The Effectiveness of Using Posner Model and Frayer Model in Correcting and Retention of Misconception and Develop Attitude towards Science.

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Professor of Curricula and Teaching Sciences Assistant Tabuk University - College of Education and Arts

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                The current research aims at investigating the effectiveness of using Posner model and Frayer model in correcting misconception and develop attitude towards science at second middle stage students. To achieve the objective of the research, the researcher developed and used a list of scientific concepts, concepts test and attitude scale. The research was applied on three groups. First group is experimental group which used Posner model, second is experimental group which used Frayer model and the last one is control group which used the traditional method of teaching. Results of the research revealed that there is a statistical significant difference between the three groups in the conception test and attitude in favor of the two experimental groups. Results also indicated that the group which studied with Frayer model achieved higher score in science concept test.

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