The Effectiveness of Using Analogies in the Acquisition of Scientific Concepts Among Students with Learning Disabilities

Abstract

The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of an Analogies-Based Instructional Program (ABIP) in acquiring scientific concepts among a sample of third-grade students with learning difficulties in Al-Shoubak district schools. To achieve the study objectives, a semi-experimental approach was used. The study was conducted on a sample of 60 male and female students, divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of (30) students who were taught using the ABIP, and the second was a control group consisting of (30) students and were taught the traditional method. The results pointed out the effectiveness of using ABIP compared to the traditional method in acquiring scientific concepts among third graders with learning difficulties. It was also found that there are statistically significant differences attributed to gender variable in favor of males, and interaction between gender and the teaching method.

Keywords: analogies strategy, scientific concepts, individuals with learning difficulties, ABIP

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-7-02

Publication date:March 31^st 2022