scholarly journals Critical Thinking Skills Development: Secondary School Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Muhammad Jamil ◽  
Dr. Yaar Muhammad ◽  
Dr. Naima Qureshi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Policy Documents

This multiple case study aimed to develop an understanding of science teachers’ interpretations and enacted practices about policy documents’ recommendations for developing critical thinking skills among secondary students in public schools. Four public secondary schools were selected through the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected in three different phases. First, four education policy documents, including National Education Policy (2009) and National Curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Grades IX-X (2006), were analyzed. In the second phase, 12 science teachers from four public schools (3 from each school teaching Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) were interviewed. Besides, these 12 science teachers were observed (every six times) while teaching in a real-life context through video-recorded classroom observations and reflective field notes. With the facilitation of NVivo 11, qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data obtained from all sources. The findings revealed that critical thinking was emphasized in all policy documents, and different pedagogical practices for developing critical thinking were suggested to be used in science classrooms. Analysis of interview data revealed that teachers had some awareness about critical thinking. Furthermore, the classroom observations revealed that they were mainly using the lecture method with some other pedagogies without focusing on critical thinking. A top-down change is also recommended for the implementation of the policies. The assessment system might also be revised, focusing on critical thinking skills development.

scholarly journals Development of a Science Module on Temperature and Heat Topics to Improve Critical Thinking and Collaboration Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Mohamad Nor Aufa ◽  
Sutarto Hadi ◽  
Syahmani Syahmani ◽  
Rusmansyah Rusmansyah ◽  
Muhammad Hasbie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Educational Design ◽  
Educational Design Research

This study aims to produce a science module based on mobile-collaborative-based science learning (m-CBSL) with the topic of temperature and heat and describe the resulting module's validity and practicality. The research design was Educational Design Research (EDR). The data collection techniques used were literature study, walkthrough, interview, and questionnaire. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire of validity and practicality. Data analysis techniques include descriptive data analysis, validation sheets, and questionnaires. Module validation sheets were given to 5 validators. In contrast, practicality sheets were given to 9 students of class VII SMP Negeri 12 Banjarmasin (small group) and 62 students and three science teachers at SMP Negeri 6 & 12 Banjarmasin field test. The validity questionnaire analysis results concluded that the validity of the module was 3.71 "very valid" categories. The practicality level based on the teacher's questionnaire scored 87.04 in the "very practical" category. The small group questionnaire scored 85.19 in the "very practical" category, and the field trial questionnaire scored 86.42 in the "very practical" category. It means that the m-CBSL based science module is valid and practical in the learning process to improve critical thinking skills and collaboration.

scholarly journals CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN THE PROCESS OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE FORMATION WHILE TRAINING MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS FOR A MASTER`S DEGREE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Котова Нина Сергеевна ◽  
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Гельпей Елена Александровна ◽  
Котов Григорий Сергеевич ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Management Personnel

scholarly journals The Effect of using the 5E Instructional Strategy in developing critical thinking skills for third-grade intermediate students in the jurisprudence course: أثر استخدام استراتيجية دورة التعلم الخماسية في تنمية مهارات التفكير الناقد لدى طالبات الصف الثالث المتوسط في مقرر الفقه

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (47) ◽  
pp. 124-95
Author(s):  
Ahlam Merji Al- Muhammadi Ahlam Merji Al- Muhammadi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Instructional Strategy ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Third Graders ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

This study investigates the effect of the 5E Instructional strategy on the development of critical thinking skills of intermediate third graders through Jurisprudence course compared to the normal way of teaching. In order to achieve this goal the researcher adopted a pre- post two- group (experimental and control) quasi- experimental research methodology. The tool of the study was a critical thinking skills test based on Mary McFarland's strategy. After the validation and calculation of the tool's reliability, the researcher piloted the tool at a random sample consisting of (63) female intermediate third graders in thirtieth Medina School. The study used a number of appropriate statistical analyses which included: means of scores, standard deviation, alpha Cronbach coefficient reliability test of critical thinking skills, and T- test for independent samples to ensure group homogeneity of study groups, and to see the effect of using the 5E Instructional strategy on developing the critical thinking skills of the students. The obtained results indicated that there are statistically significant differences at the level of significance (a = 0.05) between the mean scores of experimental group and control group students in the critical thinking skills test in favor of the experimental group. In the light of these results, a number of recommendations have been made, namely: religious science teachers should be supervised towards more attention to the development of critical thinking skills; paying attention to the involvement of the student in the learning process; encouraging students to express their opinions and being able to defend their point of view in order to increase the level of critical thinking skills and finally to employ the 5E Instructional strategy in teaching jurisprudence course. Based on the findings of the study, a group of suggestions for future studies have been made that can be considered as extension to the current study.

