IRANIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
Year:2019 | Volume:2 | Issue:2 (12)|Papers Count:19

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine teachers’ perceptions towards research by first investigating teachers’ conceptions about research and second, by examining the extent to which teachers read and do research. Methodology: To this end, the participants of the present study were 98 English language teachers from language institutes and schools. Utilizing Borg’ s (2009) questionnaire, at first, the questionnaire responses were analyzed to determine the teachers’ view of research; in this section, the teachers were asked to point out to what extent they felt the activities described in 10 scenarios were or were not research. Findings: The results indicated that three scenarios were considered to be “ probably research” and scenarios 4, 5 and 6 were regarded as “ definitely research” by the participants. On the other hand, two scenarios were recognized as “ definitely research” . The results of the second research question showed that among 98 English teachers only 24 teachers “ often or sometimes” read published research which is a very high index. Teachers’ reasons for the answers to the second research question were lack of time, knowledge, access to resources, and institutional support. The findings of this research indicate that teachers’ conceptions of research are very near to conventional scientific theories. Only 12. 2% of the teachers mentioned that they “ do research” . Conclusion: the findings of the present study may be useful for teachers who want to promote their English teaching as such findings are suggested to improve their level of engagement in research activities, and consequently the quality of their research.

Purpose: The present study was designed and validated the Entrepreneurial Skills Model in Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. Methodology: The research method was purpose-based, appliedfundamental; in terms of data type, mixed (qualitative-quantitative), of exploratory type; it was survey-based on data collection method. Statistical population in the qualitative section was academic and industrial experts including senior managers of Sazeh Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. The statistical population in the quantitative part of the study included all employees of Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company. Using Cochran formula, 309 persons were selected using multi-stage sampling. In this research, library method, semi-structured interview (qualitative section) and researcher-made questionnaire (quantitative section) were used for data collection. Content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data of the research and in the quantitative part descriptive and inferential statistical methods (structural equation modeling, exploratory factor analysis and single sample t-test) were used. Findings: findings showed that entrepreneurial skills include technical, managerial, interpersonal, interpersonal, applied and critical thinking skills. The model presented in the present study was also well-fitted. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, it can be acknowledged that in order to acquire entrepreneurial skills in Saze Gostar Saipa Industrial Company, it is necessary to pay attention to the technical, communication and thinking skills of the employees and to train them.

Purpose: The purpose of the research was to identifying the status of the influential components of citizenship education for citizens' cultural and social development. Methodology: mixed inferential method (qualitative-quantitative) was considered. statistical population included all key informants, experts and managers of urban management and quantitative part of all youth between 18-25 years in Tehran. To select the samples in the qualitative part, snowball or chain sampling method was used to identify and select key informants and in the quantitative part, stratified random sampling method was used. Citizenship education and its role in the socio-cultural development of citizens was used and its validity and reliability were confirmed. Data were analyzed by SPSS software using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings: The findings of factor analysis showed that attention to strengthening of legalism, attention to strengthening the spirit of participation, attention to strengthening sense of responsibility, attention to strengthening self-confidence, attention to strengthening communication skills, attention to strengthening civil awareness. Conclusion: focusing on strengthening the problem-solving skills of naming is one of the influential factors in citizenship education for the cultural and social development of citizens.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy education on students' responsibility. Methodology: The research method was quasiexperimental with pre-test and post-test with control group. The statistical population of this study was all female students of Shahid Sadeghi Secondary School (District 6) in Tehran during the school year of 2018-2019. The sample consisted of 30 students (15 experimental group, 15 control group) from those who had a lower than average deviation from the responsibility scale and were randomly selected and divided into two groups of 15 experimental and control groups. Were. The experimental group received 8 sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy training while the control group did not receive any intervention. To measure the variables, Kordlow Liability Questionnaire (2008) was administered to both groups and data obtained from pre-test and post-test using multivariate analysis of covariance. And univariate analysis was performed. Findings: The results of multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance showed that acceptance and commitment therapy education increased the students' responsibility in comparison with the control group in the post-test. (P <0. 05). conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that acceptance and commitment based training can be used to promote accountability and its components. Acceptance and commitment based therapy can be part of intervention programs in counseling centers. Schools should be targeted to increase accountability of target groups.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a standard model of teachers' professional competence on the basis of high-level documents. Methodology: This was an applied research in terms of purpose and was a sequential exploratory mixed study in terms of data collection. Data collection tools in the qualitative phase were the analysis of the content of high-level documents to extract the components. In order to ensure the validity of the content analysis checklist, content and face validity method and expert opinion were used. The data in qualitative phase were analyzed through three open, axial and selective coding methods. The findings included 69 symbols in the open coding, where they were classified in the form of 4 concepts including recruitment, teacher education, teacher retention & promotion and evaluation in the axial coding. The research instrument in the quantitative phase was a researcher-made. Findings: The face and content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts in the field of education. Confirmatory factor analysis, convergent validity, and divergent validity were used to evaluate the construct validity, and hybrid reliability was used to evaluate the construct reliability. As well as, in the quantitative phase of research, structural equations under Smart PLS software were used to evaluate the standard model of teachers' professional competence. All factor loadings were significant at 99% confidence level in developing the standard model of teachers' professional competence on the basis of high-level documents of Education. Conclusion: The results indicated that Managers, teachers, and administrators can employ the symbols, concepts, and categories identified in this study in their future planning to make the teachers' professional competence.

