The Educational Film Used in the Study of Plant Development according to the Environment.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to analyse the process of knowing the plant life cycle, achieved by students during learning activities using educational films and other means of education (study guide, posters, worksheets). This research investigated how the use of the educational film may be capitalized in the teaching activity. The study took place during the Mathematics and Environmental Exploration class, at the lesson on the life cycle of plants. The participants were second-grade students distributed in an experimental group and a control group. The two groups were involved in two tests: an initial one, before watching the film, and a post-test, after watching it. The students in the experimental group received a study guide before the activity of watching the film. After completing the test,they watched the film again and discussed its content with the teacher, using other visual materials and solving some tasks. In conclusion, the use of the study guide associated with the educational film is effective only if the students have previous knowledge about the subject they learn. It is not enough for students to watch the educational film by themselves to understand and learn. To grasp correct representations in the field of Natural Sciences and to improve the thinking skills they need to be involved in active learning activities coordinated by the teacher

Keywords

• teaching strategies
• environmental education
• primary education
• life cycle
• study guide