Bachelor Program Research Articles

A Structured Process for Supervising Students’ Final Theses and Projects in Computer Science

Bachelor’s and Master’s theses are an opportunity for students to dive deep into a research question and gain in-depth knowledge about a research topic. At the end of a curriculum, theses act as a kind of bridge between the educational stage and work or further study. Thesis supervision is a resource-intensive task and often a critical factor for the quality of a thesis. After decades of experience with different methods, we have developed a concept for continuous thesis supervision and applied it to two specific degree programs at our university, the Bachelor's program in Computer Science and Digital Communication and the Master's program in Software Design and Engineering. Compared to traditional supervision methods, this concept has led to a higher adherence to deadlines and to a higher quality of the final theses. In this paper, we present our findings on different types of supervisors and our concept for continuous thesis supervision, which can be adapted to each identified supervisor type. This concept comprises several methods, intended to inspire other supervisors to choose the set of methods that best suits their needs. We also describe how this concept can be adapted for project-based courses.

Comparative Study on Hospitality Management Instructors’ Teaching Competence and Students’ Performance in the Hospitality Industry

The College of Management and Technology offers a program of Bachelor of Sciences in Hospitality Management. It is a course program that delivers education to people who are interested to establish a career in the hospitality industry. The program is related to the fields of hospitality and tourism education which equip students with competencies that are needed to execute operational tasks and management functions in food production, accommodation, food, and beverage service, tourism planning and product development, events planning, transportation services, travel, and tour operations and other emerging sectors of hospitality and tourism industry. Accordingly, the researcher aimed to determine the teaching competencies of the hospitality management instructors in relation to the performance of the students in the hospitality industry. The study utilized the descriptive-quantitative research design and survey questionnaire method. A comparison of means was employed too. Findings revealed that the Hospitality Management Instructors are well equipped with the teaching competencies required for the students to perform in the hospitality industry in accordance to the industry standards. The results of the study are helpful to the department in further enhancing the competencies of its instructors to deliver quality education to its students.

Influence of digital services of infographics on effectiveness of mnemonics when teaching foreign language vocabulary

The problem and the aim. Modern linguodidactics pays special attention to identifying the role of vocabulary in learning a foreign language, determining strategies for learning foreign language vocabulary, finding methods for testing vocabulary, mastering the vocabulary of scientific discourse, using mnemonics in memorizing lexical norms. New training formats necessitate the use of information visualization technologies and digital means in the study of a foreign language. The purpose of the study is to identify and confirm effectiveness of using digital services of infographics in mnemonics to improve the quality of teaching foreign language vocabulary. Research methods. Digital tools for data visualization are used in the system of mnemonic operations (grouping, classification, structuring, systematization, analogy, association, repetition) and methods (rhyme, association, mnemonics, chain method, memory cards, mnemonic cards). Infographic services support semantisation of lexical material and its activation, explanation of rules, situational illustration, and foreign language communication. A special test is developed, it includes questions on English vocabulary and assignments based on the methodology of A.R. Luria. Auxiliary visualization methods are used: data design in the form of mind maps, tables, charts, graphs. The experiment involved 30 students of the training program Pedagogical education (Bachelor's programme) of Vyatka State University. WordArt is used as a digital service of infographics. Statistical processing of the results is performed using the nonparametric method - Wilcoxon's T-test. Results. Students learn digital infographic services, use them to study new lexical material, memorize and present concepts/terms, set expressions, and combine familiar lexical elements in a variety of contexts. Statistical assessment of the reliability of positive dynamics of students' skills to recognize words, understand lexical units, to construct new phrases was carried out Temp <Tcrit0.05 (45<107). In conclusion rules and conditions, implementation of which ensures effectiveness of using digital services of infographics in mnemonics to improve quality of teaching a foreign language, are summarized.

