Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Farhangian UniversityDepartment of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
3 Graduated with a master's degree in elementary education from Farhangian University of Kerman, a teacher of exceptional elementary schools in Mashhad's Tabadakan region
Abstract
Improving the social skills of learners related to the curriculum and how to teach is one of the challenges faced by educators in the education system. The present research examined the effectiveness of two curricula, Montessori and Malagasy on social skills. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with experimental groups one and two. The statistical population of the first elementary children of Toos Mashhad region and its sample number of 60 people were selected in three experimental groups of 20 students (1 and 2 group) and the control group. The social skills questionnaire of Mattson et al(2002). was used as a pre-test and post-test research tool. The training protocol was prepared according to the theoretical foundations of Montessori and Malagasy and after the approval of the experts, it was implemented in thirteen training sessions. For the probability test, univariate covariance (ANCOVA) and Bonferroni's post hoc test were used. The findings showed that the Montessori educational method has an effect on the social skills of first grade children. Also, the Malagasy educational method with an effect an effect on the social skills of first grade children, but the Malagasy method was more effective on social skills than the Montessori experimental group. It is suggested that teachers should consider Montessori and Malagasy educational programs to improve communication skills.
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