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The Biannual Journal of Education Experiences is an international, peer reviewed journal that presents high quality, recent research and policy analysis with a primary focus on Education Studies, placed in an international perspective. The Journal publishes the results of research projects and explores key topics of concern to policy makers and international organizations in world. The Editorial Board brings together academics and policy analysts from different countries and major Iranian Universities. There is also a network of distinguished Editorial Correspondents who advise the Joint Editors and the Board. The Journal of Education Experiences will be indexed by ISC and will be received an impact factor as soon.
این دو فصلنامه در ارزیابی نشریات دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی شهریورماه 1402 موفق به اخذ گرید A با امتیاز 86 شده است.
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1 - A conceptual remote educational framework based on Massive Open Online Courses in vocational and Kar-o-Danesh schools
Mahdi Kowsari Moslem Salehi Mozhgan Amirianzade Reza ZareiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023A conceptual remote educational framework was introduced based on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) in vocational and Kar-o-Danesh schools in Fars Province-Iran. The study was a developmental work with a qualitative design, which was carried out using content analysis MoreA conceptual remote educational framework was introduced based on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) in vocational and Kar-o-Danesh schools in Fars Province-Iran. The study was a developmental work with a qualitative design, which was carried out using content analysis and semi-structured interview. The participants were selected through a purposeful sampling method based on theoretical saturation criterion. The designed framework contained four main aspects, namely directors’ support (awareness, commitment, and responsiveness), upstream policies support (vision, amendment of plans, and policy making), preparing the ground (expert forces, beliefs, hardware, software, appeal for users, support, education, and motivation), and planning (setting goal, content development, and evaluation), and execution (feasibility study, design, application, and evaluation). The presented conceptual framework in mentioned schools of Fars province helps educational policy makers in launching the MOOC system and its application gives students the opportunity of learn online using new interactive tools, actively participate in the education process. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Exploring the Impacts of Brainstorming-Based Collaboration on the Speaking Ability of Iranian EFL Learners and EFL Teachers' Attitudes Toward Using This Technique: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Ali Hamideh Mostafa Zamanian Mohammad RiasatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of brainstorming-based collaboration on the speaking performance of 63 undergraduate male EFL learners at Naval Science and Technology University in Iran. The students were homogenized and divided into e MoreThis study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of brainstorming-based collaboration on the speaking performance of 63 undergraduate male EFL learners at Naval Science and Technology University in Iran. The students were homogenized and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instruction that incorporated brainstorming sessions, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. After 20 sessions of treatment, paired t-tests were performed on pretest and posttest scores. The study found that the experimental group's speaking skills were positively affected by the use of brainstorming techniques. Investigators conducted a semi-structured interview with 20 English language teachers to gather their opinions and attitudes about the use and effectiveness of brainstorming strategies. Qualitative analysis of the teachers' evaluations revealed that the use of brainstorming strategy enhances students' speaking skills proficiency and boosts instructors' positive attitudes toward language teaching and learning. The study suggests that English language teachers should incorporate brainstorming strategies into classroom activities and that textbooks could be developed with brainstorming principles. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Predicting marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers
Ali Rowshani zadeh malihe neamatpourIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The purpose of this research was to predict marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers of Poldokhtar city. The present research method was descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population included all th MoreThe purpose of this research was to predict marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers of Poldokhtar city. The present research method was descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population included all the female teachers of the second secondary level of Poldokhtar city in the academic year of 1400-1401, Based on Morgan's table, the sample size was estimated to be 110 people, and 97 people were selected as a sample using the staged cluster sampling method. Azrin, Naster and Jones (1973), Conner and Davidson (2003) resilience, Palutzin and Ellison (1982) spiritual well-being and Ross (2012) self-compassion questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise regression were used for data analysis. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between resilience and marital happiness, between self-compassion and marital happiness, and between spiritual well-being and marital happiness (p<0.01). Also, there was a multiple relationship between resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion with marital happiness in Women teachers (p<0.01). Manuscript profile -
