The Impact of a Training Program Based on the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model on Improving Mindfulness among Eighth Grade Students

Background/purpose. This study investigated the impact of a training program based on the cognitive apprenticeship model on mindfulness among eighth-grade students in Jordan. The study addresses the need for evidence-based interventions that foster students’ cognitive and emotional development in educational settings.

Materials/methods. The sample comprised 80 male and female students, purposively selected and divided equally into two groups (experimental and control). Both groups underwent a mindfulness scale as a pre-test and post-test. A training program was developed and implemented for the experimental group, consisting of 17 sessions over eight weeks.

Results. The results of the analysis of (ANCOVA) showed statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the two groups in mindfulness after the application, in favor of the experimental group, with a high effect size (η² = 0.194), indicating the effectiveness of the program. The results also showed statistically significant gender differences favoring males, which can be explained by social factors that encourage males to adopt traits such as independence and emotional control, which may indirectly contribute to the development of mindfulness skills.

Conclusion. The study recommends applying the program to other academic stages and expanding the study of its impact on various cognitive and affective variables.

Keywords: Training Program, Cognitive Apprenticeship, Mindfulness, Educational Intervention, Middle School Students

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