This paper aimed to determine the competencies of trainers of Iran Technical & Vocational Training Organization (TVTO). The research methodology was applied in terms of purpose and qualitativequantitative in terms of data collection method. As far as the qualitative method is concerned, data-based opinions were used; and as far as the quantitative part is concerned, the descriptive (survey) method was used. The statistical population consisted of the experts in the qualitative part (experienced technical and vocational trainers and faculty members) and all TVTO’s trainers in the quantitative part. The statistical sample consisted of 35 participants in the qualitative part and 388 participants in the quantitative part. While considering six vocational districts, targeted sampling method was used in the qualitative part and random cluster sampling method was used in the quantitative part. The data collection tool included deep and exploratory interviews in the qualitative part and a questionnaire in the quantitative part. The contents of the questionnaire were obtained from the results of interviews. The validity of the questionnaire was determined using the content validity; and the reliability of the questionnaire was calculated using Cronbach's Internal Correlation method. The data analysis tool, in the qualitative part, was open, axial, and selective coding based on the Strauss and Corbin coding system (1993). The data analysis tool, in the quantitative part, consisted of descriptive statistics (tables and charts, central tendency and dispersion indices), and inferential statistics (confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling). SPSS and LISREL were used as the data analysis tools. Research findings showed that the professional competencies of trainers consisted of pedagogical and technical competencies, as well as the competency to commercialize the ideas and professional ethics and behaviors. In addition, there was a significant difference between the level of these competencies and the desired level.
کلید واژگان :Technical & Vocational Training Organization (TVTO); Trainer; Determination of competencies
ارزش ریالی : 300000 ریال
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