Compiling Indicators of Problem-Based Approach in Quality Evaluation of Governmental Management curriculum and its implementation in Islamic Azad University

Subject Areas : Public Policy In Administration

ROSTAM GHAREHDAGHI ¹ ( عضو هیت علمی- مدیر گروه )
tahmasab kavosi ² ( گروه مدیریت، واحد میانه، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، میانه، ایران )

Received: 2016-10-23 Accepted : 2018-09-02 Published : 2017-02-19

Keywords: criteria, indicator, Governmental Management discipline, Keywords: quality evaluation, Curriculum, problem-based approach,

Abstract :

AbstractBackground: This study is introduced important indicators of problem-based curriculum. Objective: The aim of current exploratory mixed method study was to compile indicators of problem-based curriculum on the bases of Klein's model (1991) and evaluating quality of curriculum of Governmental Management discipline based on compiled indicators. Methods: Firstly in qualitative phase, through interviewing experts, 36 indicators were compiled. In quantitative phase, using compiled indicators, a questionnaire were administrated and completed by 92 participants including lecturers in Governmental Management. Findings: Application of compiled indicators in curriculum evaluation of Governmental Management discipline revealed that the purpose, content, teaching- learning strategies, materials and resources, learning activities, evaluation, grouping, educational time and needed educational space in that discipline are unfavorable. Conclusion: In order to motivating attentions to the problem-based curriculums, further evaluation studies should be done in other disciplines and backgrounds. Keywords: quality evaluation, curriculum, problem-based approach, criteria, indicator, Governmental Management discipline, Azad Universitiy.