Presentation of the Antecedent and Consequent Model of Educational Innovative Thinking in Elementary School Principals
Subject Areas : Education
zahra najafizangir
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توران سلیمانی
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sadraddin Sattari
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2 - گروه علوم تربیتی، واحد اردبیل، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی، اردبیل، ایران
3 - Department of Educational Sciences, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University
Keywords: Keywords: Educational Innovative Thinking, Antecedents, Consequences ,
Abstract :
Introduction: With rapid scientific and technological advancements, educational systems require creative and Innovative educational thinking in primary school principals plays a crucial role in enhancing teachers’ performance, increasing motivation, and improving students’ learning processes. So, this study aimed to model of the antecedents and consequences of educational innovative thinking among elementary school principals.
Research Methodology: The research was applied in nature and utilized a mixed-methods approach (qualitative-quantitative). In the qualitative phase, data were collected through a three-round Delphi technique and thematic content analysis of the viewpoints of 25 educational experts in Ardabil province, leading to the extraction of the main components of educational innovative thinking. The credibility of the qualitative data was confirmed using the four Lincoln and Guba criteria. In the quantitative phase, the extracted model was tested with a random sample of 178 elementary school principals. Data collection tools included a researcher-made, rated on a five-point Likert scale.
Findings: Exploratory factor analysis confirmed two fundamental factors, "antecedents" and "consequences". Confirmatory factor analysis and model fit indices, convergent validity, and composite reliability further supported the constructs. The one-sample t-test indicated that the status of elementary school principals in relation to the model of antecedents and consequences of innovative thinking was at a desirable level.
Conclusion: The findings, in line with national and international research, emphasize the importance of developing an innovative mindset, professional empowerment, and organizational support to achieve educational innovation.
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