Fundamental Approach to University Education and Training of IT Professionals

The paper is devoted to education and training of professionals in the IT field in classical universities in the context of the implementation of the Federal Project “Human Resources for the Digital Economy” of the National Program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation”. The general approach, goals and content of fundamental education and specialized training of Bachelors, Masters and PhD-holders to complex, innovative and research activities have been determined. The structure of Bachelor, Master and PhD programs of the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science of Tomsk State University modernized on the basis of the above approach, is presented. The paper pays special attention to the training of T-Shaped specialists in IT in classical universities, dwells on the fundamental education of IT specialists. The results of the coordination of programs with employers and students are given.

Translation and validation of the Swedish version of the IPECC-SET 9 item version

ABSTRACT Interprofessional Education (IPE) is essential to prepare future health-care professionals for collaborative practice, but IPE requires evaluation. One psychometrically sound instrument is the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competence Self-Efficacy Tool consisting of nine items (IPECC-SET 9). This tool does not, to date, exist in a Swedish version. Therefore, the aim of this study was to translate and validate the Swedish version of the IPECC-SET 9. The English version was translated into Swedish and tested among 159 students in the 3-year Bachelor Programs in Nursing and in Biomedical Laboratory Science. The psychometric analysis was guided by a Rasch model, which showed that the items functioned well together, confirming unidimensionality, and that the person misfit was also lower than the set criterion. The separation index was 2.98, and the Rasch-equivalent Cronbach-alpha measure was estimated to .92, supporting internal consistency. No systematic differences on item level in IPECC-SET 9 further supported fairness in testing. The Swedish IPECC-SET 9 demonstrates sound psychometric properties and has the potential to be used as a measure of self-efficacy for competence in interprofessional collaborative practice among health profession students. However, the IPECC-SET 9 is recommended to be further tested in larger samples representing the entirety of health-care teams.

Computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety in social work students: implications for social work education

ABSTRACT With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, communication and learning processes became progressively computer mediated and students were forced to quickly adapt to new information and communication technologies (ICTs). The aim of the present study was to explore social work student’s capabilities to use ICTs. In research, computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety were identified as the most important factors for predicting success in ICTs use and academic performance. Computer self-efficacy reflects belief of one’s capability to use computers. Computer anxiety has been defined as unpleasant affective reaction towards computer usage. In the present study, we used a standardized questionnaire to measure computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety. A sample of 159 students took part in the survey. Students were either at the start (1st and 2nd term) or near the end (5th and 6th term) of the bachelor programme. Our results indicate average magnitude in both variables at the group level, but also large inter-individual variability with some students having extremely low computer-self efficacy in performing computer activities, which was associated with strong computer anxiety. This is supported by a statistically significant negative correlation of computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety between students at the beginning and the end of the Bachelor study programme. These findings indicate that ICTs did not play a prominent role in social work education so far.

Designing Heritage Itineraries in Trainee Teachers Through Virtual Inter-University and Collaboration Groups: The Examples of Barcelona and La Laguna in Social Sciences Teaching

In the following paper, we present some general results of an innovative teaching experience carried out by the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the University of Barcelona (UB). The project took place during a 6-week period by applying for cooperative work among early childhood (n = 109) and primary (n = 86) education trainee teachers in a selected virtual environment (ULL). One of the key aspects was the inter-university student’s grouping among both bachelor programs (early childhood and primary). The project had two main aims, which are as follows: (1) to familiarize students with heritage itineraries as key tools for the teaching of Social Sciences and (2) to develop professional competencies related to the coordination of teachers among educational levels, teaching, and learning strategies when using historical heritage and improving digital competencies. To achieve these aims, a three-phase intervention was designed (planning, design, and evaluation), all including active learning and the use of local environments as a teaching resource. To investigate the outcomes of the project, two sources of data were analyzed, namely, the results of a rubric and an opinion questionnaire (Cronbach’s α = 0.693), applied pre- (n = 185), and post- (n = 152) intervention. The descriptive statistical analysis was carried out with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS; v. 22) showing the positive learning outcomes of the participants. The rubric’s results showed that collaborative work and skills development scored higher, while contents of Social Sciences and the handling of heritage itineraries as teaching strategies were correct but lower than the other parameters analyzed. The questionnaire showed a positive perception of working together in consecutive educational levels and of the uses of digital technology for collaborative work but also indicated some difficulties regarding group organization, especially in the first weeks. The main results of the project highlight several aspects. (1) The need to apply pedagogical, technological, and educational resources to promote active and meaningful learning in future teachers. (2) The need to use virtual environments as learning and communication spaces in inter-university contexts, and (3) the importance of using local environments as scenarios for teaching Social Sciences.

