CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN SCIENCE CLASSROOMS: AN ACTION RESEARCH INVESTIGATION by amna malik https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w en-us 2024-02-12 15:27:56 UTC 2024-02-15 11:34:38 UTC hello@padlet.com The Problem aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881119316

The lack of critical thinking and higher-order thinking skills among students, particularly in the context of science education.

]]> 2024-02-12 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881119316 Research Question aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881155545 What is the impact of using higher-order thinking questions on the promotion of students' critical thinking abilities and overall engagement in educational settings?

]]> 2024-02-12 16:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881155545 Research Model: Action Research aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881164164 Three phases of this research would be:

a. Pre - Intervention/ Exploratory Phase

b. Intervention Phase

c. Post - Intervention Phase

]]> 2024-02-12 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881164164 INTRODUCTION aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881168979 2024-02-12 16:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881168979 METHODOLOGY aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881172396 2024-02-12 16:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881172396 a. Pre - Intervention/ Exploratory Phase aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881175507 Data collection and analysis showed:

  • A severe lack of exploration and inquiry in science classes.


The root causes found were:

  • Absence of higher order thinking questions

  • Rote memorization

  • Absence of meaningful engagement with scientific concepts

  • Missing connection between science and real life.

]]> 2024-02-12 16:20:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881175507 b. Intervention Phase aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881181014 3 cycles, aiming to yield quantitative results.

]]> 2024-02-12 16:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881181014 Cycle 01 aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271150 2024-02-12 17:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271150 Cycle 02 aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271298 2024-02-12 17:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271298 Cycle 03 aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271459 2024-02-12 17:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881271459 Result: Cycle 01, 02, 03 aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881341659 2024-02-12 18:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881341659 c. Post - Intervention Phase aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881364444

  • Qualitative insights using focus group discussions

  • The selection of students based on their frequency of class participation.

  • Two representatives from each group - low response rate, high response rates, and average response rates.


    • ]]>     2024-02-12 18:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881364444     Focus Group Discussion aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881368972 2024-02-12 19:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881368972 Focus Group Discussion: Findings aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881422584 2024-02-12 19:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881422584 Take-Aways and Implications aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881428158 Take-Aways:

    • Classroom engagement and ability to think on concepts increased notceabily.

    • Motivation for learning science concepts increased.

    Implications:

    • If questioning method is employed in science lessons regularly, students motivation, understanding of concepts and skill to critically think would increase significantly.

    ]]>     2024-02-12 19:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881428158     RESULTS aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881432337 2024-02-12 20:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2881432337 CONCLUSION aaminaamalik2001 https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2883173730 2024-02-14 08:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aaminaamalik2001/sbu0qy9efidizk1w/wish/2883173730