Professional Career Development Research Articles

Schools’ Technological Research Services Towards Teachers’ Career Professional Development

This study assesses the level of technological research services provided by schools and their impact on teachers’ careers and professional development. It aims to identify significant differences in these aspects based on school types and teachers’ demographic profiles. The study utilized a concurrent mixed-research design and involved 212 junior and senior high school teachers from the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track in selected secondary schools across the Zamboanga Peninsula. The findings indicated that schools in the Zamboanga Peninsula generally provided technological research services that moderately satisfied teachers. These services contributed to enhancing teachers’ knowledge, upgrading their skills, and emphasizing attitudes and ethical standards. The study concluded that schools’ technological research services significantly influenced teachers’ career and professional development, with no significant differences based on school types or teachers’ demographic profiles. Based on these findings, an intervention plan was proposed, including a school-based management plan, a training development plan, and a contingency plan. These interventions are intended to improve services and support teachers’ career and professional growth. The study also recommended integrating technology into educational research services to foster a culture of research, aligning with DO No. 16, S.2017. Keywords: Schools’ technological research services, admission process, training, consultation, evaluation, utilization, teachers’ career and professional development, knowledge, skills, attitude, ethical standards

Promotion of Labor Insertion Through the Build Your Professional Career (CCP) Model: A Critical Qualitative Perspective for the Improvement of Professional and Life Projects

Advances in the development of the Reinvent Yourself project are presented, the purpose of which is to validate the CCP (Build your Professional Career) model for job improvement in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The CCP model is an integrative and inclusive proposal within the framework of professional career development. Through training in transversal competencies and career management, the CCP model aims to favor the processes of labor reintegration by responding to the needs that people present from a conscious and critical perspective. In this process, a qualitative perspective is prioritized because of what the model contributes to a person’s reflexivity, awareness, and self-determination. This article reflects on the potential of the model and of the critical qualitative methodology in processes of constructing identity and a professional career. The potential of the model and of the critical qualitative methodology to facilitate the processes of building a professional career is evidenced. This methodology and the tools used allow a greater social and personal impact in terms of equality and social justice.

Nursing/midwifery students' perceptions of caring pedagogy and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This study aimed to gain a better understanding of nursing/midwifery students' perspectives on a pedagogy of caring and online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it aimed to determine if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted students' perceptions and experience of online learning and students' desire to enter the nursing/midwifery workforce. Mixed methods. A multi-centre cross-sectional survey of Australian nursing and midwifery students was undertaken to explore students' experience of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several key findings from this study that may be relevant for the future delivery of undergraduate health education, students transitioning to practice and healthcare workforce retention. The study found that although students were somewhat satisfied with online learning during COVID-19, students reported significant issues with knowledge/skill acquisition and barriers to the learning process. The students reported feeling less prepared for practice and identified how clinical staff were unable to provide additional guidance and support due to increased workloads and stress. The textual responses of participants highlighted that connection/disconnection, empathy and engagement/disengagement had an impact on learning during COVID-19. Connection, engagement and isolation were key factors that impacted nursing students' online learning experiences. In addition, graduates entering the workforce felt less prepared for entry into practice due to changes in education delivery during COVID-19 that they perceived impacted their level of clinical skills, confidence and ability to practice as new graduate nurses/midwives. Not applicable. Attention must be given to the transition of new graduate nurses and midwives whose education was impacted by pandemic restrictions, to support their professional career development and to ensure retention of future healthcare workforce. Connection, engagement and isolation were key factors that impacted nursing students' online learning experiences. Educators should consider how connection and engagement can be actively embedded in the online learning environment.

