Explaining the necessity, effects, and consequences of teacher training as leaders in the second step of the Islamic Revolution of Iran

Babalou, Khalilallah; Mehrmohammadi, Mahmood; Farhangi, Aliakbar; Valikhani, Mashaalah

Explaining the necessity, effects, and consequences of teacher training as leaders in the second step of the Islamic Revolution of Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

khalilallah babalou ¹

Mahmood Mehrmohammadi ²

aliakbar farhangi ³

mashaalah valikhani ⁴

¹ Azad University, Research Sciences Unit

² Professor of Tarbiat Modares University

³ Professor of Azad University, Research Sciences Unit

⁴ Assistant Professor of South Tehran Azad University

Abstract

The Islamic Revolution of Iran has entered its second phase. Reflecting on the first phase's successes and failures in education, alongside the rapidly changing global landscape, highlights the need to re-evaluate and modify the teacher's role. This is crucial for effectively influencing students to achieve the educational goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This study aims to elucidate the effects and consequences of training teachers as leaders in Iran's education system. The research employs a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). The qualitative section’s statistical population includes experts in organizational behavior, human resources, and education. Sampling was conducted until theoretical saturation was reached with 14 individuals through purposeful sampling. Following semi-structured interviews, the research model was designed.

In the quantitative section, data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts, and its reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha, which exceeded 0.7 for all variables. The findings indicate that the impacts and consequences of teachers as leaders can be categorized into four dimensions. The first dimension is the impact on the teachers themselves, with three components (emerging from isolation, capacity building, and job satisfaction) across eight indicators. The second dimension is the impact on students, with three components (creating a safe learning environment, fostering an enjoyable learning atmosphere, and behavior change) across nine indicators. The third dimension is the impact on colleagues, with two components (effective teaching modeling and synergy) across six indicators. The fourth dimension is the impact on the school, with two components (creating a professional learning community and team building, and increasing social capital) across six indicators.

The study's results can be instrumental in developing a professional qualification system for teachers, reforming recruitment and retention policies, and providing a solid foundation for future research.

Keywords

the second step of the Islamic revolution

education

teacher as a leader

works and results of a teacher as a leader

Subjects

Political Thoughts of the Supreme Leader

Statement of the Second Step of the Islamic Revolution-1397
Document of Fundamental Transformation of Education-1390
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