The Effectiveness of Barman's Model on Developing the Depth of Historical Knowledge and Persuasive Intelligence among First-Year Middle School Students

Abtan, Hameed Rija

doi:10.37653/juah.2025.163554.1366

	The Effectiveness of Barman's Model on Developing the Depth of Historical Knowledge and Persuasive Intelligence among First-Year Middle School Students
Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities
Volume 2025, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 1170-1195 PDF (4.23 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.37653/juah.2025.163554.1366
Author
Hameed Rija Abtan^*
General Directorate of Education in Anbar
Abstract
Aims: This study investigates the effectiveness of the Barman Model in enhancing historical knowledge depth and persuasive intelligence among first-year middle school students. Methodology: A quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest control group design was implemented with a sample of 62 first-year middle school students, randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=31) or a control group (n=31). The experimental group received instruction via the Barman Model, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. Two primary instruments were developed and validated: 1. A Depth of Historical Knowledge Test consisting of 24 items aligned with three cognitive levels: recall and reproduction, application of concepts and skills, and strategic thinking. 2. A 20-item Persuasive Intelligence Scale designed to assess students' capacity for argumentation and influence. The persuasive intelligence scale was administered as a pretest and posttest to both groups. The knowledge test was administered as a posttest only. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics, including t-tests, and educational impact was further assessed using the McGogian gain equation. Results: Statistical analyses revealed that the experimental group demonstrated significantly higher mean scores than the control group on both the posttest Depth of Historical Knowledge Test (p < .05) and the Persuasive Intelligence Scale (p < .05). The calculated gain scores, as determined by the McGogian equation, confirmed a substantial educational impact attributable to the Barman Model intervention. Conclusions: The findings confirm the efficacy of the Barman Model in fostering a deeper, multi-layered understanding of history and in developing students' persuasive intelligence. The model equips learners with the ability to construct evidence-based arguments, engage in reasoned dialogue, and exert intellectual influence. These results underscore the pedagogical value of innovative, student-centered strategies in moving beyond rote memorization to achieve advanced cognitive and skill-based outcomes. Recommendations: It is recommended that educators and curriculum designers integrate the Barman Model into history instruction to cultivate critical thinking and persuasive communication. Teacher training programs should emphasize such evidence-based pedagogical models. Further research is encouraged to explore the model's applicability across different subjects, grade levels, and cultural contexts.
Keywords
Barman's model; Historical knowledge; persuasive intelligence

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