Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Iranian Journal of Curriculum Studies

Identifying the Dimensions and Components of the Alpha Generation Motivational Curriculum in Entrepreneurial Schools and Providing a Model

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Mahallat Branch,Is;lamic Azad University,Mahallat,Iran
2 Islamic Azad University Marvdasht branch
3 Islamic Azad University, Arak branch
Abstract
The learning activities of adolescent students (Alpha Generation) in entrepreneurial schools depend on motivational curricula. The aim of the present study was to identify the dimensions and components of the Alpha Generation Motivational Curriculum in Entrepreneurial Schools and provide a model. The qualitative meta-synthesis method was a literature review. The research field included all articles published during the years 2010-2023 and the sampling method was based on purposeful sampling until theoretical saturation. Therefore, out of the 78 initially selected articles, 34 articles were selected as the research corpus based on matching with the criteria for entering the research. The data analysis was carried out by extracting concepts, subcategories and main categories. The research findings showed that the Alpha Generation Motivational Curriculum Model was based on six dimensions (gamification, objectification of creative behavior, idea generation, expansion of learning opportunities, learning engagement, metacognitive-learning). 
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  • Receive Date 11 February 2025
  • Revise Date 04 August 2025
  • Accept Date 06 August 2025