Effectiveness of a program based on the use of interactive whiteboards to develop health awareness in kindergarten children

Abstract

The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using interactive whiteboards to develop health awareness among kindergarten children. A quasi-experimental design was employed, and the study was conducted with (50) boys and girls enrolled in government kindergartens in Najran. The following instruments were used in the study: a pictorial health awareness test (assessing the child's awareness of diseases and their prevention, first aid, and prevention and safety) among kindergarten children. A study investigating the effectiveness of using interactive whiteboards to develop health awareness among kindergarten children yielded the following results: The study found that using interactive whiteboards was effective in developing health awareness among kindergarten children. Statistically significant differences were found at the 0.05 level between the pre- and post-test mean scores of the study sample regarding children's awareness of diseases and their prevention, with the post-test scores being higher, attributed to the use of interactive whiteboards. Statistically significant differences were also found at the 0.05 level between the pre- and post-test mean scores of the study sample regarding children's awareness of first aid, again with the post-test scores being higher, attributed to the use of interactive whiteboards. Finally, statistically significant differences were found at the 0.05 level between the pre- and post-test mean scores of the study sample regarding children's awareness of prevention and safety, again with the post-test scores being higher, attributed to the use of interactive whiteboards. Based on these results, the researchers offered several recommendations: The importance of utilizing interactive whiteboards to develop health concepts among kindergarten children and to make the learning process more enjoyable and engaging. Training courses and workshops were held for kindergarten teachers to raise their awareness of the importance of interactive whiteboards in developing health concepts in kindergarten children and to teach them how to use them in various educational situations. It is essential to educate kindergarten children about healthy habits through the use of diverse methods.