The effect of Shaw’s Method on working memory of students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF)

Objective: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of Shaw’s method to enhance working memory of first-grade students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning   Method: A single subject method with multiple baseline design (MBD) research methodology was used. In this regard, among the first grade elementary school students in Isfahan in 2015-2017, four students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning were selected through available sampling .Data were collected using the Wechsler Fourth Intelligence Scale (WISC-IV) and clinical interviews. Students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning were placed in a 16 -session (one 40-minute session per week) in Shaw’s method. Data were analyzed by using visual analysis. Results: The data analysis showed that Shaw’s method is significantly effective in increasing working memory of students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning. Conclusion: Shaw’s method can be combined with other methods to improve working memory of students with Borderline Intellectual Functioning  and can be used in teaching and rehabilitation of  such students.