Rezvan Hakimzadeh; fahimeh abbasi; tayyebeh zamani
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the opportunities and challenges of the School-Specific Curriculum. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and phenomenological design. Using purposive sampling, data saturation was obtained after 24 semi-structured ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the opportunities and challenges of the School-Specific Curriculum. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and phenomenological design. Using purposive sampling, data saturation was obtained after 24 semi-structured qualitative interviews with teachers. Analyzing teachers' perspectives identifies eight strengths, including: students' practical familiarity with different types of skills, increasing students 'motivation to learn, increasing students' social skills, providing a basis for recognizing students 'abilities, creating a basis for lifestyle modification, increasing students' creative thinking, increasing Teachers' job motivation, encouraging teachers to acquire information about professional skills appropriate to local conditions, as well as six challenges, including: time constraints, lack of executive facilities in suburban and rural areas, restrictions on multi-grade classes, and the reluctance of some teachers to perform. There were inconsistencies in the program implementation process and problems related to evaluating the achievements of the curriculum. The findings of this study contribute the authorities in expanding and strengthening school-based curriculum as a strategy in decentralizing the country's curriculum system.