The Impact of Kagan Models in Reducing Disruptive Behaviors and Academic Achievement in Science Education Among Jordanian Eighth Graders

Abstract

The current study aims at identifying the impact of Kagan Models in reducing disruptive behavior among Jordanian eighth graders and any consequent effect on their school achievement. The study was conducted on a sample of 42 male students assigned randomly into experimental and control groups with 21 students each. Those in the experimental group were taught using kagan models, and those in the control group were taught with the traditional method.  Data was collected by using pre- test as a baseline and post- test as summative for both groups; in addition a questionnaire was completed by 12 teachers, to identify Kagan Models. Effect in reducing disruptive behaviors among students. Results showed statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) in eighth graders achievement, where experimental outperformed controls. Additionally kagan models effect in reducing disruptive behaviors among eighth graders at (α = 0.05) were found.

Keywords: academic achievement, disruptive behaviors, eighth graders, kagan model