Identifying the Desirable Elements of Organizational Training for Industry of Electricity and Water Engineers Based on the Professionalism Approach

Nili Ahmadabadi, M.reza; Sharaf, Zeinab; Liaghatdar, Mohamadjavad

doi:10.22055/edus.2023.44489.3493

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Associate Professor, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

² PhD Student, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

³ Professor, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

10.22055/edus.2023.44489.3493

Abstract

Introduction
The present research has analyzed the ideal pattern of organizational training for water and electricity engineers based on the teachings of the professionalism approach. The purpose of the research is to identify the important elements of the ideal pattern of organizational training for engineers from the perspective of curriculum planning and to express the characteristics of each of these elements.

Method
This qualitative research employs a phenomenological approach. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with 20 lecturers and industry employers, following the principle of theoretical saturation and utilizing purposeful sampling along with a snowball technique. The seven-step Colaizzi coding method was used for data analysis.

Results
The findings show that, the desirable process of training engineers in the four basic elements of goal setting (clear and based on competence dimensions; attainable; based on interest and job and managerial needs and a forward-looking view of today's technologies), content design and compilation (comprehensiveness of content; based on job needs and skills; attractiveness and appropriate organization and based on the principle of usefulness), teaching and learning strategies (active teaching method; use of technological platforms; participation in learning and suitability to learners' conditions) and Evaluation and revision of the program (standardization of the evaluation tool, emphasis on the types of goals and variety of evaluators and corrective feedback and design of the rehabilitation program) can be abstracted.

Discussion
The findings suggest that the elements of the organizational training model, ranked in order of importance; include goal setting, program evaluation and revision, content design and formulation, and teaching and learning strategies. Attention to the characteristics of these elements can guide the design and development of customized organizational training programs based on the professional competence of engineers.

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