Educational Measurement and Evaluation Studies

Educational Measurement and Evaluation Studies

Validating the Components of Wonder-Full Education in the Primary School Curriculum

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 MA student in Curriculum Planning, Department of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Univesity of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
2 Associate Professor of Education, Department of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
3 PhD student in Higher Education Development and Planning, Department of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.
10.22034/emes.2025.2039817.2583
Abstract
Objective: One of the most important principles that can motivate students to learn is the redesign of education based on the principles of wonder-full education. Therefore, the primary goal of this research is to validate a questionnaire on learning through wonder in primary schools across Sanandaj.
Methods: This study utilizes a quantitative methodology with a survey approach. The target population comprises 450 primary school teachers in Sanandaj, from which a sample of 150 was selected. The original English version of the questionnaire was translated by two experts in the field, and the final version was agreed upon after consultation with professors in education. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS26, and the structural equation model was fitted using SmartPLS3.
Results: The analysis results indicated that the wonder-full education questionnaire, with eight main components, is favorable in terms of evaluating the measurement model, as assessed by Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, and convergent and divergent validity indices. The measurement model demonstrates good reliability and validity, as evidenced by factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability, and convergent and divergent validity indices. Furthermore, based on the R² and Q² indices and the GOF criterion, the structural model shows a good fit and predictive power.
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the wonder-full education questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for future research.
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