Introduction: Investigating the results of faculty evaluation by students and the scores attained from their self-assessment may prove helpful in recognizing the weaknesses and strengths of evaluation system and consequently lead to quality improvement which is the main goal of evaluation. This study was performed to investigate the correlation between faculty members' self-assessment scores an...

Abstract Background: Many different indices are used to evaluate the scientific production of universities, research centers and researchers. H-index represents the quality of published researches. In the present study we determined the H-index of faculty members in the dentistry department of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Materials and Methods: The H-index of academic st...

Introduction: Collaborative teaching and learning is a process-oriented and learner-centered approach to teaching, with an emphasis on what the learner does. This approach has been advocated in higher education in recent years. The purpose of this study was to assess the use of collaborative teaching approach by faculty members and its correlated factors in Arak University of Medical Sciences. ...

Background : The lesson plan is one of effective and key factors in the process of education. The main purpose of the lesson plan design is to facilitate the learning of learners through the establishment of an appropriate communication platform. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the lesson plans offered by faculty members of Lorestan University of Medical Sciences during the academic y...

abstract the primary purpose of this study was to explore the actual practices and cognitions of two groups of iranian eap teachers, i.e. language teachers and content teachers, with respect to teaching reading-comprehension and vocabulary. to this end, tehran university of medical sciences which authorizes both groups of teachers to teach eap courses was selected as the context of the study s...

Introduction: The ability to set and manage faculty members’ emotions in classrooms is an important and determinant factor in successful and effective teaching. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and effectiveness of teaching and implementation of effective teaching components by faculty members of Mazandaran University of Medical S...

Introduction: Active listening to the patient not only is an essential key to take necessary information and achievement in medical consultation, but also shows respect to the patient. Considering teachers as the role models of future physicians, making sure about their qualifications and abilities in creating an effective therapeutic relationship seems to be necessary. Therefore, this study in...