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Honke, Nadine and Becker-Genschow, Sebastian ORCID: 0000-0002-2461-0992 (2025). Adaptive learning in bionics: transforming science education. Frontiers in Education, 10. Frontier. ISSN 2504-284X

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Abstract

Introduction: Adaptive learning platforms offer innovative teaching approaches by tailoring educational content to individual learner’s needs, abilities, and paces. Methods: This study investigates the effects of an adaptive digital learning platform on user experience, motivation, and learning outcomes among 56 sixth-grade students from two German grammar schools. Students completed three bionics-focused modules— “polar bear”, “heat transfer”, and “temperature and heat”—integrated into science lessons. Data from questionnaires and performance tests assessed prior knowledge, learning success, cognitive activation, and situational interest. Results: The findings indicate that 98% of students found digital media motivating, with 81% favoring a hybrid mix of traditional and digital teaching methods. Positive emotional responses were reported by 62% of participants, though 38% experienced uncertainty. The “polar bear” module achieved the highest learning gain (+41%), followed by “heat transfer” (+23%) and “temperature and heat” (+13%) module. Discussion: These results suggest that adaptive digital learning platforms can enhance learning outcomes and cognitive engagement, particularly when the content aligns with student interests and needs.

Item Type:	Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Honke, Nadine UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Becker-Genschow, Sebastian UNSPECIFIED https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2461-0992 UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-792003
Identification Number:	10.3389/feduc.2025.1427083
Journal or Publication Title:	Frontiers in Education
Volume:	10
Date:	5 February 2025
Publisher:	Frontier
ISSN:	2504-284X
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences > Department of Mathematics and Science Education > Institute of Physics Education
Subjects:	Education Mathematics Life sciences
['eprint_fieldname_oa_funders' not defined]:	Publikationsfonds UzK
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/79200