parvin roshanghias; mohamadjavad liaghatdar; bibieshrat zamani; fereydoon sharifian
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Development and Validation of a Lifelong Learning-Based Curriculum Assessment Scale in Higher EducationAbstract Introduction: As one of the important infrastructures of the educational system of any country and the most important source of science and technology production, higher education plays a significant ...
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Development and Validation of a Lifelong Learning-Based Curriculum Assessment Scale in Higher EducationAbstract Introduction: As one of the important infrastructures of the educational system of any country and the most important source of science and technology production, higher education plays a significant role in the development of lifelong learning. Universities should create a new movement in this direction by conatructing a platform for students to do longlife learning.The present study aims to explain the curricular elements and components of Farhangian University based on the lifelong learning approach and examine the validity of a developed scale in this field.Method: In the present study, exploratory mixed-methods research was used. Initially, qualitative data were collected and analyzed. Then, based on the obtained qualitative results, quantitative instruments were developed. After that, the quantitative data were collected and analyzed to validate the qualitative findings. The statistical population in the qualitative section consisted of experts in the field of lifelong learning, professors of Farhangian University, and curriculum specialists selected via a purposive sampling method. 33 participants were selected and interviewed via the semi-structured interviewing technique to obtain theoretical saturation in the data. In the quantitative section, a descriptive-survey method was employed. The statistical population in this section consisted of professors of the Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University of Isfahan Province as 242 individuals, among whom 145 participants were selected based on the Krejcie & Morgan table and via a cluster sampling method. Then, the researcher-made questionnaire was distributed among them. Among the returned questionnaires, 103 ones were quantitatively analyzed.Results: The findings of the qualitative section indicated that the curriculum based on the lifelong learning approach in Farhangian University consists of four main elements of goal (with 19 items), content (with 18 items), teaching-learning methods (with 15 items) and evaluation (with 17 items). In the quantitative section, it was also found that based on the results of the Second Order Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), the elements and related items correctly measure the curriculum model for lifelong learning. Discussion: To sum up, it can be stated that the scale designed in 4 elements and 69 items is valid for evaluating the curricular elements based on the lifelong learning approach at Farhangian University. It can be the basis for making policies and reviewing curriculum at Farhangian University.Keywords: Lifelong Learning, Curriculum, the Lifelong Learning Curriculum Scale, Higher Education, Farhangian University.
ahmad ebrahimi; Sayed Ebrahim Mir Shah Jafari; ali rabbani
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Introduction:Newfound technologies in the communication and information area lead the educational systems toward electronic teaching-learning. certainly, the application of e-learning strategy based on components tailored to the needs, desires and skills of students, leads to the ...
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Introduction:Newfound technologies in the communication and information area lead the educational systems toward electronic teaching-learning. certainly, the application of e-learning strategy based on components tailored to the needs, desires and skills of students, leads to the creation of numerous and diverse learning opportunities for students. In contrast, the inappropriateness and adaptation of academic activities to the characteristics of students is a cause of motivation and academic failure. The present study tries to identify and explain the requirements of e-teaching/learning which are fit for the characteristics of today’s BA students. Method:The research design is mixed and of successive exploratory type. The qualitative part was done using the case study method and the quantitative part was done using the descriptive-survey method. The tools of the qualitative section are semi-structured interviews and the tools of the quantitative section are researcher-made questionnaires. The statistical population of the qualitative section was experts in the two fields of educational sciences and social sciences, of which the sample of them continued purposefully until the saturation of information. The statistical population in the quantitative section consisted of faculty members and BA students of educational and social sciences colleges of Tehran and Isfahan Universities of which the sample of them was chosen with the stratified random method according to the volume. The analysis of the findings in the qualitative part is based on grounded theory and in the quantitative part is based on descriptive and inferential statistics.Results:Regarding the research findings, the most important Requirements of electronic teaching-learning strategy which suits the characteristics of today’s BA students is: using virtual messengers, using soft wares and educational videos, using scientific websites, using remote supplementary trainings, being allowed to search the Internet in classroom, having virtual assignments, taking virtual exams and using smart board.Discussion:Based on the findings, it can be concluded, the application of these elements, leads to academic motivation and scientific growth of today's students and thus, it is recommended to Professors for the purpose of effective teaching and optimal use of educational opportunities, do not neglect to use them. Universities must also provide the necessary equipment for e-teaching, especially smart boards and high-speed Internet. In addition, in order to acquaint professors and students with e-learning skills such as the use of scientific websites, distance education, the use of smart boards, virtual exams, etc., organized training workshops and encourage professors who use these methods.
monireh sohrabi; mohammad yamani douzi; maghsood farasatkhah; hassan hazrati
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Introduction:The university system is one of the subsystems and component of the higher education system and the social system; hence, it is influenced by other higher education institutions, the educational system of the country and peripheral devices such as political, economic, social and cultural ...
