The Effect of Origami-Based Learning and Functional Test on Creativity and Self-Esteem of Students with Learning Disabilities in Elementary School

The purpose of this study was to study the effect of origami-based learning and functional test on the creativity and self-esteem of elementary school students with learning disabilities in Ardel city.

This research is a semi-experimental study including two stages of pre-test and post-test and in two experimental and control groups. The statistical population includes sixth grade male students with learning disabilities in Ardel city, a sample of 30 qualified volunteers was selected by purposive sampling without placement and in two experimental and control groups, taking into account the conditions of homogeneity based on their demographic characteristics. Is. Torrance form B questionnaire and Smith self-esteem questionnaire were used as research tools. The content validity of both questionnaires has been confirmed by 10 psychometric experts and psychology professors. Cronbach's alpha method (using SPSS software) was used to measure the reliability, and the reliability of the Torrance Form B questionnaire was 0.69 and the reliability of the Cooper self-esteem questionnaire was 0.91. The assumption of the covariance analysis model with the maximum significance level of 0.05 was done with SPSS software.

The results of the analysis of covariance show that the effects of learning origami on creativity (P=0.011) and self-esteem (P=0.0001) have increased significantly.

Origami training and its learning among elementary school boys with learning disabilities can affect creativity and self-esteem and increase students' attention and concentration in answering the questions of attention and concentration tests and increase their performance.