Mr Mohammad Asadi, Dr Jamal Salimi,
Volume 6, Issue 12 (3-2019)
Abstract
One of the problems of students’ entrance from secondary education to university is lack of English language skills and incentive to improve their learning. This research aims to identify the ways to strengthen English language skills with an emphasis on undergraduate students' motivation. This research is qualitative approach and Grounded theory strategy. The study population has been consisted of English language lecturers in Sanandaj’s public universities, which 14 participant purposefully were selected using theoretical sampling and theoretical data saturation indicator. The used instrument was the semi-structured qualitative interview. The process of coding and modeling of data has been done through content analysis software (MAXQDA 11). The findings shows Pedagogical themes (with concepts of active teaching methods, teaching-learning process, and Appropriateness of content), structural themes (with concepts of cultural, and educational challenges) with the formation the theory of “motivation-based instruction” will be helpful in clarifying the issue.
Ms. Leila Salimi, Dr. Rafigh Hasani,
Volume 9, Issue 17 (3-2021)
Abstract
The aim of this study was to represent the semantic phenomenon of academic dropout of Martyr and Veteran Students and to present a paradigmatic model. Methodology of this research, qualitative and Participants included all students with academic dropout in Shahed schools, teachers and principals of Shahed schools, educational experts of the Martyr Foundation of Sanandaj City, as well as Educational Districts 1 and 2 of Sanandaj, the Kurdistan Province General Office of Education and the parents of those students who have Academic dropout . Based on the results of causal conditions, the phenomenon of academic failure, including emotional deficiency; Poor academic guidance and low motivation and Contexctual conditions including low effort and perseverance; Educational facilitation and academic dropout and intervening conditions including employment guarantee; They had a weak support structure and enjoyed the benefits of self-sacrifice. The core category was defined as academic failure as "acceptance of failure versus success."
