The effects of the five step learning strategy on academic success: using the example of the subject of learning technologies and material development

This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Five Step Learning Strategy (FSLS) on academic success. In this context, the hypothesis of “FSLS may make a significant contribution to academic success” was tested. In this study, the “pre-test, post test, with control group” experiment model was used. The sample universe of the study is comprised of the 123 students (Experiment group: 62, Control group: 61) taking the subject Learning Technologies and Material Development in Gazi University, Faculty of Commerce and Tourism Education, Summer School. The research data was collected through a review of the literature and an achievement test which was applied as a pre-test and post test; as a result of the analysis of the data, it was observed that FSLS based education made a significant contribution to academic success.