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Papers by Firooz Mahmoodi
Journal of Curriculum Studies, May 21, 2016
علوم مراقبتی نظامی, Apr 1, 2020
Introduction: Nurses face numerous ethical challenges in their profession; the growth of ethical ... more Introduction: Nurses face numerous ethical challenges in their profession; the growth of ethical experiences along with knowledge of theory and clinical skills is an indispensable necessity. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate and compare the ethical reasoning level of nursing students at AJA University of Medical Sciences with nurses working in one of their affiliated hospitals. Materials and Methods: The descriptive-comparative study was performed on 70 nursing students and 68 nurses working selected by convenience sampling method. To collect data, the Nursing Dilemma Test (DNT) consisting of 6 scenarios was used. The data were analyzed using SPSS and descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean score of moral reasoning in nursing students and working nurses were 48.18±2.2 and 42.91±3.1, respectively. The results of the t-test with independent samples indicate that the moral reasoning scores of nursing students are significantly higher than working nurses (P=0.03). Discussion and Conclusion: Taking actions to train ethical issues and improve the clinical environment is essential to enhance nurses' moral reasoning ability.
توسعه آموزش در علوم پزشکی زنجان, Mar 1, 2018
تحول روانشناختی کودک, Apr 1, 2020
Background and Purpose: A valid curriculum must be based on the accurate understanding of the psy... more Background and Purpose: A valid curriculum must be based on the accurate understanding of the psychological dimensions of human beings. One of the most important mental aspects closely related to learning process and curriculum is the concept of intelligence. The concept of intelligence has evolved from a single concept to a multidimensional one with many forms. In this regard, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (2011) has established new conditions for understanding human intelligence and creating strong perspectives in the process of education and has significant functions in education. This study aimed to determine the position of multiple intelligences in the curriculum of the first grade of primary school. Method: The methodology of this research was descriptive content analysis using the method of Shannon's Entropy (1984) which has a new view on the quantitative data process. Based on this method, known as the compensatory model, the content of the first grade textbooks was examined based on 9 principal components and 55 sub-components of multiple intelligences. The statistical population of this study included all textbooks of the first grade of primary school (4 books), all of which, as a census, were selected as the study sample. A researcher-made checklist based on multiple intelligence components (Gardner, 2011 & Flithem, 2014) was used as the study tool. Results: The results of content analysis based on the Shannon Entropy method showed that logical mathematical intelligence with 573 items had the maximum frequency while musical intelligence with no item had the minimum frequency among the components. The coefficient of significance was 0.127 for logical mathematical intelligence and 0 for musical intelligence. Conclusion: Little or no attention was paid to some components of multiple intelligences in the textbooks of the first grade. However, multiple intelligences are important factors in learning progress. Accurate design and implementation of the curriculums in the form of multiple intelligences can make the individual differences to be noticed and can prevent the academic failure of the students.
Iranian Journal of Medical Education, Apr 10, 2019
Iranian Journal of Medical Education, Apr 15, 2016
Background and Purpose: Spiritual attitude is one of the components of psychology, which plays a ... more Background and Purpose: Spiritual attitude is one of the components of psychology, which plays a crucial role in emotion regulation. This study sought to evaluate the role of spiritual orientation in predicting cognitive emotion regulation strategies in the students of
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Oct 10, 2018
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Feb 10, 2021
Manufacturing Research and Technology, 1995
... A recent paper (Gaither, Frazier, and Wei, 1990) discussed these potentials with respect to c... more ... A recent paper (Gaither, Frazier, and Wei, 1990) discussed these potentials with respect to cellular manufacturing. ... family" determination might be similar to that illustrated in the "Wolf in the Fold" (Bloch, 1967) episode of the Star Trek series, where Scotty stands accused of ...
