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1 - Assessing the occupational challenges for Tehran Municipality Waste Management educators
Mojtaba Khanjani Farzam Babaei semiromi Ebrahim TalaeiBackground and Objective: Waste Management Organization (WMO) has always sought to educate and promote citizens in waste separation from the source. WMO, by developing the training programs, seeks to teach the concept of waste management operations to public citizens. T MoreBackground and Objective: Waste Management Organization (WMO) has always sought to educate and promote citizens in waste separation from the source. WMO, by developing the training programs, seeks to teach the concept of waste management operations to public citizens. This can be done through the municipal waste management educators. However, the question that should be addressed in this study is that: what challenges the municipal waste management educators are faced with in carrying out their duties, knowing that the problems and challenges of a career in teaching are usually considered as barriers. Method: This study was carried out based on the questionnaires of Akphilet and Kout, in which 172 educators, working in municipal WMO, responded 5 questions on the Likert scale. Findings: Occupational challenges check reveals that the place of employment has not provided the necessary opportunities for learning and professional development. Yet, 59% of the educators believed that the organization needed to encourage learning and did not provide the basis for more professional development. However, the teachers of 20-25 and over 35 years old are seeking professional development opportunities more than others, and people become less willing to use their professional growth opportunities with the increase of their experience. Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed that the influence of organizational factors of progress is more than individual factors. The people believe that the organization have to provide the basis for development and professional growth rather than attempting to make development and professional growth by themselves. The regression coefficient calculated for professional development measures showed that different parts affect the process of professional development. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Sociological study of the performance of political elites and its effect on the level of political participation of educators (case study: Ardabil province)
Sarhad Madani Roza Rosa Karampour zahra GhasemiPolitical participation is a purposeful action to influence the decisions and actions of political elites in the administration of society, which is done by the people. Due to the fact that educators are one of the most influential groups in the process of political par MorePolitical participation is a purposeful action to influence the decisions and actions of political elites in the administration of society, which is done by the people. Due to the fact that educators are one of the most influential groups in the process of political participation and consequently effective in the all-round development of the society, therefore, it is very important to know their attitudes, orientations and satisfaction with the performance of political elites. The purpose of this research is to sociologically study the level of political participation of educators, investigate the performance of the ruling political elite and analyze the variables that have been effective on the level of political participation of educators in Ardabil province. The statistical population of the research is 16,300 people of Ardabil Province and its sample size was estimated to be 380 people according to Cochran's formula. In this research, simple and stratified random sampling methods were used. The theoretical framework of the research was adapted from the theories of Huntington, Nelson and Lipsett. Cronbach's alpha test was used for the reliability of the questionnaire and face validity was used for its validity. The current research was conducted using a survey method and its hypotheses were tested using the Pearson correlation coefficient test and to analyze the information and predict the dependent variable from the independent variables of linear regression and to measure the relationships of the variables in a causal model of the method. Statistics based on multivariate regression analysis or path analysis using spss software was used. The results of the research showed that the political participation of the studied educators is at a low level, so that 61.20 percent of the respondents have low political participation. between the variables of transparency of officials' performance (r=0.71) with (sig=0.000), accountability of officials (r=0.65) with (sig=0.000), preference of national interests over individual interests by officials )r=0.64) with (sig=0.000), rulers' fight against corruption (r=0.58) with (sig=0.000), political trust of educators (r=0.53) with (sig =0.000), actions of rulers to improve social services (r = 0.56) with (sig = 0.000) and actions of political elites for political development (r = 0.59) with (sig = 0.000) There is a significant relationship between the political participation of educators and the adjusted coefficient of determination) (can explain 37% of the variance of the political participation of educators. Manuscript profile -
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3 - EFL Teacher Educators’ Perceptions of Inquiry-based Pedagogy: A Glance through its Prerequisites and Challenges