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4 - Towards the Analysis of Moral Intelligence and Quality of Teacher Learning through structural equation modelling (SEM) approach
seyed Nuredin Mahmoudi Donya GandomkarIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The purpose of this research was to Analysis of Moral Intelligence and Quality of Teacher Learning On professional development by mediating Individual creativity and Institutionalizing team creativity. The method of the current research was descriptive-correlation with MoreThe purpose of this research was to Analysis of Moral Intelligence and Quality of Teacher Learning On professional development by mediating Individual creativity and Institutionalizing team creativity. The method of the current research was descriptive-correlation with emphasis on structural equation modelling. The statistical population of the research consists of all the employees of the Social Security Organization of Tehran (650). Based on Cochran's formula, 240 people were selected as the statistical sample of the research using simple random sampling. Data collection was based on three questionnaires of the quality of teachers' learning, the questionnaire of moral intelligence, individual creativity and the institutionalization of team creativity by Mai et al. (2019) and the professional development questionnaire of the Nova Standard Questionnaire (2008), which Cronbach's alpha coefficient for Teachers' learning quality (0.81), moral intelligence (0.89), individual creativity (0.92), institutionalization of team creativity (0.92) and professional development (0.88) were obtained and face validity and Their content was confirmed using experts' opinions. Data analysis was done with SPSS 24 and SPLS 2 software. The results of the research showed that moral intelligence has a positive and significant effect on individual creativity and the institutionalization of team creativity. Also, the findings of the research showed that the effect of teachers' learning quality on individual creativity and the institutionalization of team creativity is positive and significant, and the direct effect of individual creativity and the institutionalization of team creativity on the professional development of employees is positive and significant at the level (P<0.01). Manuscript profile -
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5 - The Role of Teachers' Media Literacy and the New Communication Technology 'Madyar' on Students' Learning in the Experimental Science Course of the Sixth Grade Primary School
Seyede Esmat Rasoli Abbas Nasimi Elahe Refakar Elmira EnayatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The present study was conducted to "investigate the role of teachers' media literacy and the new communication technology 'Madyar' on students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth-grade primary school boys in sari city." The research method was desc MoreThe present study was conducted to "investigate the role of teachers' media literacy and the new communication technology 'Madyar' on students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth-grade primary school boys in sari city." The research method was descriptive-survey. The statistical population of the current research was considered to be all sixth grade students of Sari city boys' schools along with their teachers who are working in the academic year of 2014-2015. Due to the limited number of sixth grade teachers, 200 samples were selected by simple random sampling from the students along with the teachers of the same grade. The methods of information collection are in the form of library study and field research. To collect data, a media literacy questionnaire, a questionnaire created by a researcher of the modern communication technology of the Madyar system, and a learning questionnaire were used, and the reliability of the test through Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated as 0.83, 0.82 and 0.80 respectively. Two statistical methods including descriptive statistics (central and dispersion indices) and inferential statistics (t test) were used to analyze the data. The results of the research showed that the media literacy of the teacher and the modern communication technology of the Madyar system have an effect on the students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth grade, and in line with other researches, it will indicate the positive role of the use of the new communication technology on the students' learning. Manuscript profile -
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6 - On the Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Grammar Teaching Beliefs and Their Professional Development