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Introduction:The university system is one of the subsystems and component of the higher education system and the social system; hence, it is influenced by other higher education institutions, the educational system of the country and peripheral devices such as political, economic, social and cultural systems. Many thinkers and educators, who advocate new perspectives on educational reform, believe that policy making and planning in order to redefine the past and present performance of educational systems in each country should be done in the light of the historical background of educational developments and the analysis of the current state of the educational system, because in this case, it is possible to discover the factors that led to the decline of cultural and scientific activities and the formation of the current educational methods with an open and comprehensive view. This research aims to study "the factors affecting the formation and transformation of the university in Iran since the establishment of the University of Tehran as the first Iranian official to date". Methods:This research was done by using thematic analysis method consisting of three stages of descriptive coding, interpretive coding and content development. In order to achieve the purpose of the research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts and those who had experience in higher education. Results:The findings of the analysis of the content indicate that several factors have contributed to the formation of the university in Iran. History of the University in Iran from interviewee's views, six distinct courses can be divided into different policies and approaches to higher education. Discussion:In all these periods, many political, economic, social, cultural, ideological and scientific factors have affected the changes and changes in the university. Findings show that there are no significant differences between Iranian universities. The reason for this is the lack of creativity in the management of higher education system on the one hand and centralization on the other. Making any structural, quantitative and qualitative changes in the higher education system of the country should be based on deep sociological, economic, political and cultural studies and its growth and expansion in line with the needs and developments created in these areas. By adopting legal mechanisms and proper culture, the effects of severe political and economic factors and its destructive effects on the higher education system were prevented. The question is, "
Amir Masnavi; Seyed Abbas Razavi
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Introduction. This Study to aim was conducted to investigation to prediction students perceived feedbach basedon the constractivist learning context in a correlation design. Method The purpose of this study was to investigate students' perceived feedback and its predictability based on components of ...
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Introduction. This Study to aim was conducted to investigation to prediction students perceived feedbach basedon the constractivist learning context in a correlation design. Method The purpose of this study was to investigate students' perceived feedback and its predictability based on components of constructivist learning environment. This study is an applied research in terms of the purpose and is a type of descriptive-correlational researches in terms of data collection method. The population of the current study consisted of all undergraduate and master of art students of Shahid Chamran Universtiy of Ahvaz. 166 students were selected using simple random sampling method. The participation completed: the Perceived Feedback Scale (Haghani et al) and Constructivist Learning Environment Scale (Tylor). Data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient and independent t-test. Result The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between students’ perceived feedback and constructivist learning environment, Also regression analysis revealed that constructivist learning environment components (such as: relation to life, uncertainty, critical statement, shared control, student negotiation are predictions significant students’ perceived feedback and (%59 variance). In additions there aren’t difference between male and female students and in the rate of receiving feedback undergraduate and graduate students. Discussion The evidence from this study suggests that creating a constructivist learning environment through attention to its components can improve feedback in the teaching-learning process. Given the importance of feedback in the communication process, constructivist learning environments improve communication and improve the quality of education. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that teachers use active and learning-based approaches to teaching. Traditional approaches that are often teacher-centered and teaching-oriented, passive learners whom lack the opportunity to understand and create the structure of knowledge. It is also suggested that teachers in educational design take in to account the characteristics of a constructivist learning environment and adapt their teaching to them. In this way, students will experience a more effective environment and can adjust their performance by receiving more effective feedback.
Educational Management
Behrooz Arbab Shirani; Ali Zeynal Hamadani; Seyed Hamidreza Shavaran
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Introduction Higher education provides the basis for the economic, social, cultural and scientific development of each country And one of the most important factors in the dynamics of the national economy. Therefore, planning to empowerment of higher education and How to transform higher education to ...
