Evaluation of Usefulness Through Analysis of Microscope Observation Scene Using Table-top Type Microscope Image Presentation System

Abstract

In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of the MT scope by analyzing activity scenes during microscopic observation in a practical class using an optical microscope and a table-top microscope image presentation system (hereinafter, "MT scope"). Moreover, we evaluated the lessons using the MT scope from the viewpoint of children's perception of cooperative work. The results showed that in the class using the optical microscope, the children noticed the teacher's questions, and in the class using the MT scope, the children noticed each other's comments and observed the microorganisms. Additionally, it was suggested that the MT scope was more useful than the optical microscope for children who had a low awareness of cooperative work regarding awareness and motivation. The children with a high awareness of cooperative work managed to observe small creatures and further enjoyed the class than the children with a low awareness of cooperative work, regardless of the learning methods of the optical microscope and MT scope.