Journal of Educational Innovations

Journal of Educational Innovations

A future-oriented analysis of the driving forces of primary school curriculum and their implications

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Elhām Yousefi Hamedāni 1
Ahmadrezā Nasr Isfahāni 2
Yāsamin Ābedini 3
Mohsen Tāheri Demne 4
1 , PhD in curriculum Planning, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
2 (PhD), Professor of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3 (PhD), Associate Professor of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
4 (PhD), Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering and Future Studies, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
10.22034/jei.2024.390561.2603
Abstract
The fourth industrial revolution with its unique characteristics will transform the way we teach, learn, and think. Therefore, the aim of this research was to identify the driving forces influential on the primary school curriculum and analyze their implications. The study was conducted using a future studies approach and a combination of environmental scanning, qualitative content analysis, and Delphi method. Ultimately, six drivers were identified in this area: 1) the growth of digital and biological technologies, 2) childhood and learner-orienting discourse, 3) the structure of educational system, 4) changing the concept and approach to the knowledge, 5) globalization, and 6) the economic situation of the country. The results showed that most of the drivers are observing the global trends which are more inclusive. Analyzing them can play an important role in challenging the assumptions of planners and rethinking on the new models of education and learning in the future world. Finally, this research presents suggestions and strategies for institutionalizing the futures studies discourse in the educational system and taking advantage of the current research results.
Keywords
Futures Studies
Primary School Curriculum
Driving Forces
Education
Future-oriented Education
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  • Receive Date 10 April 2023
  • Revise Date 22 September 2023
  • Accept Date 16 September 2024