ERIC Number: EJ1329573
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 10
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ISSN: EISSN-2165-8714
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The Effectiveness of Visual Mind Mapping Strategy for Improving English Language Learners' Critical Thinking Skills and Reading Ability
European Journal of Educational Research, v11 n1 p141-150 2022
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 < 0.005) 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.
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Reading Achievement, Measures (Individuals), Cognitive Tests, Reading Comprehension, Visual Aids, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: California Critical Thinking Skills Test (College)
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