List of Articles Keywords: learning

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  1 - Designing a self-directed learning model in the University of Medical Sciences using the hybrid method Mehran Molarzaei
  mehran molarezaei
  AbstractBackground and purpose: One of the aspects of organizational learning is self-directed learning, in which the employees of the organization are responsible for their personal learning so that they develop specialized knowledge and the ability to transfer knowled More

  AbstractBackground and purpose: One of the aspects of organizational learning is self-directed learning, in which the employees of the organization are responsible for their personal learning so that they develop specialized knowledge and the ability to transfer knowledge in new situations. The purpose of this research is to design a model of self-directed learning in the University of Medical Sciences using a hybrid method.Research method: The present research was conducted using meta-combination method in several stages at the University of Medical Sciences. After identifying the concepts and codes of factors affecting self-directed learning and evaluating, its validity and reliability, the initial conceptual model of the research was designed. From the 72 retrieved studies, 7 studies related to the purpose of the study were included for meta-combining. At the level of analysis and presentation of the model, Sandelovski and Barso (2006) Meta combination method was used.Findings: The findings showed that the research model included 6 factors influencing self-directed learning. These factors included self-efficacy, motivation to progress, self-management skills, desire to use technology, desire to learn and share knowledge. The identified factors were approved by experts.Conclusion: The importance of self-directed learning in organizations requires focusing on factors influencing it and institutionalizing these factors among employees. The new model presented for the University of Medical Sciences can be useful for managers and planners of the health system Manuscript profile
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  2 - The Relationship between Learning Style, Personality Traits, and Problem-Solving Styles
  Mehrdad Akbari Abdollah Motamedi
  Abstract: The present study investigated the relationship between learning style, personality traits, and problem-solving styles in state-run and private universities in Khouzestan Province. 300 students were selected through a multi-phase random method. Three questionn More

  Abstract: The present study investigated the relationship between learning style, personality traits, and problem-solving styles in state-run and private universities in Khouzestan Province. 300 students were selected through a multi-phase random method. Three questionnaires, Kolb's list of learning styles, Neo's Personality Test (FFI-NEO), and Adolescent - Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (A-Cope) were administered. To examine the research hypotheses, MANOVA, post hoc Tukey test, and Pearson correlation were used. The results showed that there is not a significant difference between people with accommodating and converging styles regarding psychopathic behaviors. Also, there is a significant difference between students with converging and diverging learning styles, on the one hand, and those with assimilating and accommodating styles, on the other hand. Findings also indicated that there is a significant difference between problem-solving styles among students with accommodating and converging learning style. The ultimate result of the study showed a significant relationship between problem-solving styles and personality traits in the way that those with psychopathic behaviors use unhealthy ways of solving problems and those with diverging and assimilating styles use healthy ways to solve the problems. Manuscript profile
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  3 - The Conformity of Higher Education Institutes with the Components of Learning Organizations Based on Senge's Model
  Raheleh Zamani Hamidreza Bahrami Parinaz Banisi
    Abstract The meaning of learning organization and organizational learning, in recent years has turned many researchers and many managers, especially educational systems attention to it. Here universities as one of the most important social structures that undert More

