Journal of Theory & Practice in Curriculum

Meta-analysis of the works of research teachers in Zanjan province from 2010 to 2017(With the subject of teaching and learning)

Shahram skandaripour

The present article has been done with the aim of meta-analysis of the works of research teachers in Zanjan province and has used the combined meta-analysis method and six steps of Krippendorf. From the statistical population of 129 selected works of the province, 51 works have been selected as the study sample. Data were extracted with the help of three analysts using three checklists. Research findings in terms of form show more attention of research teachers (female, elementary school, intermediate work history,…) in the field of educaotin and learning, in the methodological view indicate more use of critical approach by research teachers in Problem solving, from the combined method in data collection and analysis, from the theoretical background in proposing solutions and also; In terms of cognitive concept, it indicates that most of the issues of teaching and learning are related to the structure and method of education.

Identifying the effective factors in choosing the field of humanities: a reflection on the narratives of my academic period

Marzie Dehghani

The purpose of this research is to identify the factors affecting the choice of humanities field. Parallel to this aim, the narrative-research method of the autobiography type was used. The source of data was the researcher's memories and narratives during his studies. Data analysis was done according to thematic analysis. In total, four main themes (educational, individual, family and environmental factors) and 19 sub-themes in two axes were identified. Findings in the first section include not belonging to school, the role of teachers, the effect of academic grades, academic guidance, achieving successful results, possessing literary talent, fear of failure, purposefulness, interest and desire, Family support, family educational background and Career prospects. Also, in the second section, obtaining successful results, receiving positive feedback, forming an identity, reducing motivation, doubt, parental satisfaction, high expectations, and misconceptions were obtained, which indicate the positive and negative consequences of this choice.

Keywords of elementary school mathematics books

Sogol Yazdankhoo

Learning math vocabularly is essential for language development and improving students' mathematics knowledge. The present research is descriptive-analytical, its purpose is applied and its approach is qualitative. First, by synthesis method, the researches done in the field of teaching mathematical vocabulary were reviewed and the types of words that need to be taught were categorized. Then, using content analysis method, the key words of math books were extracted. The sample of the research is the first to third grade elementary mathematics textbooks of Iran. In the synthesis section, the research community of all articles related to the teaching of mathematical vocabulary and the research sample, 36 articles are available, which were selected by searching the selected internal and external databases. The words extracted from the first to third grade elementary math textbooks were placed in eleven categories.

Synthesis of teachers' cultural knowledge components

Mostafa Ghaderi

The purpose of the current research is to extract the components of teachers' cultural knowledge. The research method is the synthesis of related research works in the period from 2000 to 2020 taken from internal and international databases. A number of 533 scientific researches were identified and after the necessary checks, 34 researches were included in the first stage of synthesis. Using the evaluator to recode the findings, clearly state what has been done, and the presence of definite and defensible indicators to select the input studies was used to improve the credibility of the research. According to the findings, 11 components were identified in the field of teachers' cultural knowledge; component of intercultural issues; students' culture; general culture; indigenous culture; culture and social issues; multiculturalism; culture and education; cultural values; cultural identity; Organizational culture and culture and teacher education.

Identify the dimensions and components of the teacher professional development model: Hybridization of professional development models

Mohamadreza Nili

The aim of this study was to identify the dimensions and components of teacher professional development according to the patterns and models of teacher professional development.The approach of the present study is qualitative and its method is meta-combination based on the model of Ervin et al(2011).The research community consists of 276 scientific-research articles published in prestigious scientific journals that in the period of 1392 and 2008 have been in the field of professional development of teachers and provide a model in this field. The research sample includes 29 studies that have been purposefully collected and selected based on thematic monitoring of data.The dimensions and components of professional development were classified into 5 dimensions and 22 axes. These dimensions include individual,organizational,socio-cultural,strategic,contextual and obstacles and challenges. By considering these axes, educational policy makers can provide the basis for improving and designing a local model of professional development for teachers.

A look at the revised curriculum of undergraduate courses in educational sciences, psychology and Persian language and literature in terms of their success in achieving the intended goals

sirous asadian

The method of this research is descriptive - survey. The statistical population of this research includes undergraduate students in the fields of education, psychology and Persian language and literature that at the time of the research, they were in the seventh semester of their studies and their number was 439 students. The sample size was selected by referring to Krejcie and Morgan table and by relative stratified random sampling method of 205 people. The instrument used in the study was researcher-made questionnaires and the reliability of the questionnaire was obtained through Cronbach's alpha of 0.847. Findings showed that in the field of cognition and emotion, new curricula have led to the acquisition of necessary knowledge and the acquisition of desirable attitudes toward the field of study in students; But in the field of psycho-motor (skills) new curricula have not led to the acquisition of desirable skills

Analyzing the Ideas of Elementary School Teachers about the Concept of "Child-Friendly School"

rezvan safian boldaji

The present study aims to analyze the ideas of elementary teachers about the concept of "child-friendly school" toextract components and its obstacles. The research method applied was phenomenological and the study samples included 24 elementary teachers in Tehran who had low, medium and high levels of teaching experience. The data for study was collected through semi-structured interviews which were performed on the basis of theoretical saturation. The method of data analysis used was Brown and Clark ' thematic analysis (2006). Based on the theme analysis, 13 basic themes 5 organizing and a main theme were identified as the child-friendly school components. In addition, 7 basic themes, 3 organizing themes and an overarching theme were recognized as the barriers to the realization of a child-friendly school. Finally, it should be mentioned that due to several obstacles, there are no conditions to create such atmosphere in many Iranian schools, especially public schools.

