Document Type : Research Paper
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1 PhD student in Educational Management, Department of Educational Sciences, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.
2 Associate Professor of Educational Management, Department of Educational Sciences, University of Lorestan, Khorramabad, Iran.
Abstract
Comparative education, as a significant branch within the field of educational sciences, examines and compares different educational systems in diverse societies. The aim of the present study is a comparative study of formal education in Iran and Iraq. The research method is qualitative comparative, and the strategy for selecting countries was "difference in social systems and similarity in educational system output." In this research, library research (documentary), domestic and international databases, and articles related to the research topic were used for data collection, and data analysis was performed based on Bereday's model. The research population includes the formal education systems of Iran and Iraq. The findings show that formal education in Iran and Iraq has differences and similarities in terms of educational system structure, curriculum content, the role of government, attention to culture and values, curriculum planning methods, and educational goals. These differences mainly stem from the political structure, cultural context, and macro-level approaches of each country in educational policymaking. Consequently, based on the research findings, considering the cultural, linguistic, and regional commonalities between the two countries, and at the same time, structural differences in the educational system, it is suggested that joint educational working groups be formed between Iran and Iraq with the aim of exchanging successful experiences, particularly in the field of educational systems. This collaboration can lead to improving the quality of education, strengthening a shared cultural identity, and also utilizing innovative curriculum planning strategies that have been effective in each country.
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