Employing Modern Teaching Methods by History Teachers in the Intermediate Stage and Their Impact on Students' Academic Achievement from the Teachers' Perspective

Abstract

The research aims to investigate the use of modern teaching methods by history teachers in the intermediate stage and to understand their impact on students' academic achievement from the teachers' perspective in the intermediate schools affiliated with the Directorate of Education in Al-Rusafa 1, Baghdad. The research population consisted of 120 history teachers, while the sample included 60 teachers. To achieve the research goal, the researcher adopted a descriptive survey methodology. A research tool was developed in the form of a questionnaire consisting of 30 items, covering three areas of modern teaching methods: motivational teaching methods, cognitive teaching methods, and creative teaching methods. Statistical methods such as Pearson correlation coefficient, weighted mean, and percentage weight were employed. The results indicated a variation in the use of modern teaching methods among history teachers in the intermediate stage. Based on this, the researcher formulated several conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions.