The Impact of Web-Based Learning with a Problem-Solving Approach on Reflective Thinking Development in English Language Students of Islamic Azad University of Ardabil

Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning

یوسف نامور ¹ , عزت‌الله نادری ² , علی شریعتمداری ³ , مریم سیف نراقی ⁴

1 - دکترای رشتۀ علوم تربیتی دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی
2 - دانشگاه تربیت معلم تهران
3 - دانشگاه تربیت معلم تهران
4 - دانشگاه علامه طباطبایی تهران

Received: 2017-10-17 Accepted : 2017-10-17 Published : 2011-05-22

Keywords: web-based learning, critical thinking, mezirow theory, problem-solving approach,

Abstract :

  This study aimed to assess the impact of web-based learning (weblog) with a problem-solving approach on reflective thinking development in English language students of Islamic Azad University of Ardabil. Reflective thinking questionnaire designed by Kember et al. (1999) based on mezirow theory (1991) was used for data gathering. A pre-test and post –test was conducted for both experimental (N=15) and control groups (N=15) who were selected by cluster sampling method. Results showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups concerning understanding, reflection and critical thinking (t-test, a=0.05). Therefore, this study confirmed the positive effect of web-based learning on student's reflective thinking development.