1- Ministry of Education 2- Sayyed Jamaleddin Asadabadi University 3- Bu-Ali Sina University
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Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of learning through virtual social networks based on the 5E instructional design model on the creativity and social participation of mentally retarded children in the experimental sciences.Method:The research method was experimental and the experimental design was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and control group The statistical population of the study consisted of all mentally retarded students of Karaj (225 students). Using random sampling, 34 individuals (17 control group and 17 in experimental group) were selected as statistical sample. The data collection tools were Torrance Creativity Questionnaire (1992) and Yazdanpanah Social Participation Questionnaire (2007). The reliability of the tools was confirmed by the Cronbach's alpha (0.70) and (0.92), respectively. Data were analyzed using independent T-test and Paired-Samples T-test. Results: The results showed that use of E5 educational design model. increased the creativity and social participation of mentally retarded children in experimental science (P <0.05). Conclusion: Use of E5 educational design model that is tailored to the needs of mentally retarded children can impact their creativity and active participation in virtual social networks.
Safarloo M, Moradimokhles H, Salehi V, Mirzai D. Effectiveness of 5E Educational Design Model on the Creativity and Social Participation of Mentally Retarded Children in Virtual Social Networks. JOEC 2020; 20 (1) :17-30 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-1212-en.html