Developing a model of educational system based on cognitive approach in preschool centers

The purpose of this study is to develop a model of educational system based on cognitive approach in preschool centers. Since in applied research, the main goal is not only scientific discovery, but also to test and study the application of knowledge, so the method of this research is applied in terms of purpose and has been done by exploratory method. The data collection method is mixed (quantitative and qualitative) and the data collection tool is interviews with experts by conducting semi-structured specialized interviews and questionnaires. Therefore, 292 principals, teachers and staff of preschool centers in the primary education system of Tehran (in the quantitative section) and 15 experts and specialists in this field (in the qualitative section) participated in this study. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential methods through SPSS 16 and Smart PLS software. After conducting the research, the results showed that the components: cognitive education, psychological characteristics, cognitive academic counseling, leadership and management style, cognitive educational content, educational space and equipment, and finally teaching methods with cognitive approach; Under the heading of components of the educational system based on cognitive approach in preschool centers; Approved. Model fit tests showed the validity of the model.