Research
Educational Science
Mohammad Armand
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 1-15
Abstract
Comparative education is one of the most important issues in educational science. The finding of which them Is applied in improving educational systems. Therefore it is of paramount importance to many countries. Many books have been written about comparative education in iran ...
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Comparative education is one of the most important issues in educational science. The finding of which them Is applied in improving educational systems. Therefore it is of paramount importance to many countries. Many books have been written about comparative education in iran the one of them by sharareh habibi it can be use in comparative education courses. This book will be analysis in this article.The positive aspects of this book are the appropriate and readable font, appropriate page layout, good cover design and good format. In terms of content the book is clear and its content matched its tittles despite these strengths , the book suffers a number of short comings, for instance, it doesn't include new references and a lot of citations are given without proper analysis. Moreover some themes witch are irrelevant to comparative education are seen in the book. Another noticeable flaw in the book is that it didn’t use visual aids(pictures, graphs,…).some suggestions on how the quality of the book are given at the end of this
Research
Educational Science
Sayyed Hossein Hosseini
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 17-45
Abstract
Abstract Explanation of virtues and immoralities in Islam has been always one of concerns of author‘s Islamic Ethics books but we, for achievement reasonable explanation, should try to carry out this subject with explaining and analyzing of “moral system”. Otherwise we can’t ...
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Abstract Explanation of virtues and immoralities in Islam has been always one of concerns of author‘s Islamic Ethics books but we, for achievement reasonable explanation, should try to carry out this subject with explaining and analyzing of “moral system”. Otherwise we can’t claim that Islamic doctrine have followed coordinated and systematic program for getting special goals in offering a wide array of ethical divine rules. Therefore primary concern of this paper lay the difference between the approach of "explaining" of moral virtues and approach to “systematically analyze”. It is the main concern of the author in the course of study in academic book titled Islamic ethics. After a general introduction of "Islamic Ethics: Principles and Concepts" in terms of form and content, with the goal of reviewing work, we evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. We, after concluding, finally provide our proposals for its completion.
Research
Information Science and Epistemology
Hamidreza Radfar; Solmaz Noori
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 47-67
Abstract
Nowadays, it is crucial to have access to a large collection of organized information. A new and important topic in this field is the digital library, which is a solution in all kinds of scientific and academic fields. The book entitled Digital Libraries: The Information Exchange is also a worthwhile ...
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Nowadays, it is crucial to have access to a large collection of organized information. A new and important topic in this field is the digital library, which is a solution in all kinds of scientific and academic fields. The book entitled Digital Libraries: The Information Exchange is also a worthwhile endeavor in this regard. Thus, the present article attempted to critically review this book without any bias and only to promote the work and guide its audiences while pointing to the valuable points, highlights, weaknesses, and shortcomings to widen the scope of such discussions. First the book and the author are introduced and then the book is reviewed in both form and content. Appearance and writing features of the work are considered in form criticism, and issues such as rational order, resource validity, scientific quality, innovation, and adaptability were addressed in the content section and suggestions were finally made to solve the deficiencies.
Research
Educational Science
AbbasAli RostamiNasab
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 69-85
Abstract
This study is attempted to review the book “education in NahjulBalagha” by “AbdAlmajidZahadat”. The importance of this review is in its topic concerning education in NahjulBalagha. The significance of this review is also due to the point that this subject is the academic unit ...
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This study is attempted to review the book “education in NahjulBalagha” by “AbdAlmajidZahadat”. The importance of this review is in its topic concerning education in NahjulBalagha. The significance of this review is also due to the point that this subject is the academic unit both in master’s and PhD programs in philosophy of Islamic education. The objective of this research review is to detect the strengths and weaknesses of the work as an academic textbook and to help it be corrected and completed so as to be used in education and research courses of higher education. The review method was citation analysis based on the review model proposed by Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, the council for investigation of humanities books and texts. In this model, a “general introduction”is provided and then “form analysis (advantages and shortcomings)” and “content analysis (advantages and shortcomings)” are carried out. The research results reveal that this book is approved concerning its topics and expressing and explaining the documentations. However, regarding content comprehensiveness and its compatibility with the curriculum presented by the ministry of science, research and technologyand thorough and deep consideration of the discussions relevant to Imam Ali’s educational viewpoint in NahjulBalagha requires fundamental revision. Moreover, the content of the book doesn’t cover all viewpoints of Imam Ali in various dimensions of education and training. Therefore, the title of this book is too general for its content.
