Essentials of implementing a competency-based curriculum in Farhangian University student-teachers in social studies

Abstract

Background and Aim: Competency-based curriculum is one of the new approaches in the field of education that can provide the basis for the growth of learners; Therefore, the main goal of the current research was to identify the requirements for implementing a competency-based curriculum for student teachers at Farhangian University in social studies. Methods: This research, which is applied in terms of purpose and quantitative and qualitative (multi-method) in terms of method, quantitative descriptive survey method was used to determine the validity of the questionnaire and qualitative content analysis method was used to identify the requirements of curriculum implementation. The data collection techniques were a questionnaire designed to determine CVR and CVI content validity, which was sent to 11 professors of curriculum planning, sociology, and Farhangian University, and 30 items were approved; And after that, during face-to-face and telephone interviews, interviews were conducted with 9 professors of sociology, curriculum planning and professors of Farhangian University. Data analysis was analyzed using Max Kyoda qualitative data analysis software and coding method. Results: The findings showed that the requirements for the implementation of a competency-based curriculum in the social studies course include: requirements for student teachers to familiarize themselves with their role, emphasis on the central issue, attention to the role of scientific awareness, emphasis on active teaching methods, individual differences of learners, attention to Values and norms, effective interaction in learning, evaluation, development of various skills, attention to social issues, exploration, content of books and research are central. Conclusion: The results of this research can be used for professors and curriculum planners of social studies course as well as professors and student teachers of Farhangian University.