Impact of Participatory Learning Program on Students’ Critical Thinking Skills at Secondary School Level

The main objective of the present study was to find out the impact of participatory learning program on students’ critical thinking skills at secondary school level. The present investigation was a quasi experimental approach with pre-test posttest non equivalent comparison group design. Sample comprised of 60 secondary school students studying in standard 1X. Instructional materials based on participatory learning program and Critical Thinking Skill inventory for secondary school students were the major tools used for the study. Data obtained were analyzed by using ANOVA and ANCOVA. The results showed there is significant difference in the means of experimental and control groups with respect to Critical Thinking among secondary school students.