The Effect of Idea-I Module on Student’s Self Regulation and Behavior Management Skill

Students are exposed to various challenges that can affect their behavior in school and in everyday life. Self-regulation skill is among factors that are expected to help students manage their behavior better. A module called IDEA-i was built to help students develop student’s self-regulation skills. This module contains 15 activities covering aspects of self-regulation and behavior management skills. In general, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of the IDEA-i module on students’ behavior management skills. This study used a non-equivalent control group design. A total of 124 Form Four students in secondary schools in Malaysia were involved in the study. Students in the experimental group (n = 64) were exposed to IDEA-i by facilitator who have been trained to use the module prior to the intervention. This study used a questionnaire adapted from existing instruments and review of literature to measure self-regulation and behavior management skills. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. MANCOVA analysis showed that there was a difference in self-regulation and behavior management skill between the IDEA-i Module group with the control group. The findings of this study support that the use of the IDEA-i Module to help improve self-regulation skill and behavior management skill among students.