The Development of ‘PS3’ Psychoeducational Module based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Approach

Abstract

This study aims to describe the content of Self Concept, Sense of Belonging, Student Engagement (PS3) of a psychoeducational module, built based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. The ‘PS3’ module aims to focus on the truancy issue of schools linked to self-concept, sense of belonging, and student engagement. CBT provides a framework for helping individuals obtain positive self-concept; enjoy a sense of belonging and engagement thereviating to reduce misconduct in violation of school discipline. The first phase study was conducted to build a draft module through goal construction; identify theories, rationale, philosophy, concepts, targets and timefreating; needs study; setting objectives; selection of contents; selection of strategies; logistics facilitation; media selection; and consolidate the draft module. The second phase study was to try and evaluate the module through pilot studies; determining the degree, reliability and norm; as well as evaluation of effectiveness. However, before the second phase, it is important to gain insights and comments from the panel of experts in terms of the contents of the modules and sessions as well as the activities of the ‘PS3’ module. The study samples were among the experts in psychology and counselling. The first phase of the findings resulted in 9 sessions and 11 activities in the ‘PS3’ module. Meanwhile, the second phase of the findings showed the value of the contents of the module according to Russel (1974) and found the presentation value of the session and the ‘PS3’ module activities was 91.36. Meanwhile, the findings after the first phase show feedback and improvement of modules in terms of content, sessions and activities by a panel of experts. The implication is to be aware of which aspects of the ‘PS3’ module should be made improvements before the ‘PS3’ module is used during counselling and cluster guidance sessions in schools. Hence, the outcome of the ‘PS3’ module can be extended by conducting a pilot study of the ‘PS3’ module on students facing truancy issues.