الملخص الإنجليزي
This study aimed to investigate the impact of a proposed Training Program in developing and practicing of critical thinking skills among physics female teachers. The sample consisted of (16) physics female teachers taught at Post Basic Education grades (11-12) at the Governorate of South Batinah, in the academic year 2011/2012.
To achieve aims of the study, the researcher has constructed a training guide in critical thinking skills and their developing strategies. In addition, a critical thinking skills test in physics and a classroom practices observation checklist were designed.
The validity of both instruments was checked through a panel of specialised judges, where is the reliability found to be (0.74) for critical thinking skills test by using Alfa Cronbach for internal consistency and (0.84) for classroom observation checklist by using agreements between observers.
The results of the study showed that there were significant differences at (a = 0.05) between the means of physics teachers achievement in pre and post critical thinking skills test in favor of posttest. In addition, the results showed significant differences at (a = 0.05) between the means of physics teachers practice of critical thinking skills before the training program and after the training program in favor of after the training program.
Accordingly, the researcher recommends tailoring an in-service training program in critical thinking skills for physics teachers. The researcher also suggested some further relevant studies.
