Obstacles on the Use of Computerized Mind Maps in the Teaching of Societies in the Intermediate Stage from the Perspective of Teachers in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The aim of the study was to uncover the obstacles to the use of computerized mental maps in the teaching of social and national studies in the intermediate stage from the point of view of teachers in Asir teaching. The researcher used the descriptive method and the questionnaire as a tool for his research. The sample consisted of (90) randomly chosen teachers. The obstacles that hinder the use of computerized mental maps in the teaching of social and national studies, the most important of which are the following: The tool obtained an average of (3.06) high grade, and at the level of axes, the third axis (the constraints on the classroom environment) reached the highest average (3.88) (3.76), and the third axis (the obstacles related to content) with an average of (3.75) and finally, the first axis (the obstacles related to the teacher) with an average of (3.66) . In light of these results, some recommendations and proposals were presented, including work on providing the necessary equipment for modern teaching methods. To take care of preparing the teacher period of university preparation in an integrated manner in the theoretical and applied aspects, and encourage training and professional growth during service for teachers, especially with regard to the use of computerized mental maps.