The Effect of Need-Centered Teaching of the Thematic Commentary on the Quran on Critical Thinking of Students at Vali-E Asr University of Rafsanjan

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of need-centered teaching of the thematic commentary on the Quran on the critical thinking of female students of Vali-e-Asr University in Rafsanjan. The present study is a quasi-experimental research and pre- and post-test design with a group was used to achieve the goals. The population of the study is female undergraduate students of Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan in the second semester 2017-2018. The sample size is responded to California Critical Thinking Questionnaire (Form B)180 people had inclusion criteria. Using a simple random method, 30 people were selected. After a 14-session need-centered teaching of commentary course, the test was performed again. Data analysis is performed on descriptive and inferential levels. There was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test results in terms of mean scores of critical thinking subscales and ultimately critical thinking before and after training. The appropriate teaching method and content are the important factors influencing development of critical thinking skills. The need-centered presentation of the course of the thematic commentary on the Quran had a significant effect on improving students' critical thinking skills.