Amulraj, Jessima and Yahya Al-Hidabi, Dawood Abdulmalek
(2024)
Designing an effective science module for enhancing critical thinking in school students: a study on conceptual framework.
KALAM International Research Journal, 17 (2).
pp. 212-224.
ISSN 1391-6815
E-ISSN 2738-2214
Abstract
There is a need of cultivating developmentally appropriate module that can be implemented in schools to improve Critical Thinking (CT) skills in children for establishing groundwork for continuous learning and innovations. Literacy in science infused with enhancement of CT skills can better serve the goal of critical thinkers. The object of this study is to create an instructional framework for a science module focused to enhance CT abilities in this crucial developmental stage. Upon instructional approach based on ADDIE model, the development process delineates the steps involved in development of the module. This paper offers a newly conceptualized framework for development of module that enhance CT in children, grounded in Constructive Alignment theory stemmed from constructivism and cognitive development theory. The framework articulates possible instructional strategies with appropriate activities and assessment. Within the proposed framework, it addresses the specific instructional methods that improves Critical Thinking through science learning, as a result of active engagement with teacher’s scaffolding to gain a comprehensive learning experience. This study provides an innovative pedagogical blueprint to equip teachers to empower students as self assured and independent critical thinkers
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