Research
Educational Science
Seyyed Abbas Razavi
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 87-107
Abstract
Today, in many business, industrial, and services organizations and other training institutes, there is growing attention to instructional design benefits and its use in creating effective learning environments. Although the field of instructional design in the global scientific community has developed, ...
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Today, in many business, industrial, and services organizations and other training institutes, there is growing attention to instructional design benefits and its use in creating effective learning environments. Although the field of instructional design in the global scientific community has developed, however, there are not enough resources in the Persian language in this area; resources that can meet the needs of professionals and students. "Designing Effective Education" is one of the best resources are translated to Persian. In this paper, the book has been reviewed and criticized. From a general point of view, the book -as an academic textbook- apparent positive features and content and instructional effectiveness. The authors of this book have offered a model of instructional design based on scientific principles and their experiences. This book is not only a scientific book, but also an educational textbook. In addition to the favorable properties, the book has a few shortcomings which are described in the article.
Research
Educational Science
Hossein Abdollahi
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 109-129
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Abstract The aim of the present study is to critique the book "applied attitude on: the teaching methods and the art of teaching. The content analysis method was used to evaluate the book. It was written by Gholam Ali Sarmad (PhD). The text is written in simple and clear language. There was fair and ...
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Abstract The aim of the present study is to critique the book "applied attitude on: the teaching methods and the art of teaching. The content analysis method was used to evaluate the book. It was written by Gholam Ali Sarmad (PhD). The text is written in simple and clear language. There was fair and balanced distribution of content between chapters as well. The examples given in the text are often indigenous and based on experiences of the author have been developed. The editing and grammatical aspects of the book has been done well and has the least incorrect Persian writing. These points can be considered in the book review: The book has not detailed introduction or preface. The Chapters ordering has not rational structure. Theoretical concepts and research findings related to teaching-learning domain are poor. As well as modern teaching methods have been mentioned poorly. Generally, the content of the book are not able to satisfy the readers focusing on three features, namely teaching methods, practical and artistic aspects of teaching as claimed by author.
Research
Educational Science
Bijan Abdollahi
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 131-148
Abstract
For the quality improvement of schools, we should focus on professional development of teachers. Professional development included all the opportunities and experiences that are systematically planned for teachers’ professional development. This is exactly the supervision which have been ...
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For the quality improvement of schools, we should focus on professional development of teachers. Professional development included all the opportunities and experiences that are systematically planned for teachers’ professional development. This is exactly the supervision which have been addressed in supervision theory of Nolan and Hoover. This theory is a new approach to teaching and provides opportunities for teachers to enable them to grow beyond their current level of performance. supervision is a broad concept that includes learning experiences during in – the job- training and on- the job- training activities. This kind of new conceptualization includes supervision options such as peer counseling, self-directed learning and action research, Collegial Development Groups, professional learning communities, school-based learning is also included. This paper first describes the overall effect and intellectual and philosophical foundations of supervision theory, then it reviews and evaluates them. In theory analysis, the gap between supervision theory and the real world of school and classroom have been mentioned in the sense that this theory is not spread in practice and the real world. Application of the theory does not mean that something beyond the daily experiences of the principals must be done. But theory must serve the decision-making process and logic. Theory makes management activities done more effectively with full knowledge of the approved theoretical frameworks of action in educational situations. So, a theory would be useful only when it is related to instructional practice. In addition, Collegial Development Groups, as a new paradigm, the professional development is different in various situations, and even in a different position and can vary in dimensions. There is no better model of professional development than the other models that can be used in all schools. The needs of schools and teachers should be evaluated, and cultural beliefs and practices should be considered for decision-making. These subjects make the usability of the theory in trouble. Finally, conclusions and suggestions are presented.