Dual RN-RDN program: Training for the future of health and nutrition.

Explore the benefits and feasibility of a dual training program for dietetics and nursing to increase nutrition in clinical practice. A professional interest survey on the perceived value of a dual program with 222 registered nurses (RN) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) and an in-depth literature review were completed. A majority of RNs indicated the addition of the RDN would be beneficial for supporting patients with diet-related chronic diseases and performing nutritional assessments and interventions. The RDN respondents indicated a dual program approach would also improve the ability to serve a small community or place of employment that is limited in having both a full-time RDN and RN, and rated benefits for performing more medical and laboratory procedures. The RDNs also indicated the dual program could help increase their income potential. Both dual Master's and dual Bachelor's programs were rated as valuable. Of the 18 (8%) of respondents who had both RDN and RN credentials, half indicated personal growth and interest was the incentive for pursuing the dual training; whereas half indicated professional incentives (e.g., no RDN in the area, improving specialty care, job security, lack of opportunities), The literature review indicated no studies on the efficacy of a dual RDN-RN program on health outcomes; however, studies have shown that individualized counseling from RDNs is more beneficial than general nutritional counselling from other health care providers not specifically trained in dietary assessments. Noted barriers to pursuing dual training included time and cost, and some respondents in both specialties were not interested in a dual program. These results support providing students with dual program options, although further exploration of the specific approach is warranted, particularly decreasing time-to-degree while not affecting efficacy.

Оценка эффективности образовательных программ в области управления персоналом: вызовы и новые аспекты

The authors of the article, analyzing the experience of the implementation of educational programs for bachelor's, master's and programs of additional professional education in the field of personnel management, focus on the assessment of learning processes and its new aspects, the emergence of which is associated both with the development of learning formats and technologies, and with changes in regulatory and legal requirements for the content and conditions for the implementation of educational programs. The study made it possible to determine the main contours of the assessment of educational programs in the field of personnel management, including indicators and criteria of efficiency, subjects of assessment, the possibility of increasing the level of innovation, as well as to highlight a number of areas for further development and refinement of assessment elements, including the integration of formats and assessment results the effectiveness of educational programs conducted by various subjects and having a different nature of the obligation (state accreditation, independent professional and public accreditation), reflected in the criteria and procedures for assessing the increase in the use of new educational technologies, taking into account delayed learning outcomes.

Evaluation of the first Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program as a second career in Japan

BackgroundThe first Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program with a two-year educational period in Japan was developed in a nursing university in Tokyo in 2017 (i.e., 2017-ABSN two-year program or designated as program 1) for individuals aiming to pursue nursing as a second career. It replaced program 2, the second-year bachelor's degree transfer program which is a three-year program implemented from 1997 to 2016. The original and currently on-going four-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designated as program 3. ObjectiveTo evaluate the 2017-ABSN two-year program from learners' perspective. MethodsWe used a case-control study design. As cases, the subjects were third-year bachelor's degree transfer students of program 1 at the nursing university in Tokyo. As controls, second-year bachelor's degree transfer students of program 2 and four-year undergraduate students of program 3 in the same university were given a questionnaire when they graduated. The survey items were grouped into five scales: (1) The education you are receiving, (2) Studying nursing, (3) Stress level, (4) The highest score on the national nursing examination practice test, and (5) The vocational commitment. The mean score of each item was calculated and comparisons were conducted using the Mann Whitney test. ResultsResponses from 77 students (program 1), 23 students (program 2), and 133 students (program 3) were analyzed. The program 1 students had a significantly lower mean score on (1) The education you are receiving item “There is time for preparation and review” (p = 0.01). The program 1 students had a significantly lower score on (2) The studying nursing item “I can get the job (role) I want” (p = 0.01). The program 1 students had a significantly higher score on (4) The best score in the national nursing examination practice test (p = 0.01). ConclusionShortening the academic period to two years in program 1 had no effect on the knowledge base of the students. However, the program 1 students had a significantly lower score in their identity as a nurse. It is often difficult to acquire a new nursing culture in a short period from a previous culture that has already been mastered. Educators need to fully understand the characteristics of learners and provide them with individualized and professional guidance to further improve their skills.

