Designing and validating the optimal curriculum model of Farhangian University on instructional skills based on Akker’s curriculum model

Subject Areas : Education

hojjat eftekhari ¹ (PhD candidate of Hormozgan University curriculum and lecturer at Farhangian University)
saiyed abdolvahab samavi ² (Associate Professor of Hormozgan University)
hossin zinalipour ³ (Assistant professor of Hormozgan University)

Received: 2020-11-01 Accepted : 2022-02-15 Published : 2022-12-22

Keywords: Farhangian University, Optimal Curriculum Model, Akker ‘s Curriculum Spider Web Model, Teachers' Instructional Skills,

Abstract :

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to provide an optimal curriculum model of Farhangian University on teacher’s instructional skills based on Akker’s curriculum model for the undergraduate course in educational sciences. research methodology: In this study, the method was qualitative and the purposive sampling (desirable cases) continued until data saturation was achieved. The participants are as follow: 14 student teachers were selected (on the highest-grade point average), 4 provincial sample teachers (as experts) and 6 professors of Farhangian University (as curriculum facilitators), and they took part as the informed individuals. Data obtained from semi-structured interviews were analyzed by deductive coding method. Findings:, Findings showed the following characteristics of Akker ‘s ten elements (logic, purpose, content, learning activities, teacher, resources, grouping, time, evaluation), in addition, two elements (need & content organization) were added to the elements of the optimal curriculum based on educational skills Conclusion:  The proposed model was approved by experts after validation and adjustment  

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