Evaluation the curricula related to entrepreneurship based on comparative and synthesis approaches in general education

Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning

Niloufar Mortazanejad ¹ ( Associate professor of educational sciences, Urmia unit, Azad Islamic University, Urmia, Iran. )

Received: 2017-10-30 Accepted : 2022-08-23 Published : 2022-08-23

Keywords: Evaluation, Entrepreneurship curriculum, Comparative Approach, Synthesis,

Abstract :

Evaluation is considered as an essential component in whole curricula; which is vaguer and more complicated once the curriculum has practical and applied aspects. Present paper has examined the evaluation component of curriculum through comparative and synthesis approaches. In comparative section, first the present state of Iran has been described, then the intended situation in advanced countries has been displayed and finally the comparison has been performed. In synthesis approach, all studies among 2000-2017 gathered and their findings synthesized. According to the results, in Iran, based on documentaries and teacher guide books on entrepreneurship, a variety of written tests, portfolio, observation, job sample, etc. are proper, however, in advanced countries and also research findings, competitions inside and between schools and simulated small start-ups are regarded as evaluation methods too. On the other hand, psychological tests, especially Need for Achievement and Self-Efficiency tests are important in determining and improving the entrepreneurial traits.

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