Document Type : research article
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PhD Student in Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran
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, Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran.
Abstract
Aim: Human resources are the most critical and valuable asset of any organization, influencing all aspects of its operations. In universities, faculty members represent the primary human resource, and their competence significantly impacts the quality of the educational process. This study aims to identify the components necessary for enhancing the educational and professional qualifications of faculty members within the higher education system of the country.
Methodology: This qualitative research utilized the seven-step meta-synthesis method developed by Sandelowski and Barroso. The study focused on all Persian research published on the educational and professional qualifications of faculty members between 2011 and 2024. Data was gathered through purposive sampling, resulting in the analysis of 27 studies that met the inclusion criteria. The reliability of the coding process was confirmed using the Kappa agreement coefficient in SPSS software, yielding a value of 0.78.
Results: Based on the results of data analysis, 122 open codes were identified for data collection, which were categorized into 7 main themes and 21 sub-themes, including: educational skills; research skills; communication and technology skills; personal characteristics; leadership and management skills; professional ethics and educational competencies.
Conclusions and suggestions: Based on the study’s findings, it is recommended to establish a Professional Competence Development Council within the university’s Vice-Chancellor for Education and Research. This council would organize workshops and conferences, as well as create educational materials to enhance faculty members’ professional competence, thereby fostering an effective implementation environment for development initiatives.
Innovation and originality: This research is one of the first comprehensive studies to identify the components necessary for developing the educational and professional qualifications of faculty members in the country’s higher education system through a synthesis of existing studies. It offers new, valuable insights that can significantly contribute to enhancing the qualifications of faculty members in this system.
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