Social Science and Human Research Bulletin

Given the ineffectiveness of traditional teaching strategies in the educational process, as confirmed by numerous studies, it is essential to explore new strategies, such as the Roundhouse Diagram strategy. This article discusses this strategy in terms of its concept, theoretical and philosophical foundations, objectives, stages of forming the Roundhouse, how to construct the circular diagram, points to activate teaching through the Roundhouse Diagram and its evaluation, the role of the teacher, its importance for students, related difficulties, and provides an example of this strategy.

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