أثر استخدام أنموذج مكارثي في تنمية التفكير التأملي و تحصيل العلوم و بقاء أثر التعلم

Abstract EN

The study investigates the effect of using McCarthy Model on reflective thinking skills and achievement in science and retention of learning.

Quasi experimental design was used.

the researchers developed two tests : reflective thinking skills test and achievement test.

and after verifying their validity and reliability, the two tests were applied as a pre-test to a random sample of 49 seventh grade students, divided into two groups (experimental and control).

the two tests also were applied as a post-test on both groups at the end of the teaching process.

the results showed statistically significant differences in reflective thinking skills and achievement in favor of the experimental group.

as for retention of learning, the two tests were applied on both groups six weeks after teaching process.

the results also showed statistically significant differences in reflective thinking skills and achievement in favor of the experimental group.

in light of the results, the researchers recommended that the science teachers are invited to use mccarthy model while teaching science in all stages, for their effectiveness in the development of reflective thinking skills, increasing academic achievement, and retention of learning.