The potential of field theory for developing analytic model in higher education

Document Type : Scientific - Research

Authors

1 Head of Strategic Planning Group, Iran University of Science and Technology.

2 Head of Industrial Engineering Department, Iran University of Science and Technology.

3 Principal of Teachers Organizing and Educational Resource in Maskan Bank.

Abstract

Objective: Developing a diagnostic model for identifying the habitus of faculty members about educational spectrums using Field Theory was the main goal of this research. By the way, introducing and exploiting the capacity of Field Theory for developing analytical models in the field of higher education was the secondary aim.
Materials and Method: The methodology of research in model development was conceptual theorizing by using Pierre Bourdieu's methodological principles in the field theory. In the test and accreditation of the model, the research method was of surveying kind. Participants were faculty members of Iran University of Science and Technology, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, and the Industrial University of Arak, including a total of 480 members. Research questions were asked via questionnaire. Replies analysis was performed based on a semantic differential scale.
Results and Conclusion: The habitus of each faculty member about educational spectrums can be determined through his/ her attitude in two dimensions: "belief to the difference in students training needs" and "relative willing to support privileged or poor margin." By these two dimensions, faculty members can be classified into three groups: "identical-looking," "distinguished oriented," and "poorly oriented." The most effective supportive educational programs are in place to be aligned with the collective habitus of faculty members.
The framework of Field Theory has a high capacity for developing an analytical model in higher education organizations like other social fields. This framework can even be considered as a better substitute for organizational behavior theory for theorizing and modeling in educational management.

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