Educational Planning at Farhangian University According to Students’ Expectations

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Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, , P.O.BOX 14665- 889, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Objective: Ensuring the quality of services and designing coherent plans to achieve progress for the beneficiaries is one of the main missions of higher education systems. Therefore, the present research was conducted in order to investigate the expectations of students for more effective educational planning at Farhangian University.
Method: The current research is applied in terms of purpose and content analysis strategy using a qualitative approach. Sampling was done reached with a purposeful criteria-based method until data saturation was reached. The data collection tool used students' written reports. 36 reports were analyzed and coded. The validity of the findings was confirmed by presenting the described categories to 10 authors of the reports, and the accuracy of the coding was confirmed. Reliability was achieved by re-coding the data and ensuring adequate convergence between previous and re-codings.
Findings: Students' expectations included 165 meaningful categories. The expressions obtained include the expectations of students in two main categories  administrative-organizational and educational. Themes included space and equipment, communication with students, academic support, educational status, curriculum, course headings, and educational evaluation. Conclusions: One of the university's missions is to meet the students' expectations by establishing suitable educational programs. The research results highlight the importance of paying attention to these expectations. It is recommended to consider students' expectations in university planning.
Conclusions and suggestions: The significance of students' expectations and their efforts to meet them cannot be overstated. The findings of this research underscore the importance of prioritizing students' expectations in all dimensions. By doing so, students can effectively contribute to the development of society after graduation.
Innovation and originality: It is crucial to identify students' expectations from the university and give them due attention. This necessitates a revision of the educational and organizational system of the university, along with the development of up-to-date standards. It is equally important to monitor the successful implementation of these standards to ensure their effectiveness.

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Journal of Educational Planning Studies
Volume 13, Issue 25
September 2024
Pages 112-132

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  • Receive Date: 20 October 2023
  • Revise Date: 03 August 2024
  • Accept Date: 25 July 2024

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