Solutions and Obstacles to Civic Education in a Smart City

Authors

    Zahra Gholami PhD Student in Educational Management, Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
    Hamideh Reshadatjoo * Associate Professor, Department of Crisis Management and Urban Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran reshadatjoo@srbiau.ac.ir
    Afsaneh Zamani Moghadam Associate Professor, Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.3.2.23

Keywords:

Strategies, Obstacles, Civic Education, Smart Cities

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to identify the strategies and obstacles for implementing civic education in smart cities.

Methodology: The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with experts, including academic professionals and senior managers from the municipalities of Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad. Theoretical coding was used to analyze the data collected from these interviews. MAXQDA software facilitated the analysis, enabling the extraction of relevant concepts and the categorization of strategies and obstacles related to civic education in smart cities.

Findings: The study identified several strategies for civic education in smart cities, categorized into managerial, organizational, individual, and educational strategies. Key strategies include managerial support for civic education initiatives, allocation of necessary budgets, provision of educational facilities, and fostering a learning culture within the municipal community. Additionally, the study highlighted significant obstacles, including the lack of professional trainers, insufficient creativity in educational delivery, inadequate budget allocation, and limited attention to social and economic development in designing civic education programs. Individual barriers such as insensitivity to the quality of education and lack of critical examination of educational values were also identified.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of structured civic education programs in the development of smart cities. Effective civic education can enhance citizens' knowledge of new technologies and innovative processes, contributing to the overall efficiency and sustainability of urban management. Addressing the identified obstacles through targeted strategies can facilitate the successful implementation of civic education in smart cities, ultimately leading to improved social, economic, and political outcomes.

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Published

2023-06-10

Submitted

2023-04-07

Revised

2023-06-02

Accepted

2023-06-04

How to Cite

Gholami , Z. ., Reshadatjoo, H. ., & Zamani Moghadam, A. (2023). Solutions and Obstacles to Civic Education in a Smart City. International Journal of Innovation Management and Organizational Behavior (IJIMOB), 3(2), 189-195. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.3.2.23

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