Khalegh Setoodeh Esmaeil Jadidi Ehsan RassaeiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023L2 research, during the last two decades, has almost abandoned studying the appropriacy of methodologies and techniques to focus more on the underlying derives for teachers’ pedagogical decision makings inside the class. This study, in line with the recent trend, MoreL2 research, during the last two decades, has almost abandoned studying the appropriacy of methodologies and techniques to focus more on the underlying derives for teachers’ pedagogical decision makings inside the class. This study, in line with the recent trend, is designed and conducted to determine the relationship between Iranian EFL teachers’ grammar teaching beliefs and their professional development. In so doing, a Likert scale 24-item grammar belief questionnaire developed by Mohamed (2006) and a professional development questionnaire developed by Jadidi and Bagheri (2014) were administered to 177 Iranian EFL teachers. The quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The results revealed that teachers are currently more inclined toward communicative based activities which focus on grammar instruction in their classroom. Finally, the results showed that Iranian EFL teachers are professionally self-regulated. Manuscript profile -
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7 - The impact of anger management training on emotional intelligence, social intimacy and deterministic thinking of high school Female students
Maryam Taghvaee Yazdi manzar sadeghiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The current applied, quasi-experimental study adopted a descriptive –survey approach with pre-test/post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included 3400 high school students in Babol, Mazandaran, Iran, in the academic year of 2020-2021, a MoreThe current applied, quasi-experimental study adopted a descriptive –survey approach with pre-test/post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included 3400 high school students in Babol, Mazandaran, Iran, in the academic year of 2020-2021, among whom 30 people were selected (15 people in the experimental group, 15 people in the control group) using cluster random sampling method. Data collection tools were Smith (2014) Anger Management Training Package, Bar-On’s (1980) Standard Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, Miller & Lefkourt (1982) Social Intimacy Questionnaire, and Younesi (2004) Deterministic Thinking. The validity of this questionnaire was confirmed by experts and the reliability of the questionnaires were calculated through Cronbach's alpha coefficient including emotional intelligence model as 0.90, social intimacy as 0.89 and deterministic thinking as 0.90 percent. For data analysis, the descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and the inferential statistics (Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests, the multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) for the main hypothesis and the univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) for the sub-hypotheses were used using Spss22 software. The results showed that anger management training had an impact on emotional intelligence, social intimacy and deterministic thinking of high school students in Babol. It also showed that anger management training prevented students from increasing their physical and mental arousal during aggression. Manuscript profile -
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8 - Curriculum Pattern of the Iranian-Islamic Lifestyle in the Secondary Education
Fateme Zare Abbas Gholtash Aliasghar MashinchiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This research aimed to design and validate the curriculum pattern of the Iranian-Islamic lifestyle in the secondary education system of Iran. This is a mixed-method qualitative-quantitative study that used interviews, documents and the descriptive survey method. In the MoreThis research aimed to design and validate the curriculum pattern of the Iranian-Islamic lifestyle in the secondary education system of Iran. This is a mixed-method qualitative-quantitative study that used interviews, documents and the descriptive survey method. In the qualitative part, 12 experts in the field of education and university professors participated in the study. To select the participants, the purposive sampling method was used in the qualitative part and the cluster sampling method was employed in the quantitative part of the study. Moreover, the stratified random sampling method was applied in each cluster. MAXQDA was used to analyze the interviews. According to the results, 110 themes in the form of 10 components, including thinking and creativity (4 concepts), health issues (5 concepts), economic issues (4 concepts), defense and security issues (4 concepts), social and sociological issues (7 concepts), ideological and religious issues (10 concepts), cultural and artistic issues (6 concepts), scientific and educational issues (7 concepts), and psychological issues (4 concepts) were introduced to analyze the components of the Iranian-Islamic lifestyle. It was found that the interviews on the ideological and religious components had higher frequency and received more attention. .Hence, the culture of supporting applied research curricula should be institutionalized in schools, and workshops and training courses should be held to improve the knowledge of teachers in the field of applied research curriculum. Manuscript profile -
