Effect of WebQuest based instruction on achievement in science in relation to critical thinking and attitude towards learning science

Abstract

This study aims to explore the effect of WebQuest Based Instruction on students achievement in science in relation to critical thinking and attitude towards learning science on a sample of 163 students of 9th class from government senior secondary schools of Chandigarh. Major findings illustrated a noteworthy variation in achievement in science between two groups where students of experimental group outperformed control group hence demonstrating the substantial positive effect of WBI on students achievement. In view of the acquired results, researcher recommended the use of WBI during teaching and also proposed to provide proper training to teachers in how to effectively implement WebQuest in educational practices. newline