The Effect of Feynman Quantum Learning Technique on Cognitive and Metacognitive Skills, Academic Self-Efficacy and Students' Academic Performance

In today's society, the Feynman Quantum Learning Technique (1965) is one of the methods of active teaching, a method that includes all the processes that make learning a pleasant and meaningful process. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Feynman quantum learning technique on cognitive and metacognitive skills, academic self-efficacy and students' academic performance.

The research method was quasi-experimental and included an unequal control group design. The study population included students of educational sciences of Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan. Using available sampling method, 23 people were randomly divided into experimental (n = 11) and control (n = 12) groups. Research tools include the Cartwright-Hatton and Wells Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies Questionnaire (1997); Morgan-Jenks (1999) Academic Self-Efficacy Questionnaire and Academic Performance Test (researcher-made). Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data.

The results showed that Feynman quantum learning technique has an effect on students' cognitive and metacognitive skills at the level (P<0.05). Feynman quantum learning technique has an effect on students' academic self-efficacy at the level (P<0.05). Feynman quantum learning technique has an effect on students' academic performance at the level (P<0.01).

Feynman quantum learning technique activates the learner, the person uses learning strategies and styles and trusts in his / her reading abilities to study the subject with more interest, which increases students' academic progress, academic self-efficacy and academic performance. The application of Feynman's quantum learning technique improved students' cognitive and metacognitive skills, academic self-efficacy, and academic performance.