EFFECT OF SELF-REGULATION ON CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS OF PHYSICS STUDENTS AT SECONDARY LEVEL

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of self-regulation on creative thinking skills of physics students at secondary level. Education serves as an important part in development of valuable human resources. It needs to be focused on developing adaptable, productive and responsible human resources by incorporating life skills into learning if it is to thrive and compete worldwide in the twenty-first century. Physics is an important part of everyday life and involves problem solving. As the world is developing, students need to develop creative skills to face developed world. Self-regulation serves as an important mode in developing creative skills because it helps to develop motivation for establishing goals and works with dedication to achieve them. Creative thinking helps to identify problems and find solutions. Quantitative research was carried and female students were selected for the study. The results demonstrated that majority of the students regulated their goals, behaviors, and was confident about themselves.  The findings revealed that more than half of the participants showed better creative thinking skills in comparison to others. Data retrieved from the questionnaire and test suggests strong relationship between self-regulation and creative thinking skills of physics students at secondary level.