Description of primary school teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge with emphasis on the field of volume in instruction component

Maryam Mohsenpour

The purpose of this research was to describe the perception of primary school teachers on how to help students in instructing of the volume, using the task-based interview method. For this purpose, some tasks was designed and implemented with two general question for six volunteer primary school teachers who had experience in teaching fifth and sixth grades. The answers were analyzed according to the instruction component of the cognitive activation model in the classroom (Kraus et al., 2008). The results showed the lecture method, the less use of concrete representations, different perceptions of the volume definition, spatial limitations and relying on arithmetic representation in solving the task. In total, the results of this research clarify the need of teachers to improve their knowledge in the field of instructing of the volume, and for this purpose, suggestions have been presented.

An Analysis of Teachers' Experiences of Elementary multigrade Classroom Teachers Teaching Essay

Seyyed Heshmatollah Mortazavizadeh

The present study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the experiences of teachers of multi-grade classes in teaching composition using the phenomenological method and using semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling method and criterion method, all the teachers of multi-grade classes in Boyar Ahmad city in 1400 who had more than three years of teaching experience in multi-grade classes were selected and finally 25 people were interviewed based on theoretical saturation. The analysis of the interviews was done using the Claysey model and thematic analysis method. The findings were classified into four main themes: consequences related to teachers, students, parents and the educational system. The validity of the data was confirmed by using the techniques of reliability, transferability and alignment of data, and the reliability of the data was also confirmed by the accurate guidance of the flow of information collection and alignment of the researchers.

Analysis of dimensions, components and indicators of teacher competence as a lifelong learner: a synthesis research study

parvin samadi

The purpose of this study was to investigate the dimensions, components and indicators of a teacher's competence as a lifelong learner in related documents. The research approach is qualitative with a hybrid strategy. The research method is synthesis research and content analysis technique. The research population includes all published works in this field without time limit in valid databases that were classified and screened during content analysis appropriate to the purpose of the research. 57 documents were purposefully selected, coded and classified using MaxQDA 2020 software. The findings showed that the dimensions and components of a teacher's competence as a lifelong learner are: "Individual mechanism (metacognitive skills, personality traits, communication and interpersonal skills)", "Information and technology literacy mechanism (digital competencies, information literacy familiarity) In the sphere of life) "and" mechanism of action (activism, reflection, professional learning, intellectual ability, developed professional identity, familiarity with knowledge management, mastery of foreign languages

Content analysis of the textbook Work and Technology of the sixth grade of elementary school based on entrepreneurship components

Batool Sabzeh

The purpose of this research is to evaluate and analyze the content of the workbook and technology of the sixth grade based on the components of entrepreneurship in the three dimensions of knowledge, attitude and skill. which was done using a descriptive method of quantitative content analysis. The research community is the content of the 6th grade technology book in 2019. Its reliability and validity was obtained with the help of experts and triangulation method. The most attention was paid to the skills component (442) and the least attention was paid to the attitude component (51)..Also, under the sub-components of rules and regulations, risk-taking and effective communication, the highest percentage and the components of financial literacy, internal control and critical thinking have the lowest percentage, respectively, in the dimensions of knowledge, attitude and entrepreneurial skills.

An analysis of Iranian research in science education curriculum with a focus on the nature of science

Zahra Niknam

This study analyzes Iranian research on science education curriculum focusing on the nature of science.How the nature of science has been addressed in Iranian research on science education curriculum is question. This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and by reviewing Iranian studies. 32 documents were examined and analyzed. The review and analysis indicate that Iranian studies have mainly focused and pay a lot of attention to the intended curriculum, at the expense of sidelining the implemented and acquired curricula.There is little field research from classrooms and a huge gap in interpretive research Also, there is almost no research on teaching the nature of science to primary students.Classroom activities and learners' experiences in educational environments are an integral part of the curriculum, therefore, it is necessary to conduct qualitative field research, such as ethnography, for gaining a deeper understanding of the implemented and experienced levels of the curriculum.

Inquiring into the Evolution and Revision of Higher Education Curricula in Afghanistan Post September 11, 2001

Kourosh Kouroshfathi2

This Study aims to look into the evolution and revision of higher education curricula Post September 11, 2001. The study used a qualitative research method with an historical lens. The investigator shows the evolution of reviewing higher education curricula in 21st century from an analytical perspective. The study uses archival analysis primarily research publications and documents related to higher education curricula available online and printed in digital sources.The finding show that the higher education curriculum in Afghanistan has gone through different phases. The data suggest that the curriculum experience show a transition from a relatively irregular curriculum planning system before September 11 to a centralized curriculum system post September 11 leading towards opinion polls and the delegation of some autonomy for curriculum to prestigious universities.The study found that 165 majors were identified that needed to be reviewed;among them, the curriculum of 71 fields of study have been revised to date