Analysis of the dimensions and components of identifying and recruiting elementary education managers in Tehran

Abstract

An important factor that helps schools perform better and have high productivity is having managers with high professional qualifications, which is only possible by identifying and attracting experts by policymakers. The aim of this article is to analyze the dimensions and components of identifying and attracting primary education managers in Tehran. In this article, the method of conducting qualitative research is used. In addition to document study, the content analysis method with MAXQDA12 software was used to analyze the dimensions, components, and indicators. The statistical population in the qualitative section was all experts in the fields of educational management, human resources, educational psychology, primary education, and experienced school managers and education district managers. After conducting 20 theoretical saturation interviews, after analyzing the interviews and using the content analysis method, basic, organizing, and comprehensive themes were extracted. The findings in the qualitative section included 3 dimensions, 9 components, 42 categories, and 103 indicators. Finally, the initial conceptual model was validated using the Strauss and Corbin method for qualitative data, and all codes were found to have sufficient validity in terms of (understanding, adaptation, generalization, and control).