The Importance of Applying Different Types of Thinking in Analyzing the Poem “The Joy of Childhood” for Sixth-Grade Basic Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

This study, entitled “The Importance of Applying Different Types of Thinking in Analyzing the Poem ‘The Joy of Childhood’ for Sixth-Grade Basic Education Students in the Sultanate of Oman,” aimed to highlight the significance of applying various types of thinking in analyzing the poem “The Joy of Childhood”. The researcher adopted a descriptive-analytical approach to answer the research questions. The study population and sample consisted of 119 female teachers from the Wilayat of Al-Rustaq, selected through purposive sampling. The study instrument was a questionnaire comprising 25 items. The validity of the instrument was ensured through content validity and construct validity, while its reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha (0.88). The key findings of the study revealed the importance of applying different types of thinking when analyzing the poem “The Joy of Childhood”. In addition, no statistically significant differences were found at the 0.05 significance level due to the variable of teaching experience. Based on these results, the study recommended developing Arabic language assessment documents by incorporating questions that address types of thinking into school assessment tools. It also suggested preparing programs for the exchange of educational experiences among Arabic language teachers on applying different types of thinking when analyzing poems, as well as organizing training courses and seminars to guide teachers in making students the core of the educational process. Such initiatives would help enhance students' mental skills, foster critical and creative thinking, enrich their knowledge and experiences both inside and outside school, and provide effective methods for acquiring, developing, and nurturing these skills.