The effect of Critical thinkingtraining on the adaptability and resilience of sixth grade students

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of Critical thinkingtraining on the adjustment and Resiliency of sixth grade male students.

The research method was quasi-experimental with unequal control group design.The statistical population of this study was 102 sixth grade male students in one of the primary schools in Boroujerd in the academic year of 2020, of which 38 were selected using random sampling method.To measure the variables in pre-test and post-test, a compromise questionnaire (Dokhanchi et al., 2008) and resilience scale questionnaire (2003Connor& Davidson) and life skillsquestionnaire "Component of Critical Thinking" (Saatchi et al. 2010) were used. Cronbach 's alpha test was used to evaluate their reliability and their coefficients were 0.84, 0.79 and 0.80, respectively. The validity of the questionnaires was reviewed and approved by the professors of educational sciences.According to the plan, for the experimental group, after the pre-test, five training sessions were used using the life skills training package (Vernon and Firoozbakht, 2016).Data were analyzed using analysis of regression.

The results of this study showed that Critical thinkingtraining is effective in increasing adaptation and resilience of sixth grade male students.

According to the findings of the study, it is concluded that teaching Critical thinkingcan increase the level of adaptation and resilience of sixth grade male students.