The Effect of Individual Learning Pattern on academic efficacy and academic achievement of students

Document Type : Research Paper

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Department of Education, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran

Abstract

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Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of individual learning model on self-efficacy and academic achievement of second grade elementary students in Sangar.
Methods: This is an experimental study. The statistical population of the study consisted of all male and female students of second grade in Sangar elementary school. Sixty subjects were selected by simple random sampling method, 30 in experimental group and 30 in control group. After the pre-test, the experimental groups were provided with the necessary training and then the post-test was performed for all groups. Data were collected using Morgan and Jinks academic self-efficacy questionnaire (1999; 77% reliability and students' academic achievement scores). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance.
Results: The results showed that after adjusting the scores, the experimental and control groups differed in post-test academic achievement and academic self-efficacy.
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that individual learning model training is effective on students' academic self-efficacy and academic achievement.

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