ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
The Role of Self- Evaluation to Improve the Instructional Quality in the Field of Mechanical Engineering of Tarbiat Modares University
This research utilizes internal evaluation in educational groups in the field of Mechanical Engineering of Tarbiat Modares University for the purpose of representation of comprehensive analysis of existing quality and recommendations for improvement. The target population of the research is compassed of 4 groups: administrators of the educational groups, faculty, students, graduates. This research evaluates 7 factors: goals, management and developing programs of the groups, instruction and investigating and welfare possibilities and facilities, faculty, students, teaching – learning activities, graduates. The conclusion of self assessment of available situation in factors in the field of Mechanical Engineering is as follows: Factors: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7: are rather satisfactory, Factor 3: is unsatisfactory, Factor 4: is satisfactory. Some recommendations are suggested.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_661_279a7f6e7efe01cf1e15a840632ce9d3.pdf
2010-06-01
1
33
10.22047/ijee.2010.661
Educational Evaluation
Quality
accreditation
Internal evaluation
field of mechanical engineering
Hassan
Shahreki pour
dr_shahreki@yahoo.com
1
Assistant Professor , Islamic Azad University , Faculty of Education
AUTHOR
Korosh
Parand
K_parand@sbu.ac.ir
2
Assistant Professor, Shahid Beheshti University, Faculty of Mathematics
AUTHOR
Mahdieh
Vaghor kashani
kashanimah@yahoo.com
3
MSc.Education,Payam- Noor University
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
What is Engineering, Who is an Engineer
The article first explains the important terminologies related for engineering: Engineer, engineering, profession, technology and ultimately present the relationship of these items with engineering. In addition the names of some engineers from Iran and other countries who have profound contributions with engineering are presented. At the end the list of 14 important challenges which the engineers are faced in 21 century are explained.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_662_e9fbf1451be39d9010106894d54d44d0.pdf
2010-06-01
35
55
10.22047/ijee.2010.662
Engineer
engineering
technology
profession
challenge
Parviz
Davami
davami1320@gmail.com
1
Professor,Sharif University of Technology, School of Engineering Material
AUTHOR
Maryam
Pirkalani
2
Instructor,Iranian Society of Metal Casting
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Evaluation of Formal, Informal and Lifelong Learning Role in the Age of Instable Information
Considering the rapid changes in technology in various aspects of life, people faces massive amounts of information for survival and struggle in their life. Rapid changes sometimes lead the people to unstable information. In this condition, relying on accumulated knowledge and information from specific period of life, as an official training course, is not sufficient and if the active learning is not adjusted with dynamic living styles, this kind of great and complicated information are not be suitable to be used for further consideration. So formal education system must be replaced with other types of learning systems such as personal or lifelong learning for the entire life cycle, with the concept of learning from cradle to grave. This study uses the questionnaire tool, based on Likert five scale questionnaires, collect statistical information from M.S. and Ph.D. student of Tarbiat Modares University (TMU). Results show that lifelong learning must be considered as a basic concept in learning systems. Also finding shows that lifelong learning is appropriate for today’s need and it’s more pleasurable than other learning systems.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_663_16a5af70037be645589802d1e5758254.pdf
2010-06-01
57
68
10.22047/ijee.2010.663
Formal Education
Informal Education
personal learning
Lifelong learning
Mohammad reza
Afzalnia
Afzalnia@hotmail.com
1
Assistant Professor of TMU
AUTHOR
Hossen
Oshkooh
H.oshkooh@gmail.com
2
ph.D.Student of Project Management and Construction in TMU
AUTHOR
Aylar
Kalavi
Aylar.kalavi@gmail.com
3
M.A. Student of Architectural Landscape in TMU
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Innovation and University
Public and private institutions today use organized innovation to achieve their development targets. Design of an innovation plan is the prime step to reach innovation at any university. This paper presents Amirkabir University of Technology innovation plan. This plan includes some specific features that are new to Iranian universities. First, it explains the innovation concept and management and their key components. Then it explores the role of universities in local, national and international innovation and growth. Finally it introduces the methodology, and elements of Amikabir University of technology innovation plan. The unique point in this article is that it utilizes group dynamic techniques at university level in order to devise an innovation plan that reflects the characteristics of Amirkabir University of Technology in particular and Iranian universities in general.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_664_65198421c376e07f6c3efbc73d034507.pdf
2010-06-01
69
89
10.22047/ijee.2010.664
Innovation
