Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Designing and Validation of a Scale for Factors Influencing the Formation of Hidden Null Curricula at Farhangian University

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ensi keramati 1
roghayeh afra 2
1 Education Department, Farhangian University, Mashhad
2 Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
10.22034/jcs.2025.414313.2151
Abstract
This research was conducted with the aim of constructing and validating a scale about Effective Factors in the formation of hidden null curricula in the Primary Education Bachelor's program at Farhangian University. The research approach was a mixed method via the sequential exploratory design of the instrument-making model conducted in two phases. In the first phase, a semi-structured interview tool was employed, while in the second phase, a designed questionnaire was utilized. The study population consisted of 1526 novice teachers who graduated from Farhangian University in Razavi Khorasan Province in 2016 and 2021. In the first phase, the purposive sampling method was used and ended with 33 interviews with theoretical saturation criteria. The data analysis process was performed using qualitative content analyses. The second-phase sample included 490 novice teachers, selected through stratified random sampling based on Morgan’s table. Questionnaire data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM)-based factor analysis. The findings indicated that the designed questionnaire possessed appropriate validity and reliability. Additionally, three components were identified as having the highest predictive power in the formation of hidden null curricula at Farhangian University: (1) instructors’ competencies and qualifications, (2) weaknesses in educational content and syllabi, and (3) deficiencies in time budgeting. The results demonstrated that the developed scale could serve as a suitable tool for assessing the factors contributing to hidden null curricula at Farhangian University.
Keywords
Farhangian University
HIdden Null Curriculum
New Teachers
Factor Analysis

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 12 September 2024
  • Revise Date 12 March 2025
  • Accept Date 30 April 2025