Basis for undergraduate mechatronics engineering education
Mahdi
Bamdad
Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, University Shahrod, Shahrod, Iran.
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2015
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Considering the role of the academic education in the national scientific and industrial developments, as well as technological advancements, the developed countries experiences and educational systems in nanotechnology disciplines, especially, in the undergraduate level are discussed. The details of nanotechnology educational systems in the model countries such as United States, Denmark, England and Australia are presented and compared, and the course syllabus of the related disciplines in the undergraduate level are given in the present study. Nanotechnology education in South Korea, as a successful educational model, is presented and discussed. The collaboration between different science and engineering faculties as well as nanotechnology research centers is needed for the development of nanotechnology education due to its interdisciplinary nature. The significance of establishing nanotechnology education at undergraduate level to maintain and enhance the position of our country in the world ranking of nano-science and technology development, demands for the construction of hardware and software infrastructures in approving the related disciplines and its development are explaind.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
1
17
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8006_5b9c5bf391eb04998cb5dbf3e4dc6858.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8006
A review on nanotechnology education in the developed countries and the necessities of its establishment and development in undergraduate level in Iran
Mehdi
Arjmand
Associated Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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Abbas
Salimi
MBA, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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2015
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Considering the role of the academic education in the national scientific and industrial developments, as well as technological advancements, the developed countries experiences and educational systems in nanotechnology disciplines, especially, in the undergraduate level are discussed. The details of nanotechnology educational systems in the model countries such as United States, Denmark, England and Australia are presented and compared, and the course syllabus of the related disciplines in the undergraduate level are given in the present study. Nanotechnology education in South Korea, as a successful educational model, is presented and discussed. The collaboration between different science and engineering faculties as well as nanotechnology research centers is needed for the development of nanotechnology education due to its interdisciplinary nature. The significance of establishing nanotechnology education at undergraduate level to maintain and enhance the position of our country in the world ranking of nano-science and technology development, demands for the construction of hardware and software infrastructures in approving the related disciplines and its development are explaind.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
19
33
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8009_25c1d8576125075fb2422bc14d547452.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8009
Physics concepts from ancient Iranian scholars' viewpoints
Mohammad
Akhavan
Professor of Physics, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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Abdolhasan
Bassireh
Instructor, Department of Physics, University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iran.
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Sina
Sheibani
Instructor, Islamic Azad University Central Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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Esfandiar
Motamedi
Institute for Programming and Educational Book Publishing, Minister of Education
Curriculum Development Center, Ministry of Education, Tehran, Iran.
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2015
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The history of physics concepts is the study of nature and natural phenomena. In this paper, the of views of several ancient Iranian scholars and philosophers, who in many centuries have been known for their vast scientific research and outlooks in Iran, will be discussed. These points are matter, space, time, motion, light (with emphasis on optical tools, reflection, refraction, rainbow, …), and subjects such as astrology and astronomy (study of astrolabe and observatory, …), calendar and chronology, music and sound, science of measurement (time, weight and scale, density, …) earthquake, weather (rain, snow, lightening, …) and magnetism. These studies are purely described through today’s physics and natural studies of the older days. One should bear in mind that their views were more of a philosophical approach rather than purely scientific. We hope to shed a light on the influence of ancient Iranian scholars on physics and natural studies for our contemporary scientists.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
35
58
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8007_6ea861ac8d3e65ae1a81702409c44182.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8007
Developing teaching-learning skills in teaching assistants of engineering programs
Hosein
Memarian
Professor of Geo-Engineering, College of Engineering. University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Leila
Shirban
Office of Educational Assessment officer, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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Mohammad
Shekarchizadeh
Professor of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
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2015
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Science and engineering courses normally have components like practical work, laboratory experience and homework. Presently, this part of engineering education is mainly carried out by teaching assistants (TA). Although teaching assistants spend most number of hours with engineering students, they normally receive no training for effective class management and teaching. To improve the quality of education offered by TAs, the University College of Engineering at University of Tehran has launched a series of teaching workshops, presented by qualified professors. Since the beginning of this program in 2012, over 390 TAs of engineering programs have attended nine workshops. The information derived from the questionnaires filled at the end of each workshop reveal the main challenges and needs of the TAs. Based on the results of those questionnaire surveys and findings of similar programs in other countries, this paper presents a teaching program developed for TAs of engineering programs of Iran. To this end, a half a day workshop has been designed through which the TAs are introduced to the fundamentals of successful teaching-learning.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
59
78
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8010_e50dc281ae650d4365dbd27db4ecf110.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8010
Study of the relationship between spiritual well-being and self-efficacy of students of faculty of engineering and psychology and educational sciences
Alireza
Heydarzadegan
Assistant Professor, Faculties Education and Psycology, University of Sistan and Blochestan, Zahedan, Iran.
