Abstract:
This study was undertaken to examine the effects of multiple-analogies in enhancing
students' understanding of particles concepts in matter guided by the FAR Model as an analogical
instructional strategy through intervention in the primary 8. A total of 38 students in their intact
subclass were taught for two weeks. 80 minutes for double periods. IDI (multiple Analogical Visual
Aids) as research tools was used guided by FAR Model. Student learning was observed and
analysed to develop generalized observations. The recorded data were analysed qualitatively so
that both broad patterns, and detailed descriptions of student understanding, could be ascertained.
The study revealed that it enhances students' conceptual understanding of particle concepts of
matter, the IDI provide a powerful way to encourage students to think deeply through analogical
reasoning. Students were also able to draw more sophisticated models and generated personal
analogies, especially at the particle level. but it made students get a better engagement and
interaction with a topic taught and their teacher too. Moreover, IDI made learning attractive to
students and allow students to look at occurrences from a different perspective. in addition, IDI
help students to develop competency in critical and creative thinking by relating the concept learnt
to their prior knowledge. Nevertheless, using objects and events in the environment that are often
encountered in everyday life as analog concepts, it made the targeted concepts understandable,
simple and easy to remember other than simply memorising concepts. The findings revealed that
in basic science students like analogies in their learning, it provides a motivating, interesting and
enjoyable way to sustain student engagement in learning and understanding. Therefore, basic
science needs to be learnt using analogies through analogy instructional strategy. This allowed
students to take charge of their learning and able to link their previous knowledge with the
knowledge to learn. Lastly, Further research is necessary to investigate its validity in quantitative
research and mixed-methods research.