The Effect of Blended Learning Based Training Program on Developing Creative Thinking among Talented Students at King Abdullah II Schools for Distinction

Abstract

The objective of the current study was to investigate the effect of a blended learning based training program (BLBTP) on developing creative thinking (CT) among talented students at King Abdullah II Schools for Distinction (KASD). The study sample consisted of fifty-six grade ten students selected from KASD for boys at Irbid governorate. The sample was assigned randomly into two groups: experimental (26 students) and control (30 students). To achieve the objective of the study, the researchers prepared a BLBTP. They also used the Torrance Creative Thinking Scale - form A, containing three skills (fluency, flexibility, and authenticity). After establishing reliability and validity of these instruments, they were administrated to both groups.. Findings indicated significant differences in the means scores of the experimental group on creative thinking skills and whole skills due to the training program, in favor of the experimental group students. In light of the findings reported in the current study, the study recommends the need to encourage teachers to use blended learning (BL) more in schooling, as it has major effects on developing CT among students. Further future studies are needed to address different populations of students, and then compare the findings reported in these studies with those reported in the current study to achieve a thorough picture of the effective use of BL in the classroom.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2016.v6n3p13