Physics Lab, Critical Thinking and Gender Differences
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This paper deals with the relationship between teaching methods and techniques on one hand and critical thinking on the other hand, with special emphasis on laboratory method and practical work in teaching physics. Classroom lecture with memorizing facts and recall information does not develop critical thinking. But, is the laboratory practice appropriate method in terms of fostering critical thinking? Statistical analysis based on pretest and posttest results show that it is not effective method of teaching critical thinking skills. Additionally, some statistical inferences were made for further insights. Using t test we found no significant difference between male and female students. PACS: 01.40.ek, 01.40.Fk, 01.40.gb, 01.50.Pa
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