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​  Zahra Hosseini
(Sähra)

 

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    Education and Degrees Awarded
  1. Third PhD: Communication and Media. Faculty of Information Technology and Communication. Tampere. University. Finland (2019 - ..)

  2. Second PhD: Society and culture. Education Faculty. University of Tampere. Finland (2016- …)

  3. First PhD. Instructional Technology. University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. (2008-2012)

Thesis Title: Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Project-based Learning

 

  • Second Master’s degree: Adult Education. Shahid Beheshti University (Government University) Tehran. Iran (awarded 4th rank student in the entrance exam  in Iran)

  • First Master’s degree: Curriculum Planning. Islamic Azad University- Tehran. Iran. (awarded first rank student in the entrance exam in Iran and received a scholarship)

  • Bachelor: Education. Allame Tabatabaee. (Government University) -Tehran. Iran.

 

    Research Interest and Experiences
  •  Cultural adaptation and integration

  • Technology integration

  • Critical Thinking 

  • Mobile learning

  • Technology Acceptance Models

  • Social media in education

       Previous work Experience
  • Lecturer in Settlementi. Implementing workshops in Tampere (2018 –now in Finland)

  • Associate professor (2012-2016) [in Iran]

  • Head of instructional technology department (2013-2016) [in Iran]

  • Lecturer in Education faculty (1996 -2012): for courses such as Teaching and Learning method, Pedagogy, Instructional Technologies, Technology integration, Designing media for learning. [in Iran] http://psyes.azad.ac.ir/uploads/hoseini.pdf

  • Supervision and referee of proposals and studies of other researchers (in Azad University) (since 2012). [in Iran]

  • Committee member for research committee to approve proposals of students and teachers and selection of doctoral candidate in Islamic Azad University (2014- 2016) [in Iran]

   

    Awards, prizes and honors 
  • Award for the lecture in mobile learning from representative of UNESCO in Iran in mobile learning day (2014)- Rajaee University-Tehran

 

    Linguistic Skills
  • Persian

  •  English

 
     Research funding as well as leadership and supervision
  • Major Research Funding (grants and appropriations from university)

  1. Collaborative Learning for Development of Critical Thinking (2006-2008) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University- Tehran - Iran - 30,000,000 Rails Funding

  2. Technological Pedagogical Content Kn0wledge in Iranian Students (2009-2011) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 50,000,000 Rails Funding

  3. The Comparison between Direct Instruction and Instruction based on Consturctivism on TPACK (2011-2013) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 150,000,000 Rails Funding

  4. Factors Influencing on Mobile Usage based on UTAUT (2013-2016) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 150,000,000 Rails Funding

    Merits in teaching and pedagogical competence 
  • Implementing  Workshops:

  1. Critical Thinking Practice (In Iran and Finland)

  2. Life Style Skills (In Iran and Finland)

  3. Internet addiction and the ways for dealing (In Finland)

  4. Ethical growth (In Finland)

  5. Cultural Adaptation

  6. Social media

  7. Move from Web 1 to Web 4 in Education

  8. Technology Integration in teaching

  9. Mobile Learning

 

  • Developing the Questionnaire:

 Questionnaire to Measure Perceived Technology Integration Knowledge of Teachers (TPACK) Available online in URL: http://www.midss.org/sites/default/files/questionnaire_zahra__anand.pdf

  • Supervising and referee for more than 50 master thesis.Other academic merits

  • Editorial Review Board: (In international Journals)

    Journal of Technology and Teacher Education http://www.aace.org/pubs/jtate/board.cfm  

  • Reviewer in International Journals:

  1. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. (ISI Web of Science)

  2. Asian Journal of Education and E-learning

  3. Reviewer in many Iranian journals [in Persian language].

  • Editorial Board in Conference

1) National Conference of Information and Communication Technology, Tehran- Iran. May  12-13 2015 Editorial board page: http://ictconf.ir/fa/page.php?rid=34

2) The 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015. Editorial board page: http://7theducation.ir/website/44#126

  • Invited keynote lectures  in conferences in Iran and abroad

 
      Scientific and Societal Impact of Research

  • Published Books
  1. Hosseini, Z. (2001). Design and Production Media for Educational Purposes. Daneshyar press. Tehran. Iran [second edition in 2007]. In Persian.

