The Use of Education 4.0 Tools in Science Teaching: An Action Research Study

Abstract

Education 4.0 represents a vision for the future of education. This study focuses on the conceptual framework of Education 4.0 as part of the broader vision of Industry 4.0. By reviewing current literature, it examines which technologies could be effectively utilized within education, exploring their potential and the exciting expectations they bring to the field. In this context, the study aims to gather middle school students' perspectives on using Education 4.0 tools in the science curriculum, specifically within units on electricity. Designed as an action research study—a qualitative research approach—it involved a total of 20 middle school students. To capture students' views on the use of Education 4.0 tools in teaching, semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview form developed by the researchers as the data collection instrument. Over a three-week data collection period, electricity topics at the middle school level were supplemented with activities incorporating Education 4.0 tools. Content analysis of the semi-structured interview data revealed that students felt Education 4.0 tools made topics more comprehensible, enhanced long-term retention of information, allowed for a more detailed examination of abstract concepts, transformed the learning process into an interactive and discovery-driven experience, increased active participation, sparked interest and curiosity, and improved skills in using new technologies and coding.