أثر تدريس العلوم باستخدام نموذج سميث و زملائه في تسريع التعلم على التحصيل و الدافعية الذاتية للتعلم لدى طالبات الصف العاشر بمحافظة شمال الباطنة في سلطنة عمان

Abstract EN

This study aims to investigate the effect of using the accelerated learning model of Smith and his colleagues in Science achievement and intrinsic motivation among grade ten female students.

The study sample consisted of (50) female students selected from one basic education school in North Al-Batinah governorate.

The sample was divided into two groups : an experimental group (N = 25), which was taught using accelerated learning model and a control group (N = 25), which was taught by the conventional method.

The study lasted for eight weeks in the second semester of the academic year 2012 / 2013.

To achieve the study aims, a guide for the teacher who taught the experimental group was developed and verified by a group of experts.

In addition, 25-items science achievement test has been administered and verified by a group of experts.

Its reliability coefficient Alfa Cronbach was (0.81).

Also, 67-items intrinsic motivation Scale was applied.

Its reliability coefficient Alfa Cronbach was (0.88).

The findings of the study revealed that there were significant statistical differences in both Science achievement and intrinsic motivation a whole, as well as the aspects of curiosity, perseverance, and learning enjoyment, at (= 0.05) between experimental and control group in favor of experimental group.

Also, the study findings showed growth of all intrinsic motivation aspects for experimental group, while no growth happened to the control group.

Consequently, the researchers proposed several recommendations ; such as : conducting workshops and training courses for supervisors and science teachers to use accelerated learning model in science teaching.

It also recommended conducting similar studies on other variables such as self-efficacy and attitudes towards science.