Designing a Creativity Development Model for Lower Secondary Students in Geography in Dhi Qar Province Using the Emerging Grounded Theory Approach
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Economic, Social, Human Resources, Secondary School, Organizational, EducationalAbstract
Objective: This study aims to design a creativity development model for lower secondary students in geography classes in Dhi Qar Province, Iraq, using the emerging grounded theory approach.
Methodology: The research is applied in purpose and qualitative in nature, conducted using an emerging grounded theory approach. The statistical population comprised educational and psychological experts selected through theoretical sampling until theoretical saturation (n=15). Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews, and data analysis proceeded in three coding phases: open, axial, and selective. Finally, the dimensions, components, and indicators of the model were validated and prioritized through expert consensus.
Findings: The results identified a creativity development model consisting of four dimensions (organizational, educational, human resources, and socio-economic), 14 components, and 102 indicators. Key components included organizational culture, structure, curriculum planning, content, teaching methods, assessment, educational equipment, family, students, teachers, administrators, media, financial resources, and social effectiveness. The highest priorities were attributed to organizational culture, educational planning, family influence, and media support.
Conclusion: The proposed model provides a comprehensive and localized framework to enhance creativity in geography education at the secondary level. Emphasizing organizational systems, instructional infrastructure, human capital development, and supportive socio-economic conditions is crucial. This model can serve as a strategic tool for educational policy-making and fostering creative capacities among students in Iraq’s secondary schools.
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