Evalution of learning culture for students of technical – engineering of Shahid Beheshti University (strengths and weaknesses)

Abstract

The aim of this research is to know the weakness learning culture of technical students. This research is conducted applicable in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of data collection. Semi-structured interviews was conducted with eight members of the faculty, educational administrators and technical-engineering students. Content analysis using the method of categorization conducted to analyze the results of interviews and since the interview was based on the conceptual framework derived from former studies, the deductive method (top-down) was used in content analysis and categorization of qualitative data. Achieved categories were classified and presented in accordance with the framework of a learning culture at three individual levels with dimensions: (motivation to learn, the role of the learner, students' expectations of learning, learner tasks), institutional level with dimensions: (cum encourage and education innovation, formal and informal rules, improvement in quality of learning context, faculty development, empowerment of training capacity) and interactive of with dimensions (learning environment, content structure, goals, media, appraisal, relationship between professors and students, professors, time frame.

Keywords

• students technical– engineering fields disciplines culture learning