Developing and validating of the competency-based curriculum model for MA in curriculum course

Developing and validating of the competency-based curriculum model for MA in curriculum course The aim of this study was to develop and validate the competency-based curriculum model for MA in curriculum course. In this study, methods of qualitative content analysis, documentary research and descriptive-inferential were used. The sample for data collection is 9 curriculum experts and 45 documents in relation to competency-based curriculum that were purposefully selected. Data collection techniques were the individual semi-structured interviews with experts and the qualitative document analysis. The findings showed competency-based curriculum elements features according to the objectives, content, learning activities and evaluation methods, then primary model of competency-based curriculum designed. So the process, procedures and how to providing competency-based curriculum model, resulted from the preceding studies on the subject.This model was validated by experts and mediators that have been done. The results of this study could be used in designing competency-based curriculum.