The effectiveness of some developed teaching strategies in correcting the wrong understanding patterns in science among Al-Azhar preparatory school students

Abdel Qader Syed, Dr. Essam Mohamed

doi:10.21608/mktm.2018.113706

The effectiveness of some developed teaching strategies in correcting the wrong understanding patterns in science among Al-Azhar preparatory school students

Document Type : Researches for promotion to assistant professor and professor degrees

Author

Dr. Essam Mohamed Abdel Qader Syed

Assistant Professor, Department of Curricula and Teaching Methods - Faculty of Education in Cairo - Al-Azhar University

10.21608/mktm.2018.113706

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the different patterns of misconceptions in
scientific concepts after its diagnostis as well as the expected variance
among preparatory stage pupils. In addition, it investigates the
effectiveness of some developed teaching strategies; namely, seven Es
strategy, Roundhouse Diagram strategy, V-shape strategy in
correcting such misconceptions in science among first-year Al-Azhar
preparatory stage pupils. The study utilized a test of misconception
patterns in science administered to first, second and third year pupils
at the preparatory stage. Results revealed variance in misconception
patterns and the effectiveness of the proposed developed teaching
strategies in correcting these patterns of misconceptions. The study
recommended utilizing the instrument of the study in diagnosing
misconception patterns in science at the preparatory stage and training
teacher on strategies that correct such misconceptions, especially
seven Es strategy.

Keywords

Main Subjects

Teaching strategies.

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