Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Participatory Learning in Primary Schools of Bandar Abbas

The aim of this study was to identify dimensions and components of participatory learning in primary schools of Bandar Abbas. Participants of this qualitative content analysis consisted of 12 primary school teachers familiar with participatory learning who were selected by using purposive sampling method. Sample size was determined based on the theoretical saturation principle. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data. The data were analyzed using open and axial coding using Maxqda software. Five dimensions and 57 components were identified for participatory learning, which include the curriculum dimension (4 components), the teacher dimension (18 components), the school atmosphere dimension (13 components), student dimension (15 components) and principal dimension (6 components).