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9 - The Effect of Intensive versus Extensive Recasts and Textual Enhancements on Iranian EFL Learners’ Grammatical and Lexical Development: Exploring Students' Perceptions in Online Classes Considering the Role of Working Memory Capacity
Farzaneh Bahadori Mohammad Bavali Mohammad Riasati Samad Mirza SuzaniIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This study addresses the dearth of research on the interplay between textual enhancements (TE), recasts, and working memory capacity in SLA. Investigating extensive versus intensive recasts and TEs, it explores their impact on grammatical and lexical growth in EFL conte MoreThis study addresses the dearth of research on the interplay between textual enhancements (TE), recasts, and working memory capacity in SLA. Investigating extensive versus intensive recasts and TEs, it explores their impact on grammatical and lexical growth in EFL context. Additionally, students' perceptions of recasts and the role of working memory capacity are evaluated. Experimental groups included intensive/extensive vocabulary and grammar TE/recasts conditions, alongside a control group. Pre/post-tests, interviews, and a working memory questionnaire were used. Results indicate recasts' facilitative effect, with intensive recasts outperforming extensive recasts and TEs in promoting grammatical and lexical development among high working memory capacity learners. Learners in the intensive recasts group had accurate error perceptions. Working memory correlated with intensive recasts' gains, with high Storage and Attention Domains showing development in oral and written tasks. These findings illuminate the efficacy of TE, recasts, and working memory, offering valuable insights for educators and learners alike. Manuscript profile -
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10 - The Contribution of Cornell Note-Taking Strategy Instruction to the Listening Comprehension of Iranian EFL Learners: A Case of Learners’ Perception
Shahrzad Amini zahra sadatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The current study is a quasi-experimental mixed method that sought to further investigate the effect of teaching the Cornell method on improving the listening comprehension of Iranian EFL learners. It also aimed to examine the perceptions of English language learners to MoreThe current study is a quasi-experimental mixed method that sought to further investigate the effect of teaching the Cornell method on improving the listening comprehension of Iranian EFL learners. It also aimed to examine the perceptions of English language learners toward the Cornell method. The participants were 60 female students at the Mehr-e-Taban Girl’s bilingual high school in Shiraz. Data collection tools included an Oxford Quick Placement Test, a questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and one sample of the First Certificate in English (FCE) listening test. Data analysis was conducted using a one-sample t-test, independent sample t-test, paired samples t-test, and the Covariance test. According to the results, the experimental group outperformed their peers in the listening comprehension test. Qualitative data analysis revealed that students viewed the Cornell method as beneficial for comprehending listening tests. The study recommends using the Cornell method to enhance students' listening skills and critical thinking. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Design and Production of Music Educational Assistant and its Effectiveness on the Cognitive and Skill Learning of Music Students in Comparison with Face-to-Face Training
Rashed Mohammadyan Saeid Pourroostaei ArdakaniIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This study aims to design and develop an online teaching system (Nuance) for learning musical instruments compared to face-to-face training. The system performance was tested and analyzed to study the impact of the proposed system on cognitive and skill learning for a P MoreThis study aims to design and develop an online teaching system (Nuance) for learning musical instruments compared to face-to-face training. The system performance was tested and analyzed to study the impact of the proposed system on cognitive and skill learning for a Persian music instrument named Setar. This study employed a "quasi-experimental post-test research with two control groups," with 900 Setar elementary students in Sanandaj city participating between 2021 and 2022. Sampling method was used to form two homogeneous groups, including the control group and the experimental group, so there were 15 learners in each group. The experimental group used an online instructional system, while the control group trained face-to-face. For data analysis, independent t-tests were used to compare their means and to assess the normality of variables and homogeneity of variance between groups, using Shapiro-Wilk and Levan tests. The results showed a significant difference between the groups and supported that the proposed system has better cognitive and skill learning performance than face-to-face training. Standard online training, organized by instructional design and based on the principles of music education, can be far more effective than conventional methods of music education (P 0.05). This study implicate the potential for well-designed online music education courses based on principles of music education to improve student outcomes compared to traditional face-to-face instruction. With proper structure and support, online learning offers a promising path forward for addressing challenges in the field of music education. Manuscript profile -