Interdisciplinary teaching strategy of multimodal data fusion in college aesthetic education curriculum using intelligence methods

In China, aesthetic education at the college level is essential for students’ quality because it improves their understanding of art, helps them progress in their professional career development, and helps them comprehend more fully the attractiveness of creative creations. As a result, it needs to prioritize aesthetic education at the institution and endeavor to nurture students’ feelings progressively and improve their aesthetic abilities at different levels. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in this project to create a novel, interdisciplinary teaching technique that will maximize students’ artistic and intellectual potential and help them make more, better art. In this research, the Osprey Optimization method improves the interdisciplinary teaching technique for aesthetic education based on a light Exclusive gradient-boosting mechanism (OOM-LEGBM). The exploration-exploitation dynamics of the OOM are incorporated into LEGBM, providing the students with a tangible and relatable technique to understand complex-solving processes. This research develops an enhanced quality framework for college aesthetic education based on the multi-model data fusion system about the implication and necessity of aesthetic education. The influence of college aesthetic education on students’ creative capacity and artistic literacy was investigated to inform instructional activities better to develop students’ aesthetic skills. The experimental findings suggest that the proposed approach achieved an improved accuracy of 99.90%, higher precision of 99.88%, and greater recall of 99.91%. Moreover, it obtained a minimum Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.26% and a lower Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 0.34%, showing that the suggested model greatly improved preference learning accuracy while keeping overall accuracy at an identical level. Innovation capacity building in college aesthetic education can help students become more self-aware, improve their study habits, visually literate, and more comprehensive.

GERENCIAMENTO DE IMPRESSÕES ON-LINE NO LINKEDIN: ESTUDO FENOMENOLÓGICO ENTRE RECÉM-FORMADOS INDONÉSIOS

Objective: This study aims to explore the experiences of recent graduates using LinkedIn, a social media platform, to find and secure employment after completing their studies.   Theoretical Framework: The authors explore the lived experiences of successful LinkedIn users through the lens of phenomenology. The authors also draw on Impression Management Theory (IMT) to understand how the users display themselves on LinkedIn by utilizing the platform's available features to accomplish their desired outcomes.   Method: This study was organized using a qualitative approach with phenomenological methods. Data were collected by interviewing ten recent graduates who use LinkedIn. The interview data were analyzed by bracketing, finding key statements, identifying codes and grouping themes, and constructing textural descriptions.   Result and Discussion: The findings indicate that fresh graduates view LinkedIn as a platform to enhance their personal branding. One of the most significant strategies is to make their LinkedIn profile as professional as possible—despite their lack of work experience.   Research Implications: Career development professionals and educators could use this study's findings to understand better how fresh graduates use LinkedIn for impression management and can assist them in making the most of social media for their career management.   Originality/Value: The study presents practical implications within the social context of Indonesia that have yet to be thoroughly examined in prior studies. Specifically, it can provide guidance for fresh graduates on optimizing their LinkedIn accounts by drawing on the experiences of the country's successful LinkedIn users.

A profile of urban agricultural growers, organizations, their needs, and challenges in the Northeastern United States.

Urban agriculture is increasingly valued as a strategy for improving quality of life in cities, but urban growers face challenges and often lack coordinated support from governments and the agricultural industry. We surveyed urban growers through an online survey, primarily in the Northeastern United States, to develop a profile of growers and associated organizations, assess the current state of urban agriculture, and determine how universities could help meet their needs. A total of 394 respondents completed the survey and most urban growers were white (non-Hispanic) and younger than 45 years old. Women and men were in almost equal proportion. Urban growers were well-educated, but most did not receive a degree in agriculture. Urban agriculture in our study area was dominated by relatively small non-profit organizations and home and community gardens were the most common types of organizations. Urban agricultural organizations want to improve environmental sustainability and socio-cultural conditions through food access and security, regardless of their tax status. Urban growers face diverse barriers and challenges and the most ubiquitous barriers and challenges reported by respondents were related to availability of land and long-term access in urban areas. Many respondents received low revenue or were operating at a net loss even though they reported diverse income streams. Respondents need a wide range of training, including in traditional agricultural topics as well as financial management and business trainings. Universities can play a key role in promoting urban agriculture by offering training and research. Workforce development is a large priority among universities, so urban growers should regularly be consulted, and the results shared with career and workforce development professionals and researchers in urban areas to identify training and research that meets the needs of stakeholders.

ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ БЛОКЧЕЙН-ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У СИСТЕМУ УПРАВЛІННЯ КАДРОВИМ ПОТЕНЦІАЛОМ МЕДИЧНИХ ЗАКЛАДІВ

The article is devoted to the topical issue of applying blockchain technologies in managing the personnel potential of medical institutions. The authors emphasize the importance of using secure technologies that will prevent hacking communities from accessing confidential personal data, especially in the medical field, where comprehensive information about most citizens is concentrated.
 Despite the significant advantages of blockchain, this technology has been sporadically implemented in Ukraine, particularly in the medical sphere. Most scientific works focus on the advantages and disadvantages of using blockchain in other industries, while its applications in managing the personnel potential of medical institutions are insufficiently covered.
 The aim of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of using blockchain technology in the personnel management system of medical institutions. The article identifies several areas of blockchain application in personnel management of medical facilities: forming a database of patients assigned to specific medical professionals, creating databases of medical achievements, systematizing information about advanced medical practices, managing databases on the professional development of medical staff, optimizing internal communication systems, and improving decision-making algorithms. The advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and threats of using blockchain in this area are discussed in detail. The risks of implementing the technology in wartime conditions are analyzed separately.
 The introduction of blockchain in managing the personnel potential of medical institutions is a promising direction, which will contribute to the consolidation of data on the professional career development of medical staff, optimization of internal communication systems, improvement of managerial decision-making, and more. The further prospect of using this technology requires the development of effective algorithms for its implementation, taking into account possible risks and challenges.

Investigation of gender-based needs in academic otolaryngology.

Gaps in gender-based equity persist in academic otolaryngology. Here we present a needs-based assessment of otolaryngology faculty and trainees regarding facilitators and barriers to professional satisfaction and career development in academic medicine. A qualitative study of otolaryngology faculty, trainees, and administrators who identify as women at an academic tertiary care center was performed from 2020 to 2021 using focus groups and semi-structured interviews. Five confidential, virtual focus group sessions moderated by a third-party executive coach were audio-taped, transcribed, and reviewed for thematic content. Of 48 women invited, 77% participated (18 faculty/administrative leaders, 10 residents/fellows, 4 audiologists). Participants noted direct patient care, support from colleagues who identify as women, and the transition to virtual meetings as facilitators of current professional satisfaction. Five themes emerged as barriers to workplace satisfaction and career development including (1) limited professional schedule flexibility, (2) competing commitments such as childcare exacerbated by pandemic, (3) lack of visible departmental leadership who identify as women, (4) perceived lack of organic sponsorship within subspecialty divisions, and (5) frequent identity-associated microaggressions from patients and staff outside the department. Strategies identified for improving gender-based equity included (1) promoting department-wide awareness of workplace gender-based differences, (2) implicit bias training within established programming such as grand rounds conferences, and (3) novel faculty programming such as leadership development training and formal junior faculty mentorship. Confidential needs-based assessment of otolaryngology faculty and trainees identified both persistent gaps and strategies to enhance recruitment, support career development, and grow professional satisfaction of women within academic otolaryngology. 3.

Are we there (yet?): An analysis of SoTL institutionalization at University College Cork

AbstractThis chapter provides an analysis of the institutionalization of SoTL at University College Cork in Ireland, offers some guiding questions to help individuals or groups reflect critically on their own SoTL institutionalization journeys, and suggests implications for further research on how institutionalization processes inform academic identity formation and career development of higher education professionals working in a SoTL institution.

