The Effect of Teaching Philosophy for Children on the Growth of Spiritual Intelligence of Sixth Grade Female Students

Abstract

Purpose: The present study was conducted with the aim of studying the effect of philosophy education for children on the development of the spiritual intelligence of sixth grade female students. Methodology: Based on theoretical foundations and previous research based on Islamic-Iranian foundations, it was investigated in the form of a quantitative (semi-experimental) method. The statistical population of the research was all sixth-grade female students of Bedroom district. Among them, 32 people were randomly selected as a statistical sample in the control group and the experimental group. Sohrabi and Naseri's spiritual intelligence questionnaire was used to measure students' spiritual intelligence. The results of statistical data analysis (univariate covariance) showed that teaching philosophy to children has an effect on the development of students' spiritual intelligence. Findings: In the set of research results, it indicates the effect of teaching philosophy for children on the development of transcendental self-awareness and spiritual experiences of sixth grade female students. But the philosophy education program for children does not show an effect on the development of patience and the ability to forgive. The philosophy education program for children by strengthening logical and analytical powers, along with creating a deep philosophical view, teaches children how to think and make decisions and thereby be able to solve their problems and problems. Solve as much as possible. Spirituality is defined as the constant effort of human beings to answer the reasons of life, but only the mind can answer these questions, which has learned its skills in childhood. Conclusion: It is suggested to create a compulsory course as philosophy for children in Farhangian University. So that all new cultural teachers are familiar with this program and can be a useful facilitator for students.