scholarly journals Strategy for development and assessment of critical thinking in undergraduate management and leadership education

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-75
Author(s):  
Alina Zapalska ◽  
Joshua Schwartz ◽  
Parish Kaleiwahea ◽  
Peter Imbriale ◽  
Ben Wroblewski
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Leadership Education ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Undergraduate Program ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Minimal Effort

This paper illustrates a strategy for advancing and assessing critical thinking skills in an undergraduate business program. The 21st Century Bloom’s taxonomy is implemented to support the continuous and progressive development of critical thinking skills across the curriculum. The success of this strategy for critical thinking development is based on the effectiveness of sequentially designed instruction with a continuous process of assessing critical thinking skills development throughout all four years of the undergraduate program. This strategy can be implemented with minimal effort within any undergraduate program that is responsible for educating future entrepreneurs.

scholarly journals The contribution of argumentation and critical thinking skills on students’ concept understanding in different learning models

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-91
Author(s):  
Neni Hasnunidah ◽  
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Herawati Susilo ◽  
Mimien Irawati ◽  
Hadi Suwono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Training And Education ◽  
Concept Understanding ◽  
Skill Test ◽  
Basic Biology ◽  
Support Students

We investigated the correlation between argumentation and critical thinking skills simultaneously on students’ understanding of basic biology concepts in classes taught by Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) and conventional learning models. This study involved 180 pre-service science teachers (18-19 years old) who undertook the basic biology course in the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Lampung. Argumentation skills were measured using the Argumentation Skill Test and critical thinking skills were measured using the Critical Thinking Test, whereas understanding of basic biology concepts was measured using the Concept Understanding Test. Hierarchical multiple regressions revealed prospective effects of argumentation and critical thinking skills to support students’ understanding of basic biology concepts. In addition, the strong correlation between predictors simultaneous to the criteria found in ADI compared to conventional learning models. The lecturers should consider the empowerment of argumentation and critical thinking skills of students through the application of appropriate learning models.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Teaching Science By Using A Model Based on Constructive Learning in Developing Critical Thinking Skills and Achievement of Second Intermediate Students in Bishah, Saudi Arabia: فاعلية التدريس بنموذج قائم على التعلم البنائي في تنمية مهارات التفكير الناقد والتحصيل في مادة العلوم لدى طالبات الثاني المتوسط في بيشة بالمملكة العربية السعودية

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (33) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Hussein Muhammad Al- Awaid
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Science ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Constructive Learning ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Before And After

This study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of teaching science by using a Model-based on constructive learning in developing critical thinking skills and achievement of second grade intermediate. The sample of the study consisted of (40) students randomly distributed into two groups: experimental group and the number of its members (20) students studied the third unit of the book of science for the first semester, entitled: (human body organs), using a teaching model based on structural education and the group The officer and the number of members (20) students studied using the usual method of teaching, to achieve the objectives of the study, the lessons of the unit were taught using a constructive learning model. The researcher prepared a critical thinking scale and an achievement test. The two study tools were applied before and after the study groups. Skills of critical thinking and raising the level of educational attainment of second-grade students in science. The study concluded with a set of recommendations, the most important of which are: Developing the programs of preparing teachers of scientific materials and pre-service science, and trying to add courses of teaching methods in the plan of students of the College of Education and the curriculum and methods of teaching science in Saudi universities and holding practical workshops for science teachers at the level of education administration in Bisha governorate. On how to apply the principles of constructive learning in classroom situations.

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