Designing a Competency Model for Applicants of Primary Education Program at Farhangian University

The purpose of this study is to identify the competencies required for entering primary education program of Farhangian University. The research method implemented in this applied study has been mixed-method. The statistical population includes educational experts, academic experts and graduates who are familiar with the competencies required for entering Farhagian University. Accordingly, 18 faculty members, experts and graduates of Farhangian University were selected as the sample of the study. The sampling method used in the qualitative section is non-probable and purposeful and qualitative method of data collection is semi-structured interview. The sampling method in the quantitative section is cluster sampling and 320 people were selected as the sample of the study. The results led to the design of a model regarding the competencies required for entering primary education program of Farhangian University in six categories. 1) knowledge competencies (basic, background and general), 2) communication skills (oral skills, listening skills, skills needed for communicating with children and local people and teamwork ), 3) perceptual competencies (systematic thinking, logical thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, reasoning and problem solving), 4) executive competencies (planning skills, time management, reading and writing skills and art), 5) personality and moral competencies (openness, positive attitude, self-direction, self-esteem, kindness, patience, discipline, perseverance, self-sacrifice, and honesty), 6) attitudinal competencies (showing interest in and motivation for the teaching as a profession, believing in Islamic Republic of Iran values, good values and beliefs, being interested in science and education, being interested in working with children).