Results of blended learning model using cognitive tools to developing graduate students' analytical thinking skills

Abstract

The present research study aims at investigating the outcomes of a blended learning model by using cognitive tools in developing graduate students' analytical thinking skills. The participants are graduate students at technological education during the first semester of 2010. Twenty-one students were recruited. Research tools include a learning content management system (LCMS) of the blending learning model using cognitive tools and questionnaires measuring students' ability in analytical thinking skills and satisfactions. Statistics for data analysis are percentage, arithmetic mean, standard deviation and dependent t-test.The outcomes revealed that after instructing graduate students with the LCMS of blending learning model:1) The students significantly score higher in analytical thinking skills at the .05 level.2. The students are satisfied with the blending learning model at the high level.