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The Effectiveness of Scaffolding in a Web-Based, Adaptive Learning System

The Effectiveness of Scaffolding in a Web-Based, Adaptive Learning System

Mei-Yu Chang, Wernhuar Tarng, Fu-Yu Shin
Copyright: © 2009 |Volume: 4 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 15
ISSN: 1548-1093|EISSN: 1548-1107|ISSN: 1548-1093|EISBN13: 9781615204687|EISSN: 1548-1107|DOI: 10.4018/jwbltt.2009091801
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Chang, Mei-Yu, et al. "The Effectiveness of Scaffolding in a Web-Based, Adaptive Learning System." IJWLTT vol.4, no.1 2009: pp.1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/jwbltt.2009091801

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Chang, M., Tarng, W., & Shin, F. (2009). The Effectiveness of Scaffolding in a Web-Based, Adaptive Learning System. International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 4(1), 1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/jwbltt.2009091801

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Chang, Mei-Yu, Wernhuar Tarng, and Fu-Yu Shin. "The Effectiveness of Scaffolding in a Web-Based, Adaptive Learning System," International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT) 4, no.1: 1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/jwbltt.2009091801

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Abstract

This study combined ideas from learning hierarchy and scaffolding theory to design a web-based, adaptive learning system to investigate the effectiveness of scaffolding for elementary school students having different levels of learning achievement. The topic chosen for learning was the Three States of Water. A quasi-experiment was conducted. In this experiment, students were divided into three groups: control group (without scaffolds), experimental group A (scaffolds providing by on-line conversation) and experimental group B (scaffolds providing by face-to-face conversation). The experimental results showed significant improvement for students after they had studied using the web-based, adaptive learning system. Specifically, scaffolds in the form of face-to-face conversations greatly enhanced the learning of high-achievement students. However, there were no significant differences between the low-achievement students with or without the provision of scaffolds. It was also discovered that the web-based, adaptive learning system could help students develop their learning responsibility.

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