scholarly journals Challenges and Solutions for The Promotion of Medical Sciences Faculty Members in Iran: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahla Salajegheh ◽  
Somayeh Noori Hekmat ◽  
Maryam Macky
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Research Technology

Abstract Introduction: Faculty members play an important role in achieving the goals of higher education and take the responsibility of educating and disciplining students. This research aimed to investigate the challenges and concerns facing faculty member promotion regulations and provide appropriate solutions.Method: This study was a systematic review conducted by searching PubMed, Scopus, Eric, Web of Science, Cochrane, SID, Magiran, and Irandoc journals and databases with Persian and English keywords in the period from 2015 to 2020. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened and the data were extracted over two authors. Results: Thirteen articles were included. Challenges to promotion of faculty members were reviewed and grouped into five main categories: 1) the general regulations for the promotion of faculty members, 2) cultural, disciplinary, and social activities, 3) educational activities, 4) research-technology activities, and 5) scientific-executive activities. Conclusion: Despite several amendments to regulations for the promotion of faculty members, this process always encounters challenges due to the complex nature of its related tasks. This article provides tips to policymakers on regulations of promotion for educational activities.

scholarly journals Lecturers’ Understanding on Indexing Databases of SINTA, DOAJ, Google Scholar, SCOPUS, and Web of Science: A Study of Indonesians

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irwan Sugiarto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Cross Tabulation

The Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education of Indonesia has introduced several national and international indexers of scientific works. This policy becomes a guideline for lecturers and researchers in choosing the reputable publications. This study aimed to describe the understanding level of Indonesian lecturers related to indexing databases, i.e. SINTA, DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. This research used descriptive design and survey method. The populations in this study were Indonesian lecturers and researchers. The primary data were obtained from a questionnaire filled by 316 lecturers and researchers from 33 Provinces in Indonesia recruited with convenience sampling technique on October-November 2017. The data analysis was performed using frequency distribution tables, cross tabulation and descriptive analysis. The results of this study showed that the understanding of Indonesian lecturers and researchers regarding publications in indexing databases SINTA, DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar is that, on average, 66,5% have known about SINTA, DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. However, based on empirical frequency 76% of them have never published with journals or proceedings indexed in Scopus.

scholarly journals 11. Peer Review: Structured, Informal, Confidential, Helpful!

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Cassidy ◽  
Jack Lee
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Peer Teaching ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Peer Reviewers ◽  
The University

This paper 1 describes an introductory workshop, Preparing to be a Peer Reviewer, presented at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to give hands-on practice to faculty members and others in order to provide formative peer review upon request. This workshop, which was designed at the request of a faculty member, is complemented by an Advanced Workshop for peer reviewers. We show the ways in which we actively involved Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) conference participants in a session to learn about the introductory workshop, and talk about peer review more generally. We briefly describe the Peer Teaching Network, created in the Faculty of Science, as an adaptation of the initial introductory workshop.

scholarly journals Online adjunct higher education teachers’ perceptions of using social media sites as instructional approaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-235
Author(s):  
Barbara Case Fedock ◽  
Melissa McCartney ◽  
Douglas Neeley
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Adjunct Faculty ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Higher Education Faculty ◽  
Adjunct Instructors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Online Higher Education ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how online adjunct higher education faculty members perceive the role of using social media sites as instructional approaches. A purposeful sampling was used, and adjunct online higher education faculty members were invited to participate. An adjunct faculty member was defined as a person who taught part-time higher education courses; therefore, the faculty member was not hired as a full-time faculty member. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative researchers explore phenomena examining the lived experiences and participants behaviors; in this study, online adjunct instructors’ perceptions on classroom instructional social media online approaches were examined. Participants in this study were trained to teach higher education online courses and these teachers were the experts on the topic. The design for this study was an exploratory case study in which the participants were online adjunct instructors who taught at online higher education institutions in the Northeast. The case study approach was the most appropriate. The focus was the external events participants’ lives. Findings Three themes emerged from the analysis of the in-depth interview process. Based on the adjunct online higher education instructors’ perception on the use of social media teaching approaches in the classroom, the themes that emerged were uniformity of purpose vs personal beliefs need for justification importance student engagement and facilitation vs direct instruction. Themes reflected online teaching approaches higher education institutional missions and student learning and engagement outcomes. Research limitations/implications In this study, adjuncts’ perceptions expressed and themes found may not be characteristic of other adjunct instructors’ views. In qualitative studies, participants are asked open-ended interview questions, which may have been a limitation for this study. Quantitative questions, such as the impact of using social media as an instructional approach, were not asked. In this study, adjunct online higher education instructors were invited to share their views on the study topic. Additionally, qualitative researchers are limited by the data collection method and the data analysis process. Therefore, researchers who would like to repeat this study on adjunct online higher education teachers’ perspectives may be unable to duplicate the research. Practical implications The significance of this study is the need for a renewed global initiative in higher education to promote the use of social media training for online adjunct faculty members. Online higher education faculty members’ reflections on using social media tend to be recorded from a personal rather than a professional point of view. Social implications The implication for online higher education leaders is to review mission statements and reevaluate how the use of social media may impact student learning outcomes, student career readiness and student engagement opportunities. Originality/value The need for a renewed global initiative in higher education to promote the use of social media training for online adjunct faculty evolved as the significance of the study. Because inclusion requirements and workshop training for the use of social media in online higher education classrooms vary among higher education institutions, online adjunct faculty social media classroom practices and perceptions widely vary.

