Dimensions of the effectiveness model of in-service training for primary school principals in Hormozgan province

The present study was conducted with the aim of measuring the effectiveness of in-service training model for primary school principals in Hormozgan province. The research was qualitative. The statistical population included experts in the field of education, including university professors and directors of education. A total of 29 people were selected as the sample by targeted snowball sampling method. The data collection tools in the qualitative section were a review of relevant national and international documents as well as a semi-structured exploratory interview. Data classification was performed by data base and coding methods (open, axial and selective). In the qualitative part to determine the internal validity (validity) of the findings, in addition to the data were selected and confirmed by studying the theoretical foundations, research background, sources, interviews with focal people, the opinions and guidelines of a group of experts were taken into account. The final adjustment was made. In order to confirm the accuracy of the data, the validity of the study was used by the research members. Findings of the study indicated that the dimensions of the effectiveness model of in-service training for primary school principals in Hormozgan province were dimensions such as learner, content, readiness, teacher, practice, evaluation, environment, executive requirements, evaluation of results and organization and management. The general results of the research showed that dimensions such as learner, content, readiness, teacher, practice, evaluation, environment, executive requirements, evaluation of results and organization and management affected the in-service training of managers.