  1. Hosseini, Z. (2016). Effective use of Technology in Teaching with Technology Integration based on TPACK. Andishe Noavaran. Tehran. Iran. In Persian.

·Papers Presented in International Conferences

  1. Hosseini, Z., & Faghiharam, B. (2008). The Effect of Critical Thinking on Collaborative Learning. Proceeding of International Conference in Educational Innovation.6-8 May 2008.

  2. Azimi, M. & Hosseini, Z. (2009). Creativity in Assessment. Proceeding of International Conference on Education for All. 17-19 August 2009.

  3. Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K. (2009).  The Challenges of Internet Use in Teaching. Proceeding of International conference on Education for All. 17-19 August 2009.

  4. Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K., 2010. How to Study and Evaluate Teacher's Knowledge for Technology Integration. Proceeding of The Third Asia Pacific Educational Research Association Conference (APERA2010). 23-26 November 2010.

  5. Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K., (2011) An Effective Model for Technology Integration in Science Teacher Education. Proceeding of International Conference on Science and Technology Education Focus on the Islamic World.21-24 July. 2011.

  6. Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2011). Development of TPCK through PjBL. Proceeding of1st International Conference on World-Class Networking for World-Class Education (ICWEd 2011). 5-6 December 2011.

  7. Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2012). Conditions Influencing Development of Teachers’ Knowledge for Technology Integration in Teaching. Proceeding of International Conference of Advanced Information System, E-Education & Development (ICAISED 2012). 7-8 February 2012.

  8. Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K. (2012). Developing an Instrument to Measure Perceived Technology Integration Knowledge of Teachers. Proceeding of International Conference of Advanced Information System, E-Education & Development (ICAISED 2012). 7-8 February 2012.

  9. Hosseini, Z., & Azimi, M. (2012). Measuring Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) of Pre-service Teachers. Proceeding of 6th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (6th SASTech 2012). 24-25 th March 2012.

  10. Hosseini, Z., & Azimi, M. (2012). Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning: Models and Strategies. Proceeding of 6th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (SAS Tech 2012). 24-25th March 2012. Available on URL: http://khi.ac.ir/Research_Portal/6thSASTech/Computer/Computer_11.pdf   

  11. Hosseini, Z., & Kamal, A. (2013). How to Design Effective Multimedia Presentations. In 7th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (7th SASTech 2013) (pp. 7-8). Available on URL: http://www.civilica.com/EnPaper--SASTECH07_104.html

  12. Hosseini, Z. & Kotilainen, S. (2018) Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Constructivism versus Positivism. Interactive Technology in Education: Conference 2018 (ITK). Cumulus Resort Aulanko, Hämeenlinna. Finland. 11.-13.04.2018

  13. Hosseini, Z (2018), Do the Current Students in Europe Presume the Future Immigrant? Adult education and struggles for democracy in precarious times. Linköping University, Sweden. 9–20 October 2018.

  14. Hosseini, Z. (2018). The Cultural Challenges of Students’ Mobility. IX International Russian Higher Education Conference (RHEC) in Russia on October 23-25, 2018

  15. Hosseini, Z. (2018). Teaching and Learning in Culturally Diverse Academic Environments. FERA Conference on Education, Tampere 15.−16.11.2018.

  16. Hosseini, Z (2019). Iranian students’ experiences and viewpoints in Finland: An intercultural perspective. Workshop "Community relations and promoting participation".  ETMU Conference in Tampere, 14-15 November 2019

  17.  Hosseini, Z & Kotilainen, S. Okkonen, J. (2020). Social Media for Enhancing Cultural Adaptation in Higher Education: Iranian Students in Finland. (accepted) The International Media Education Summit. University of Leeds on April 2nd and 3rd, 2020.

  • Papers Presented in National Conferences
  1. Hosseini, Z. (2001). The Necessity and Limitations of Women's Employment. Employment Conference. Rodehen University. Iran.

  2. Hosseini, Z. (2003). Usages of TQM in Educational Organizations. Proceeding of Role of TQM in Education Conference. Rodehen University. Iran.

  3. Hosseini, Z. (2005). Role of Women in Research. Proceeding of Women and Research Conference. Mashhad University. Iran

  4. Hosseini, Z. (2006). Women, Education and Technology. Proceeding of Women and Technology Conference. Ilam University. Iran

  5. Hosseini, Z. (2006). Gender inequality in the use of ICT. Reasons and Solutions. Proceeding of National Conference of Women and Internet. Iran www.wit.ir

  6. Hosseini, Z. (2007). Challenges in Virtual University. Proceeding of National Conference of virtual world. Rodehen University.