The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University Student: An Integrated Review

Public Speaking Anxiety is the most frequently feared condition among university student in academic activities. Emotional freedom technique has gained increased popularity and appears as a promising way to reduce emotional distress in different setting and populations. However, limited review has examining EFT treatment on public speaking anxiety. This integrative review was to examine the effectiveness of EFT programs on public speaking anxiety in university students. The review was carried out using the framework for integrated reviews obtained from Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and PubMed. Articles were included when reporting primary studies on the efficacy of EFT programs on public-speaking anxiety for university students in Bahasa Indonesia and English. The total of 5 were evaluated critically and included in the review. Two of the studies were undertaken in the United Kingdom, and one each in Australia, Turkey, and Indonesia. Two of the studies were randomized controlled, two used mixed methods, and one queasy experiment design. A majority of the interventions were able to reduce public speaking anxiety. This review shows that implementation of EFT, even within limited resources, is both achievable and worthwhile. EFT programs should be ­introduced early in the curriculum for university student in their first year of a Bachelor program

EMERGING ADULTHOOD: РЕПРОДУКТИВНОЕ ЗДОРОВЬЕ И РЕПРОДУКТИВНЫЕ УСТАНОВКИ

The objective assessments of the reproductive health of students of both sexes, enrolled in the bachelor's training program, belonging to the group «emerging adulthood», obtained from the results of medical examinations, are considered. The data on reproductive behavior and reproductive attitudes of students, obtained in the course of a pilot sociological study, are analyzed. A comparison is made with the available literature data, and further in-depth studies are substantiated

The contribution of execution and workplace interaction to problem-based learning

Problem-based learning (PBL) has been used in business education for roughly two decades, based on the premise that solving unstructured problems provides a better vehicle for managerial learning than traditional lectures. Despite its popularity, critics argue that PBL still does not deliver a realistic managerial experience to students. While PBL introduces the kind of unstructured problems managers encounter in professional practice, it ignores two other essential aspects of management practice: execution of the solutions in real life and close contact with the intricacies of the work environment. Drawing on the case of a bachelor programme that has been incorporating these three elements (unstructured problems, close organisational interaction and execution) into its curriculum over the course of one decade, this study investigates how these adaptions to the original PBL design contribute to PBL's authenticity as a managerial learning experience. Qualitative data obtained from students, alumni, lecturers and partner companies shows that unstructured problems combined with close organisational interaction and execution allow students to: think more strategically, increase students' confidence, fosters self-efficacy, and offer students a clearer professional identity, orienting future career choices. The implications for PBL theory and practice are discussed.

Система права

The article examines the system of Russian law and the grounds for singling out its elements. It gives the notion of the system, the main requirements that are imposed on it: there must be identity between the genus (system) and the sum of its species (branches, institutions), i.e. all elements of the system of law must exclude each other (disjunctivity principle); to divide the system into elements there must be one basis. In the article, the division of the system of law into elements is based on the subjective composition. The article argues that the division of Russian law into branches cannot be based on such grounds as subject matter and method. In the existing interpretations of the distinction between branches and institutions of Russian law, the approach is not systemic, but rather conglomerative. The practical necessity of differentiating law into branches and institutions is emphasised, and the history of their differentiation is examined. There should always be continuity in theory and practice. In this sense, it is impossible to ignore the fact that the law has been developed by a number of theories in the history of science. In this sense, one cannot but see that the distinction between branches by subject and method has been adopted by Russia in the organization of legal education: in the development of curricula, in the construction of individual courses and even in the structure of law schools, faculties and special courses. It is possible, and apparently necessary, to criticise the system of law proposed in its time by A.Ya. Vyshinsky, but it is hardly justified to "break" and "reconstruct" it, as has been done in the last decade. The bachelor's programme, the master's programme and the replacement of legal education with the provision of a service, all the more so as a paid service, have led to very sad results in the formation of the social status and legal consciousness of future lawyers. The author declares no conflicts of interests.

