Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics

WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented teaching technique that incorporates the use of information from the internet in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. The proponents and developer of WebQuest Bernie Dodge (1997, 2005) and Tom March (1998, 2000)claimed that WebQuest are designed to maximi...

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Main Author: Syed Zamri, S.N.A.
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Language:en
Published: 2008
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description WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented teaching technique that incorporates the use of information from the internet in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. The proponents and developer of WebQuest Bernie Dodge (1997, 2005) and Tom March (1998, 2000)claimed that WebQuest are designed to maximized learners' time well, emphasized on using information rather than looking for it, and can help improve students' higher order thinking through open ended questions and authentic task. Well designed WebQuest is learner centered embracing constructivist philosophy; critical and creative thinking, understanding and transformational learning, authenticity and situated learning environments; inquiry-based learning; scaffolding; differentiation, cooperative and engaged learning (Lamb & Tecleheimanot, 2005). WebQuest comprises six main elements: Introduction, Task, Process/Procedures, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion.
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spelling my.um.eprints-91032014-12-19T02:29:02Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/9103/ Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics Syed Zamri, S.N.A. LB Theory and practice of education WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented teaching technique that incorporates the use of information from the internet in the process of teaching and learning mathematics. The proponents and developer of WebQuest Bernie Dodge (1997, 2005) and Tom March (1998, 2000)claimed that WebQuest are designed to maximized learners' time well, emphasized on using information rather than looking for it, and can help improve students' higher order thinking through open ended questions and authentic task. Well designed WebQuest is learner centered embracing constructivist philosophy; critical and creative thinking, understanding and transformational learning, authenticity and situated learning environments; inquiry-based learning; scaffolding; differentiation, cooperative and engaged learning (Lamb & Tecleheimanot, 2005). WebQuest comprises six main elements: Introduction, Task, Process/Procedures, Resources, Evaluation and Conclusion. 2008 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.um.edu.my/9103/1/All.pdf Syed Zamri, S.N.A. (2008) Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics. In: Conference on Research in Education, 22-23 Dec 2008, Auditorium Perdanasiswa, UM.
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Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics
title Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics
title_full Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics
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title_full_unstemmed Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics
title_short Design and analysis of webquest materials for school mathematics
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