Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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PhD student in Philosophy of Education, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty Member, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty Member, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Background and Objective: Given the importance of family education skills in promoting the Islamic lifestyle and their role in the holistic development of students, the present study aimed to analyze the weaknesses of family education content in the curriculum and to propose an educational–pedagogical model for upper secondary school students.
Methods and Materials: This research was field-based and applied in purpose, adopting a mixed exploratory approach. In the qualitative phase, the exploratory Delphi method was employed using the opinions of experts and specialists in the field to extract the components and indicators. In the quantitative phase, the statistical population consisted of 770 individuals, of whom 260 were selected as the sample based on Morgan’s table. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and PLS software.
Results: The findings showed that family education policies(34%), teacher preparation and infrastructures (28%), appropriate design, implementation and evaluation of family education (25%), and clarification of educational objectives(21%) significantly contributed to improving family education content. Moreover, 33 weaknesses were identified in family skills education, which were addressed in the proposed educational–pedagogical model. Overall, the combined influence of these dimensions—including clarification of objectives, family education policies, teacher preparation and infrastructures, appropriate design and evaluation of family education, along with alignment of educational strategies—explained 99% of the variance in blended family education outcomes.
Conclusion: Incorporating the proposed educational–pedagogical model into macro-level educational policies can effectively enhance the content of family education in the curriculum and contribute to the holistic development of students.
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