The effect of storytelling on moral intelligence component of pre school girl children in Isfahan city

One of the most important issues in training children is developing moral intelligence and storytelling is considered as a tool for transferring moral and behavioral messages in different societies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of storytelling on pre-school female students in Isfahan city.

The research method was experimental with pre-test and post-test design which was done on two groups of experiment and control groups. The statistical society of this study included all the female 4-6 years students of Isfahan kindergartens. After random selection of 30 children, they were placed into two groups of experimental and control and the 77 questions Questionnaire of Mickele Boreba was completed by their parents.

The results of analysis of covariance in α=0.50 showed a significant difference between the two groups in variants like empathy, conscience, respect and patience.

Based on the results, the use of story telling as an indirect and educational method for children in a free and pre-determined manner and with regard to moral instructions is suggested.