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Promoting analytical thinking skills development in elementary school students through animated cartoons

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Traditional educational settings often struggle to engage students and cater to their individual needs when cultivating analytical thinking skills. This study addresses this challenge by exploring the potential of animated cartoons to enhance analytical thinking among elementary students. The research aims were to develop an animated cartoon format that encourages analytical thinking, evaluate its effectiveness, and investigate students' application of analytical thinking. Using cluster sampling, 2258 students were selected from 44 randomly chosen schools in Thailand's Mekong River Basin. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, utilizing document analysis, format suitability assessment, and an analytical thinking skills rubric. Data analysis involved qualitative summaries, descriptive statistics, and comparisons of pre- and post-intervention assessments. The findings revealed that the developed 3D animated series “Tang Na's Analysis" significantly improved students' analytical thinking skills, with high format suitability and good quality analytical thinking post-intervention. This study highlights the potential of animated instructional media to stimulate higher-order cognitive functions and make complex concepts accessible, contributing to the integration of engaging technological tools in education to nurture essential thinking skills.

Source: Computers in Human Behavior Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.chbr.2024.100467

Authors: Parama Kwangmuang, Suwisa Jarutkamolpong, Pornpisut Duangngern, Nantapoom Gessala, Paritchaya Sarakan

Institutions: Khon Kaen University, Nakhon Phanom University, Udon Thani Rajabhat University

Language: English

Topic: Education and Critical Thinking Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,580