Different Approach to Teaching of Theories in Higher Education Curriculum

Document Type : پژوهشی

Authors

• Maghsood Amin Khandaghi
• Azam Mohammadzadeh Ghasr

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

10.22067/fedu.v9i1.71686

Abstract

Theory and theorizing have Importance and undeniable role in life and death of higher education. But most students feel that in theory class, they entered into scientific, poetic and alienation tentativeness world. Some faculty members believe courses of theory are non-technical, impractical and completely mnemonic so they teach to most students in Limited places and times. Studies show that lack of Conceptual framework in teaching of theories is reason for mentioned situation. So aim of the present study is to examine different approaches to teaching theory. four approaches to teaching of theories are via a history of theories, inter- paradigm, teaching a subject or problem from the perspective of different theories and, Explain, analyze and critique a situation or phenomenon from the perspective of different theories. In each of the four approaches to explain the purpose of learning, organization the content of, providing examples and analyze the strengths and weaknesses. Appropriate approach in teaching of theories caused a deep understanding and critical theory and production of new theories. In general, Conceptual framework in teaching of theories caused production of theoretical discourse.

Keywords

• theoretical discourse
• theorizing
• paradigm
• Higher Education
• teaching of theory
• curriculum

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