna; Hovardas, Tasos (IAP Information Age Publishing, 2011)The purpose of this research was to develop an instrument, namely, a questionnaire that investigates teachers' beliefs, attitudes, and intentions concerning the use of simulations for educational purposes, including for ...
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Development and test of an instrument that investigates teachers' beliefs, attitudes and intentions concerning the educational use of simulations
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Rotsaka, Ioanna; Hovardas, Tasos (IAP Information Age Publishing, 2015)The purpose of this research was to develop an instrument, namely, a questionnaire that investigates teachers' beliefs, altitudes, and intentions concerning the use of simulations for educational purposes, including for ...
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Book Chapter
Developments in inquiry learning
Van Joolingen, W. R.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2009)This chapter presents the current state of the art on technologically supported inquiry learning. The learning processes involved in inquiry learning are briefly presented, as well as an outline of typical inquiry learning ...
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Conference Object Open Access
The effect of real and virtual laboratory experimentation on students’ understanding of electric circuits
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Evagorou, Maria (University of Zilina, 2005)This study compared the effect of Virtual Laboratory Experimentation (VLE) - use of virtual apparatus and material to conduct an experiment on a computer - and Real Laboratory Experimentation (RLE) - use of real apparatus ...
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The effect of two different cooperative approaches on students' learning and practices within the context of a WebQuest science investigation
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Xenofontos, N. A.; Manoli, Constantinos C. (2011)The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of two different cooperative learning approaches, namely, the Jigsaw Cooperative Approach (JCA) and the Traditional Cooperative Approach (TCA), on students’ learning and ...
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The effects of an interactive computer-based simulation prior to performing a laboratory inquiry-based experiment on students' conceptual understanding of physics
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Anderson, O. R. (2003)We investigate the effects of interactive computer-based simulations which are presented prior to inquiry-based laboratory experiments on students’ conceptual understanding of mechanics, waves/optics, and thermal physics. ...
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Effects of experimenting with physical and virtual manipulatives on students' conceptual understanding in heat and temperature
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Olympiou, Georgios; Papaevripidou, Marios (2008)This study aimed to investigate the comparative value of experimenting with physical manipulatives (PM) in a sequential combination with virtual manipulatives (VM), with the use of PM preceding the use of VM, and of ...
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The Effects on Students' Conceptual Understanding of Electric Circuits of Introducing Virtual Manipulatives Within a Physical Manipulatives-Oriented Curriculum
Zacharia, Zacharias C.; De Jong, Ton (2014)This study investigates whether Virtual Manipulatives (VM) within a Physical Manipulatives (PM)-oriented curriculum affect conceptual understanding of electric circuits and related experimentation processes. A pre–post ...
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Conference Object Open Access
Enhancing fifth graders understanding of complex ecosystems through a model-based approach utilizing stagecast creator
Papaevripidou, Marios; Constantinou, Constantinos P.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (University of Zilina, 2005)We report a study in which we designed and implemented a curriculum within the context of ecosystems aimed at fostering scientific modelling skills and enhancing conceptual understanding among fifth graders through the use ...
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Enhancing Fourth Graders' Ability to Interpret Graphical Representations Through the Use of Microcomputer-Based Labs Implemented Within an Inquiry-Based Activity Sequence
Nicolaou, Christiana Th; Nicolaidou, Iolie A.; Zacharia, Zacharias C.; Constantinou, Constantinos P. (2007)This article reports on a research effort that investigated whether the use of Microcomputer-Based Labs (MBLs), implemented within an inquiry-based activity sequence on phase transformations (melting and freezing), contributes ...
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Examining Learning Through Modeling in K-6 Science Education
Louca, Loucas T.; Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2015)Despite the abundance of research in Modeling-based Learning (MbL) in science education, to date there is only limited research on MbL practices among K-6 novice modelers. More specifically, there is no information on how ...
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Examining whether touch sensory feedback is necessary for science learning through experimentation: A literature review of two different lines of research across K-16
Zacharia, Zacharias C. (2015)The focus of this paper is on the contribution that active touch sensory feedback offered through physical or virtual (with haptic feedback) manipulatives, makes to students' learning through science experimentation. Both ...