Analysis of the Fourth Grade Persian Textbook Content Based on Spiritual and Successful Intelligence for the Development of an Educational Package and Its Effectiveness on Students' Academic Performance

Abstract

Purpose: The present study aims to analyze the content of the fourth-grade Persian textbook based on spiritual and successful intelligence to develop an educational package and evaluate its effectiveness on students' academic performance.   Methodology:This mixed-method research utilized qualitative content analysis (thematic analysis using deductive approach) and quasi-experimental methods (pre-test – post-test), fuzzy Delphi, and Shannon entropy in the quantitative section. The qualitative part involved semi-structured interviews with 10 experts in psychology and curriculum planning. In the quantitative part, 120 fourth-grade students were randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. The developed educational package was implemented and its impact assessed using covariance analysis.   Findings: The content analysis revealed that the textbook incorporates elements of spiritual and successful intelligence, with the highest weights for elements such as respect and kindness, transcendental understanding, giving meaning to life, and self-motivation. The implementation of the educational package showed a significant positive effect on students' academic performance.   Conclusion: Integrating spiritual and successful intelligence into the curriculum can significantly improve academic performance. The study suggests that educational strategies incorporating these elements can be beneficial for students.