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4 - Non-Native EFL Teacher Educators’ Pedagogical Roles: Language Institute Managers’ Perceptions
Zahra Zamani Minoo Alemi Zia TajeddinThe pedagogical roles of teacher educators (TEs) in recruiting and educating future language teachers have recently gained attention among language researchers and scholars. Hence, this study set to investigate the pedagogical roles of Iranian non-native teacher educato MoreThe pedagogical roles of teacher educators (TEs) in recruiting and educating future language teachers have recently gained attention among language researchers and scholars. Hence, this study set to investigate the pedagogical roles of Iranian non-native teacher educators (TEs) in educating preservice and in-service EFL teachers from the viewpoint of language institute managers. To this end, following a qualitative survey research design, a total of 30 institute managers were selected via the snowball sampling method and engaged in semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The participants’ responses were voice recorded and then thematic analysis was conducted to extract the main themes and subcomponents. The findings of the study showed that institute managers assigned three main instructional roles to TEs: holding preservice/in-service teacher education courses, revising the assessment system, and designing effective language syllabuses. Accordingly, language institute managers believed that effective TEs should not only be responsible for running teacher education courses but also engage in the evaluation process by checking and revising the testing procedures and designing and developing relevant instructional syllabuses in cooperation with educational managers of the institutes. The pedagogical findings of the study are also discussed. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Research Barriers for Educators
سیف اله فضل الهی قمیشی عباس علی نوروزی منصوره ملکی تواناThis study aimed to assess research barriers for educators and its related solutions. This is a descriptive survey study. Statistical population was middle school teachers in district 2 of education and training organization in Qom (Iran). 97 educators were selected thr MoreThis study aimed to assess research barriers for educators and its related solutions. This is a descriptive survey study. Statistical population was middle school teachers in district 2 of education and training organization in Qom (Iran). 97 educators were selected through random sampling. Data collection was done using a researcher-made questionnaire (its reliability was 0.87) based on a five point Likert scale. Data analysis was done through descriptive and differential statistics (X2 test, one-sample Z-test and ANOVA). Results showed that cultural, individual (technical and specialization) factors, method of presenting research services, administrative-structural and motivational factors were preventive factors affecting educators’ research performance. In addition, the most frequent barriers were lack of team working in research performance, lack of institutionalized culture in the field of research, lack of authorities’ attention toward educators’ research. The most important solutions were to allocate some educators’ time to research, and to pay attention to their earning. There was no significant difference between different barriers Manuscript profile -
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6 - Investigating the Implementation Barriers of the Fundamental Evolution Education Document Based on the Fullan Model:Case study of the field of aesthetic and artistic education
Fatemeh Sadat Bitarafan Marjan Sojoodi marziye dehghaniThe main purpose of this study is to identify the administrative barriers in the field of aesthetic and artistic education of the Fundamental Evolution Document in education, based on the Fullan model (2007). The field of artistic education has been forgotten and neglec MoreThe main purpose of this study is to identify the administrative barriers in the field of aesthetic and artistic education of the Fundamental Evolution Document in education, based on the Fullan model (2007). The field of artistic education has been forgotten and neglected, despite the tremendous impact it can have on morale and, consequently, on the learning of learners and even their educators.This research project is the "combined" type (simultaneous test). The study population included two independent groups of curriculum and education specialists (in the qualitative section) as well as primary school teachers (in the quantitative section). The sample size includes 12 curriculum and education specialists and 120 primary school teachers .The sampling method in the first part (qualitative) is theoretical and purposeful method and its tools include semi-constructed and unstructured interview and in the second part (quantitative) it is "purposeful and preferable" and the research tool includes a 30 questions researcher-made questionnaire. Quantitative data analysis involves the Wilcoxon single-sample and Friedman tests to rank the Barriers to the implementation of the Fundamental Evolution Document based on the components of the Fullen model. Qualitative data analysis was also performed using the seven-step )Colaizzi, 1987) method. The results of the study confirm the gap between the designers of the Evolution Document and its implementers in schools, which, in addition to other existing administrative barriers,contributes to the inefficiency of the Fundamental Evolution Document in the implementation phase. Manuscript profile -