Patologie w środowisku pracy zagrożeniem dla zdrowia i rozwoju osobistego

The work environment pathologies as a health and personal development threat In the time of dynamic socio-cultural, economic and technological changes, human functioning in the work environment becomes an important individual and social problem. The dynamics of the work environment force the individual to quickly adapt to the changing situation, which often causes serious adaptation difficulties. The complexity and ambiguity of the modern world of work result in dysfunctional or pathological phenomena in the work environment, which significantly affect professional career and personal development. The study presents, against the background of statistics, the most common pathological phenomena in the work environment that negatively affect the work process and the employee himself, undermining his dignity and sense of security.

Building capacity for equitable healthcare workforce policy, learning from migrant healthcare workers: A qualitative study with Romanian physicians working in Germany during COVID-19.

Attention to the healthcare workforce has increased, yet comprehensive information on migrant healthcare workers is missing. This study focuses on migrant healthcare workers' experiences and mobility patterns in the middle of a global health crisis, aiming to explore the capacity for circular migration and support effective and equitable healthcare workforce policy. Romanian physicians working in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic served as an empirical case study. We applied a qualitative explorative approach; interviews (n=21) were collected from mid of September to early November 2022 and content analysis was performed. Migrant physicians showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 crisis and rarely complained. Commitment to high professional standards and career development were major pull factors towards Germany, while perceptions of limited career choices, nepotism and corruption in Romania caused strong push mechanisms. We identified two major mobility patterns that may support circular migration policies: well-integrated physicians with a wish to give something back to their home country, and mobile cosmopolitan physicians who flexibly balance career opportunities and personal/family interests. Health policy must establish systematic monitoring of the migrant healthcare workforce including actor-centred approaches, support integration in destination countries as well as health system development in sending countries, and invest in evidence-based circular migration policy.

Coalition for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE)-a protocol for a global cross-sectional survey of health and gender equity in rheumatology.

The primary aim of the CHANGE survey is to determine the current state of gender equity within rheumatology, and secondarily, to review the physician perspective on bullying, harassment and equipoise of opportunities within rheumatology. The CHANGE e-survey is a cross-sectional self-reported questionnaire adapted from EULAR's gender equity in academic rheumatology task force. The survey was launched in January 2023; it is available in six languages and distributed widely via rheumatology organizations and social media. Eligible participants include rheumatologist physicians and rheumatology health-care professionals. Survey responses will undergo descriptive analysis and inter-group comparison aiming to explore gender-based discrimination using logistic regression, with subgroup analyses for country/continent variations. This e-survey represents a comprehensive global initiative led by an international consortium, aimed at exploring and investigating the gender-related disparities and obstacles encountered by rheumatologists and rheumatology health-care professionals across diverse communities and health-care environments. By pursuing this initiative, we aim to take the broader rheumatology community a step closer to understanding the underlying origins of inequities and their determinants. Such insights are pivotal in identifying viable interventions and strategies to foster gender equity within the field. Ultimately, our collective objective is to ensure equitable access to opportunities for every individual, irrespective of gender, thereby promoting inclusivity and fairness across the entire spectrum of professional practice and career development.

Professionalizing the Canadian Career Development Sector: A Retrospective Analysis

The Canadian career development sector has worked for decades to enhance the professionalization of career development professionals, with such projects as the original standards and guidelines (S&Gs) launched in 2001. However, to reflect and guide current practice, extensive updates and a new approach were needed. Through research, consultation, development, and validation, the Pan-Canadian Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals, the National Competency Profile for Career Development Professionals, and the Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals were created. In examining the process of this comprehensive project, Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological systems theory offers a conceptual framework for understanding the complex interconnected systems impacting the sector. Then Kouzes and Posner’s (2003, 2012) five exemplary practices of leadership are applied to explore the actions and behaviours that created purposeful spaces where practitioners, subject matter experts, and theorists could collectively and authentically work together to accomplish extraordinary tasks.

The role of mentoring and coaching of healthcare professionals for digital technology adoption and implementation: A scoping review.

