The role of teachers in improving students' economic behaviors with an action research approach

Today, the economic behavior of children and adolescents is one of the most important issues in the field of education. All activities of individuals, including children and adults, are somehow related to economic knowledge and economic behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of teachers in improving students' economic behaviors with an action research approach. The research method is mixed. In the qualitative part, action research and in the quantitative part, the survey method has been used. The statistical population is female elementary school students in the second grade of Mashhad city, which was selected by statistical judgment sampling method. The statistical sample of 36 students in Nasr non-governmental primary school in Mashhad was selected. Operational actions in this research have been performing various and attractive practical activities such as games, storytelling, poetry, practical assignments and scientific visits. In the data analysis method, the dependent sample t-test (pre-test and post-test) was used. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the study group before and after the action research. Also, the pleasure of earning money and being involved in seemingly small economic transactions has a great impact on improving their economic behavior. Also, informing children about economic issues has a scientific approach to economic activities in social life and in the macro debate can improve individual efficiency and productivity in society.