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Introduction Higher education provides the basis for the economic, social, cultural and scientific development of each country And one of the most important factors in the dynamics of the national economy. Therefore, planning to empowerment of higher education and How to transform higher education to meet and respond to the internal and external challenges of the university is one of the most important issues. strategic planning is one of the common methods of planning in higher education. It is used as a tool for managing decisions and activities that affect the long - term performance of a firm. Considering the importance of strategic planning in higher education, The purpose of this study was to improve the strategic planning process in determining the priorities of the governmental subsystem of higher education in Isfahan province, using the combined SWOT model and exploratory factor analysis. Method The research method was descriptive-survey and the statistical population was 130 faculty members of Isfahan University of Technology, University of Isfahan, Kashan University and Malek Ashtar Industrial Technology University, who participated in the process of compiling the Secretariat of Isfahan Higher Education Planning document (2015). The samples were selected, using the purposive sampling. The research instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire, whose costruct, face and content validity was confirmed in the second phase of the Secretariat of Isfahan Higher Education Planning document. The reliability of the questionnaire was estimated 0.70 through Cronbach's alpha coefficient. 45 faculty members completed the questionnaires and returned them. The data analysis was performed using the Bartlett test (KMO), exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient through SPSS-17 software. Results By using this mixed model, (by reducing the dimensions of SWOT matrix to about one tenth points and through making a statistical relationship between internal and external factors ), seven valid strategies were discovered and defined without inquiring all the grids of SWOT matrix which had less complexity compared to the AHP and ANP methods. These strategies met the objectives of this sub-system and, by defining a new indicator, made the prioritization task through the use of linear allocation technique. Discussion Although the analysis technique of the SWOT matrix regulates the extraction of strategies, but according to Bryson & Roering (1987), this matrix does not provide a specific offer for how to extract strategies when comparing internal and external factors. Therefore, the development of WT, ST, WO and SO strategies are highly qualitative and is highly dependent on the expertise and creativity of strategists.
Educational Planing
hamidreza arasteh; laleh jamshidi
Volume 21, Issue 2 , December 2015, , Pages 83-112
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The purpose of this study was to identify the effective factors in quantitative development of higher education privatization in Iran. To attain the objectives of this research, a twenty four item questionnaire was used. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was calculated by "Cronbach's Alpha" ...
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The purpose of this study was to identify the effective factors in quantitative development of higher education privatization in Iran. To attain the objectives of this research, a twenty four item questionnaire was used. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was calculated by "Cronbach's Alpha" and estimated about 0.67. A total of 103 higher education specialists and practitioners of nonprofit higher education institutions responded to the questionnaire. They were selected by means of purposive sampling and random sampling. The Chi-square and Friedman's tests were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that the main effective factors of expansion of higher education in Iran are: increased demands for higher education, inability or lack of willingness of the government to respond to the growing demand for higher education due to absence of funds, demographic changes in higher education applicants, emphasis on higher education privatization in macro development plans and policies, reduced Government’s interventions and the necessity of higher education development and structural reform in this sector.
Volume 19, Issue 1 , September 2012, , Pages 131-150
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Abstract The aim of this work is to demonstrate how a Goal Programming model can be useful and operational in the process of decision-making in a university system, especially when dealing with the efficient assignment of the financial resources available among the diverse departments toward the promotion ...
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Abstract The aim of this work is to demonstrate how a Goal Programming model can be useful and operational in the process of decision-making in a university system, especially when dealing with the efficient assignment of the financial resources available among the diverse departments toward the promotion of instructional human resources. With this model, we intend to provide the governing bodies of public universities whit a valid methodology that is easily adapted and that may be implemented in any university. Within this frame work, in the present paper a model has been developed provides a mechanism for the optimal distribution of financial recourse once these total amounts are known. In particular, the study focuses on the management of funds acquired for purposes of the development and promotion of teaching and research stuff. To this end, a Goal programming model is formulated, which incorporates the concepts of efficiency, internal allocation equity paying careful attention to both teaching and research aspects of department. For the assessment of the model, our study focused on the 14 departments of Shahid Beheshti University. These departments are the most suitable functional units for this study because instruction and research in the departments of this university seem to be somehow balanced. Based on the findings of this study, resource allocation in the selected university was not optimal and proved to be at variance with university policies and objectives of human resource. This points up the fact that the use of goal programming to assignment of the resources provides an efficient mechanism which facilitates the achievement of teaching and research goals at higher education.
A. Ramazani; A. Parsa; M. Safaei Moghadam
Volume 17, 3,4 , February 2011, , Pages 77-100
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This research was conducted to investigate the effect of higher education on development of critical thinking. By classified random sampling, 500 undergraduate students for two college in five group ((2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)) were selected. By compeleting (CCTST) and analyzing ...
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This research was conducted to investigate the effect of higher education on development of critical thinking. By classified random sampling, 500 undergraduate students for two college in five group ((2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)) were selected. By compeleting (CCTST) and analyzing data by SPSS, the results indicated that there were significant differences among five groups of students and senior students gaind better scores than the juniors. In addition differences were found in three subscale of the test (evaluation, Analysis, Inference). However, the results revealed that not only higher education has positive effect on development of critical thinking, but also the scores of all students were lower than standard mean of the test. This research suggests that in spite of the fact that development of critical thinking is related to family and educational background of students before entering the higher education, but revision and improvement in the structure and curricular of higher education, is necessary.
