the degree of inclusion of learning qualifications in the science book for the second grade of the middle class in Saudi Arabia

Abdullah, Waleed

doi:10.21608/jsre.2019.32887

the degree of inclusion of learning qualifications in the science book for the second grade of the middle class in Saudi Arabia

Document Type : Original Article

Author

waleed abdullah

Department of Curriculum and Teaching Methods

10.21608/jsre.2019.32887

Abstract

The degree of embedding the competencies of the constructive learning, the reflective thinking and the critical thinking in the science textbook of the second intermediate grade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This study aimed at determining the degree of embedding the competencies of the constructive learning, the reflective thinking and the critical thinking competencies in the science textbook of the second intermediate grade in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the study used descriptive analytical method. In order to achieve the objective of the study, a checklist was used which included (24) learning competences, divided into three domains: The constructive learning competencies, the reflective thinking competencies, and the critical thinking competencies. It has been confirmed its validity and stability. The results of the study showed that the degree of embedding the learning competencies (the constructive learning, the reflective thinking and the criticalthinking) in the science textbook of the second intermediate grade is (large) as follows: the repetition average of the constructive learning competencies is (15.42) with (64%) percentage rate, the repetition average of the reflective thinking competencies is (16.20) with (68%) percentage rate, the repetition average of criticalthinking competencies is (16.00) with (67%) percentage rate. The study recommends integrating the sub and the main competences of the constructive learning, the reflective thinking and the critical thinking. It recommends training the teachers about the teaching design techniquesto implement the textbook activities that support the constructive learning, the reflective thinking and the criticalthinking. It recommends focusing on the field work, laboratory and the projects which is supporting the constructive learning..

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