Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of edutainment on the Higher Order Thinking Skills in Year Five students. This study utilises quasi-experimental design using pre and post-tests. The development of edutainment module is based on the ADDIE model. The samples comprised of 33 treatment group students and 33 control group students who were randomly selected. The instruments used are pre-test and post-test. Based on the findings of the independent sample t-test for higher order thinking skills applying, analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing, showed significant differences [t (64), p <.05) between the post-test scores of treatment and control groups i.e. all levels showing p = 0.00. In conclusion, this study has found that learning by entertaining students was effective in raising the students' level of thinking skills. The implication of the study showed that edutainment learning can be used by primary school science teachers to improve higher order thinking skill in students.
Highlights
IntroductionCompetitive and skillful generation of the future, the mastery of science subject is very important
In shaping an intellectual, competitive and skillful generation of the future, the mastery of science subject is very important
Based on the findings of the independent sample t-test for the application of higher order thinking skills (Tables 1.3 and 1.4), there was a significant difference between the treatment group’s post-test scores and the control group’s post-test scores; t (64) = - 3.699, (p
Summary
Competitive and skillful generation of the future, the mastery of science subject is very important. Science teaching should be seen as to pass examinations alone, and for the appreciation and practice of what is learned. Teachers should be smart and creative in selecting and designing appropriate teaching and learning methods as well as attracting students to follow. The chosen teaching method should take into account the inclination and ability of students based on age and thinking ability. A good teaching method will help students to follow their lesson as well as to acquire knowledge, skills and inculcate deep interest in the students. Teaching methods need to be diversified and adapted according to the topic and theme selected so as to attract the attention of students and to have the maximum impact on the teaching and learning they received (Jamir, Halim, & A’dawiyah, 2012; Khalid, Pahi, & Ahmed, (2016)
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