Iranian Journal of Educational Research (Jan 2022)
Pathology of religious identity formation process in first secondary schools: a case study of Hormozgan province
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to diagnose the process of religious identity formation in the first secondary schools of Hormozgan. Qualitative research method and data analysis method was inductive with coding system. The research community included 785 religious teachers in Hormozgan province and the research sample included 15 religious teachers. The findings of the research show that 13 key categories include the low level of efficiency and lack of practical commitment of those in charge of teaching religious concepts to comply with religious guidelines, inattention to those in charge of religious education, anti-religious propaganda in society, prioritizing material issues and the low level of media literacy in society. Inattention to religious issues, lack of supervision and content in religious education, inconsistency in matters related to religious education, budget problems and the lack of suitable religious models and financial problems of students' families are the causes of damage to the process of religious identity formation Also, 14 key categories include the development of media literacy and the development and production of high quality religious content, improving the atmosphere of religious education, coordinating the trustees and practitioners of religious education, paying attention to the role model and practical commitment, improving the supervisory system and empowering and using efficient educators, developing religious knowledge and Practical and theoretical guidance of learners, involving parents and students in teaching religious concepts, using new methods and solving budget problems and developing incentive factors are the solutions to improve the process of religious identity formation. The level of knowledge and awareness of religious education teachers and trainers, as well as students' families, holding workshops and webinars and preparing appropriate educational content fundamentally and based on the needs and doubts of the day, should be strengthened, so that they can find the ability to persuade and resolve the doubts of students.