Аналіз ефективності вступної кампанії закладів вищої освіти України та способів її підвищення шляхом впровадження інформаційних технологій

The article considers the enrollment campaign of higher education institutions of Ukraine as one of the strategically important areas of their activities. The analysis of modern scientific research that considers the introductory campaign's organization and carrying out and their basic tendencies are defined. One of the priorities of higher education institutions, which needs constant research and improvement, is the search for and implementation of technological innovations, particularly during the introductory campaign. To determine possible ways to implement technologies that would give an effective result for the institution itself and applicants and society as a whole, the concept of the effectiveness of the introductory campaign is analyzed. The main indicators of efficiency are the quantitative and qualitative set of students according to the goals and opportunities of each educational institution. The peculiarities of the interaction of entrants as the target audience and the educational institution to provide the effectiveness of those indicators. To determine the target audience's information needs, authors present an analysis of the statistical data of the admission campaign of the Lviv Polytechnic National University. Dataset included information about the 1st year full-time bachelor's program applicants. The analysis was carried out based on the following indicators: the number of applications for the state budget, the maximum possible number of budget places determined by the university, the priority of applications for admission, and external independent evaluation scores. The analysis allowed to identify current needs for applicants and educational institutions. In order to support the decision-making of applicants and solve the problems facing the university, it was proposed to implement an information system, the main components of which are the recommendation of possible educational programs for admission and evaluation of the success of admission. Following the limitations and requirements of this study and the objectives, set general requirements for the information system.

Class improvement of graduation research in engineering education

Graduation research subjects in the field of engineering education have academic significance in order to summarize the learning of the bachelor's program. On the other hand, the number of students is diversifying as the 18-year-old population declines and the entire enrollment era is reached. In order to solve these problems, it is important to practice class reforms and accumulate improvements. In addition, it is necessary to consider situations such as the Pandemic. Therefore, in this research, we report on the actual situation of graduation research subject guidance including lesson improvement measures in Pandemic in a certain department of a private technical university, and also describe future issues.

ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНО-ОРИЕНТИРОВАННЫЙ ПОДХОД К ИЗУЧЕНИЮ ИНОСТРАННОГО ЯЗЫКА БАКАЛАВРАМИ НЕЯЗЫКОВЫХ ФАКУЛЬТЕТОВ

. The article is devoted to the necessity for students of non-linguistic faculties to learn a foreign language in order to use it in their professional life. Knowledge of languages is required in order to be aware of the latest inventions and discoveries, to be able to communicate with professionals from different countries, to share their experience. Language is a means of communication in professional life, that is why every university trains a versatile specialist with a high level of linguistic functionality. The professionally-oriented approach (English for Specific Purpose (ESP) is applied in practical classes in accordance with the state educational standard, stating that it is required «to carry out business communication in oral and written forms in the state language of the Russian Federation and a foreign language(s)» (CC-4). The bachelor's program in a non-linguistic field assumes the ability of students to speak a foreign language fluently while performing their professional tasks, which explains the need for a special approach in teaching a foreign language. The authors conducted a survey of students, the purpose of which was to study the role that students assign to a foreign language in their professional life. The questions were grouped in three blocks: general research — questions focused on determining the social portrait of a student, applied — questions aimed at directly determining the role of a foreign language in a student's life at the moment and in further professional activity, and practical — questions about information resources that students use when learning English independently. Based on the data obtained, the professionally-oriented approach is assessed as a necessary aspect of meeting the linguistic needs of students at nonlinguistic faculties

Augmented reality marker technology as a means of geometric literacy development: efficiency and cognitive load

