Evaluating the quality of architectural training from the perspective of the instructors (Case Study: Faculty of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen Branch)

Architectural education before the issue of the involvement of architecture, the concept is affiliated. Architectural training as one of structures of multidimensional of the main topic of “Education” has many aspects in developmental approaches. The growth of academic education need to expand to a qualitative development in Iran. According to the Islamic Azad University Vision for achievement to qualitative development in fourth decade this research attempt to identify and measure the criteria and indicators of quality evaluation for the faculty of Art and Architecture of Roudehen Branch of Islamic Azad University. Review the approaches and theories related to the concept of quality to achieve the criteria and indicators that can interact with the existing structure of the educational system architecture are cases that have investigated in this paper. Based on a review of research also formed and Inspired by categories such as documents and issues affecting research including development plans and structures are affecting the education system architecture have been analyzed in this section in order to achieve a comprehensive model in the study. Faculty of Arts and Architecture as the largest training center for art and architecture in East of Tehran needs to serious attention based on a developmental process. on the other hand, Higher education quality, consistent input, process, output and outcome standards to improve the system of higher education activities with regard to the mission, goals and expectations defined and developed higher education systems. Universities are evaluated has reached its goals, mission to fulfill and respond to the expectations.
The aim of this research was about the investigation of Priorities and Strategies for the Quality of Architectural Education in faculty of art and architecture, Islamic Azad University- Roudehen branch. According to growth of the faculty and in order to achieve to the great goal of Islamic Azad University for Qualitative Education, study and research to forming the indicators of quality of education and the structure of architectural training for checking the priorities and strategies. The purpose of this research is applicable and the collected data is descriptive. Because this study was to review the current situation is concerned, in the field of research is descriptive and because it is the people's opinions through a questionnaire survey. The resulting model to determine the variables affecting the quality and impact of the research in general will apply in different schools So that after the evaluation model and the representation of the findings to provide priority and payment solutions. In order to collect the required data, the questionnaire was designed criteria and indicators were extracted from the literature. The questionnaire contains 90 questions, and item was based on the Likert scale.
Research variables formed from researches and based on that designed the questionnaire for lecturers. The statistical universe size and the sample size (N=72,S=60) calculated. Validity and reliability assessed with Convergent Validity, Divergent Validity, and Composite Reliability and in all factors obtained appropriate results. Among 26 Hypothesizes, 19 Hypothesizes confirmed. Finally, 10 Priorities identified and the strategies presented.