The Effectiveness of Group Training Based on Cognitive Load Theory on Understanding the Concepts of Science and Academic Enthusiasm in Elementary Male Students
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive load theory-based group instruction on understanding science concepts and academic motivation in sixth-grade elementary school boys. The research design was a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all sixth-grade boys in non-public elementary schools in Kordkuy city, Golestan province, in the academic year 2020-2021. A sample of 50 students was selected using a multi-stage random sampling method and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25). Participants completed a researcher-made science concept understanding test and the Academic Motivation Questionnaire (Fredricks et al., 2004). The cognitive load theory-based group instruction program was implemented over 6 sessions. The hypotheses were tested using the analysis of covariance model. The findings indicated that the cognitive load theory-based group instruction strategy was effective in improving science concept understanding (p < 0.01) and academic motivation (p < 0.05, t = 3.01). The results of the study suggest that cognitive load theory-based group instruction helps students better understand science concepts and improves academic motivation. The implications of this study are particularly important for the science curriculum in the elementary school years.
Authors: Mehdi Starami, Siavash Talepasand
Institution: Semnan University
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6926248899
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