The Effect of A Brain – Based Learning Program on Developing Primary Stage Students' English Language Critical Reading Skills

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a brain – based learning program on developing the primary stage students' English language critical reading skills. Based on reviewing literatures and related studies, the researcher investigated the literatures of critical reading (CR) and brain-based learning (BBL). The participants of the present study were randomly nominated; they were 36 of the fifth primary stage students in El-Fayroz School in Cairo. The instruments for collecting data were: a checklist; a pre-posttest; a scoring scale rubric, an e-survey and an e-portfolio. The program included 2 units and three short stories; it was designed and conducted through BBL strategies. The proposed program used in the present study has achieved observable development in the participants' CR skills. This was reflected in the high scores of the participants of the experimental group. This indicated that the proposed program was successful on developing CR skills of the 5th primary stage students. According to the obtained results, the study presented several recommendations and suggestions that can help on developing other educational aspects.

Key words: brain-based learning, critical reading skills, using technology in class.