The effectiveness of a training program based on the reflective learning strategy on the teaching performance and flexible thinking of the implementing students

Abstract

                      This research aims to identify "the  effectiveness  of a training  program  based  on the reflective learning strategy on the teaching performance and flexible thinking of the implementing students." The research  population  consisted of all fourth-year students at the  College of  Education for Pure Sciences at Thi Qar  University. The research  sample  consisted of (50) male and female students, with (25) for the experimental group and (25) for the control  group. The researcher equated the two groups on several variables. The researcher developed an observation tool to evaluate teaching performance and a scale for flexible thinking. The validity and reliability of the two tools were verified, and the data were processed using the  Statistical  Package  for  the Social  Sciences  ( SPSS) program. After implementing the training program, the researcher reached results, including: The experimental group outperformed the control group in teaching performance and flexible thinking. The researcher made a set of recommendations, including: studying the effectiveness of the training program on other variables.