Research Synthesis of Indices and Factors of Economic Education Curriculum

The goal of the present research is to analyze the factors and indices of economic education curriculum. Qualitative approach and research synthesis method has been used. The research scope covers all the papers (n=211) published since 2010 to 2022 in the realm of economic education. The sample incudes 32 papers that were selected objectively based on thematic survey and theoretical saturation of data. The research data was collected by qualitative analysis of the papers. The six-step pattern of Roberts' research synthesis was used to analyze them qualitatively implementing the coding methods. Analyzing the data, dimensions of economic education were categorized in 4 main themes and 53 subthemes. The four main dimensions include personal, culture and economical ethics, economical concepts and knowledge, and collective and communicative dimension (communication and interaction indices in education). And to verify the reliability Scott’s pi was used. The results of the research are intertwined with the economic events and realities of social life and reflects issues that are tangible. Considering the results of this research is necessary for improving the quality of teaching in economic education curriculum.