Understanding the characteristics of the service-oriented university curriculum (A Phenomenological Study)

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1 M..A Curriculum Planning, Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.

3 Assistant professor Department of Educational Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran.

Abstract

This research  purpose to elucidate the characteristics of a service-oriented university curriculum based on the experiences and perceptions of experts. The study is applied in nature concerning its objectives and qualitative in terms of data collection, specifically employing a phenomenological approach. The target population consisted of faculty members from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, among whom 14 individuals with relevant knowledge and experience in service-oriented universities were purposefully (snowball sampling) selected. Sampling was conducted gradually until data saturation was reached. The data collection instrument utilized was a semi-structured interview. In the qualitative data analysis, Strauss and Corbin's coding system was employed to generate initial categories. After several precise reviews, components were extracted using systematic coding analysis. The findings revealed 22 main categories and 310 subcategories concerning the elements of a service-oriented university curriculum, including goals, content, teaching-learning activities, evaluation, and educational environment. According to the experiences and perceptions of faculty members, in service-oriented universities, categories emphasizing social dimensions, practical content, skill-oriented strategies in teaching-learning activities, multifaceted evaluation, and engagement in the workplace and community are of greater significance.

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  • Receive Date: 15 September 2024
  • Revise Date: 25 December 2024
  • Accept Date: 22 May 2025
  • First Publish Date: 22 June 2025
  • Publish Date: 22 June 2025

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