University Textbooks; Research and Writting

University Textbooks; Research and Writting

Identifying the syllabus of the textbook Classroom Management and Learning

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Khalil Zandi 1
Seyed Adnan Hossieni 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Counselling, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
10.30487/rwab.2025.2047938.1632
Abstract
The ultimate goal of the present study was to identify the syllabus for the undergraduate-level textbook Classroom Management and Learning. In the first part, classroom management challenges in Iran were examined. The research method in this section was qualitative, employing the meta-synthesis approach based on the Sandelowski and Barroso (2007) model. The study field consisted of scientific articles published in reputable journals indexed in domestic databases from 2004 to 2024. Using purposive sampling and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria, nine studies were selected as the final sample. Data were analyzed and synthesized through coding and categorization. The credibility of the meta-synthesis was confirmed using the CASP checklist. The second part of the study aimed to identify and prioritize the textbook syllabus with a focus on mitigating the identified challenges. The research method in this section was qualitative and based on the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) model. Key informants included 10 university professors selected through purposive sampling. Data collection tools in this section comprised an open-response questionnaire for identifying syllabus components and a matrix questionnaire addressing the relationship between syllabus components and challenges. Data analysis was conducted using a Home of Quality matrix. Findings from the first part identified classroom management challenges in Iran, encompassing 15 subcategories and 6 main categories: Time management challenges in overcrowded and multigrade classrooms, Fatigue, lack of engagement, and student disinterest in educational activities, Undesirable student behaviors, Resource shortages and equipment arrangement challenges, Difficulties in applying teaching methods and modern assessment techniques, Authoritarian teacher behaviors...
Keywords
syllabus
Classroom Management
Learning

Subjects

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