Mentoring and coaching practices have supported the career and skill development of healthcare professionals (HCPs); however, their role in digital technology adoption and implementation for HCPs is unknown. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize information on healthcare education programs that have integrated mentoring or coaching as a key component. The search strategy and keyword searches were developed by the project team and a research librarian. A two-stage screening process consisting of a title/abstract scan and a full-text review was conducted by two independent reviewers to determine study eligibility. Articles were included if they: (1) discussed the mentoring and/or coaching of HCPs on digital technology, including artificial intelligence, (2) described a population of HCPs at any stage of their career, and (3) were published in English. A total of 9473 unique citations were screened, identifying 19 eligible articles. 11 articles described mentoring and/or coaching programs for digital technology adoption, while eigth described mentoring and/or coaching for digital technology implementation. Program participants represented a diverse range of industries (i.e., clinical, academic, education, business, and information technology). Digital technologies taught within programs included electronic health records (EHRs), ultrasound imaging, digital health informatics, and computer skills. This review provided a summary of the role of mentoring and/or coaching practices within digital technology education for HCPs. Future training initiatives for HCPs should consider appropriate resources, program design, mentor-learner relationship, security concerns and setting clear expectations for program participants. Future research could explore mentor/coach characteristics that would facilitate successful skill transfer.

Updated Magnet® Certification Requirements.

In 1983, the original study "Magnet Hospitals: Attraction and Retention of Professional Nurses" identified professional development, continuing education, formal education, and career development as critical success factors in creating an environment that fosters nurse engagement. In alignment with the findings, the Magnet Recognition Program® requires organizations to have structures and processes to support nurse certification. In June of 2021, the Magnet Recognition Program announced only nursing and healthcare-related professional board certifications would be accepted as of January 1, 2024. The 2.5-year timeline allowed organizations the opportunity to prepare for the change.

Precarious employment as a prerequisite for career surfing

The subject of the study is the conceptualization of the phenomenon of career surfing and precarization of labor as a prerequisite for its manifestation. The object of the study is the phenomena of precarious employment and career surfing. The authors consider in detail such aspects of the topic as the role of career surfing in the perspective of the concept of fluid modernity; multidimensional manifestations of career surfing, as a result of which generalization the types of precarization are highlighted (change of job, type of work, sphere of work, directions of professional or career development; search and evaluation of vacancies or employers, areas of professional training and/or educational institutions; transnational career surfing); the ambivalent nature of career surfing, including both positive and negative manifestations; the interrelationships and qualitative differences of career surfing with the phenomena of social surfing and labor mobility. To achieve the goal, conceptual and theoretical analysis, subject-categorical analysis, systematization, generalization of scientific research results and social practice data were used. The design included solving the following tasks: identification of essential features and varieties of career surfing manifestations; differentiation of career surfing with a number of similar concepts characterizing the instability of career development; systematization of the causes and problems of studying career surfing. The main conclusions of the study are: 1) Career surfing is a multifaceted phenomenon that consists in changing the trajectory of professional career development. The types of career surfing include changing and/or searching for: a job, position, type of work, profession, specialty, sphere or direction of professional or career development. Thus, precarization of labor illustrates the manifestation of career surfing; 2) In methodological terms, career surfing is a social and psychological construct that has deep connections with the constructs of social surfing, mobility, fluid modernity, etc.; 3) The reasons for the expansion and development of career surfing are diverse and include: transformation of workplaces and types of work (including digitalization), the development of flexible forms of employment, the expansion of geographical and social migrations, etc.; 4) Career surfing is ambivalent in its social role and includes both constructive consequences (for example, coping with situations of career and social uncertainty) and destructive ones. The novelty of the research lies in the author's generalization of the results of the theoretical and methodological analysis of the studied phenomena and the justification of the definition of career surfing.

