Improve the quality of traditional education of calligraphy in Iran by using of collaborative e-Learning

The philosophy, content and methods of teaching changed alongside developments in science and technology. In spite of this, Master - Apprentice method still cannot be changed. In some Manuscripts of Calligraphy Training is mentioned that to writing a well script, the three principles is necessary: master training, writing a lot and the purity of the conscience. This study aims to consider collaborative e-learning as the new model of learning instead of traditional education of the Iranian calligraphy by challenging of confined space of the traditional teaching of calligraphy training. After a brief mention of the history of calligraphy in Iran and its teaching methods, the process based on collaborative e-learning, which consists of four sections goal, content, implementation and evaluation will be expressed. The discussion shows how collaborative-learning could do as Improvable method in traditional education of calligraphy and added many advantages. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Ayse Cakir Ilhan