Introduction. The introduction of augmented reality technology into the educational process as an optimal means for visualizing three-dimensional objects opens up prospects for solving the problem of low geometric literacy, which has been detected over a number of years according to the results of the exam, GIA and PISA. One of the insufficiently studied pedagogical aspects of the use of educational AR tools is the volume of cognitive load on students in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to find out whether the use of three-dimensional AR-visualization can increase the effectiveness of training in solving geometric problems and reduce extraneous cognitive load and increase the relevant. Materials and methods. The study was organized according to the scheme of a training experiment using the control and experimental groups with measurements of the skills of solving geometric problems "before and after". The subjects were 40 first-year students of the Far Eastern Federal University, studying in the program of the pedagogical bachelor's degree in the humanities. For the diagnosis of perceived cognitive load, we used the translated into Russian and modified questionnaire of cognitive load CSL by Lepping et al., which includes three subscales – internal, extraneous and relevant cognitive loads. Primary results were analyzed using the apparatus of descriptive statistics, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov Z-test and T-tests for two independent samples and for paired samples Research results. The results showed that training using a three-dimensional AR-visualization leads to a higher growth in the results of solving geometric problems than training using three-dimensional visualization of the model on the plane (Т = -3,00**,р=0,008). It was also found that AR-mixing positively affects the volume of cognitive load in students, allowing you to reduce the extraneous load (t = - 2,04*, p=0,04) and increase the relevant релевантную (t = 2,75**, p=0,009). Conclusions. The data identified in the study contribute to scientific justifications of the methods of teaching mathematical disciplines, the development of educational AR applications, as well as to deepening the understanding of the cognitive-psychological mechanisms of the learning process

STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL TRAINING OF SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND

Introduction. In improving the domestic system of practical training of social workers, we consider it appropriate to refer to the experience of the Republic of Poland in order to thoroughly historical and pedagogical study and identify opportunities for the implementation of progressive ideas in the training of social workers. Improving the system of practical training of social workers in Ukraine, its development in accordance with European standards is possible provided the active study of progressive ideas of foreign experience in training relevant professionals in the domestic practice of higher education. Purpose. The study of strategic directions of development of practical training of social workers in the Republic of Poland was carried out in order to thoroughly study and identify opportunities for the implementation of progressive ideas in the domestic training of social workers. Methods: logical-systemic – aimed at disclosing strategies for the development of practical training of social workers in the Republic of Poland; structural-comparative – in order to systematize the scientific literature, program documents and compare their content; historical-comparative – in order to compare events, phenomena and facts in their historical development. Results. Based on the logical and systematic analysis of domestic and foreign scientific and pedagogical literature and generalization of its authors, it was found that the process of practical training of social workers in higher education in Poland is a process of gradual qualitative dynamic changes in its organization, content in theory and practice. historical and pedagogical process of formation. Originality. The effectiveness of practical training is based on the basic knowledge of Polish social workers on work practice,which are included in the bachelor's and master's programs in social work and are aimed at the purpose, forms and methods of work of teachers. Conclusion. Thus, improving the system of practical training of social workers in Ukraine, its development in accordance with European standards is possible provided the active study of progressive ideas of foreign experience in training relevant professionals in the domestic practice of higher еducation.

International and area studies in vocational training: new trends and challenges

Russian universities offer many international and area studies for Bachelor's or Master's programs for students intending to work in the sphere of international cooperation. There has been, however, limited research into how these programs meet the learning needs of students in international and area studies. The rationale for conducting this research is to provide insights to educators on how they might design courses to develop better professional skills. A review of the literature highlights the concerns of academics and practitioners about the balance in curriculum emphasis between political theory and international cooperation practice. This study examined the merits of different pedagogical approaches through the experiences of educators from different tertiary offerings. It is argued that there are some categories of proficiencies that are required to sustain a career in the field of international and area studies. Based on the findings, recommendations have been provided in arranging curriculum and academic activities. Critical thinking, writing, political analysis, role-play, and public speaking are highly recommended to be incorporated into the area studies curriculum.