A competency-based model for the evaluation of the fundamental reform document of education in Sama secondary schools: A qualitative study

The aim of this study is to provide a competency-based model for the evaluation of the fundamental reform document of education in Sama secondary schools. This research is applied in purpose, and data collection was based on a qualitative approach using heuristic method and foundation data content analysis. The statistical population included all experts and specialists in the field of educational management, academic experts, and education staff of the education office and Sama schools. Data saturation was achieved after conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 experts. Data analysis was based on coding. In the competency-based evaluation of the education system, emphasis is put on three main components including evaluation based on professional competence, moral competence, and technical and vocational competence. According to the results, the competency-based evaluation model of the fundamental reform document of education involves three main components and 16 sub-components.