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7 - The Effect of the Idea of Education Content Knowledge on the Planning and Development of Faculty Members in Farhangian University, Region 2 of the Country
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8 - The effect of thinking on quality of life based on religious stories student teacher University scholar teachers Neyshabour
Mohammad Hosein Rangani Ahmad Akbari Abdolah DavoodipourAbstract The purpose of this study: The effect of thinking on quality of life based on religious stories student teacher Neyshabur University scholar teachers. This is quasi-experimental study. The present population of the study questionnaire was used in this researc MoreAbstract The purpose of this study: The effect of thinking on quality of life based on religious stories student teacher Neyshabur University scholar teachers. This is quasi-experimental study. The present population of the study questionnaire was used in this research quality World Health Statistical Centre of all students in higher education Danshvar Neyshabur 94/95 is. 313 is the number of students above the classroom are organized in the form of 10 classes were selected Multi stage Sampling method 2 above statistical sample of 60 students, 30 students were divided into two groups to 26-item questionnaire responded that the quality of global health. The data will be used and spss19 software. The results show that the teaching of thinking based on the quality of life of students, teachers, religious stories are positive and meaningful relationship the two components of physical health and mental health are significant differences in terms of social relations, health and environment meaningful connection significant relationship no., at the end of the article for Life Quality improvement of student teachers on teaching thinking been proposed. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Identify curriculum reflective from perspective Specialists and teachers
Nooshin Shahbahrami Maryam Seif Naraghi Ezatollah NaderiThe main objective of this study is to identify curriculum reflective from perspective Specialists and teachers. This study is an applied research and its methodology is field research. The research population, includes all 186 faculty members and guests in curriculum p MoreThe main objective of this study is to identify curriculum reflective from perspective Specialists and teachers. This study is an applied research and its methodology is field research. The research population, includes all 186 faculty members and guests in curriculum planning in Islamic Azad University of Mazandaran province in the academic year 2015-16, of which 116 related teachers were selected through stratified random sampling and Cochran’s size determination formula, and 20 questionnaires were given to all members of the population of curriculum planning and the sample was considered equal to the community. The researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data, and after confirming its validity its reliability was obtained based on Cronbach's alpha (0.92). To analyze the data descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (unconditional Chi-square) was used. The results showed that there is a Note the use of the components of reflective thinking in the curriculum elements (goal, content organization, teaching methods and evaluation) Bachelor of Education from the perspective of both groups approved. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Investigating the Status of Virtual Courses of Educators’ In-Service Training (A Case Study: Educators of Dehloran Area)
Rezvan Hakimzadeh Ahmad Malekipour Mousa Malekipour Erfaneh GhasempourThe purpose of this study was to investigate the virtual courses of educators’ in-service training. This research adopted a descriptive approach to conduct the study using survey method. Its statistical population consisted of 881 teachers in Dehloran in 2014. Usi MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the virtual courses of educators’ in-service training. This research adopted a descriptive approach to conduct the study using survey method. Its statistical population consisted of 881 teachers in Dehloran in 2014. Using the stratified sampling, the sample size was determined as 267 persons by Morgan and Krejcie table, of whom 134 were men and 133 were women who answered the researcher-made questionnaire being prepared based on theoretical foundations of the study as well as previous studies. Face and content validities of the questionnaire were also confirmed using the ideas of a number of experts and specialists of virtual training courses, and the questionnaire reliability was estimated as 0.88 using Chronbach's alpha coefficient. The Kolmogorov Smirnov and Binominal (proportions) tests were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the lack of provision of necessary infrastructures and facilities for virtual training courses effectiveness and lack of the virtual training courses effectiveness compared to attending courses sit among the challenges. Moreover, educational courses compatible with the needs of educators and acquisition of necessary skills for effective use of in-service virtual training courses can be seen as opportunities. Manuscript profile -
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11 - Attitude of Agricultural High School Educators in Khouzestan Province Regarding Sustainable Agriculture
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12 - Needs Assessment Competencies: Are They Important for Extension Educators?