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12 - An Inquiry into the Qur’anic Components of Teaching Manners and Its Role in the Growth and Honoring of the Teacher
Mohammad Sharifani Mohammad MarefatIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the Qur’anic components of educational and upbringing etiquette and to prove its role in the growth and honour of the teacher themselves. In this article, researchers have employed a descriptive-analytical appro MoreThe purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the Qur’anic components of educational and upbringing etiquette and to prove its role in the growth and honour of the teacher themselves. In this article, researchers have employed a descriptive-analytical approach to examine the Quranic aspects of teaching and educational etiquettes, as well as their pivotal role in fostering growth and bestowing honor upon the teacher. Additionally, written documentation has been utilized as a research methodology in this study. The conduct of a teacher towards their students in the realm of education is undeniably one of the paramount factors that not only molds the teacher’s personality but also significantly influences the development of the learners’ personalities. In this present article, a novel approach is introduced, drawing upon a set of principles derived from Surah al-Kahf, which addresses the concept of honoring teachers and encompasses various etiquette considerations. These principles encompass: refraining from dismissing the students hastily, elucidating the challenges ahead, evaluating students to understand their needs, providing comprehensive explanations for actions to convey their underlying reasons and wisdom, showing respect for the students’ inherent values, recognizing their capacities and talents, emphasizing the significance and degrees of knowledge, fostering tolerance and patience, dispelling ambiguity from students’ minds, promoting monotheistic awareness, cautioning against the misuse of knowledge, instilling awareness, providing an ultimatum before resorting to punishment, embodying the attributes of mercy, and facilitating growth while considering timing. Manuscript profile
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1 - The Educational Model of Social Constructivism and Its Impact on Academic Achievement and Critical Thinking
Batool Ghaedi Abbas Gholtash Seyed Ahmad Hashemi Ali Asghar MashinchiIssue 2 , Vol. 3 , Spring 2020Constructivism is one of the theories derived from the post-modernist philosophical-social movement of the twentieth century. The principles of constructivism are based on awareness of learning, and its main message is that knowledge is not passed on to learners, but to MoreConstructivism is one of the theories derived from the post-modernist philosophical-social movement of the twentieth century. The principles of constructivism are based on awareness of learning, and its main message is that knowledge is not passed on to learners, but to learners themselves. This research has designed an educational model based on the theory of social constructivism. All theories of constructivism insist that the attainment of knowledge and understanding is a continuous process that is strongly influenced by the learner's prior knowledge. The social constructivist approach emphasizes the social context of learning and the fact that knowledge is constructed as a factor. Dealing with others provides opportunities for students to evaluate and correct their understanding as they are exposed to the thinking of others and play a role in creating shared perceptions. Thus, experiences in the social context provide an important mechanism for the development of students' thinking. To achieve the research goal, inductive content analysis method has been used. In this study, purposeful sampling method was used. The criteria for selecting an article to analyze qualitative content were well-known authors, published in a reputable journal, the relevance of the content of the article, and the novelty of the year the article was published. The number of final selection papers for qualitative content analysis by inductive method was 36 articles and content analysis unit. Based on the content analysis of the articles, three categories of teacher role, learning role and knowledge role were obtained. Manuscript profile -
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2 - The Contribution of Cornell Note-Taking Strategy Instruction to the Listening Comprehension of Iranian EFL Learners: A Case of Learners’ Perception
