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The principles and concepts of the quantum theory have been extensively developed and have become a paradigm in various disciplines, including management and leadership sciences. This is particularly evident in management leadership of educational organizations within universities. Universities must restructure their management leadership methods to effectively address issues and align with the successful higher education systems of other countries. The present study aimed to design a model of quantum curriculum leadership at Farahangian University. The research design was mixed-methods, with an exploratory approach in the qualitative section and a descriptive-correlational approach in the quantitative section. The qualitative section included professors of educational sciences and administrators as experts, while the quantitative section included all professors of educational sciences from Farhangian University. The sample size in the qualitative section was 17 interviewees (faculty members) selected through purposive sampling based on saturation principle, and in the quantitative section, it was 283 individuals selected through cluster random sampling. Data collection tools in the qualitative section consisted of semi-structured interviews, and in the quantitative section, a researcher-made questionnaire with 135 items derived from theoretical foundations, research background, and experts’ interviews. In the qualitative section, validity was assessed through expert judgment, and reliability was assessed through test-retest and internal consistency. In the quantitative section, content validity, structural validity, and reliability were assessed using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, indicating the validity and reliability of the instruments. Data analysis in the qualitative section involved grounded theory analysis, while in the quantitative section, descriptive and inferential statistics (Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Index values and Path analysis) were used. The results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test indicated that these assumptions were confirmed (p> 0.05). The findings of the study also showed that the presented model is a good fit. The findings revealed that quantum curriculum leadership consists of two factors including dimensions and components; causal conditions including planning in the higher education system and evaluation of quantum curriculum; and consequences including learning and professional development. The strategies include managerial, applied education, and executive organization, while the context includes environmental, economic, and scientific factors. The obstacles include technology, concentrated education, and structured organization.

The present study focused on the effect of an in-service meta-pragmatics training course on Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ pragmatic awareness and classroom pragmatic practices. A mixed methods design was used to achieve the objectives of the study. In the quantitative phase of the study, 300 EFL teachers were selected through convenience sampling and filled out the Pragmatic Awareness Questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, 60 of those teachers participated in a pragmatic training course. They were divided into experimental and control groups and underwent the processes of pretesting, intervention, and post-testing. Furthermore, 30 of these teachers were observed in terms of their teaching inter-language pragmatics both before and after the training course of meta-pragmatics. The results of the multivariate ANOVA (MANOVA) revealed that EFL teacher’s pragmatic awareness was relatively low. In addition, the findings unveiled a statistically significant difference between the EFL teachers’ meta-pragmatic awareness and their practices in terms of the 'language teacher' component. Moreover, the findings showed a statistically significant improvement in the EFL teachers’ pragmatic practices regarding teaching pragmatic features after receiving the instructions. The results of this study have some implications for stakeholders, namely EFL teacher trainers, EFL teachers, and EFL students.

The purpose of this research was to evaluate whether or not Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are effective in improving language pragmatics training for university students in Iraq who have an intermediate level of English proficiency. The research made use of a mixed-methods approach, which combines qualitative and quantitative data in order to investigate how artificial intelligence affects the acquisition of pragmatic competence (RQ1), learner perceptions (RQ2), and the effectiveness of AI in comparison to traditional methods (RQ3). The results of the study indicated that the intervention including the AI tool resulted in a statistically significant improvement in pragmatic competence scores when compared to the conventional method of instruction. Learners who were part of the experimental group also reported having favorable impressions of the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence tool. They highlighted the program's emphasis on practical application, as well as its interactive features and individualized feedback. This research makes a contribution to the field of language instruction by demonstrating the potential of artificial intelligence to develop a more interactive and individualized learning experience for pragmatics, which will ultimately lead to improved communication skills among students.