Qualitative Analysis of Curriculum Planning Based on Urban Law Learning

Abstract

The present study was conducted with the aim of qualitatively analyzing curriculum planning based on learning urban law. From the perspective of nature, this research is classified as a qualitative study and in terms of data collection method, it is considered a grounded theory-survey research. To collect data, library methods and semi-structured interviews with experts and professors in the field of curriculum planning and law (20 people using purposive sampling) were used. The interviews continued until the theoretical saturation stage and were interpreted using the content analysis technique. The data obtained were analyzed through axial and comparative coding and the main and secondary concepts were extracted. To confirm the validity, the content validity method and the opinions of experts were used. Also, influential variables were identified and the adequacy of the sample was examined with exploratory factor analysis (with orthogonal rotation) and confirmatory factor analysis. Finally, curriculum planning based on learning urban law was proposed as a comprehensive and practical model; A model that can be implemented in all educational levels and educational systems. Based on the findings, 61 subcategories and 5 main categories were extracted, including: education and awareness of civil rights literacy, education of human values, education of life skills, education of social values and norms, and civic participation. This model can pave the way for a fundamental transformation in school curricula by reducing structural errors.