Shahrzad Amini zahra sadatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The current study is a quasi-experimental mixed method that sought to further investigate the effect of teaching the Cornell method on improving the listening comprehension of Iranian EFL learners. It also aimed to examine the perceptions of English language learners to MoreThe current study is a quasi-experimental mixed method that sought to further investigate the effect of teaching the Cornell method on improving the listening comprehension of Iranian EFL learners. It also aimed to examine the perceptions of English language learners toward the Cornell method. The participants were 60 female students at the Mehr-e-Taban Girl’s bilingual high school in Shiraz. Data collection tools included an Oxford Quick Placement Test, a questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and one sample of the First Certificate in English (FCE) listening test. Data analysis was conducted using a one-sample t-test, independent sample t-test, paired samples t-test, and the Covariance test. According to the results, the experimental group outperformed their peers in the listening comprehension test. Qualitative data analysis revealed that students viewed the Cornell method as beneficial for comprehending listening tests. The study recommends using the Cornell method to enhance students' listening skills and critical thinking. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Iranian Male and Female EFL learners’ Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies: Links to Their Reading Comprehension Performance
Sepideh Mohammadi Bazargani Zohreh Seifoori Nasrin Hadidi TamjidIssue 2 , Vol. 5 , Spring 2022Reading comprehension is a fundamental language skill for many EFL learners. This study was conducted to compare Iranian male and female EFL learners' tripartite reading strategy use, Problem Solving Reading Strategies (PSRSs), Global Reading Strategies (GRSs), and Supp MoreReading comprehension is a fundamental language skill for many EFL learners. This study was conducted to compare Iranian male and female EFL learners' tripartite reading strategy use, Problem Solving Reading Strategies (PSRSs), Global Reading Strategies (GRSs), and Support Reading strategies (SRSs), and their relationship to their reading comprehension. To serve the purpose, 80 undergraduate EFL learners, 40 females and 40 males, majoring in English Language Teaching (ELT) and English Translation (ET) at Islamic Azad University-Tabriz were selected randomly. The research variables were measured based on the participants’ performance on the reading section of the PET test and the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategy Inventory (MARSI) (Mokhtari & Reichard, 2002). The research data were analysed through Independent Samples T-test and a Standard Multiple Regression (MR) analysis. The results revealed significant differences between male and female participants in terms of their reading comprehension and perceived use of PSRSs. It was also exhibited that for male participants, only SRSs were the statistically significant predictor of males’ reading comprehension while for females it was the PSRSs that made significant contribution to explain reading comprehension. The gender variation in reading comprehension, reading strategies and the correlational pattern between these two variables exists. Such variations have to be addressed in the process of teaching and suggestions will be made as how teacher trainers, syllabus designers, and individual university students majoring in English Language Teaching (ELT) and English Translation (ET) can apply the findings to promote their outcome. Manuscript profile -
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4 - The relationship between Academic Burnout and Academic Performance with the mediating role of Self-regulatory in students
Abolghasem Barimani Kourosh Rashid Rostami Behrang Esmaeilishad Falaknaz AtashiIssue 2 , Vol. 4 , Spring 2021The purpose of this study was to presentation of the structural model of relationships between academic burnout and academic performance with the mediating role of self-regulatory in students. The method of the present study in terms of applied purpose and in terms of d MoreThe purpose of this study was to presentation of the structural model of relationships between academic burnout and academic performance with the mediating role of self-regulatory in students. The method of the present study in terms of applied purpose and in terms of descriptive, correlation has been observed. The statistical population consisted of all 161 undergraduate students at the Islamic Azad University of Neka in the academic year 2018-2019. Sample size According to Krejcy and Morgan table, 113 individuals were selected randomly (gender). The instrument for collecting data was three standard questionnaires of academic burnout, academic performance and self-regulation Questionnaire. The collected data was used for analyzed by Structural equation modeling using the partial least squares method (PLS). The results of this study showed that there is a significant relationship between academic burnout and self-regulation with student's academic performance; 20.1% of self- regulation and 27.6% of academic performance is explained by academic burnout. And the self- regulation variable has a mediator effect on the relationship between academic burnout and academic performance. Fit indices indicate that the proposed model is an appropriate fit. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Predicting marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers
Ali Rowshani zadeh malihe neamatpourIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The purpose of this research was to predict marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers of Poldokhtar city. The present research method was descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population included all th MoreThe purpose of this research was to predict marital happiness based on resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion in Women teachers of Poldokhtar city. The present research method was descriptive and correlation type. The statistical population included all the female teachers of the second secondary level of Poldokhtar city in the academic year of 1400-1401, Based on Morgan's table, the sample size was estimated to be 110 people, and 97 people were selected as a sample using the staged cluster sampling method. Azrin, Naster and Jones (1973), Conner and Davidson (2003) resilience, Palutzin and Ellison (1982) spiritual well-being and Ross (2012) self-compassion questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise regression were used for data analysis. The results showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between resilience and marital happiness, between self-compassion and marital happiness, and between spiritual well-being and marital happiness (p<0.01). Also, there was a multiple relationship between resilience, spiritual well-being and self-compassion with marital happiness in Women teachers (p<0.01). Manuscript profile -
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6 - Design and Production of Music Educational Assistant and its Effectiveness on the Cognitive and Skill Learning of Music Students in Comparison with Face-to-Face Training
Rashed Mohammadyan Saeid Pourroostaei ArdakaniIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This study aims to design and develop an online teaching system (Nuance) for learning musical instruments compared to face-to-face training. The system performance was tested and analyzed to study the impact of the proposed system on cognitive and skill learning for a P MoreThis study aims to design and develop an online teaching system (Nuance) for learning musical instruments compared to face-to-face training. The system performance was tested and analyzed to study the impact of the proposed system on cognitive and skill learning for a Persian music instrument named Setar. This study employed a "quasi-experimental post-test research with two control groups," with 900 Setar elementary students in Sanandaj city participating between 2021 and 2022. Sampling method was used to form two homogeneous groups, including the control group and the experimental group, so there were 15 learners in each group. The experimental group used an online instructional system, while the control group trained face-to-face. For data analysis, independent t-tests were used to compare their means and to assess the normality of variables and homogeneity of variance between groups, using Shapiro-Wilk and Levan tests. The results showed a significant difference between the groups and supported that the proposed system has better cognitive and skill learning performance than face-to-face training. Standard online training, organized by instructional design and based on the principles of music education, can be far more effective than conventional methods of music education (P 0.05). This study implicate the potential for well-designed online music education courses based on principles of music education to improve student outcomes compared to traditional face-to-face instruction. With proper structure and support, online learning offers a promising path forward for addressing challenges in the field of music education. Manuscript profile -
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7 - The Role of Teachers' Media Literacy and the New Communication Technology 'Madyar' on Students' Learning in the Experimental Science Course of the Sixth Grade Primary School
Seyede Esmat Rasoli Abbas Nasimi Elahe Refakar Elmira EnayatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023The present study was conducted to "investigate the role of teachers' media literacy and the new communication technology 'Madyar' on students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth-grade primary school boys in sari city." The research method was desc MoreThe present study was conducted to "investigate the role of teachers' media literacy and the new communication technology 'Madyar' on students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth-grade primary school boys in sari city." The research method was descriptive-survey. The statistical population of the current research was considered to be all sixth grade students of Sari city boys' schools along with their teachers who are working in the academic year of 2014-2015. Due to the limited number of sixth grade teachers, 200 samples were selected by simple random sampling from the students along with the teachers of the same grade. The methods of information collection are in the form of library study and field research. To collect data, a media literacy questionnaire, a questionnaire created by a researcher of the modern communication technology of the Madyar system, and a learning questionnaire were used, and the reliability of the test through Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated as 0.83, 0.82 and 0.80 respectively. Two statistical methods including descriptive statistics (central and dispersion indices) and inferential statistics (t test) were used to analyze the data. The results of the research showed that the media literacy of the teacher and the modern communication technology of the Madyar system have an effect on the students' learning in the experimental science course of the sixth grade, and in line with other researches, it will indicate the positive role of the use of the new communication technology on the students' learning. Manuscript profile -