    Abstract The meaning of learning organization and organizational learning, in recent years has turned many researchers and many managers, especially educational systems attention to it. Here universities as one of the most important social structures that undertake duty of training creative, initiative, entrepreneur individuals, should take basic and serious steps toward change and development. From this perspective the movement of universities in country toward the learning organizations is realized as highly important. The present study attempts to investigate the conformity of Islamic Azad University Mahallat branch with learning organization's components from the perspectives of the faculty members and employees based on five factors of personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, team learning, system thinking. In this survey, 72 participants were randomly selected out of faculty members and employees. The measurement tool was a questionnaire consisting of 40 items whose validity was provided by reviewing and confirming of experts and whose reliability was calculated from Cronbach's alpha formula as 0.95%. To analyze data, one-sample T test, Friedman test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were used. The results indicated that amount of personal mastery, shared vision, and system thinking is more than average level and mental models and team learning is less than average level in Islamic Azad University of Mahallat. Demographic information showed that women's amount of personal mastery is less than men. Thus, the amount of shared vision among faculty members and employees with higher degrees than BA/BS was assessed less than employees with lower degrees. From the respondents' work experience perspective, those with more than 5 years of experience showed better than those with less experience regarding all the components of learning organizations. Manuscript profile
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  4 - The Level of Learning Organization and Organizational Development and Their Relationship in Tabriz
  Houshang Taghizadeh Ghaffar Tari
    Abstract  This paper  aims at studying  learning organization and organizational development and their relationship among ministry of education employees in Tabriz . The population included all educational and administrative staff employed in min More

    Abstract  This paper  aims at studying  learning organization and organizational development and their relationship among ministry of education employees in Tabriz . The population included all educational and administrative staff employed in ministry of education in school district three of Tabriz who were BA holders  or higher. According  to Morgan’s table, 327 were selected as members of sample group. Wick and Leon’s Learning organization Questionnaire, and a researcher-made organizational  development questionnaire were administered. Pearson correlation coefficient  was applied to correlate learning organizations and organizational development. T-test was also used to make the result more generalizable. The findings show that there is a positive correlation between learning  organizations and organizational development educational and administrative staff employed in ministry of education in school district three of  Tabriz. The guidelines to enhance the index of learning  organization and organizational development are persented. Manuscript profile
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  5 - On the Relationship between Learning Strategies and EFL Learners’ Level of Proficiency
  Mojtaba Mohammadi
  Abstract This study mainly aims at investigating the relationship between learners’ use of learning strategies in the process of English language learning and their command of English among English students in university. Out of 368 freshmen English language stud More

  Abstract This study mainly aims at investigating the relationship between learners’ use of learning strategies in the process of English language learning and their command of English among English students in university. Out of 368 freshmen English language students, 189 students studying English Language at Islamic Azad University - Roudehen Branch were selected applying cluster random sampling. Oxford's Strategy Inventory of Language Learning (SILL) and an ETS version of TOEFL examination (2003) were administered. The findings indicated that participants’ use of learning strategies in their study had correlation with their English proficiency level. Moreover, there is no significant difference between male and female students regarding the use of learning strategies in relation with their proficiency level.   Manuscript profile
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  6 - The Relationship between Learning Strategies and Problem-Solving Styles with Educational Achievement1
  Heydarali Zarei Ahmad Marndi
  Abstract: The present research was done with the purpose of surveying the relationship between learning strategies and problem–solving styles with educational achievement. 293 subjects were chosen from those studying the courses in humanities and engineering throu More

  Abstract: The present research was done with the purpose of surveying the relationship between learning strategies and problem–solving styles with educational achievement. 293 subjects were chosen from those studying the courses in humanities and engineering through stratified random sampling. Learning Strategies questionnaire by Pentrich & et al (M.S.Q.L) and Cassidy & Long's problem-solving styles questionnaire were administered. Data were analyzed using Pearson's coefficient of correlation, independent t test and multiple regressions. The result showed that there is a relation between learning strategies and educational achievement. Also, out of problem-solving styles, only creative style shows meaningful relation with educational achievement. Moreover, there is a positive relation between the various learning strategies and creative problem-solving, confidence, and attitude and a meaningful negative relation with helplessness. Control and avoidance styles didn’t also show any relation with learning strategies. Furthermore, no meaningful difference was observed between gender and learning strategies except in metacognitive self-regulation strategy. Also, the students in the humanities use learning strategies more than students in engineering. However, there wasn’t any difference between them in using problem-solving styles. The results of regression analysis showed that elaboration strategy and creative problem-solving style can predict the educational achievement. On the whole, learning strategies and problem-solving styles explain 5.8 % of educational achievement variance.  Manuscript profile