  7. Hosseini, Z. (2008). Quality in Distance Learning. Proceeding of National Conference of Distance Learning. Tehran. 2008

  8. Hosseini, Z. (2014). Technology Integration based on TPACK. Proceeding of National Instruction Conference. Tehran. 7-8 May 2014.

  9. Hosseini. Z.& Ghasemi, F. (2015) The Effect of Constructivism on Physics Learning and Academic Achievement Motivation. 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015.

  10. Hosseini, Z. & Mohammadi, M. (2015). The Effect of Simulation on Learning. 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015.

 

  • Published Journals Articles

 

  1. Hosseini, Z. (2003). The Role of Nonverbal Communication in teaching. Journal of Skills in Teaching. Educational Technology [in Persian]

  2. Hosseini, Z. (2004). Cooperative Decision in Education. Journal of Labour and Society [in Persian]

  3. Hosseini, Z. (2009).  Collaborating Learning and Critical Thinking" Journal of Iranian Psychologies. 5(19). P. 199 - 208. Available online in URL: http://en.journals.sid.ir/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=145901[Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]

  4. Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2012). Conditions Influencing Development of Teachers’ Knowledge for Technology Integration in Teaching: OLS Journal: Issue: January/ February 2012: Advanced in Information System, E-Education & Development, Published by: OLS Journals. Available online in URL: http://www.ijitcs.com/icaised2012/Meng+hosseini.php   [Full text in English]

  5. Hosseini, Z., & Kamal, A. (2013). A Survey on Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK). The Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 1(2), 1-7. Available online in: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.678.9130&rep=rep1&type=pdf#page=7  [Full text in English]

  6. Hosseini, Z. (2015). Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Constructionist Activities. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 182, 98-103. Online in: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815030189. [Full text in English]

  7. Mahmoodi, M. & Hosseini, Z.  (2015). The effect of computer simulation on students' academic motivation in computer lessons. Research in Education.  1(4). P.26-32. Available on URL:http://jorie.sru.ac.ir/pdf_396_2a0ffe2f1e86ccaddb6608217d44508d.html [Abstract in English , Full text in Persian]

  8. Hosseini, Z. (2016). The effect of simulation environment on students’ self-efficacy. Journal of Academic Studies in Education and Psychology. 1 (1). 3-11. Available online on URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310691876_The_Effect_of_Simulated_Environment_on_Students'_Self-efficacy    [Full text in English]

  9. Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Usage of Constructivism to Enhance Technology Integration Knowledge. Journal of Technology of Education- Approved by Shahid Rajayee Teacher Training University, 10(2). P.155-164. Available online on URL:   http://jte.srttu.edu/article_439_91.html  [Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]

  10. Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Comparison between the Effect of Constructivism and Directed Instruction on Student Teachers’ Technology Integration. New Educational Approach. Approved journal of University of Isfahan. 10(2). 21-40. Available online on URL:  http://uijs.ui.ac.ir/nea/article-1-1556-en.html [Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]

  11. Hosseini, Z. (2016). The potential of directed instruction to teach effectively technology usage. World Journal on Educational Technology: 8(3), 172-179. Available on URL: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1141851[Full text in English]

  12. Safari, A., & Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Effect of Workshop Training Method and Electronic Teaching Method on Mathematics Learning. EJMS European Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies.3 (1). 166-171  Available on URL: http://journals.euser.org/files/articles/ejms_sep_dec_16/Azam.pdf [Full text in English]

  13. Hosseini, Z. & Hosseini, Z. (2017). The relationship between using social network and social skills of students. Technology Instruction and Learning. 3(9). P. 91-110. URL: http://jti.atu.ac.ir/article_10684.html [Full text in English]

  14. Hosseini Z., Kotilainen S., Okkonen J. (2020) The Potential of Social Media to Enhance Cultural Adaptation: A Study on Iranian Student in the Finnish Context. In: Rocha Á., Ferrás C., Montenegro Marin C., Medina García V. (eds) Information Technology and Systems. ICITS 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1137. Springer, Cham URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-40690-5_52

International Technology and Engineering Educators Association [IEETA]

Association of Teacher Educators [ATE]

    book:  https://www.adinehbook.com/gp/product/964926356X

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