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Model for Accreditation of Non-Government Elementary Schools
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Mahdi Valiee   , Khodayar Abili , Mitra Ezati * , Javad Pourkarimi |
| University of Tehran |
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Abstract: (3 Views) |
| The present applied research was conducted with the aim of designing an accreditation model appropriate for non-government elementary schools using a sequential mixed exploratory method. In the qualitative part, using the content analysis method, 124 documents were reviewed and in order to access rich data with targeted sampling of desirable items, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 experts until theoretical saturation was reached. Then, using the Brown and Clark approach, after coding, the codes were categorized based on their similarity to each other. In the quantitative part, using the Delphi survey method, the validation of the identified factors, criteria, and indicators was conducted. To present an implementation model of accreditation, the weights of factors, criteria, and indicators were determined using a descriptive-survey method in the form of a sample of 113 people. Using a nominal group, the process of the numeracy scores of the stages and the evaluation scale for the school accreditation levels and the validation of the implementation model were carried out. The proposed model for accreditation of non-government elementary schools, including 7 factors, 31 criteria, and 184 indicators, was selected after three rounds in the Delphi panel. The model factors and their weights are: (leadership and management (0.144), curriculum and education (0.281), human resources (0.116), educational research and supervision (0.078), financial resources (0.081), space, equipment, and technology (0.193)) and growth-generating and motivational system (0.107). According to the results of the validity index and t-test, the proposed conceptual and executive models were assessed as appropriate and valid. The resulting model can be used as a guide to action in assessing quality and realizing a degree of quality assurance at the school level. It is suggested that for each academic course, based on the mission of the country's education, a specific accreditation model be designed for that course. |
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| Keywords: Quality, Accreditation, Quality assurance, Non-governmental elementary schools |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
managing education in education
Received: 2026/01/4 | Accepted: 2026/05/12
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