THE IMPACT OF THE OK4R MOBILE PLATFORM ON VOCATIONAL STUDENTS’ IMPROVEMENT OF SCIENCE READING COMPREHENSION AND LOGICAL THINKING
Journal: Journal of Baltic Science Education (Vol.23, No. 1)Publication Date: 2024-02-28
Authors : Pao-Yin Lin; Pei-yu Chen; Yuan-Chen Liu; Hsiao-Ching Yang;
Page : 90-103
Keywords : OK4R; popular science reading; logical thinking; vocational high school students; reading comprehension;
Abstract
In Taiwan, the education system places a strong emphasis on higher education. Students who perform well in the National High School Entrance Examination are given priority admission to public high schools, while those with lower scores tend to enroll in vocational schools. It's worth noting that students with low scores in this examination often struggle with reading and natural literacy, typically scoring below level 2 in PISA assessments. This study examined the impact of implementing the mobile platform OK4R reading strategy on students' comprehension of popular science reading and their logical thinking abilities. The research was conducted with two classes of first-year vocational school students. The findings indicate that when students used the OK4R mobile platform for popular science reading, it had a positive effect on their popular science reading comprehension and their logical thinking skills. Notably, female students outperformed their male counterparts. The study also revealed that several factors, including gender, basic abilities, and other variables, influenced the effectiveness of the OK4R mobile platform for vocational students. Those with lower science scores appeared to benefit the most from this approach.
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