The Development and Field Testing of an Instructional Module Designed to Enhance the Self-Concept of Educable Mentally Retarded Students

Abstract

An instructional module was developed and field tested to provide teachers of EMR students with an awareness of the importance of self-concept, and to provide methods and activities designed to help teachers enhance the self-concept of their students. The instructional module was field tested using two intact groups. The subjects were two teachers and their junior high school EMR students. The teachers were trained in the use of the instructional module and then used the methods and activities as outlined in the module with their students. Based on the scores of pretests and posttests of self-concept, the students viewed their own behavior more positively. Implications are discussed with recommendations.