أثر التدريس مادة الأحياء باستخدام الخرائط الذهنية اليدوية و الالكترونية في تحصيل طالبات الصف التاسع الأساسي في لواء المزار الجنوبي و اتجاهاتهن نحوها

Abstract EN

The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of using manual mind maps and electronic mind maps on 9th grade female students' achievements and their attitude to biology course.

the study sample involved three random classes.

the three classes were randomly divided into three groups: the first experimental group (34 female students ) which was taught using the manual mind map, the second experimental group (39 female students) which was taught using the electronic mind map, and the third experimental group (36 female students) was the control group which was taught using the traditional teaching method.

the total number of students was 109 female students.

the study was performed using the semi experimental method; the educational material was prepared using manual and electronic mind maps.

achievement exams and student attitude to the biology course were evaluated and tested.

the study results revealed significant (α≤0.05) higher students' marks for the two groups who received teaching by manual and electronic maps than the traditional group.

in addition, the study showed that the students’ attitude to the biology course was significantly (α≤0.05) higher for the two groups who received teaching by manual and electronic maps compared to the traditional groups.

moreover, the electronic mind map was significantly superior to the manual mind map in student' attitude to the biology course.

based on the study results, more comprehensive studies are required to evaluate the effect of teaching using mind maps to enhance students' thinking and creativity.

in addition, training biology teachers on the implementation of mind maps in teaching especially electronic mind maps is needed.