Computer-mediated instruction and cognitive skills development of tenth graders in Jordan

Abstract AR

The study aimed at exploring the influence of computer - mediated instruction in developing three cognitive skills; knowledge, comprehension, and application in English language teaching.

Three instruments were employed in this study; five teaching units, an achievement test, and a relevant instructional software.

Validity and reliability of the instruments were established.

The study sample involved (50) female tenth graders randomly chosen from Al-Mafraq Governorate for the scholistic year of 2011/2012.

The study sample was divided equally into two groups, an experimental group and a control one The findings revealed that there were differences due to cognitive skills’ achievement by the experimental group as concerning the cognitive level of comprehension.

Yet, there were no statistical significanct differences between the experimental and the control groups’ cognitive skills achievement on the level of knowledge.

A number of recommendations were stated in light of the findings