Identifying and presenting the model of effective Factors the training of Entrepreneurship Teachers in Iran (a mixed study)

The purpose of this research was to identify and present the model of effective factors the training of entrepreneurial teachers in Iran.

The implementation method of this mixed project is exploratory, which qualitatively and quantitatively investigates and identifies the effective dimensions and components of entrepreneurial teacher training in Iran. The statistical sample of the qualitative part of the research was 20 managers, professors, and experts in teacher training, educational sciences, and entrepreneurship, from whom semi-structured interview data was collected and continued until theoretical saturation was reached; A small part of 149 people were managers and professors of teacher training and entrepreneurship in universities who were selected by random cluster method to collect information related to the research questionnaire. The research tool included a researcher-made questionnaire derived from the codes obtained from the interview. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and combined reliability of all research variables were above 0.7, which indicated the reliability of the questionnaire. To analyze the data of this research in the qualitative part by coding (open, axial and selective coding) MAXQDA software was used and in the quantitative part by structural equations smart pls software was used.

The findings of the research showed that the dimensions and components of the factors affecting the training of the entrepreneur teacher included the curriculum, the competence of the teachers and the input competence. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.7, composite reliability was 0.7, and AVE was 0.5, so reliability and convergent validity were confirmed. Divergent validity was also confirmed based on the method of Fornell and Larcker and the HTMT criterion. The T values were greater than 1.96, so the research hypotheses were confirmed at the confidence level of 0.95. R2 and Q2 measures were obtained for moderate and strong dependent variables, and F2 measure was obtained for strong dependent variables. The value of 0.711 for GOF also indicated the appropriate fit of the model.

By implementing the obtained model, education practitioners can combine management and leadership, rules and regulations, curricula and their delivery methods, human resources of the education system, interaction with industry and services.