Research
Educational Science
Samaneh sadat musavian; Mohammad reza nili; Hasan Malaki
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 149-166
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Objectives: This study is responding to the needs of higher education to some interdisciplinary and applied courses such as information technology ethics. To do this, we considered only the students of educational technology. Methodology: First, with studying all aspects references, especially upper ...
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Objectives: This study is responding to the needs of higher education to some interdisciplinary and applied courses such as information technology ethics. To do this, we considered only the students of educational technology. Methodology: First, with studying all aspects references, especially upper documentation, present and future components in technology ethics were obtained in Iran. With respect to the obtained components, questionnaire was designed in two forms for students and teachers. After experts and students of educational technology course filled the questionnaire, the result was analyzed and topics were determined and based on this, technology ethic course, based on fundamental principles of camp model, was designed. Findings: Based on teachers and students need analysis the assessment and analysis of documents and available resources, objectives and lesson topics of IT ethics and priority of lesson topics obtained. Results: Based on assessing the result of students need analysis and experts' opinion analysis and based on obtained lesson topics, objectives were determined and based on Kemp model, IT ethics were designed. In these design available fundamental steps in this model specialized for IT ethics course.
Research
Educational Science
Ahad Naveedy
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 167-180
Abstract
This article criticizes the Book of Motivation in Learning and Teaching. The framework for the evaluation of "council for review of literature and humanities books" were used. The results of evaluation evident the book has no preface and most chapters have no introduction, summary, exercises, tests, ...
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This article criticizes the Book of Motivation in Learning and Teaching. The framework for the evaluation of "council for review of literature and humanities books" were used. The results of evaluation evident the book has no preface and most chapters have no introduction, summary, exercises, tests, pictures and final conclusion. The technical quality does not comply with the standards. Pictures, diagrams and tables are not of sufficient clarity. General rules of writing has not been completely observance. There are many Printing errors. Literary editing the book is too weak. Titles of some chapters conceptually is not correct. Use of awkward words and confusing concepts made text influent, unexpressive and difficult to understand. Translation of concepts is not appropriate. Reference methods are not the same everywhere. APA style is is not the same everywhere. Organization of the content is not appropriate. Entries within each chapter has not enough cohesion. Beginning up, rising and setting of arguments is not appropriate. Lack of scientific accuracy in determining the titles and subheads, application of concepts, arguments, explanations and conclusions of the discussions can be seen in most parts of the book. Innovation or offering new perspectives is not observed. The contents of the book is indigenous flavor and the authors did not attempt to link the issues and topics of national culture and canvas.
Research
Educational Science
Seyyed Mohmmad Hossein Hosseini; Mahmoud Mehrmohmmadi; Qolamreza Haj Hosseinnezhad; Nader Salsabili
Volume 15, Issue 37 , November 2015, Pages 199-235
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The present article aims at critically analyzing the curriculum change patterns. To this end, the "Critical Philosophical Exploration" method was used. The statistical population comprised all sources including books, articles, studies and the related research that were selected as the sample mostly ...
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The present article aims at critically analyzing the curriculum change patterns. To this end, the "Critical Philosophical Exploration" method was used. The statistical population comprised all sources including books, articles, studies and the related research that were selected as the sample mostly through purposive sampling. Through a logbook, the required data were collected and they were analyzed through verbal, visual, and logical inference. Based on the research findings, the curriculum change patterns include Concerns-Based Adoption Mode, systemic change, barriers and resistance to change, change conditions, factors affecting change implementation, three-level organizational change, change characteristics, change process, and three-level systemic educational change. The models, most of which are based on the teleological approach to change and the top-down linear approach to curriculum change, are non-systematic and atomistic and provide an incomplete description and explanation of the reality of curriculum change.
