The Effectiveness of Electronic Practical Presentations in Developing Semantic Memory Skills in Kindergarten Children

Abstract

Semantic memory skills are crucial in childhood to support children with flexibility and adaptation and facilitate the learning process, which requires a memory that stores information, knowledge, and facts surrounding a person, known as semantic memory. Therefore, this experimental study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of electronic practical presentations in developing semantic memory skills in kindergarten children. The study sample included (60) kindergarten children who were divided into two groups, the experimental and the control groups. Each group consisted of (30) children. This experimental research used various surveys and scales, some of which were developed by the researchers. As well, pre-test, post-test, and follow-up measurements were applied to both the experimental and control groups. Lastly, electronic practical presentations were constructed to enhance children’s semantic memory skills. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the pictorial semantic memory skills in favor of the experimental group. The study also found a significant improvement in the dimensions of visual semantic memory skills for the children in the experimental group. The study confirmed that the effectiveness of electronic practical presentations relies on clarification, explanation, and interpretation, leading to enhanced development of semantic memory skills and improved acquisition and retention of information in children’s memory. That leads to advocating for considering well-constructed electronic presentations as a modern teaching strategy in children's education.