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Maryam
Koochakzaei
MBA, Faculties Education and Psycology, University of Sistan and Blochestan, Zahedan, Iran.
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2015
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This study has been carried out with the aim of studying the relationship between spiritual wellness and self-efficacy of students. Research method was descriptive and co. relational. Participants of research consisted of 400 male and female students of bachelor’s degree of the faculty of psychology and educational sciences and engineering of Sistan-va-Baloochestan University. A total of 190 students were selected according to Morgan table based on stratified random sampling. Paloutzian & Ellison Spiritual Well-being Questionnaire (1982) and Sherrer et al. Self-efficacy Questionnaire (1982) were used to gather information. The obtained information was assessed according to Pierson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression. Results of study showed that there was a significant correlation between spiritual well-being and self-efficacy. Results of stepwise regression analysis indicated that as one of the subscales of spiritual health, physical health was the best predictor of students’ self-efficacy. Moreover, results of independent test showed that the spiritual well-being was higher in girls than boys. No significant difference was observed between male and female students with regard to self-efficacy. Regarding the type of faculty a significant difference was observed between spiritual well-being and self-efficacy. Students of faculty of educational sciences and psychology had a higher mean. As regards the status of residence, no significant difference was observed between spiritual well-being and self-efficacy of students.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
79
93
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8012_9647354b022c42aa55526f26743167d7.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8012
The Survey of University Rankings: a critical approach
Mohammad reza
Zare
PhD. Student, School of Industrial and Engineering, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
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MohammadAli
Vahdatzad
Assistant Professor, School of Industrial and Engineering, Yazd University
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Mohammadsaleh
Owlia
Associate Professor, School of Industrial and Engineering, Yazd University
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MohammadMehdi
Lotfi
Assistant Professor, School of Industrial and Engineering, Yazd University
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2015
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Nowadays, universities and higher education institutions have a significant role in the development of countries. For various reasons such as widespread demand for higher education, distance learning, internationalization of higher education, entrepreneurship and innovation universities, there is a close competition in higher education industry. This has resulted in improvement of educational quality and performance, knowledge-based developments, and access to more resources, recruit of more effective scientists in order to enhance competitive status by universities. University ranking systems are one of the most reliable tools in defining universities status while these systems themselves are facing serious changes. In this article, the way of the development and the features of the refereed ranking systems have been investigated with respect to the literature. Then, with respect to the merits of the universities’ and higher education institutes’ rankings, the fundamental challenges in ranking systems, indices, and data measurement instruments have been investigated with a critical perspective. The results indicated that the ranking systems mainly encounter some problems in order to consider parameters such as quality measurement, growth or decline diagrams, criteria weighting, the Meteo effect, comprehensibility, clarity, dynamicity, generalizability, and language limitations. Also, the ranking criteria of the Islamic Scientific Citation have been criticized due to the fact that Iranian universities are ranked on these bases and hence some suggestions are recommended with regards to its limitations.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
95
132
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8014_31b3d5a84d7094cfdb29eb1dda1d406e.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8014
To Clarify the Place of Standards in Improving the Quality of the Educational System
Effat
Abbasi
Assistant Professor, School of Education and Psychology, Kharazmi University
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Mahdieh Sadat
Vaghoor Kashani
PhD Student, School of Education and Psychology, Kharazmi University
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2015
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Creation and application of the quality standards in educational system is one of the key factors to achieve the desired goals for the visions of this country. It is an important step towards an effective and efficient educational system. In recent years, great efforts have been made raised and many questions have been created about the quality of our educational system which is far from the quality assurance standards. The aim of this study is to elucidate the position of standardization to improve the quality of educational system in Iran. In this regard, we study the causes of standardization and survey the objectives as well the results of their applications in different aspects of educational system in Iran, as a developing country. One of the most ambitious goals is to promote the quality of educational system to higher international levels, regarding to our own religious values. The research method is analytical-descriptive, study and synthetize evidences of current quality status of educational programs in our country. In this paper, educational standards are regarded as systems that control the quality of the activities and services provided by the educational system. With the adoption of public standards, the culture of correct selection will be promoted. Since the quality assurance is largely a political process, it encourages the planners to focus on the political aspects. Also we should consider that educational standards should be in accordance with international criteria as well the domestic and traditional issues in order to make a change.
Iranian Journal of Engineering Education
The Academy of Sciences of I. R. of Iran
1607-2316
17
v.
65
no.
2015
133
153
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_8015_07986e37f1c04dc1f965a4f73f7c0219.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2015.8015