@2024 Afarand., IRAN

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ISSN: 2228-5468    Education Strategies in Medical Sciences 2014;7(1):1-5

Background
… [1-4] Concerning higher education development, the role of nursery instructors, education developers, educational software, size of classroom, educational level, planning, and skill enhancement have been emphasized [5-7]. To achieve the dimensions of Iran developing plan, it is necessary to assess the current situation of the educational system, and determine the desired situation to act properly [8]. Educational development approach should be determined to achieve the desired situation [9].
Previous Studies
Non-declared
Aim(s)
The aim of this study was to explain the educational development from university teachers and students’ Viewpoints.
Research type
The method of the study is qualitative.
Research society, place and time
University teachers and experienced students (interested in interview) of one of the medical universities in Tehran city, Iran, were studied, during 2013.
Sampling method and number
11 university teachers and experienced students (interested in interview) were selected, using purposive sampling method.
Used devices&materials
Semi-structured individual interview was used to collect data. The researcher conducted the face-to-face interviews, during determined time by the participants and at their work offices. The average interview time was 52 minutes. Up to saturation, data collection was continued. The question “What is education development?” was asked as a general question at the beginning of the interview; and questions followed, according to the participants’ responses. Exploratory questions such as “Give an example.”, “Can you explain more?”, “Do you mean that …?”, and “Well, what is your idea?” were used, during the interviews. All the handwritings were coded. Data were analyzed, using qualitative content analysis method with contractual approach. To acquire a general sense, the texts of the interviews were read several times. After that, to extract the codes, the texts were read word for word. The interviews with the participants and text coding were continued, and the less general codes were categorized after more general titles. … [10, 11]. Then, based on similarities, the codes were categorized into classes, and the correlation between them was determined [12]. In addition, MAXQDA 2007 software was used to help categorization, classification, and coding the extracted texts. Credit and trustworthiness criteria were used to confirm accuracy and reliability of data [13]. To increase the reliability of data, enough time was given to data collection and continuous interactions with the participants were done. The research colleague revised the interview texts and coding process.
Findings by Text
6 participants were university teachers, and 5 participants were students. 4 university teachers were from Nursery Faculty. From Medical University and Health University, there was one university teacher for each one. From students, 3 persons were from Nursery Faculty, one person was from Medical University, and one person was from Health Faculty. At first, about 650 primary codes were extracted. These primary codes were categorized into 9 classes including “efficient education”, “using up-to-date technologies”, “goals achievement”, “interaction and balance of the educational elements”, “change in the student’s attitude and operation”, “combination of various educational methods”, “quantitative and qualitative growth”, “learning development”, and “teaching the learning process”. Finally, “comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable growth and dynamism” was obtained as the main theme of education development.‏
Main comparison to the similar studies
… [14-16] Participants were emphasized the need for research in education, which has been referred in a study by Diaz e. al. [17]. … [18, 19] . The results of a study done by Aminolraaya et al. show that the most important university teachers’ educational need university teachers is introduced educational workshops concerning using computer software and developed technologies methods [20] … [21-25].
Suggestions
Non-declared
Limitations
Non-declared
Conclusions
Educational development is comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable growth and dynamism. In this regard, “efficient education”, “using up to date technologies ”, “goals achievement”, “interaction and balance of the educational elements”, “change in the student’s attitude and operation”, “combination of various educational methods”, “quantitative and qualitative growth”, “learning development”, and “teaching the learning process” are priorities in education.
Acknowledgments
The researchers feel grateful to all who were participated in this study.
Conflict of interest
Non-declared
Ethical Permissions
The members of Ethics Committee of Nursery Faculty of Baquiattallah Medical University have confirmed the study.
Funding Sources
Nursery Faculty of Baquiattallah Medical University has funded the study.