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, Dec 1, 2021
Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-... more Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) Scale" by Richardson and Watt (2006) among the studentteachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan in the academic year 2017-2018. In this descriptive survey study, 580 student-teachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan were included by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was FIT-Choice Scale by Richardson and Watt (2006) that has 58 questions with a 7-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using factor analysis statistical test in SPSS 25 software. By performing exploratory factor analysis on 58 items, 15 factors were extracted. The share of each factor was as follows: social participation 21.79%, ability and intrinsic value 6.20%, willingness to work with children and adolescents 5.65%, social status 4.96%, time for family 4.46%, prior teaching and learning experiences 3.94%, expertise 3.23%, social dissuasion 2.68%, social influences 2.53%, income and salary 2.49%, satisfaction with occupation 2.10%, fallback career 2.00%, job transferability, 1.93%, high demand 1.90%, and job security, 1.72%. These 15 factors together explain 67.64% of the total variance. Given the diversity of factors affecting the choice of teacher profession in students and the existence of factors such as job security, alternative job, income that is not related to improving the quality of teacher education, it seems to develop scientific and practical strategies to select and attract talented and motivated students. 2 Factors affecting teaching as a career choice from the perspective … Mahmoodi et al.
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, Dec 1, 2021
Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-... more Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) Scale" by Richardson and Watt (2006) among the studentteachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan in the academic year 2017-2018. In this descriptive survey study, 580 student-teachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan were included by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was FIT-Choice Scale by Richardson and Watt (2006) that has 58 questions with a 7-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using factor analysis statistical test in SPSS 25 software. By performing exploratory factor analysis on 58 items, 15 factors were extracted. The share of each factor was as follows: social participation 21.79%, ability and intrinsic value 6.20%, willingness to work with children and adolescents 5.65%, social status 4.96%, time for family 4.46%, prior teaching and learning experiences 3.94%, expertise 3.23%, social dissuasion 2.68%, social influences 2.53%, income and salary 2.49%, satisfaction with occupation 2.10%, fallback career 2.00%, job transferability, 1.93%, high demand 1.90%, and job security, 1.72%. These 15 factors together explain 67.64% of the total variance. Given the diversity of factors affecting the choice of teacher profession in students and the existence of factors such as job security, alternative job, income that is not related to improving the quality of teacher education, it seems to develop scientific and practical strategies to select and attract talented and motivated students. 2 Factors affecting teaching as a career choice from the perspective … Mahmoodi et al.
Journal of Medical Education Development
Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing educ... more Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing education that can lead to useful learning outcomes. This study aims to explain the lived experiences of senior nursing students about education in simulated learning environments. Materials & Methods: This qualitative research was based on the phenomenological approach. To collect data, senior nursing students of both genders were purposefully selected and surveyed using in-depth and semistructured interviews lasting from 40 to 60 min. The interviews continued until theoretical saturation after 15 interviews with the participants. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. Data reliability and validity were assessed using the reliability criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985). Results: In this study, the main themes include learning, support and technical factors, human factors, and advantages. As a new learning method, simulation encounters support, technical, and human barriers that can be overcome to achieve goals such as learning clinical skills, clinical judgment skills, increasing critical thinking, and improving patient safety. Conclusion: Simulation is one of the methods that can develop and improve students' basic skills and help in deepening their learning. Nursing schools can provide the necessary provisions and facilities to improve the quality of curricula by expanding and integrating simulations into nursing curricula.
Journal of Medical Education Development
Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing educ... more Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing education that can lead to useful learning outcomes. This study aims to explain the lived experiences of senior nursing students about education in simulated learning environments. Materials & Methods: This qualitative research was based on the phenomenological approach. To collect data, senior nursing students of both genders were purposefully selected and surveyed using in-depth and semistructured interviews lasting from 40 to 60 min. The interviews continued until theoretical saturation after 15 interviews with the participants. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. Data reliability and validity were assessed using the reliability criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985). Results: In this study, the main themes include learning, support and technical factors, human factors, and advantages. As a new learning method, simulation encounters support, technical, and human barriers that can be overcome to achieve goals such as learning clinical skills, clinical judgment skills, increasing critical thinking, and improving patient safety. Conclusion: Simulation is one of the methods that can develop and improve students' basic skills and help in deepening their learning. Nursing schools can provide the necessary provisions and facilities to improve the quality of curricula by expanding and integrating simulations into nursing curricula.
