Showing 5 results for Higher Education
Mehdi Keshavarzi, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Yarmohammadian, Dr. Mohammad Ali Nadi,
Volume 1, Issue 2 (7-2019)
Abstract
One of the tasks of a university is student's competencies in different areas, including recognition of the future or futures studies. The growth of Students through improved education during the academic years will be able to futures studies; therefore, it can be argued that one of the critical variables that can affect students' futures growth potential, is the quality of their teaching and learning methods. This study aim is to design teaching methods based on the development of futures studies in higher education which was conducted by using grounded theory by the qualitative research. In this study, 12 experts of curriculum areas and futures studies were interviewed. The full text of responses of interviewees was performed from a recorded version in the coding process, the given comments were divided by software MAXQDA 12 into separate concepts and then familiar concepts set in a separate category, and the component of teaching methods was identified as the major categories of research. In the final model, the barriers, strategies, and consequences had presented for compiling of the teaching methods based on the futures studies development separately and in the framework of the analysis models.
Zahra Jahani Yalmeh, Dr. Hossein Zainalipour, Dr. Eghbal Zarei,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (3-2020)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to design a higher education curriculum framework based on Connectivism approach. This is a qualitative research in terms of design, and a descriptive-analytical one in terms of methodology. The statistical population consisted of all digital documents, articles, and books related to Connectivism Theory from 2005 to 2017, out of which 120 valid sources were identified and ranked based on the degree of relevance to the research topic. Code extraction began from the most relevant sources and continued until the theoretical data saturation which was obtained after reviewing 30 articles. To validate the proposed curriculum framework, the viewpoints of 5 experts who were selected through Purposeful Sampling were sued in classic Delphi method. To this end, the experts reviewed and modified the proposed framework and eliminated its flaws and ambiguities in three phases and finally, the desired framework was developed. After reviewing the documents related to the Connectivism approach through a descriptive-analytical method, the curriculum was discovered based on this approach and then it was developed within the Nine Elements of Klein`s Curriculum (1992) including Objectives, Content, Teaching-Learning Strategies, Learning Material & Resources, Learners` Learning Activities, Time, Learning Space, Learners` Grouping, and Evaluation methods.
Elham Elbad, Dr. Sadraddin Sattari, Dr. Yosef Namvar,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (3-2022)
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The purpose of this study was to investigate and explain the dimensions and psychological components of Successor Program in higher education. The present research is applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in term of method. The population of research was managers and full-time faculty members of the Islamic Azad University of Tehran. Data were collected using exploratory and semi-structured interview, which after 12 interviews, theoretical saturation was obtained. For analysis of data, the content analysis method was used. Reliability was achieved using the triangulation method at the appropriate level. Results indicated that the succession model consists of six main components including causal factors of succession, contextual factors of succession, intervention factors of succession, central phenomena, succession strategies and consequences of succession. These six main components were measured by 86 indicators. Consequently, all six variables were identified as psychological factors related to succession program in higher education.
Mr. Javad Heidari Sarahi, Dr. Mojtaba Moazzami, Dr. Mehdi Bagheri,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (5-2023)
Abstract
In the present era, considering the power of digital technology and the expansion of information, higher education is on the verge of a revolution. Therefore, this research aims to present a model for developing electronic education in the Iranian higher education system. Educational systems at various levels around the world are striving to provide equal and effective educational opportunities for all using information and communication technology. In today's world, electronic education and learning stand out as crucial applications of information and communication technology, and are rapidly gaining prominence as a dominant technology in the field of education. Therefore, this research utilizes structural equation modeling and data collected from a researcher-designed questionnaire to examine the essential infrastructure required for the development of electronic education. The results demonstrated that the indicators of the development model in higher education are a multidimensional concept that includes organizational, technological, support, educational content, and participant characteristics. The findings indicate that support and technological variables play the most significant role in the model of electronic education development. The results provide practical implications for designing electronic education development programs in universities and higher education institutions.
Jalal Mirani, Dr. Mojtaba Moazzami, Dr. Yousef Mohammadi Moghaddam,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (6-2024)
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the development and verification of the virtual education model under challenging circumstances within the realm of higher education.
Methods: This particular study adopts an applied approach in terms of its objective and utilizes a descriptive-survey research design in relation to its characteristics and methodology for data collection, specifically relying on structural equation modeling. The target population for this study encompasses all master's and doctoral students enrolled in Islamic Azad Universities across 5 provinces within the nation. Through the application of Cochran's formula based on a population size of 300,000 individuals, a sample of 384 participants was selected using the one-step cluster sampling method. The primary data collection instrument employed in this research is a questionnaire developed by the researcher, which was crafted based on insights and feedback from experts in the field.
Results: The results of the study reveal that the virtual education model during challenging circumstances within the higher education sector comprises four educational dimensions, namely aesthetic, content, extra-organizational participation, with the mean shared values and average R Squares values demonstrating a GOF value of 0.49, denoting a robust model fit.
Conclusions: In light of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the closure of educational institutions and the surge in virtual learning, there is a pressing need to reassess the educational process from a novel and pragmatic standpoint to enable seamless continuation of education without necessitating physical presence.
