1- PhD Student of Educational psychology, Department of Educational psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Professor, Department of Educational psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran. , makhavan@alzahra.ac.ir
3- Associate Professor, Department of Educational psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (94 Views)
The present study aimed to determine the characteristics and roles of a transformative teacher. The research method was applied and qualitative, conducted using the meta-synthesis approach. The scope of this study encompassed research articles published between 1998 and 2025. Employing a purposive approach until saturation was achieved and utilizing an integrative perspective and the meta-synthesis model of Sandelowski and Barroso’s (2007), a total of 29 articles (out of 134 initially reviewed articles) were included in the final analysis stage. Qualitative data were analyzed in the form of primary and secondary codes, intermediate and main categories, using the Atlas software. The Kappa index value in this study was 0.89. the result revealed that the transformative teacher is defined by the categories of facilitation (effective guidance, organizing learning, optimizing the learning process, and creating learning opportunities); transformative thinking (flexibility, experience-based learning, transformation, self-change, agency, influencing others, and change agency); creating a transformative environment (security, trust, and peace; learning stimulation; relationship management; being a role model, and motivation); and learner-centered approach (anhancing critical thinking, innovation-driven learning, skill- based learning, and learner focus). Consequently, based on the identified main and intermediate categories, it is possible to redefine the teacher’s role at an operational level and bring about effective change in teacher training systems.
Type of Article:
Qualitative article |
Subject:
Educational Psychology Received: 2025/02/16 | Accepted: 2025/03/13 | ePublished: 2025/11/1