The impact of the program of developing memory working as an input to the development of self- concept children with learning disabilities.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 to get PHD degree in Education (specializing in Education psychology)

2 Prof of education psychology faculty of Elbanat Ain Shams University

3 psychology lecturer faculty of Elbanat Ain Shams University

Abstract

The study aimed at investigation  the effectiveness of a training program based on working memory development to improve the self-concept of primary pupils with learning disabilities ( LD), and to verify the effectiveness of the program, the sample of the study were (30) students with learning disabilities  were chosen from Schools  Elmalek Mina Elementary and Elmatar School,  in East Alexandria Educational Administration, Alexandria Governorate, based on the results of the Diagnostic Assessment Scale for Learning Disabilities (Prepared by Fathi El-Zayyat 1999), Mental Ability Test (Prepared by Farouk Abdel Fattah Mousa 2002), and Working Memory Test Prepared by Badli 2002) Translated and codified: Abed Rabbo Suleiman Maghazi, and the measure of the concept of self (preparation / researcher), a program to improve the working memory of student with learning difficulties , we use in thise study ( one Group desine )

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