نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه آموزش فیزیک، دانشگاه فرهنگیان، صندوق پستی 889 –14665 تهران، ایران
2 کارشناسی ارشد، آموزش فیزیک، سازمان آموزش و پرورش، مشهد، ایران
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Background and Objectives: The main purpose of the present research is to determine the effectiveness of the inquiry method in improving students' academic achievment, practical skills, and inference power in the chemistry course, which was implemented on the topic of temperature and heat. Methods: The research method is semi-experimental with a a pre-test and post-test design having a control group. The population of the study comprised of all tenth-grade female students in the Torghabeh-Shandiz region of Mashhad during the academic year of 2023-2024. A random sample of 4 0students was finally selected for the study. In the experimental group, during 10 sessions of 120 minutes, the subject of temperature and heat was taught by inquiry method. On the other hand, in the control group, traditional method of teaching was used. A researcher-made written test was used to check students' learning about temperature and heat, and another researcher-made practical test was used to check their practical skills. Experienced physics teachers and professors checked the validity of the tests. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.87 and 0.89, respectively, showing acceptable reliability values. Students’ inference power was also measured through the California Critical Thinking Questionnaire Form B. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance and SPSS 24 software. Findings: The results showed 27.4% more learning, 47.2% higher practical skills, and 41.8% higher inference power in students as a result of being taught by the inquiry method. Conclusion: The inquiry method significantly enhances students’ academic achievement, practical skills, and inference power in chemistry, indicating its effectiveness as a teaching strategy.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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