Purpose: The present study was a sociological study of the level of job commitment among teachers working in educational system of Maku city in West Azerbaijan province. Since one of the most important goals in the growth and development of society is its efficient workforce and human resources, so paying attention to this important resource is one of the duties of managers, officials and specialists to identify and identify relevant quality factors in the workforce. Maintain and enhance it and make employees committed to the organization. Methodology: In this research, the required data were collected using the survey method and questionnaire technique. The statistical population of the study consisted of teachers working in three elementary, middle and high schools in Mikumi education, among whom 286 students were selected using Cochran sampling formula and using quota sampling. Findings: After analyzing the data, the mean score of job commitment index was about 3. 16 out of 5 and it was found that organizational participation, work attitude, perception of organizational justice, job motivation, management style, alienation from work, job satisfaction and job base with The dependent variable of work commitment had a significant relationship, but the underlying variables had no significant relationship with the dependent variable. The results of the multivariate regression test also showed that the remaining variables in the equation account for about 60% of the variance of the dependent variable of work commitment. Conclusion: Exchange theories of tendency and tendency theories, which state that motivations have a great influence on people's behavior and social commitment.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of life skills training on strategies of coping with stress and psychological capitals of female students. Methodology: The present research was a fundamental and qualitative and experimental-quasi-experimental including pretest-posttest design with control group. The statistical population consisted of all female high school students in the 4th district of Tehran in the academic year of 1396-97. The sample size and number were estimated to be 30 individuals. Systematized random sampling method was used, but the participants were included in the control and experimental groups. they were randomly assigned (15) person in the experimental and (15) in the control group. The measuring tools included Lazarus's Coping Strategies Scale (1985) and Lutz's Psychological Capital Scale (2007), which subjects completed before and after the life skills training program. Findings: The results showed that life skills training (14. 3%) played a significant role in explaining the improvement of problem-focused coping strategy, but it was not effective in improving the emotion-focused coping strategy (P = 0. 824). Life skills was 19. 7% effective in explaining self-efficacy, 23. 2% in explaining hope, and 17. 1% in explaining resilience of the experimental group. But there was no significant change was occurred in control group. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that life skills training has been effective on coping strategies and psychological capital of adolescents.

purpose: The purpose of the present study was to present an applied model for implementing knowledge management training. The purpose of this study was applied method, and descriptivesurvey. Methodology: The statistical population of the study consisted of Mazandaran city managers. The analysis was based on data collected from 10 mayors and 295 staff of qualitative and quantitative subjects, using stratified random sampling and Cochran formula (for quantitative phase). The sampling method was "Samples containing rich information". Data were collected in a qualitative phase using semi-structured interviews based on data theory and in a quantitative phase using a designed questionnaire Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and Friedman test were used for data analysis. Findings: The results showed that the model of knowledge management training implementation includes: organizational culture, organizational structure, information technology, human resources, knowledge process, leadership and leadership support, organizational learning, organizational strategies, communication, environment, it was motivation and benchmarking. Conclusion: Knowledge management as a process effectively utilizes the competencies, experiences, specialties, skills, talents, thoughts, ideas, actions and imaginations of individuals and integrates them into the organization's information resources to achieve its goals.

purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of teaching positive thinking skills on decreasing depression among female students of the Sabzevar University of Sabzevar. Methodology: The study population consisted of all female students of Azad University of Sabzevar Branch in the academic year of 97-96, including 30 people who were selected using purposeful sampling. They were randomly assigned to the experimental group (15) and the control group (15 People) was replaced. The Beck Depression Inventory and Positive Thinking Training Package, which was set up in 9 sessions one and a half hours, was used to collect data. Findings: The results of statistical analyses showed that teaching positive thinking skills with an effect size of 0. 13 reduces students' depression. Conclusion: At the end of the treatment sessions, students learned in both groups to choose their own behaviors in order to attain their demands, each of whom should choose responsible behaviors while maintaining ethical principles and applying optimistic, correct and responsible actions to Your wishes are also met. Teaching positive thinking skills creates a supportive and safe environment where students can experience a feeling of acceptance and psychosocial security, which brings greater compatibility and fewer conflicts.

purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of teaching Mindfulness and Working Memory on academic well-being, academic self-regulation and academic achievement motivation of second grade secondary school students. Methodology: This research was a semi-experimental design with pretest and post-test design with control group. A sample of 45 people who were lower in the three dependent variables were selected and randomly assigned to experimental and one control group (each group was 15). Within one week of pre-test run for each of the three groups, one of the experimental groups was subjected to an independent variable of mindfulness education (8 sessions one and a half hours, weekly one session), and the second group was subjected to working memory training (20 Half-hour session, three sessions per week) and the control group did not receive any training. Findings: The results showed that mindfulness and working memory training increased academic well-being, self-regulation and academic achievement motivation. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the effectiveness of mindfulness and working memory training. Conclusion: Training mindfulness was more effective in increasing academic well-being, academic self-regulation and academic achievement motivation.

purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify and rank the authentic leadership components in professors with humanistic approach in higher education organizations. Methodology: The research method was applied and fundamental and qualitative. The statistical population consisted of professors who were selected using purposive sampling. In-depth interviews were conducted through reviewing the theoretical foundations. To evaluate the validity of the tool, the researcher used two types of descriptive and interpretive methods and test-retest reliability and in-subject agreement method were used to calculate the reliability of the interviews. Findings: The results of the content analysis and grounded theory method showed that the components of genuine leadership with a humanistic approach in higher education organizations include, respectively, management strategy components, intra-organizational trust, organizational culture, justice. Internal organization, organizational citizenship behavior, organizational support, empowerment, transparency in communication, self-awareness, balanced information processing, in the field of genuine leadership and empathy components, respect, reasoning, interpersonal relationships, authenticity, job passion, positive self-esteem, reinforcement Selfishness and self-efficacy were at the heart of humanism. Conclusion: Professors who adopt the humanistic and managerial approach, who believe in inter-organizational justice and good citizenship behavior, empathize with others, and achieve interpersonal relationships with others, and in interpersonal relationships with others.

purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the components of servant leadership in the martyr Foundation and the affairs of the emirates of the headquarters of the center of Tehran and provide a conceptual model based on it. Methodology: This research is based on data collection and information of mixed type. Which includes the first qualitative research, the fuzzy Delphi method, and then the quantitative research method. On the other hand, given that the purpose of the applied research development research is in a particular field and applied research is directed towards the practical application of knowledge, this study is based on Based on the dimensions and components of the models proposed by the Leadership Service in order to provide a template for organizations, a survey was conducted in 2018 and the results were refined using fuzzy Delphi method formulas. Findings: The model of the servant leadership components in the Martyr Foundation and the affairs of the emperors of the Headquarters of Tehran Center in 8 dimensions was presented and a proposed model for servant leadership components was presented. Conclusion: The proposed model in this study can evaluate the components of servant leadership. Considering the utilization of the theoretical basis rich in relation to the subject and comparing it with different models and indicators, and using expert opinions, it is possible for the organization to analyze the current situation and to use successful experiences to provide a leadership plan for the servant.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify early growth indices of general managers in order to present the growth pattern of general managers of Iranian provinces in the academic year of 2017-2018. Methodology: To this end, the qualitative research approach and data arising theory (systematic design) have been the criterion for action in this study. The statistical population consisted of all heads of education provinces of Iran. Purposive sampling continued until the researcher saturated theoretically using a semi-structured interview with 14 sample members. Findings: The results showed 16 main categories that were modeled as a paradigm model including: causal conditions, focal categories, growth strategies, contextual factors, intervening factors and outcomes, using the results of theoretical and background studies Research and analysis of the content of interviews conducted, early indicators of modality development The whole thigh has been identified and included in three stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding of general manager maturity model in five main categories of causal conditions, pivotal phenomenon, general manager maturity strategies, intermediary conditions, and managerial maturity outcomes. Conclusion: The professional development of principals leads to the implications that at the community level in the form of education and training of students, the formation of interaction with education and personal growth, growth, performance, communication, thinking and management and decision making, decision making. Finds and manages.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explain the aesthetic foundations of Khaje Nasir and Rousseau's ideas in order to develop a model of artistic education for elementary students. Methodology: Based on the stated purpose, the type of research is applied and its method is qualitative (quantitative). The study population in the qualitative section consisted of 17 experts using purposive sampling method and the target population in the quantitative section was 108 teachers of Bandar Kangan elementary school using proportional stratified random sampling method. In order to collect the required information in the qualitative part, the deductive content analysis and structured interview were used and the researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The questionnaire was confirmed by content and face validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficient and spss22 software were used to determine its reliability. Findings: The findings obtained from the qualitative section were extracted in two general categories based on the aesthetic ideas of Khaje Nasir al-Din Tosi and Rousseau and 15 components. Accordingly, ethics, art, divine closeness, values, consciousness, perfection, nature, moral conscience, art, naturalism, community, intellect, aesthetic education are among the aesthetic elements of Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tosi and Rousseau's aesthetic elements. Similarly, structural equation technique using pls software showed that the above mentioned components are 0. 95 at the significant level of 1. 96 and these factors are effective in children's artistic education. Conclusion: This study showed that artistic education of children is important and has aesthetic characteristics in the development of children which is clearly expressed in the thoughts of Khaje Nasir al-Din Tosi and Rousseau and can play an effective role in the development of humanity of children in all stages of individual life and Have their own community. The naturalistic approach of R. Usu and Khaje Nasir enables students to be more careful about the nature of individuals and to see the sophistication and sophistication of nature and to enhance artistic talent in different fields.

