Strategies for Promotion of Curriculum Planning Culture in Iran's Universities and Higher Education Institutions

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Abstract: Creating a culture of participation in developing university curriculum is a major concern for professionals in the Iran higher education. Encouraging the culture of curriculum development improves the efficiency and effectiveness of higher education. The present study aims to explain the strategies for promoting the curriculum culture in universities and higher education institutions. This study is conducted through depth interviews with 29 experts in the field of higher education, and the results are analyzed by qualitative data methods. The findings show that the most important strategies for promoting the culture of curriculum development include: education and awareness, getting involved individuals in curriculum development, establishing counseling centers for curriculum development in universities, observing and adhering to the basic principles of effective curriculum development, increasing participation, devoting more budget and sufficient resources to higher education. The results of this research can be used as guidelines for higher education planners for reviewing and improving the curriculum structure, identifying strengths and weaknesses of curriculum development culture in the higher education system and planning attempts.
 

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