An analysis of vocational learning standards in Iranian secondary schools (case study: Kurdistan province) based on Learning Forward

Document Type : Quantitative Research Paper

Authors

1 Sanandaj

2 Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran

10.22034/jsa.2024.140384.2503

Abstract

The purpose of the current research was to analyze the standards of professional learning in Iran's secondary schools (case study: Kurdistan Province). This research is descriptive-survey based on the objective, applied, and according to the method of data collection. The statistical population includes all schools of Kurdistan province, which includes 101 schools. According to Cochran's formula, 12 schools were considered as the sample size from all the schools in question using the multi-stage cluster sampling method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. This 47-question questionnaire was designed by researchers to measure the standards of professional learning in schools, in 3 main areas, i.e. the conditions for the success of the professional learning program, the transformation processes of the professional learning program, and the detailed and inclusive content. According to the results of Pohesh, the equality and justice subscale in the field of conditions for the success of the professional learning program is in the best condition and the participatory culture is in the worst condition. The drivers of educational equality are in the best state and the educational plans are in the worst state in the field of transformation processes of the professional learning program. Regarding the conditions of accurate and inclusive content in schools, the curriculum, planning and education are in the best condition and the professional expertise of the teachers is reported in the worst condition. Finally, the results indicate that the average status of professional learning in schools is at an average level

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Volume 12, Issue 2
July 2024
Pages 181-200
  • Receive Date: 25 February 2024
  • Revise Date: 11 August 2024
  • Accept Date: 20 August 2024