Identifying total rewards from the perspective of knowledge workers, with emphasis on learning and development strategies

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to design and validate a model for improving in-service training of medical university staff. Methodology: This research is an applied type of qualitativequantitative research. The study population consisted of 15 elites who were selected through purposive sampling and in the quantitative section of 380 persons by stratified random sampling with proportional allocation among staff of Khuzestan University of Medical Sciences. The data were collected through structured interviews and a researcher-made questionnaire that was implemented in qualitative and quantitative sections, respectively. The findings showed that organizational development, role of instructor, assigned tasks, professional skill, training facilities, content, attitude to training, trust building, knowledge of elites and experts were among the influential components in in-service training. Findings: Findings related to Structural Equation Technique using pls software also showed that all the above-mentioned components were significantly higher than the value of 1. 96 at the significant level of 0. 95. In other words, these components are highly influential in evaluating in-service education from the perspective of course learners. Conclusion: The findings also showed that the improvement of in-service training evaluation system plays an important role in the effectiveness of the workforce as well as the proper training of human resources in the direction of achieving the goals of the system of managers in the Medical Sciences University.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between social capital and quality of life with job satisfaction of teachers. Methodology: The present study was a descriptive correlational one in terms of purpose and method of data collection. The target population of this study was the teachers of Tehran city in 1998-99. 180 individuals were selected through multistage cluster random sampling. Data were collected using the Gannon Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (1981), Nachapithe and Guchal Social Capital Questionnaire (1998), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (1996). Findings: The results showed that social capital and quality of life had a significant positive relationship with teachers' job satisfaction. Also, structural capital, communication capital and cognitive capital and quality of life significantly predicted 48% of teachers' job satisfaction (P <0. 05). Conclusion: The results of the study showed that social validity and validity, which are the major components of teachers 'social capital, determine the quality of life and will lead to teachers' job motivation and job satisfaction.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of transcranial magnetic stimulation (tms) and cognitivebehavioral therapy (cbt) in patients with depression in Tehran. Methodology: The purpose of the present study is to apply the pre-test and post-test with control group in terms of semiexperimental research method. The study sample consisted of 60 clients with depression who had been diagnosed by the Psychiatric Commission and admitted to psychology clinics in 2015. They were selected by random sampling and were randomly divided into three groups (two experimental and one control group) in each group of 20 persons. Experimental groups in one group underwent cognitive-behavioral therapy for 12 sessions and the other group underwent transcranial magnetic stimulation for 20 sessions. Control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Findings: The results showed that there was a significant difference between transcranial magnetic stimulation and cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing depression in clients (P <0. 01). Conclusion: Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy are effective in reducing depression in patients referred to psychiatric clinics.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the dimensions, components and indicators of talent management. Methodology: The method of the present study was qualitative and in terms of purpose was part of applied / basic research. The target population includes professors in different fields in universities who had a history of teaching at different levels in the Islamic Azad University in the university units of Mazandaran. Sample size was selected based on purposive sampling, 10 people. The research tools were semi-structured interviews, document review and web pages as a visual medium for applying multilateralism. The validity and reliability of the instrument were evaluated and confirmed. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings: The results showed that the dimensions, components and indicators of talent management include talent retention (replacement), talent retention (service compensation system), talent retention (empowerment), talent retrieval (employment brand), talent retrieval (tools and resources) is. Conclusion: Explaining the above findings, it can be said that universities are considered to be one of the most fundamental elements of change and one of the most important factors in shaping the future world. Due to the drastic changes that have affected the world of higher education today, the goals, programs and orientations of universities have become more and more in the spotlight.