The Effectiveness of the WebQuest Strategy in Acquiring Critical Concepts among Students of Colleges of Basic Education

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the WebQuest strategy in enhancing the acquisition of critical concepts among students in colleges of basic education. To achieve the research objective, the experimental method was employed using a post-test control group design, which is a form of quasi-experimental design. The research population included students enrolled in colleges of basic education across Iraq, from which a sample of 91 male and female students was selected.

A research tool, a critical concept acquisition test, was developed and applied. Statistical analysis of the collected data revealed a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups, favoring the experimental group. These findings indicate the positive impact of the WebQuest strategy in promoting the acquisition of critical concepts.

Based on the results, the researcher recommends the integration of modern technologies, particularly the Internet, into the teaching process through strategies such as WebQuests or similar inquiry-based approaches.