Sustainability of the hookah diving fishery in Turkey

Hookah diving is a traditional fishing method based on the hand collection of commercial benthic organisms. Fishers continue their profession without paying attention to their physical health and psychophysical fitness. Ignoring the diving safety and decompression rules underwater, using improvised diving systems, and economic concerns carry risks that can result in death. The long-term sustainability of work depends on nations’ ability to control fishing practices and promote good management. This study discusses the current situation of hookah divers in Turkey based on official statistics from the ministry and face-to-face interviews with hookah divers. The data were subjected to strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and synthesised with the literature for strategic analysis. The sector’s contribution to the national economy, economic satisfaction of divers, and supporting rural employment were evaluated as strengths. Lack of expertise in the professional career and complex laws were identified as threats that require urgent solutions. Multidirectional national efforts are needed for sustainable fishing, including stakeholder networking, diving safety, hookah equipment, underwater fishing strategies, training curricula and professional career development. Our findings offer strategic and planning approaches for the sustainable development of hookah diving in Turkey.

Exploring Entrepreneurship Education in the Performing Arts: Perceptions of Nigerian Theatrepreneurs

Abstract:
 This study delves into the emerging field of entrepreneurship education in the performing arts, aiming to investigate current practices and evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurial endeavors within this domain. Focusing on Nigerian graduate and undergraduate prospective entrepreneurs, commonly referred to as theatrepreneurs, who pursue careers in drama, dancing, script writing, and other performing arts disciplines, the research utilizes qualitative methods. Forty purposefully selected respondents were interviewed, employing a mediated interview approach to identify theatrepreneurs' characteristics, motivations, and the significant challenges they encounter in their professional and entrepreneurial journeys. The findings demonstrate that participants opt for the performing arts primarily for personal career development rather than financial incentives. They highlight the benefits of talent development, confidence building, and professional growth. Nevertheless, the study identifies major obstacles such as time management, financial constraints, adaptation to the performing arts environment, unethical practices, and personal style, which significantly affect career development. Despite these challenges, respondents express optimism about the future of the profession. Based on the study's outcomes, it is recommended to introduce entrepreneurship education programs that nurture students' abilities to think creatively, reflectively, strategically, and analytically about their artistic practices. Such initiatives would further enhance professional career development within the performing arts industry.

Mentoring Future Academics: A College Teaching Course for the Visual Arts

Abstract This article describes and examines an Ohio State University graduate-level college teaching course that was created to address a range of intersecting questions about navigating higher education teaching and learning, research, and service. The course is required for all new graduate students in the Arts Administration, Education & Policy Department. Literature on mentoring and the voices of graduate students who took the course are synthesized to address the duality of being both a student and an instructor, academia's daily challenges, and how such reflections and experiences impact personal and professional career development. Using self-study as a methodology, the authors begin with contextual information on their involvement with the course and a genealogy of the course's development, followed by a narrative analysis to examine student feedback on the course goals. We conclude with suggestions on how other higher education visual arts departments or visual arts colleges might develop similar offerings.

The Importance of Educational Institutions for the Employees’Professional Development

The continuous professional training of didactic personnel at the level of the pre-university education system is coordinated at the level of the Ministry of Education, in accordance with national strategies and policies. This includes professional development and career development according to art. 242, para. (1) the National Education Law no. 1/1011, with subsequent amendments and additions. Continuous training is both a RIGHT and an OBLIGATION, according to the legislation in force (https://www.edu.ro/formare-continua). Involving the school in providing professional development opportunities for teachers helps them develop their skills, improve their teaching practices and feel supported in their professional development. A collaborative school culture, based on mutual support, between teachers and between teachers and the school principal positively influences the teachers’ motivation, teaching quality and job satisfaction (Eurydice, 2015). The present paper presents the results of a quantitative study (a sociological survey based on a questionnaire), with the aim of identifying the perception of didactic personnel regarding the contribution of the educational institution to their career development. It starts from the following premise: the more the educational institution gets involved in the professional training activities of its didactic personnel, the more teachers will be motivated for career development.