The effect of science exploratory education based on heuristic approach on creativity and achievement motivation of students

Subject Areas : Creativity and innovation from psychological, epistemological, educational and pedagogical

Gh. A. Ahmadi ¹ , Sh. Abdolmaleki ²

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Received: 2016-07-09 Accepted : 2016-07-09 Published : 2012-11-21

Keywords: Creativity, achievement motivation, science exploratory education, heuristic approach,

Abstract :

  Background: With regard to the heuristic approach to active learning is considered as one of the This approach could be useful as a teaching method in science education should be addressed. Objective: The aim of this study The effect of science exploratory education based heuristic approach on creativity and achievement motivation  of students' middle third  grad in City Sanandaj. Method: Research methods in this study is kind of quasi experimental of pre- test, post- test Controls. To this end, 60 of the third year female students in Sanandaj in Year 2011-2012 to  randomly selected multi-step progression of creativity and motivation were tested. Result(s): The main finding was that, science exploratory education based on heuristic approach had a significant effect on the four components of creativity. Conclusion: Multivariate analysis of covariance showed that the heuristic approach, creativity and motivation has a positive effect on students' achievement .