It Is Not About the Money

2021 ◽  
pp. 176-190
Author(s):  
Katie Ervin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Adjunct Faculty ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Online Programs ◽  
Retention Decisions

This chapter will discuss the motivation of remote adjunct faculty members by utilizing the theoretical framework of self-determination theory. This will assist institutions in understanding why these faculty members teach, and understanding their motivation will assist institutions in recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining qualified remote adjunct faculty members. As online programs in higher education continue to grow, there is a persistent increase in the usage of remote adjunct faculty. If an organization has strong, qualified adjunct faculty members but does not take care of them, the adjunct faculty member will go elsewhere to teach. People typically make job decisions based on money, but job retention decisions typically rest on autonomy and culture. With the growth in the number of adjunct faculty members, universities may be challenged to find qualified instructors, which makes retention even more critical.

scholarly journals Lesson Study as a Faculty Development Initiative in Higher Education: A Systematic Review

AERA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 233285842098256
Author(s):  
Gabriel Hervas
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Development Practice

Lesson study (LS) is a professional development practice that has mainly remained conducted by elementary, secondary, and preservice schoolteachers. However, in recent years, different studies have explored its practice among higher education (HE) faculty members. This article presents the first systematic review on LS among HE faculty members. Twenty-one studies published until December 2019 were analyzed. Among others, findings regarding reveal that (a) most of these studies are of U.S. origin and of linguistic and mathematics disciplines; (b) few faculty members participated in these studies; (c) most LS-related references used are not contextualized in HE; (d) beneficial outcomes of LS in the design of the lessons, the participants’ pedagogical knowledge and the participants’ approach to teaching; (e) mixed results regarding the participants’ reflection and collaboration, and (f) less positive outcomes about organizational issues when conducting LS. I discuss these results and present future research lines and limitations of this study.

scholarly journals Identification and validation of coaching skill components among faculty members of universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mohammadisadr ◽  
Seyed Ali Siadat ◽  
Reza Hoveida
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Coaching Skills ◽  
The University ◽  
Qualitative Part

Abstract Human resource development is an important factor for improving organizations. Universities as educational organizations need high-quality human resources. In this sense, coaching can be introduced as a new approach for professional development in higher education. Faculty members of universities can act as coaches to help the students and colleagues develop and thrive. Coaches with high levels of skills can be very influential. Not all individuals in higher education capacities have the necessary skills to become coaches. Hence, coaching skills should be specified so as to select high-quality leaders. The aim of the present study was to identify and validate coaching skills at universities. The population of the study consisted of students of a medical sciences university in Isfahan and the University of Isfahan. Research methods were both qualitative and quantitative. For the qualitative part, participants who were experts in human resource development and education were chosen. For the quantitative assessment, participants were selected among faculty members at both universities. Results indicated that being a successful coach requires at least eight specific skills. These eight skills should serve as the basis for selecting coaches in higher education.

