Journal of Science Learning
Vol 2, No 1 (2018): Journal of Science Learning

An Action Research on Enhancing Grade 10 Student Creative Thinking Skills using Argument-driven Inquiry Model in the Topic of Chemical Environment

Pitukpong Kumdang (Faculty of education, Naresuan University)
Sirinapa Kijkuakul (Unknown)
Wipharat Chuachuad Chaiyasith (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Dec 2018

Abstract

A goal of the 21st-century education is to enhance students’ creative thinking skills as the basis for construction of innovations for developing countries. Generally, previous teaching tradition, teacher-centered approach, are used in many classrooms, however, failed the goal. Therefore, this study aims to promote Grade 10 Thai students’ creative thinking by implementing Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) through three cycles of action research. There are 31 students participated in the study. The student data are collected using learning journals, artifacts and informal interviews then analyzed with content analysis and method triangulation. The findings indicate that students have a progression in creative thinking. They can develop skills of curiosity, originality, fluency, imagination, elaboration, and flexibility respectively. As a recommendation, it is necessary that teaching for that success needs integrations among chemical environment, geography, and art.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jslearning

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Journal of Science Learning (JSL) (ISSN 2614-6568) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal published by Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The work collaborates with Indonesian Society for Science Educators. It serves original articles on the latest issues and trends in high quality research and ...