Department of Foundations of Education

The Department of Foundations of Education was established in 2019 as an independent academic unit within the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology (EFP), following its separation from the Department of Educational Sciences. The department was founded with the primary goal of educating graduate students at both the master’s and PhD levels.

The department focuses on teaching and research in the philosophy of education, contemporary debates in this field, and the identification and examination of challenges within Iran’s education system. In addition to offering a Ph.D. program in the Philosophy of Education, the department also admits master’s students in Educational Research, preparing them to contribute to necessary reforms and advancements in the national education system and to conduct research on current educational issues. The department currently has active students and graduates at both the master's and doctoral levels.

Vision of the Department

• Advancing the philosophical foundations of education, higher education, and technology in Iran
• Playing an active role in identifying challenges and proposing effective solutions to improve national policies in education, higher education, and technology
• Expanding international academic collaborations

  Missions and Strategic Goals

• Guiding doctoral students toward research on fundamental and theoretical issues in education, higher education, and national technology
• Enhancing the quality and quantity of education and research in alignment with the goals of the National Master Plan for Science and Education
• Collaborating with other faculties, universities, and scientific institutions in the fields of educational theory and practice
• Strengthening international academic exchanges with scholars in education
• Encouraging students to pursue domestic and international research opportunities
• Supporting students in submitting and presenting research papers at national and international conferences
• Continuously revising curricula to align with the context of Islamic Iran and global developments
• Facilitating collaboration between faculty members, department alumni, the Ministry of Education, and cultural and social organizations in practical educational contexts
• Engaging alumni to draw on their lived experiences in identifying educational and cultural challenges and contributing to the resolution of existing issues
• Organizing specialized seminars for doctoral students and faculty members

• Hosting national academic congresses
• Providing educational workshops for graduate students
• Establishing a scientific association for graduate students

Research Focus Areas of the Faculty Members

• Philosophy of science
• Research methodology in education
• Neuro-phenomenology of education
• Deep learning
• Islamic education
• Philosophy of psychology
• Moral education
• Civic education
• Child-friendly educational projects
• Philosophy for children
• Care ethics