Using the Starbusting Method in the Learning Process.

Some primary education teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of the Starbursting method and the questions generated by the students by applying the Starbursting method within the context of learning to apply it were analysed in this research. The information was collected from the teachers by a focus group, and the information from the students was provided by collecting the questions written in the chat on the Microsoft Teams learning app. Teachers’ answers and students’ questions were analysed and grouped into categories. Regarding the use of the Starbursting method in primary education, during the Natural Sciences classes it was found that: it is applied to various topics, oral and written, mainly during knowledge acquisition and revision lessons; it is combined with other methods of searching for answers; the questions are made by capitalising on previous knowledge and supporting materials; teachers apply the Starbursting method creatively, seeking to streamline the process of information processing and learning by students. Regarding the questions asked by students, it was found that, due to their previous knowledge on this topic, most of the questions were relevant to the topic. It was concluded that in order to produce learning, the Starbursting method needs to be combined with other methods through which to identify the answers, to discuss them and to systematise the information. The use of the Starbursting method in Natural Sciences contributes to the in-depth analysis of information, from several perspectives, in a motivating manner and which persistently facilitates the task for a long time.