فعالية برنامج تدريبي لتوعية معلمات اللغة العربية بالتفكير الناقد وبالممارسات التدريسية المرتبطة به واتجاهاتهن نحوه
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a training program in raising awareness among Arabic language teachers about critical thinking skills and their associated teaching practices. The quasi-experimental design was employed, incorporating both pre-test and post-test measurements for a single group. To achieve the research objectives, a training program was created that included pre-and post-tests as well as a scale to gauge the sample's attitudes. The program was implemented on a sample of 84 Arabic language teachers in the Riyadh region, with a weekly training session. The results revealed statistically significant differences in favor of the post-test application in enhancing the knowledge of critical thinking concepts and teaching practices among Arabic language teachers. The findings also indicated positive attitudes toward the training program. The study recommended that relevant education institutions responsible for in-service teachers should conduct a series of targeted training courses to develop thinking skills among teachers, introducing them to appropriate teaching practices. Teacher preparation programs were recommended to include courses for the general development of thinking skills. The researcher proposed further scientific research to measure the level of Arabic language teachers' knowledge of other thinking skills and the teaching practices associated with them. (Published abstract)