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8 - On the Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Grammar Teaching Beliefs and Their Professional Development
Khalegh Setoodeh Esmaeil Jadidi Ehsan RassaeiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023L2 research, during the last two decades, has almost abandoned studying the appropriacy of methodologies and techniques to focus more on the underlying derives for teachers’ pedagogical decision makings inside the class. This study, in line with the recent trend, MoreL2 research, during the last two decades, has almost abandoned studying the appropriacy of methodologies and techniques to focus more on the underlying derives for teachers’ pedagogical decision makings inside the class. This study, in line with the recent trend, is designed and conducted to determine the relationship between Iranian EFL teachers’ grammar teaching beliefs and their professional development. In so doing, a Likert scale 24-item grammar belief questionnaire developed by Mohamed (2006) and a professional development questionnaire developed by Jadidi and Bagheri (2014) were administered to 177 Iranian EFL teachers. The quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The results revealed that teachers are currently more inclined toward communicative based activities which focus on grammar instruction in their classroom. Finally, the results showed that Iranian EFL teachers are professionally self-regulated. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Exploring the Impacts of Brainstorming-Based Collaboration on the Speaking Ability of Iranian EFL Learners and EFL Teachers' Attitudes Toward Using This Technique: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Ali Hamideh Mostafa Zamanian Mohammad RiasatiIssue 1 , Vol. 6 , Winter 2023This study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of brainstorming-based collaboration on the speaking performance of 63 undergraduate male EFL learners at Naval Science and Technology University in Iran. The students were homogenized and divided into e MoreThis study used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of brainstorming-based collaboration on the speaking performance of 63 undergraduate male EFL learners at Naval Science and Technology University in Iran. The students were homogenized and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received instruction that incorporated brainstorming sessions, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. After 20 sessions of treatment, paired t-tests were performed on pretest and posttest scores. The study found that the experimental group's speaking skills were positively affected by the use of brainstorming techniques. Investigators conducted a semi-structured interview with 20 English language teachers to gather their opinions and attitudes about the use and effectiveness of brainstorming strategies. Qualitative analysis of the teachers' evaluations revealed that the use of brainstorming strategy enhances students' speaking skills proficiency and boosts instructors' positive attitudes toward language teaching and learning. The study suggests that English language teachers should incorporate brainstorming strategies into classroom activities and that textbooks could be developed with brainstorming principles. Manuscript profile -
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10 - An Inquiry into Fundamental Development Plan with Respect to Prerequisites of Natural Sciences in Primary Schools
Mohammad Reza Fathi Zohreh Saadatmand Alireza YousefiIssue 2 , Vol. 2 , Spring 2019The present research aims to inquire into fundamental development plan with respect to prerequisites of natural sciences in primary schools and it has been carried out in two phases. Qualitative- inductive analysis was used in the first phase and quantitative content an MoreThe present research aims to inquire into fundamental development plan with respect to prerequisites of natural sciences in primary schools and it has been carried out in two phases. Qualitative- inductive analysis was used in the first phase and quantitative content analysis was employed in the second phase of this study. Given the importance of the subject and limitation of research population, sampling was not done for statistical population in fundamental development plan in the first phase and total statistical population was studied. The textbook of natural sciences and validity of this technique was confirmed by means of judgment of experts. The resultant data were analyzed using descriptive statistical indices and by means of Shannon’s entropy method. Among the studied dimensions in the second grade class, the highest rates of information weight and importance coefficient belong to item of placement of learner along with axis of learning activities i.e. 0.911 and 0.032. In third grade of primary school, variables of placement of learner on the axis of learning activities and familiarity and training thinking process skills, the importance coefficient rate and their information weight were ranked with 0.885, 0.829 and 0.029 and 0.029 respectively. The lowest information weight and importance coefficient belongs to paying attention to independent study, potential for working and use of digitalized sources and training CDs i.e. 0 (zero). Overall, paying attention to fundamental development plan in education is essentially important in production of content. Manuscript profile
