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Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of using computer aided instruction ‎in applying research teaching method in teaching geographical information to fifth graders in ‎Jordan.‎ Subject were 92 fifth – graders enrolled in three fifth grade classes randomly assigned to three ‎groups ( using computer in research teaching method, research teaching method, traditional ‎method). Subjects in all groups were thought the same geographical unit presented in their ‎textbook, the computer group studied using computer instructional program with research ‎method, the research group studied using research method and the control group studied using ‎the traditional method. All subject were tested before and after the experiment using the same ‎performance test.‎ when date were analyzed, statistical significant differences were found among the groups. ‎Those taught using computer – aided instruction performed better than those taught with either ‎the traditional or research method. Additional analysis were performed to test the effectiveness ‎of the methods in developing geographical information more than those taught with either the ‎traditional or research methods.‎ The result imply that using computer aided instruction with teaching research strategy have ‎considerable effect on the understanding of fifth graders geographical information.‎ ‎ In conclusion, the researcher points out several recommendations

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