The impact of using the cognitive apprenticeship strategy on developing grammatical skills among Fifth Grade Students A Quasi-Experimental Study in Public Schools in Latakia City

Abstract

This research aims to identify the impact of the Cognitive Apprenticeship Strategy on developing the grammatical skills of fifth-grade students. The research population included all fifth-grade learners in Latakia city. A purposive sample of (52) students was selected and divided equally into two groups: an experimental group (26) and a control group (26).

​  The quasi-experimental method was employed by applying an educational program based on cognitive apprenticeship steps—modeling, coaching, scaffolding, articulation, reflection, and exploration—to the experimental group, while the control group followed traditional methods. The researcher developed a specialized grammatical skills test to measure outcomes.

​  After statistical data processing, the results revealed:

1.A statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups in the pre- and post-tests, favoring the post-test results, with the experimental group significantly outperforming the control group.

2.The strategy demonstrated a substantial positive effect on teaching Arabic. Consequently, the researcher proposed integrating cognitive apprenticeship skills into the Arabic language curriculum and providing specialized training for teachers to implement these strategies effectively in the classroom