innovation management
strategic plan
Amirkabir University
Mohsen
Bahrami
mbahrami@aut.ac.ir
1
Professor , Amir Kabir University of Technology, new Technologies Research Center
AUTHOR
Nader
Montazerin
2
Professor ,Amirkabir University of Technology, new Technologies Research Center
AUTHOR
Mojtaba
Mehrjooei
3
Research Associate, Amir Kabir University of Technology, new Technologies Research Center
AUTHOR
Masoud
Nikkhoo
4
Research Associate, Amir Kabir University of Technology, new Technologies Research Center
AUTHOR
Mahkameh
Taati
5
Research Associate, Amir Kabir University, new Technologies Research Center
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Analysis of Engineering Students Dropout in E-learning:
E-IUST Case Study
This paper reviews the educational dropout rate in e-learning system and its causes. Literature review indicates that the dropout rate in e-learning is more than traditional learning. This phenomenon is influenced by interaction between cultural, technological and psychological factors. In this case study, the considered variables include: gender, semester and entrance exam average in the Iran University of Science and Technology E-Learning Center. The results of this study indicate that male's dropout rate is statistically more than that of females. Educational dropout rate in the third and fifth semester is higher than other semesters but this result is not statistically significant. Descriptive statistic indicates that entrance exam QPA in persistent student is more than dropped student, but the difference between these averages is not significant.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_665_31b01ceff9912ca51ef900d3eb68e823.pdf
2010-06-01
91
103
10.22047/ijee.2010.665
dropout
E-learning
Engineering education
dropout rate
Mohammad ali
Rostaminezhad
Rostamilsd@iust.ac.ir
1
ph.D.Student, School of Educational Technology, Allameh Tabatabaei University
AUTHOR
Naser
Mozayani
Mozayani@iust.ac.ir
2
Assistant Professor , Iran University of Science and Technology , School of Computer Engineering
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
Towards a Knowledge Management Approach in the Engineering Educational Settings: Technical & Engineering College of Persian Gulf University; as Case Study
Nowadays, universities and higher education Institutions need infrastructures for effective contribution in the process of knowledge creation and transfer on the basis of knowledge Management and organizational learning. Knowledge Management is one of the effective tools for creation, transfer, and share of knowledge in a learning university. In this research, views of faculty members at different departments of School of Engineering, Persian Gulf University on the above issues is studied and analyzed with SPSS software. The method is based on a descriptive research, and research questions designed for investigating magnitude of knowledge, information and communication technology infrastructures, culture, and design and development of research engine in the university. Results show and discuss the relative importance of these components in the process of creation, transfer, and share of knowledge in this faculty. Finally the paper presents some suggestions for application of knowledge management approach in technical and engineering colleges.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_666_2b2beef707af22ca7d88c3d1ab6b4861.pdf
2010-06-01
105
126
10.22047/ijee.2010.666
knowledge
Knowledge Management
organizational learning
Learning Organization
knowledge engineering approach
technical & engineering colleges
Ghasem
Salimi
Higheredu_salimi@yahoo.com
1
ph.D.Student,Department of Education and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University
AUTHOR
Reza
Azin
reza.azin@gmail.com
2
Assistant Professor, Depatment of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Persian Gulg University
AUTHOR
Ali
Pakizeh
3
Assistant Professor, Department of Management, School of Humanities, Persian Gulf University
AUTHOR
Omid
Mahdiyeh
4
ph.D. Student, School of Accounting and Management, Allameh Tabatabaei University
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
A Dynamic and Operational Model for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Technical and Engineering Education
The subject of effectiveness of engineering education are concerned with the level of applied and scientific education, what problem should be solved by education and how much education should be deployed. Determination of effectiveness of engineering education helps the planners and executives to have a clear perception of education effectiveness for any future progresses. In this paper the concept of evaluating effectiveness of engineering education and measuring effectiveness method has been explained and a four dimensional operational model including: trainee reaction, learning, improvement of job performance and achievement of organizational goals has been explained. With such studies it is found that the effectiveness of technical-skill and engineering education through implementing the mentioned model increases from 86.5% to 88.18%.
https://ijee.ias.ac.ir/article_667_30cbff9e25fed0d420c1de0ef8716a58.pdf
2010-06-01
127
141
10.22047/ijee.2010.667
Effectiveness evaluation
job performance
Learning
improvement of job performance
skill
Eraj
Soltani
1
Assistant Professor, Islamic Azad University of Najaf Abad
AUTHOR