Theory and Practice in the Curriculum

Theory and Practice in the Curriculum

Aims and Scope

Aims and Scope

The scope of this journal encompasses theory-building, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula across all levels of education, welcoming manuscripts based on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.

Aims

Journal of Theory & Practice in Curriculum pursues the following objectives:

  • Disseminating and advancing knowledge in the field of curriculum studies
  • Contributing to the production of indigenous knowledge in curriculum studies
  • Encouraging innovative thinking in curriculum theory and fostering innovation in curriculum planning practice
  • Supporting the reform and revision of curricula across various educational levels
  • Explaining and critically examining approaches to regional and school-based curriculum development
  • Promoting integrated approaches to curriculum design and development
  • Reflecting global and international experiences in the field of curriculum studies
  • Critically examining and evaluating national curriculum policies
  • Critically examining and evaluating curriculum developments in practice and implementation
  • Investigating challenges within the national curriculum planning system and proposing practical solutions for improvement

Scope

Journal of Theory & Practice in Curriculum welcomes manuscripts in the following areas:

  • Theoretical and philosophical foundations of curriculum
  • Curriculum design, development, and planning
  • Curriculum evaluation and validation
  • Primary and secondary education curriculum
  • Higher education curriculum
  • Teacher education and professional development
  • Teacher training curricula (with a focus on Farhangian University experiences)
  • Integrated and interdisciplinary approaches to curriculum
  • Comparative curriculum studies (national and international)
  • Curriculum policy and planning
  • Regional and school-based curriculum development
  • Qualitative research methodology and meta-synthesis in curriculum studies
  • Content analysis of textbooks and instructional materials
  • Technology and innovation in curriculum