Feasibility Study of Smart Schools Program (SSP) in Agricultural Technical High Schools (ATHS) of Kermanshah and Lorestan provinces

Movahedi, R.; Jamshidi, N.; Saadi, H.; Yaghoubi Farani, A.

doi:10.22061/tej.2016.491

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, University of Bu-Ali Sina. Hamedan. Iran

https://doi.org/10.22061/tej.2016.491

Abstract

The aim of this research is a feasibility study of smart schools program (SSP) in Agricultural Technical High Schools (ATHS) of Kermanshah and Lorestan provinces. For this purpose the current possibilities and conditions of the ATHS have been examined in terms of infrastructural level, users' awareness and the teaching-learning environment. The research typology is a quantitative method through a surveying study. The statistical population was three groups include 1) administrators, 2) the students, and 3) the trainers with a number of 7, 563 and 85, respectively. Of those a number of 7 administrators, 228 students, and 71 trainers were selected as the samples. The data were gathered by research-made questionnaires and the assessment checklists. The questionnaire's questions were confirmed in terms of reliability and validity. The results showed that the level of infrastructure (hardware, software, and financial) as well as the knowledge level of trainers and students to SSP requirements were too low. The results revealed that the teaching-learning conditions to start the SSP at the ATHS were not in a proper status while the attitude of both trainers and students was positive towards the SSP.

Keywords

20.1001.1.20080441.1395.10.2.2.4

Main Subjects

Technology-based learning environments

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Volume 10, Issue 2 - Serial Number 38
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Volume 10, Issue 2 - Serial Number 38April 2016Pages 97-110

Volume 10, Issue 2 - Serial Number 38
April 2016
Pages 97-110