The Effect of (Think-Pair-Share) Strategy in Improving the Speaking Skills of Arabic Language

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of (Think-Pair-Share) strategy in improving the speaking skills of Arabic Language among sixth grade students. The sample consisted of (101) students distributed into two groups: The control group who studied by the traditional method, and the experimental group studied by the strategy (Think-Pair-Share). To achieve the aims of the study, the researcher constructed a teacher guide including speaking issues (the impact of the optimism in building happy life, the importance of the sun in our life, the importance of voluntary work for youths) in Arabic Language book for sixth grade. A pre- pro test was constructed which consisted of (5) items. The study results revealed significante differences in spealing skills, in favor of the experimental group, but no differences due to gender as well as to the interaction differences in each speaking skill and skills combined, and there was no gender differences in skills, language integrity, communications with the audience, and the personality of the student. Meanwhile there was a significance in skill organizing ideas, in favor of female students