Factor analysis of elements and components of Religion and Life curriculum based on a transcendental perspective(case study: second grade of high school)

The present study aimed at designing a model of pattern for the religion and life curriculum based on the transcendental perspective in the second grade of high school in 2019.

This research was conducted using a survey method and a questionnaire as the research tool. The research population includes experts and specialists in education. The sample size was determined as 132 education experts and specialists that were selected using the multi-stage cluster sampling method.

Data analysis was performed using PLS software. The questionnaire reliability was calculated and evaluated using Cronbach's alpha method, based on which the coefficient of research variables and its dimensions was above 0.7. In the study, inferential statistics and descriptive statistics, as well as inferential tests, first and second-order exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis (reflective-reflective) were used. To determine the level and status of the categories of religion and life curriculum based on the transcendental perspective, the status of data distribution (normal and none-normal) was evaluated using the "Kolmogorov-Smirnov" test. According to the goodness-of-fit index (GOF = 0.36), the artistic teaching method showed more fit.

Based on the research findings, the "purpose" is a reflection on one's creation, ..... and content based on "creative thinking in religious matters" and rational and conceptual approach, .... and its conscious examination, .... the learner's characteristic of "high self-esteem" is included in the transcendental approach to the development of the religion and life curriculum in high school.