Identifying the strategies for implementing the cooperative learning approach in order to develop the leadership skills of elementary school students through meta- synthesis and focus group

Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning

Fahima Ansarizadeh ¹ (Azad University of Qom. Department of Educational Sciences. PhD student in educational management)
Keramati Mohammad Reza ² (Associate proAssociate Professor, Department of Educational and Curriculum Methods and Planning, University of tehranfessor, University of Tehran)
seyfollah fazlollahi ³ (Qom, Islamic Azad University, Qom Branch, Faculty of Humanities. Associate Professor of Educational Sciences)

Received: 2023-08-13 Accepted : 2024-01-17 Published : 2024-01-17

Keywords: Strategies, cooperative learning, leadership skills, meta- synthesis, focus group,

Abstract :

Although previous studies have highlighted the challenges of implementing the cooperative learning approach, they have not addressed the implementation strategies of this approach in order to develop students' leadership skills. On the other hand, studies have shown that leadership skills can be taught to children, but they have not clearly revealed how this happens. The aim of this study is to combine the results of national and international studies in order to fill this research gap. Sandelowski and barroso method was used in this study. Data were coded through Atlas T software. In order to complete, modify and validate the data, the method of focus groups was also used. Based on the results of the present study, improving curriculum elements such as facilities, subjects, learning environment, teacher and student, and improving the attitude of stakeholders and stakeholders can provide the basis for the development of leadership skills in students. The results indicated the prominence of some skills such as creativity, problem solving, self-confidence, adaptability, empathy, criticism, and responsibility. Some skills, such as adaptability, acceptability of criticism, revealed new dimensions of leadership skills and were able to contribute to the development of knowledge in this field. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that developing leadership skills through cooperative learning approach in educational activities in the classroom environment is feasible.

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