The Effctiveness of using Constructivist Learning Model in Teaching Arabic Language of Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking Among Ninth-Grade Students in The State of Kuwait

Abstract

The present study aimed to know the effect of learning strategy in the Arabic language study in the reading comprehension and critical thinking among ninth-grade students in Kuwait in a semi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of (48) students that were divided equally into the experimental and control group. The researcher used three tools designed by researchers which are; the critical thinking scale, the achievement test of reading comprehension and constructivist learning model. The results showed a significant effect of the constructivist learning model on Arabic reading comprehension and critical thinking among ninth-grade students in the State of Kuwait.  In view of the findings of the study, a number of recommendations were submitted, including: using Constructivist Learning Model activities in improving the level of reading comprehension and critical thinking among students.