Investigating the Role of Instructional Learning Using Memory Measurement on Self-Confidence and Problem Solving Skills in Preschool Children in Marvdasht

Keshtvarz Kondazi, Ehsan; Shokohi, Mohammad Jafar; Alidadi, Ali Reza

Investigating the Role of Instructional Learning Using Memory Measurement on Self-Confidence and Problem Solving Skills in Preschool Children in Marvdasht

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ M.Sc. Student گروه Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, IRAN.

² PhD Student, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Marvdasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, IRAN.

³ Faculty member of Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, IRAN.

Abstract

the purpose of this study was to investigate the role of instructional initiative using memory measurements in self esteem and problem solving skills in 4-4 years old children in Marvdasht city. The research method was pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical society was comprised of all 4-6 year old children attending kindergartens in the city of Marvdasht.A total of 40 individuals were randomly selected using multi-stage sampling method and were randomly assigned into two experimental and control groups. A semi-organized clinical interview was conducted on self-esteem and ability to solve children's problems. Then, an educational program using memory measurement as a pilot was performed in 9 sessions of 60 minutes in three sessions per week for the experimental group. The results of multivariate covariance analysis showed that the children in the experimental group had self-confidence and ability to solve a higher problem than the control group after the completion of the educational period; therefore, the initiative training increased self-esteem and problem-solving skills in preschool children.

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