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

Mei-Yu Chang, Wernhuar Tarng and Fu-Yu Shin
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Mei-Yu Chang: National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan
Wernhuar Tarng: National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan
Fu-Yu Shin: Chien-Kuo Elementary School, Taiwan

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 2009, vol. 4, issue 1, 1-15

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.

Date: 2009
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