Measuring the level of the concept of habits of mind in akindergarten child

Abstract

     The aim of the research was to identify the measurement of the concept of mental habits for kindergarten children for the academic year (2024-2025), as well as to identify the differences according to the gender variable (males/females).

The research sample amounted to (60) boys and girls from kindergarten children in the Aziziyah Education Directorate, Wasit Governorate.

To achieve the research objectives, the researcher relied on the (Abu Latifa 2019) scale, which consisted of (24) items in its final form with three alternatives (always, sometimes, rarely) to verify the apparent validity. The scale was presented to a group of experts specialized in the field of educational and psychological sciences and teaching methods. Reliability was extracted using the retest method, reaching (0.81). The researcher used statistical methods (t-test for one sample, t-test for two independent samples, and Pearson's correlation coefficient) for statistical data processing.

The results showed that kindergarten children enjoyed a good level of mental habits, while no difference was found in the gender variable (males/ (females)

In light of the research findings, the researcher presented a number of recommendations and suggestions, including:

- Incorporating the concept of habits of mind into some kindergarten curricula.

- Constructing correlational or advisory studies based on the principles of habits of mind through participation in kindergarten children's social activities.