Nav R. Ghimire Robert A. MartinThe purpose of this study was to determine the importance of eleven professional competencies related to needs assessment and program development; a secondary purpose was to identify the best time these competencies should be learned. The study followed a survey researc MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the importance of eleven professional competencies related to needs assessment and program development; a secondary purpose was to identify the best time these competencies should be learned. The study followed a survey research design, in which 441 randomly selected extension educators in the North Central Region of the United States responded to a questionnaire through an online survey. Results suggest that respondents perceived nine of the eleven competencies as highly important for their professional development. High percentages of the respondents also reported that six competencies should be learned on the job. Stepwise regression analysis revealed the demographics of “gender” and “education” as statistically significant predictors in determining respondents’ perceptions. Findings indicate a need for flexible staff development programs for extension educators through graduate education, in-service programs, and on-the-job training. Findings have implications for designing new policies for employee selection, training, professional development, and performance appraisal. Further study was recommended to determine whether the findings would be valid at the national level. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Teaching Methods and Tools Used In Food Safety Extension Education Programs in the North Central Region of the United States
Vikram Swaroop Chandra Koundinya Robert A. MartinOne of the ways to ensure food safety is to educate the public. Of the organizations providing food safety education in the United States (U.S.), the Cooperative Extension System (CES) is one of the most reliable. The effectiveness CES programs depends not only on what MoreOne of the ways to ensure food safety is to educate the public. Of the organizations providing food safety education in the United States (U.S.), the Cooperative Extension System (CES) is one of the most reliable. The effectiveness CES programs depends not only on what is being taught but also on how it is taught. Both a needs-based curriculum and how that curriculum is delivered are equally important. This descriptive cross-sectional study using a disproportional stratified random sample identified the teaching methods and tools being used by food safety extension educators of the CES of North Central Region (NCR). A Likert-type scale administered to extension educators revealed that they were adopting a balanced use of teaching methods and tools, and using learner-centered teaching methods in their programs. However, distance education, case studies and podcasts, which are commonly used in education programs, were not being used extensively. We recommend that food safety extension educators of NCR should increase the use of these two teaching methods and tool while continuing to use the current ones. This study has implications for improving food safety education delivery to clients in the NCR and for designing inservice education for food safety extension educators. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Plan to develop a model for the production of sensory tactile books
Marjan Nikbakht zahra Abazari Mohsen Haji Zeanolabedini Fahimeh BabalhavaejiObjective: To present a plan for developing a model for the production of tactile books (from the perspective of production experts and educators of blind and visually impaired 3- to 6-year-old children) Methodology: The present study is a combined application. In the q MoreObjective: To present a plan for developing a model for the production of tactile books (from the perspective of production experts and educators of blind and visually impaired 3- to 6-year-old children) Methodology: The present study is a combined application. In the quality section, the Delphi method has been used to obtain the consensus of experts in the production and publication of tactile books. In the quantitative part, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to aggregate the views of educational instructors in an analytical survey. The content validity coefficient of the questionnaire was higher than 0.99 and the content validity index was higher than 0.79. The reliability of the questionnaire was measured based on Cronbach's alpha coefficient equal to 0.863. The statistical population includes all experts in the production and publication of tactile books, which includes 33 production experts, of which 21 experts were selected as members of the Delphi panel in the qualitative part of the research by available sampling. In the quantitative section, all 76 in-service instructors were selected from 23 educational centers in Iran that work in connection with tactile books. Results: In the Delphi method in three stages and despite the low Kendall coefficient in the third round (0.565), it was concluded that finally the survey process of production and publishing experts, Delphi panel in the third round with 37 items Stop the questionnaire. Comparison of production criteria of tactile sensory books from the perspective of educational instructors to determine their approval indicates that the technical criteria of production (72%), content criteria (74%), and presentation criteria (72%) It was approved and among them, experts and educators assigned the highest amount to the content criterion with values (74%). Finally, the criteria for the production and evaluation of tactile books from the perspective of educators were largely approved (72%). Conclusion: In order to understand the most important criteria for the production of textbooks from the perspective of production and publishing experts and educators, after analyzing the components and turning them into new factors, with the help of factor analysis Exploratory and relative chi-square index and fitting confirmatory factor were presented, and a model for the production of tactile sensory books was developed and proposed. Manuscript profile -
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15 - Investigating the Educational Factors of Educational Students
fatemeh hamidifar mahdi zamani tahereh fahimiTeachers and students according to their position in society are the most important drivers of organization and play a pivotal role in the development of quality higher education.Today the world's most prestigious universities are seeking for educational methods that pr MoreTeachers and students according to their position in society are the most important drivers of organization and play a pivotal role in the development of quality higher education.Today the world's most prestigious universities are seeking for educational methods that promote continuous learning, creative self-centered and students. Many theorists believe that learning style should be consistent with the style of teaching to learners to achieve maximum success. During the past decade different approaches to psychology focusing on individual differences, experience and concrete ways with different theories in the domain of learning the principles discussed and based on these studies have suggested ways to learn. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of teaching on students’ learning at Payamnoor University Ray branche. This is a descriptive survay research and in terms of data collection was inductive inference and in terms of design analysis was survey research. The research tool was a questionair with 49 questions measures in the form of Likert scale (very high to very low). The study population consisted of students of PNU at Rey branch. To analyze collected data step by step regression analysis was used. Findings of this study shows that four factors of educational content, assessment, teacher, teaching were put in regression model and respectively 1/49 persent of the variance have impact on learning. And practical suggestions were presented to fix some of the problems of students. Manuscript profile
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