Theory & Practice in Curriculum Journal, Sep 10, 2020
Theory & Practice in Curriculum Journal, Sep 10, 2020
Journal of#R##N#Innovation and Creativity in Human Science, Sep 23, 2019
Journal of#R##N#Innovation and Creativity in Human Science, Sep 23, 2019
Psychological Methods and Models, Apr 21, 2018
Psychological Methods and Models, Apr 21, 2018
Journal of Curriculum Studies, May 21, 2016
علوم مراقبتی نظامی, Apr 1, 2020
Introduction: Nurses face numerous ethical challenges in their profession; the growth of ethical ... more Introduction: Nurses face numerous ethical challenges in their profession; the growth of ethical experiences along with knowledge of theory and clinical skills is an indispensable necessity. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate and compare the ethical reasoning level of nursing students at AJA University of Medical Sciences with nurses working in one of their affiliated hospitals. Materials and Methods: The descriptive-comparative study was performed on 70 nursing students and 68 nurses working selected by convenience sampling method. To collect data, the Nursing Dilemma Test (DNT) consisting of 6 scenarios was used. The data were analyzed using SPSS and descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The mean score of moral reasoning in nursing students and working nurses were 48.18±2.2 and 42.91±3.1, respectively. The results of the t-test with independent samples indicate that the moral reasoning scores of nursing students are significantly higher than working nurses (P=0.03). Discussion and Conclusion: Taking actions to train ethical issues and improve the clinical environment is essential to enhance nurses' moral reasoning ability.
توسعه آموزش در علوم پزشکی زنجان, Mar 1, 2018
تحول روانشناختی کودک, Apr 1, 2020
Background and Purpose: A valid curriculum must be based on the accurate understanding of the psy... more Background and Purpose: A valid curriculum must be based on the accurate understanding of the psychological dimensions of human beings. One of the most important mental aspects closely related to learning process and curriculum is the concept of intelligence. The concept of intelligence has evolved from a single concept to a multidimensional one with many forms. In this regard, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (2011) has established new conditions for understanding human intelligence and creating strong perspectives in the process of education and has significant functions in education. This study aimed to determine the position of multiple intelligences in the curriculum of the first grade of primary school. Method: The methodology of this research was descriptive content analysis using the method of Shannon's Entropy (1984) which has a new view on the quantitative data process. Based on this method, known as the compensatory model, the content of the first grade textbooks was examined based on 9 principal components and 55 sub-components of multiple intelligences. The statistical population of this study included all textbooks of the first grade of primary school (4 books), all of which, as a census, were selected as the study sample. A researcher-made checklist based on multiple intelligence components (Gardner, 2011 & Flithem, 2014) was used as the study tool. Results: The results of content analysis based on the Shannon Entropy method showed that logical mathematical intelligence with 573 items had the maximum frequency while musical intelligence with no item had the minimum frequency among the components. The coefficient of significance was 0.127 for logical mathematical intelligence and 0 for musical intelligence. Conclusion: Little or no attention was paid to some components of multiple intelligences in the textbooks of the first grade. However, multiple intelligences are important factors in learning progress. Accurate design and implementation of the curriculums in the form of multiple intelligences can make the individual differences to be noticed and can prevent the academic failure of the students.
Iranian Journal of Medical Education, Apr 10, 2019
Iranian Journal of Medical Education, Apr 15, 2016
Background and Purpose: Spiritual attitude is one of the components of psychology, which plays a ... more Background and Purpose: Spiritual attitude is one of the components of psychology, which plays a crucial role in emotion regulation. This study sought to evaluate the role of spiritual orientation in predicting cognitive emotion regulation strategies in the students of
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Oct 10, 2018
Education Strategies in Medical Sciences, Feb 10, 2021
Manufacturing Research and Technology, 1995
... A recent paper (Gaither, Frazier, and Wei, 1990) discussed these potentials with respect to c... more ... A recent paper (Gaither, Frazier, and Wei, 1990) discussed these potentials with respect to cellular manufacturing. ... family" determination might be similar to that illustrated in the "Wolf in the Fold" (Bloch, 1967) episode of the Star Trek series, where Scotty stands accused of ...
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, Dec 1, 2021
Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-... more Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) Scale" by Richardson and Watt (2006) among the studentteachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan in the academic year 2017-2018. In this descriptive survey study, 580 student-teachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan were included by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was FIT-Choice Scale by Richardson and Watt (2006) that has 58 questions with a 7-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using factor analysis statistical test in SPSS 25 software. By performing exploratory factor analysis on 58 items, 15 factors were extracted. The share of each factor was as follows: social participation 21.79%, ability and intrinsic value 6.20%, willingness to work with children and adolescents 5.65%, social status 4.96%, time for family 4.46%, prior teaching and learning experiences 3.94%, expertise 3.23%, social dissuasion 2.68%, social influences 2.53%, income and salary 2.49%, satisfaction with occupation 2.10%, fallback career 2.00%, job transferability, 1.93%, high demand 1.90%, and job security, 1.72%. These 15 factors together explain 67.64% of the total variance. Given the diversity of factors affecting the choice of teacher profession in students and the existence of factors such as job security, alternative job, income that is not related to improving the quality of teacher education, it seems to develop scientific and practical strategies to select and attract talented and motivated students. 2 Factors affecting teaching as a career choice from the perspective … Mahmoodi et al.
DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - DOAJ, Dec 1, 2021
Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-... more Aim: The present study aimed to analyzing the "Factors Influencing Teaching Choice (FIT-Choice) Scale" by Richardson and Watt (2006) among the studentteachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan in the academic year 2017-2018. In this descriptive survey study, 580 student-teachers of Farhangian University of East Azerbaijan were included by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was FIT-Choice Scale by Richardson and Watt (2006) that has 58 questions with a 7-point Likert scale. Data analysis was performed using factor analysis statistical test in SPSS 25 software. By performing exploratory factor analysis on 58 items, 15 factors were extracted. The share of each factor was as follows: social participation 21.79%, ability and intrinsic value 6.20%, willingness to work with children and adolescents 5.65%, social status 4.96%, time for family 4.46%, prior teaching and learning experiences 3.94%, expertise 3.23%, social dissuasion 2.68%, social influences 2.53%, income and salary 2.49%, satisfaction with occupation 2.10%, fallback career 2.00%, job transferability, 1.93%, high demand 1.90%, and job security, 1.72%. These 15 factors together explain 67.64% of the total variance. Given the diversity of factors affecting the choice of teacher profession in students and the existence of factors such as job security, alternative job, income that is not related to improving the quality of teacher education, it seems to develop scientific and practical strategies to select and attract talented and motivated students. 2 Factors affecting teaching as a career choice from the perspective … Mahmoodi et al.
Journal of Medical Education Development
Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing educ... more Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing education that can lead to useful learning outcomes. This study aims to explain the lived experiences of senior nursing students about education in simulated learning environments. Materials & Methods: This qualitative research was based on the phenomenological approach. To collect data, senior nursing students of both genders were purposefully selected and surveyed using in-depth and semistructured interviews lasting from 40 to 60 min. The interviews continued until theoretical saturation after 15 interviews with the participants. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. Data reliability and validity were assessed using the reliability criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985). Results: In this study, the main themes include learning, support and technical factors, human factors, and advantages. As a new learning method, simulation encounters support, technical, and human barriers that can be overcome to achieve goals such as learning clinical skills, clinical judgment skills, increasing critical thinking, and improving patient safety. Conclusion: Simulation is one of the methods that can develop and improve students' basic skills and help in deepening their learning. Nursing schools can provide the necessary provisions and facilities to improve the quality of curricula by expanding and integrating simulations into nursing curricula.
Journal of Medical Education Development
Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing educ... more Background & Objective: Simulation is one of the new learning methods in medical and nursing education that can lead to useful learning outcomes. This study aims to explain the lived experiences of senior nursing students about education in simulated learning environments. Materials & Methods: This qualitative research was based on the phenomenological approach. To collect data, senior nursing students of both genders were purposefully selected and surveyed using in-depth and semistructured interviews lasting from 40 to 60 min. The interviews continued until theoretical saturation after 15 interviews with the participants. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step method. Data reliability and validity were assessed using the reliability criteria proposed by Lincoln and Guba (1985). Results: In this study, the main themes include learning, support and technical factors, human factors, and advantages. As a new learning method, simulation encounters support, technical, and human barriers that can be overcome to achieve goals such as learning clinical skills, clinical judgment skills, increasing critical thinking, and improving patient safety. Conclusion: Simulation is one of the methods that can develop and improve students' basic skills and help in deepening their learning. Nursing schools can provide the necessary provisions and facilities to improve the quality of curricula by expanding and integrating simulations into nursing curricula.
Theory & Practice in Curriculum Journal, Sep 10, 2020
Theory & Practice in Curriculum Journal, Sep 10, 2020
Journal of#R##N#Innovation and Creativity in Human Science, Sep 23, 2019
Journal of#R##N#Innovation and Creativity in Human Science, Sep 23, 2019
Psychological Methods and Models, Apr 21, 2018
Psychological Methods and Models, Apr 21, 2018