scholarly journals The Determination of Faculty Members’ Perceptions and Knowledge of the Teacher-Scholar Model at a Primarily Teaching Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Louis S. Nadelson ◽  
Carlos Baldo ◽  
Nancy Banman ◽  
Ed Bonan-Hamada ◽  
Robin Calland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Teaching Institution ◽  
Exploratory Case Study

The teacher-scholar model was created in recognition of the expectations that university faculty members will engage in both high-quality teaching and scholarship. The adoption of the teacher-scholar model at universities has been mixed. Our exploratory case study investigation took place at a primarily teaching university in which the model was recently embraced. We wanted to empirically document the faculty members’ knowledge, perceptions, preparation, and engagement in the teacher-scholar model. Our results indicate that the faculty members held constrained levels of knowledge of the model, were neutral in their perceptions of model, had a range of preparation to productively engage in the model, and they tended to take an array of approaches for engaging in the model. We also found positive relationships among perceptions of the teacher-scholar model, knowledge of the model, faculty member engagement in scholarship, and the duration of employment in higher education. Our findings suggest that there is a need for long-term professional development focused on the teacher-scholar model at universities where the model is being adopted.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence for Student Assessment: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5467
Author(s):  
Víctor González-Calatayud ◽  
Paz Prendes-Espinosa ◽  
Rosabel Roig-Vila
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Educational Assessment ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Prisma Statement

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being implemented in more and more fields, including education. The main uses of AI in education are related to tutoring and assessment. This paper analyzes the use of AI for student assessment based on a systematic review. For this purpose, a search was carried out in two databases: Scopus and Web of Science. A total of 454 papers were found and, after analyzing them according to the PRISMA Statement, a total of 22 papers were selected. It is clear from the studies analyzed that, in most of them, the pedagogy underlying the educational action is not reflected. Similarly, formative evaluation seems to be the main use of AI. Another of the main functionalities of AI in assessment is for the automatic grading of students. Several studies analyze the differences between the use of AI and its non-use. We discuss the results and conclude the need for teacher training and further research to understand the possibilities of AI in educational assessment, mainly in other educational levels than higher education. Moreover, it is necessary to increase the wealth of research which focuses on educational aspects more than technical development around AI.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de professores do ensino superior: uma revisão sistemática (Quality of life of higher education teachers: a systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 459-470
Author(s):  
Franciane Maria Araldi ◽  
Fernanda Feijó Poulsen ◽  
Adriana Coutinho De Azevedo Guimarães ◽  
Gelcemar Oliveira Farias ◽  
Alexandra Folle
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Perception Analysis ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Selection Of

Essa revisão sistemática teve como objetivo mapear os artigos publicados sobre qualidade de vida de professores atuantes em cursos de Ensino Superior. Buscou-se artigos originais nas seguintes bases de dados eletrônicas: Lilacs; Web of Science; Proquest; Scielo; e Science Direct, sem delimitação de abrangência temporal. Após a seleção dos estudos foi realizada a análise por meio de categorias e de frequência absoluta (QSR NVIVO). As informações obtidas revelaram que a investigação da qualidade de vida de professores do Ensino Superior é incipiente na literatura, apesar de estar em crescimento na última década (2009 a 2019) e os professores universitários das regiões Sul e Sudeste do Brasil têm sido os mais estudados. O Whoqol têm sido o instrumento preconizado para a investigação da temática e da população em destaque nessa revisão. A análise da percepção geral evidenciou que os docentes avaliam positivamente sua qualidade de vida e os domínios psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente, enquanto o domínio físico tem sido avaliado em algumas pesquisas de forma regular.   Abstract. This systematic review aimed to map the published articles on the quality of life of teachers working in higher education courses. Original articles were searched from the following electronic databases: Lilacs; Science web; Proquest; Scielo; and Science Direct, without delimitation of temporal scope. After the selection of the studies, the analysis was performed through categories and absolute frequency (QSR NVIVO). The information displayed reveals that research on the quality of life of higher education teachers is incipient in the literature, despite being growing in the last decade (2009 to 2019) and university teachers from the South and Southeast regions of Brazil were the most studied. Whoqol has been the recommended tool for research of the theme and the population highlighted in this review. A general perception analysis shows that the documents positively evaluate their quality of life and the psychological domains, social relations and environment, while the physical domain was evaluated in some regular research.

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