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

Document Type : Quantitative Research Paper

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1 PhD student in Educational Management, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

2 Department of Educational Sciences, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran (Corresponding Author).

3 3. Department of Educational Sciences, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

10.22034/jsa.2024.140384.2503

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the professional learning standards in Iranian secondary schools (case study: Kurdistan province). This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of data collection method. The statistical population includes all schools in Kurdistan province, which consist of 101 schools. According to the Cochran formula, 12 schools were selected as the sample size through multi-stage cluster sampling. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data. This 47-item questionnaire was designed by researchers to measure professional learning standards in schools in three main areas: conditions for the success of the professional learning program, processes of transforming the professional learning program, and comprehensive and accurate content. According to the research results, the subscale of equity and justice in the conditions for the success of the professional learning program is in a desirable state, while the collaborative culture is in the worst state. The drivers of educational equity are in the best desirable state, and the educational plans are in the worst state in the domain of the processes of transforming the professional learning program. Regarding the area of comprehensive and accurate content in schools, the curriculum, planning, and teaching are reported to be in the best desirable state, while the professional expertise of teachers is in the worst state. Finally, the results indicate that the average status of professional learning in schools is at a moderate level.

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School Administration
Volume 12, Issue 1
April 2024
Pages 109-125

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  • Receive Date: 25 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 11 March 2024
  • Accept Date: 20 March 2024

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