Design and Evaluation of a Collaborative POE-based Learning Model for Mathematics Learning

Abstract

Many research indicates that the integration of mobile learning environment can effectively enhance students' motivation for learning. However, instructors adopt appropriate learning strategies is the main factor to help students improve their learning performance. The study expected the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) teaching strategies in mathematics teaching has significant effects on learning effectiveness and retention. Few studies have explicitly incorporated the POE strategy and collaborative learning approach with mobile learning environment in elementary students' mathematics learning. The 41 fifth graders who participate in this research are assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The students in the experimental group will learn through the POE teaching strategy combined with the collaborative learning approach; while those who participant in control group will learn mathematics through the POE teaching strategy only. The aim of this research focuses on the effects of the POE strategy and collaborative learning approach with mobile learning environment on students' learning achievements, learning attitude, and self-efficacy of mathematics.