Cognitive psychology and school learning
Ali Mostafaei; fatemeh Bayanfar
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of professional training for preschool educators on career self-efficacy and assertiveness among volunteers engaged in preschool education. The research method employed was quasi-experimental, using a pre-test-post-test design along with a control group. ...
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of professional training for preschool educators on career self-efficacy and assertiveness among volunteers engaged in preschool education. The research method employed was quasi-experimental, using a pre-test-post-test design along with a control group. The statistical population comprised all volunteers engaged in preschool education in Mahabad who participated in the professional training course for preschool educators at Payame Noor University in 2020, totaling 197 individuals. A sample of 40 individuals was selected through systematic sampling. Data collection tools included 20 specialized training sessions (two sessions per week), a short form of the self-efficacy scale in career decision-making by Betz et al., and the assertiveness questionnaire by Ay, Holland, and Gallacy. The questionnaire was conducted pre-test and post-test. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance in SPSS software version 24. The intervention demonstrated a significant impact on self-assessment, goal selection, job information, and planning, as components of career decision self-efficacy but, had no significant effect on problem-solving (P < 0.09). Additionally, the intervention also affected assertiveness (P <0.05). Considering the positive impact of training on career decision-making self-efficacy and assertiveness, it is recommended that educational policymakers prioritize specialized and professional training as a foundational element to enhance the success of aspiring preschool educators in their chosen career paths.
Ali Mostafaei; Hossein Zare
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The purpose of the present study was to predict learning approaches based on achievement emotions and academic self-efficacy beliefs of secondary school students in Mahabad city. The research method is descriptive correlational. The statistical population was all second-grade students who were selected ...
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The purpose of the present study was to predict learning approaches based on achievement emotions and academic self-efficacy beliefs of secondary school students in Mahabad city. The research method is descriptive correlational. The statistical population was all second-grade students who were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling (372). The research instruments were Pekrun, Goetz, Tits and Perry (2002), Jinks and Morgan Academic Self-Efficacy Inventory (1999), Tait and Entwistle Study (1998), Questionnaire for Positive and Negative Excitement. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate regression analysis. The results showed that Positive emotions including pleasure, hope and pride have a significant positive relationship with deep motivation and approach, and there is a significant negative relationship with superficial approach and motivation. The relationship between pride emotion and superficial motivation was not significant. Negative emotions (anger, anxiety, shame, hopelessness, and fatigue) have a significant negative relationship with the deep approach. The relationship of these variables with positive attitude and motivation is (0.01). The relationship between shame and deep motivation is not significant; also Anger has no significant relationship with the superficial approach. The relationship of all four sub-scales of academic self-efficacy beliefs with deep approach and motivation is positive (0.01) and with superficial approach and motivation is negative (0.01). achievement Emotions predict a 13.4% variance of learning approaches. Self-efficacy beliefs predict 33.1% of variance in learning approaches.
Fatemeh Bayanfar; Ali Mostafaei
Volume 5, Issue 3 , March 2018, , Pages 33-42
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The aim of this study was comparison of memory and attention’s profile in students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder with normal students. The research method is causal-comparative. Using simple random sampling ...
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The aim of this study was comparison of memory and attention’s profile in students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder with normal students. The research method is causal-comparative. Using simple random sampling method, four groups of 15 subjects (from each group 15 people) were selected from one of the educational district of Tehran. Tools used in this study include Continuous Performance Test (CPT), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for children revised, clinical interview and cheek-list based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Data analyzed by MANOVA and Benfroni. The results showed that the groups had a significant difference in attention and memory abilities (P<0.001). Normal students were higher in attention and memory ability, than other groups with disorder.
Ali Mostafaei; Aziz Mohammadi
Volume 3, Issue 12 , May 2016, , Pages 71-77
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of positive self - talking on self - efficacy of elementary school students. The population in this study consisted of all elementary school students in the academic year 1393-1394 in the city of Piranshahr. This study is based on semi-experimental design ...
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This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of positive self - talking on self - efficacy of elementary school students. The population in this study consisted of all elementary school students in the academic year 1393-1394 in the city of Piranshahr. This study is based on semi-experimental design with pre and post-test. First, two schools were selected randomly. From each school, one second grade classes randomly selected. The students selected through random sampling of one of the schools, as the experimental group (34 students) and other schools as a control group (36 students) were selected. Positive self - talking experimental group received ten sessions of education. Devise of measurement was General Self - Efficacy test that the pre - test and post - test was applied to both groups. To analyze the data, univariate covariance analysis and post hoc Bonferroni test were used. The results of Covariance analysis and Bonferroni test for comparison of means showed that positive self-talking has a significant effect on increasing the students Self - Efficacy (p
