The Effectiveness of Visual Mind Mapping Strategy for Improving English Language Learners' Critical Thinking Skills and Reading Ability

This study investigated the effectiveness of visual mind mapping as a reading strategy for improving English language learners' critical thinking skills. Students from two general English courses were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. California Critical Thinking Test was us...

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Published in:European journal of educational research 2022-01, Vol.11-2022 (volume-11-issue-1-january-2022), p.141-150
Main Authors: Hazaymeh, Wafa’ A., Alomery, Moath Khalaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Mapping
Cognitive Tests
Critical Thinking
English (Second Language)
Foreign Countries
Instructional Effectiveness
Measures (Individuals)
Reading Achievement
Reading Comprehension
Second Language Learning
Teaching Methods
Thinking Skills
Undergraduate Students
Visual Aids
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Summary:This study investigated the effectiveness of visual mind mapping as a reading strategy for improving English language learners' critical thinking skills. Students from two general English courses were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. California Critical Thinking Test was used to assess participants' critical thinking skills. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference at (p < .005) in the mean scores of the experiment and control groups in the post-test due to visual mind mapping strategy in favor of the experimental group with a positive and significant impact on participants' critical thinking skills. The findings also showed that the experimental group’s scores were significantly improved in all indicators of critical thinking. The study results showed that visual mind mapping strategy affected the increased of critical thinking skills and reading comprehension ability. The study's findings revealed that using a visual mind mapping strategy had a significant improvement impact on English language learners critical thinking skills and reading ability.
ISSN:2165-8714
2165-8714
DOI:10.12973/eu-jer.11.1.141