Designing and validating the optimal model of transformation in humanities with emphasis on the curriculum in the higher education system of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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1 Phd Student of Curriculum Planning, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum Planning, Marand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Marand, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Azerbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

The aim of this research is Designing and validating the optimal model of transformation in humanities with emphasis on the curriculum in the higher education. The research method is a mixed sequential exploratory type. In the qualitative part, data were collected and themes were determined with the help of Conventional Content Analysis, based on the opinion of specialists in the field of curriculum planning, educational management and philosophy of education. The participants were selected by the purposeful sampling method and finally, by conducting 15 interviews, the theoretical saturation limit was obtained. The data collection tool at this stage is a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis of Brown and Clark (2013) was also used for data analysis. In the quantitative part, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to check the internal validity of the model. The statistical sample of 50 people was selected from the academic staff members in the field of educational sciences and using Convenience Sampling method. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using Cronbach's alpha equal to 0.85. The data were analyzed at two levels of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (confirmatory factor analysis) using SPSS and PLS statistical software.
The results of the qualitative part indicated the identification of 44 organizing themes and 16 inclusive themes. In the quantitative part, the human, technical, educational and executive components were approved, respectively with 21/731, 8/209, 33/55 and 17/133; Friedman's test was also used to rank each of the components.

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  • Receive Date: 15 November 2023
  • Revise Date: 25 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 18 November 2023

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