The Effectiveness of Using Virtual Lab in Science Course to Improve Visual Thinking Skills among Female Students of the Ninth Grade.

Document Type : Original Article

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1 curriculum & instructional technology, Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine

2 curriculums & teaching science methods, Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine

10.18576/ijlms/020204

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The present study aimed at revealing the effectiveness of using virtual lab in science course on female students of ninth-grade students improvement in visual thinking skills. The experimental approach according to the one shot pretest post test case study design was followed. A sample consisting of 20 female students from the ninth grade in a preparatory school in Gaza Strip in Palestine were chosen as participants. A tool which measure the skills of visual thinking was used. The results showed a statistically significant differences in visual thinking skills between the two applications (pre & post) in favor of the post application. Results also showed that using virtual lab was effective in improving visual thinking skills, according to the rate of Blake gain

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International Journal of Learning Management Systems
Volume 2, Issue 2
July 2014
Pages 172-189

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