Designing and validation of Remediation Curriculum Model for students with specific learning disorders in first year of

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1 Ph.D Student, Curriculum Planning, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor of Allameh Tabatabaee University and Faculty Member of Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran.

3 Professor Tarbiat Moalem University of Tehran and Faculty Member of Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was designing and validation of Remediation Curriculum Model for students with specific learning disorders in first year of elementary schools. Methods: The present research was a practical study with a descriptive-analytic method and a foundational approach. The statistical population of the study consisted of all the teachers and experts of Maragheh (515 member) from among whom the sample size was selected using Morgan's random table consisting of 212 teachers and 40 curriculum specialists. In order to answer the research questions, at first the research literature was studies and the model was designed. Then, the research questionnaire was made and its content validity was investigated by 5 experts’ assessments, and its reliability which was calculated using Cronbach's Alpha was reported 85%, and the model designed was validated by teachers and experts. The research data were analyzed by using Chi-square test. Results: The findings showed that all the considered elements (purpose, content, teaching methods, learning and evaluation methods) for the restorative curriculum are valid and there is no significant difference between the views of these two groups in terms of validity. Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, it is concluded that with regard to validated elements of remediation curriculum in this research, this model can be used in the curriculum of students with specific learning disorders in first grade of elementary schools.
 

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  • Receive Date: 26 July 2019
  • Accept Date: 26 July 2019

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