E. Salehi Omran; A. Jafari Samimi; J. Nili
Volume 17, 3,4 , February 2011, , Pages 143-170
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The aim of the present article is to investigate the comparative advantage of state higher education majors in Kurdistan province in bachelor’s degree and associate degree from 1382 to 1385 in Kurdistan University and boys and girls’ junior colleges in Sanandaj as the most important centers of state higher education in province and its comparison with economic advantages of this region. The results of the computation of comparative advantage that has been done by the revealed comparative advantage of Ballassa show that Kurdistan province has comparative advantage in 8 sections and 37 activities out of 15 sections and 72 economic activities but although most of the majors have comparative advantage in higher education, there is not so much accordance with economic sections’ advantage due to limitations in majors. There is also difference between KurdistanUniversity and boys and girls’ junior colleges in Sanandaj in priority of comparative advantage of majors and the degree of accordance with economic sections.
Yadollah Mehralizadrh; mansour marashi; Eydan Al-Ansary
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of globalization on management of quality in higher education. A Meta-evaluation methodology is used to see how much the current research-supporting hypothesis is related to divergence, convergence or meso of quality management in higher education. ...
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of globalization on management of quality in higher education. A Meta-evaluation methodology is used to see how much the current research-supporting hypothesis is related to divergence, convergence or meso of quality management in higher education. In the light of three debates related to the nature of globalization, consequences of globalization and role of globalization in promotion of democracy and human rights, three controversial hypotheses are studied. It is suggested that forces behind these three hypotheses cannot be assessed in isolation, independently of one another, nor from a perspective of either convergence or divergence among them. Rather, globalization, regionaliz- ation, and nationalism should be captured and studied as forces relative to and overlapping one another, sometimes antagonistic and sometimes cooperative toward each other but never harmonious.
Gholamhosein Rezayat; Ghorbanali Salimi; Rasool Rabani
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The purpse of this research was to study the IsfahanUniversity's faculty members points of view about consequences of increased female students' acceptance in entrance exams of Irainian universities in 1990's, on higher educational system, women's employment, family institution and social status of women. ...
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The purpse of this research was to study the IsfahanUniversity's faculty members points of view about consequences of increased female students' acceptance in entrance exams of Irainian universities in 1990's, on higher educational system, women's employment, family institution and social status of women. Research method was descriptive-survey type. Research population was faculty members of IsfahanUniversity and its statistical sample comprised 125 members (including 112 men and 13 women) and sampling method was multi stage sampling. For data gathering two methods were used: a quantitative method consisting a self-constructed questionnaire and a qualitative method consisting of organized interview. The Findings of questionnaire revealed that the effects of increased entrance of female students were more than average on the four fundamental categories. Comparison between mean averages showed that factors' effect were not uniform across the four areas. Maximum effect beloged to social status of women and least effect was related to higher education system, the result of interview confirmed the findings of the questionnaire to a great extent. Comparisons of mean averages with regard to faculty's age, gender, educational field and place of work on four fundamental questions were not significant
Soheila Hashemi; Ebrahim Salehi Omran; Roghieh Valipoor Khajeh Ghiyasi
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This paper attempts to investigate university students' citizenship knowledge, attitude and skill. It also intends to study the quality of citizenship education in higher education. This study was conducted through quantitative (descriptive) and qualitative method. The required data were gathered from ...
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This paper attempts to investigate university students' citizenship knowledge, attitude and skill. It also intends to study the quality of citizenship education in higher education. This study was conducted through quantitative (descriptive) and qualitative method. The required data were gathered from both students through a questionnaire and professors through semi-structured interviews. 359 students were selected by using Cochran formula and stratified sampling based on the students, entrance year, sex, and faculty. The sample of professors consisted of 14 persons. They were selected through chain sampling. The Questionnaire data were analyzed by using descriptive and referential statistics, and inductive analysis was used to analyze the interviews data. Findings show that the mean of students' citizenship knowledge is lower than average and the mean of citizenship attitude and skill is higher than average. Also the result of T-test for comparing the mean of citizenship knowledge, attitude and skill in students who entered university in 1385 with that of students entering in 1382 indicated that except for the subareas of pluralism and patriotism there was no significant difference among the two groups of students in other components. On the other hand, the professors' ideas illustrate that the higher education has not been successful enough in promoting citizenship domains. It seems that higher education has mostly been inclined toward theoretical knowledge and memorization and fostering citizenship skills has not been its pivotal concern. Except of law and political subjects (due to their special nature), higher education does not put emphasis on citizenship knowledge.
