The effect of the A.D.D.I.E. model on the achievement of first-year middle school students in social studies and the development of their visual intelligence

Abstract

The study aimed to study the impact of the ADDIE model on enhancing the achievement of first-grade middle school students in social studies and developing their visual intelligence. To achieve the study objectives, a descriptive-analytical approach was adopted, and a questionnaire was used as the study tool. The research population consisted of all first-grade middle school social studies teachers in public schools in the city of Wasit. A random sample representing (50) male and female teachers was selected from the total population. The results showed that the ADDIE model had a positive and statistically significant impact on both academic achievement and the development of visual intelligence among first-grade middle school students in social studies. Based on this, the study concluded with several recommendations, including: the need to train social studies teachers, and teachers in general, on how to apply the stages of the ADDIE model in preparing and planning their lessons; and the integration of educational activities and materials that enhance visual intelligence, such as maps and visual simulations, into the curriculum.