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Manouchehri R, Taghvaie M, Yousefi Saeed Abadi R. Investigating the Role of Educational Management Knowledge in the Metaverse Era on Enhancing the Metacognitive Learning of University Students. RJMS 2024; 31 (1) :1-11
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Humanities, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran , Maryamtaghvaee2017@gmail.com
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Background & Aims: In the era of the metaverse, where physical reality merges with the virtual digital space, the fundamental limitations of two-dimensional web-based e-learning tools are eliminated. As a result, students must adapt to this era and become fully acquainted with the virtual world. In this regard, educational management knowledge gains special significance, as it can enhance the quality of education and learning in the metaverse era. One of the crucial fields significantly impacting the growth and development of nations is educational management. Educational systems, particularly higher education institutions, have gradually realized that in today’s complex and ever-changing environment, they cannot respond effectively to the increasing demands without efficient management. As the importance of higher education in society becomes more evident, people have become more sensitive to issues related to it, challenging traditional methods. Management in educational organizations, particularly universities, holds special importance due to the critical mission of these institutions in the advancement of societies. The impact of management on the efficiency and effectiveness of the educational system and its role in the progress of nations has led scholars to consider competent educational management as a key factor in achieving the fundamental goals of civilizations. Educational management is a type of management that links leadership and learning, focusing primarily on the technical aspects of teaching and learning. In this context, educational management knowledge is highly significant. It helps administrators address their challenges by studying principles and theories, as well as learning scientific techniques and methods, enabling them to make constructive and creative decisions to successfully navigate the dynamics and transformations in educational management. Given the widespread global developments, fundamental changes in the field of education and training are essential. Therefore, modifications in the approach to employing educational managers have gained considerable importance, as the objectives of educational organizations are realized through their executive institutions, namely universities. University administrators are responsible for performing managerial functions such as planning, organizing, directing, leading, and controlling. Educational management knowledge in the metaverse era focuses on two key areas: first, improving educational processes, where educational managers can leverage data analysis tools and artificial intelligence to enhance learning processes, identify strengths and weaknesses in the system, and provide optimal solutions for improving education quality. Second, enhancing student learning by offering interactive educational content, strengthening students' cognitive and metacognitive abilities, and creating multidimensional and interactive learning opportunities. These aspects highlight the significance of educational management knowledge in academic institutions, especially in the metaverse era. Given the importance of this subject, the present study aimed to examine the role of educational management knowledge in the metaverse era in enhancing the metacognitive learning of students at universities in Kerman Province.
Methods: The study employed a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). The statistical population in the qualitative section included 20 university professors from universities in Kerman Province during the 2023-2024 academic year, from whom 12 participants were selected based on the data saturation principle. The quantitative population comprised 50,278 university students from Kerman Province, and according to Cochran’s formula, 381 students were selected as the final research sample using stratified random sampling based on university units. The data collection tools included semi-structured interviews with experts in the qualitative phase and researcher-developed questionnaires in the quantitative phase. The latter included the Quantum Leadership Skills Questionnaire and Karmi’s (2002) Learning Strategies Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS21 and PLS3.2 software.
Results: The results indicated that an increase in educational management knowledge in the metaverse is strongly and directly correlated with the improvement of metacognitive strategies. Moreover, educational management knowledge is a key determinant of metacognitive strategy levels, while other influencing factors play a comparatively minor role. Overall, the high t-value scores in all model relationships demonstrate that educational management knowledge in the metaverse has a significant and strong impact on metacognitive strategies. These findings emphasize that developing education within the metaverse not only enhances educational management but also improves individuals' metacognitive skills.
Conclusion: Based on the study’s findings, it can be concluded that educational management knowledge in the metaverse era has a significant impact on enhancing the metacognitive learning of university students in Kerman Province. The use of advanced technologies and the creation of interactive learning environments in the metaverse era provide an opportunity to enhance students' cognitive and metacognitive abilities. By leveraging this knowledge, educational managers can optimize learning processes and help students effectively monitor and regulate their learning. This not only improves educational quality but also contributes to students' academic growth and success. Therefore, emphasizing educational management knowledge and keeping pace with technological advancements in the metaverse era is of particular importance and can play a crucial role in improving students' performance and capabilities.
Methods: The study employed a mixed-methods approach (qualitative and quantitative). The statistical population in the qualitative section included 20 university professors from universities in Kerman Province during the 2023-2024 academic year, from whom 12 participants were selected based on the data saturation principle. The quantitative population comprised 50,278 university students from Kerman Province, and according to Cochran’s formula, 381 students were selected as the final research sample using stratified random sampling based on university units. The data collection tools included semi-structured interviews with experts in the qualitative phase and researcher-developed questionnaires in the quantitative phase. The latter included the Quantum Leadership Skills Questionnaire and Karmi’s (2002) Learning Strategies Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS21 and PLS3.2 software.
Results: The results indicated that an increase in educational management knowledge in the metaverse is strongly and directly correlated with the improvement of metacognitive strategies. Moreover, educational management knowledge is a key determinant of metacognitive strategy levels, while other influencing factors play a comparatively minor role. Overall, the high t-value scores in all model relationships demonstrate that educational management knowledge in the metaverse has a significant and strong impact on metacognitive strategies. These findings emphasize that developing education within the metaverse not only enhances educational management but also improves individuals' metacognitive skills.
Conclusion: Based on the study’s findings, it can be concluded that educational management knowledge in the metaverse era has a significant impact on enhancing the metacognitive learning of university students in Kerman Province. The use of advanced technologies and the creation of interactive learning environments in the metaverse era provide an opportunity to enhance students' cognitive and metacognitive abilities. By leveraging this knowledge, educational managers can optimize learning processes and help students effectively monitor and regulate their learning. This not only improves educational quality but also contributes to students' academic growth and success. Therefore, emphasizing educational management knowledge and keeping pace with technological advancements in the metaverse era is of particular importance and can play a crucial role in improving students' performance and capabilities.
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