The Effectiveness of Mental Imagery Strategy in Developing Picture Readability and Visual Thinking among Primary School Students

Al-Muntashiri, Ali Ahmed Abdullah

doi:10.21608/jsrep.2021.185396

The Effectiveness of Mental Imagery Strategy in Developing Picture Readability and Visual Thinking among Primary School Students

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Ali Ahmed Abdullah Al-Muntashiri

Department of Education, Faculty of Dawah and Fundamentals of Religion, Islamic University, Madinah, KSA.

10.21608/jsrep.2021.185396

Abstract

This study aimed to develop picture readability and visual thinking among elementary school pupils through implementing mental imagery strategy. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher employed two research methods: descriptive analytical method and experimental method (quasi-experimental design). The researcher designed six instruments and research materials to conduct the study and to collect data, namely a list of picture readability, a test of picture readability accompanied with a suitable grading rubric, a list of Visual Thinking, a test of Visual Thinking accompanied with a suitable grading rubric, student’s book, and teacher's guide. The sample of the study was selected randomly and consisted of (50) students. The participants were divided into two groups: a control group which was consisted of (25) students, and an experimental group which was consisted of (25) students. The data were analyzed through the use of several statistical techniques including means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation coefficient, t-test for independent groups, Eta coefficient and Black modified gain ratio. The results of the study revealed that There was a positive correlation on the experimental group students' performance of the post-tests for picture readability and Visual Thinking.

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