Current Educational Standards Research Articles

The Qualifications of a High School Physics Teacher Have

This study critically examines at the requirements for physics teachers in secondary schools. This study intends to shed light on the topic and offer insightful information for educators, policy-makers, and other stakeholders in the field of education by examining the many abilities, know-how, and experiences that go into good physics instruction at the high school level. This essay will demonstrate the necessary credentials that high school physics teachers should have in order to successfully engage students, improve learning outcomes, and support the success of science education in secondary schools through a thorough analysis of current research, educational standards, and best practices. The study aims to provide light on this important subject in order to contribute to current debates and decision-making processes concerning the hiring, preparation, and advancement of high school physics instructors. The ultimate objective of this research is to enhance physics education for the benefit of both society and students.

Implementation of a Practical Environmental Sustainable Design Project in Interior Architectural Education: A Case Study at the University of Jordan

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to discuss the implementing of a practical project as a new learning methodology to help students develop expertise in the functional, aesthetic, and creative aspects of environmental design. Methods: The research is qualitative in design and based on a case-study approach, in which sixty-three environmental practical projects were explored. The examined design projects were conducted by interior design students at the department of visual arts of the University of Jordan as part of an environmental design course during three semesters in 2022. Results: Nine themes emerged from the study, which were interpreted based on the selecting and processing of materials (either recycled or adapted from the local environment). These materials comprised recycled plastic, recycled paper, recycled metal, recycled wood, recycled glass, recycled threads, resin, ceramic, and plants. The study also found that working with and processing local or recycled materials in practical projects within the study curriculum helped students acquire skills and gain confidence in relation to environmental practice, and increased their awareness of the different usages of materials and their advantages from both a functional and aesthetic perspective. Conclusions: The significance of the study lies in its adoption of a practical approach as a new active learning methodology within art and design educational programmes to meet the current educational standards stipulated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan. Real-world projects foster students’ development of critical creativity to achieve the ultimate principles of environmental design and prepare them to deal with real challenges within the professional job market.

Usability Media Pembelajaran Geometri Berbasis GeoGebra untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Numerasi Mahasiswa

The problem in this study is how feasible the GeoGebra-based learning media developed to enhance students' numeracy ability . The objective of this research is to identify the aspects of GeoGebra-based geometry learning media that need improvement. The research employs a mixed-methods approach. The conclusion of this study is that the development of GeoGebra-based learning media should focus on improving accuracy and completeness of the material, alignment with the curriculum, relevance of examples and exercises, visual appearance, interaction, user-friendliness, and adequate technical support. There is a need for more precise, accurate, and comprehensive material presentation. Learning media should ensure that all topics are thoroughly covered according to the applicable curriculum. The content needs to be more aligned with current educational standards to ensure relevance and appropriateness. Examples of mathematics applications in daily life and interactive exercises can enhance students' understanding. The presentation structure should be more logical and organized to facilitate navigation and use by students. The use of interactive tools such as animations and quizzes can help users understand the material. Access time to the media should be accelerated, and visual appeal should be enhanced to attract students' interest in learning. Quick guides and brief tutorials should be available to assist new users.

Cultural and artistic practices in the perspective of education institutionalisation

Relevance. The relevance of this study is conditioned by the dual standards of institutionalisation of artistic and educational practices, must meet the principles of creating cultural objects as material products of high culture and aesthetic level, but, at the same time, must meet the requirements of the time, standards and educational tendencies of its time. Thus, a conflict of artistic vision and the standards of accumulated artistic experience is formed, which must be resolved in a process of dialogue and permanent collaboration of the two practices: educational and artistic.Purpose. The purpose is to investigate the basic vectors of the institutionalisation of educational and artistic practices, identifying priority ways of institutionalising both practices and the space for their interaction in scientific research.Methodology. The main scientific methods for researching the topic are the basic general scientific theoretical methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparative to deduce the main regularities and characteristic features in the processes of institutionalisation of artistic practices, as well as systematisation and classification methods to form the structure of the main educational artistic strategies based on common and unique features.Results. As a result of this study, a generalised system of the main processes of institutionalisation in the cultural sphere was created, the characteristic features of these processes were identified, and a comparative analysis of the research achievements with the existing positions of researchers in historiography was carried out. The results of the research prove the ambiguity of the perception of institutionalisation processes for culture, demonstrating the polarity of the positions of representatives of different areas of activity: education and the art.Conclusions. The focus on the main trends in cultural and artistic education strategies allows solving the problem of the antagonism between the current educational standards and the creativity of cultural and artistic figures.

Учебная дисциплина «Народная музыкальная культура» в системе среднего профессионального образования: проблемы и перспективы

Folk musical culture is one of the significant disciplines in the system of secondary vocational education, which does not enjoy any academic or methodological support in the present day. The article discusses the key problems associated with the implementation of this training course, such as the lack of modern teaching manuals and compilations of demonstration material, and most importantly, the currently outdated methodological approach, according to which folk musical culture is regarded as a summation of folklore texts. The author substantiates the relevance of developing a different — namely, a culturological — approach to the study of the discipline, which would ensure the perception of its object as an integral multidimensional phenomenon. For the implementation of this initiative, a thematic plan is proposed, drawn up on the basis of the author’s own teaching experience within the framework of the teaching load, which is provided for by the current educational standards. As it was being formed, the requests and interests of students were taken into account, identified as a result of a sociological survey of students at the Kaluga S. I. Taneyev Regional Music College. In conclusion, means of solving the problem of educational and methodological support are determined with a focus on the capabilities of the modern digital educational environment.

Հայաստանի Հանրապետությունում զբոսաշրջության բարձրագույն կրթության համապատասխանությունը աշխատաշուկայի պահանջներին / Alignment of Higher Education in Tourism with Labor Market Requirements in Armenia

The paper aims to assess the alignment of tourism education programs with the labor market requirements in Armenia, based on a survey of 102 representatives of the tourism industry. The aim of the research is to identify gaps between current educational standards and the practical needs of the industry, which is crucial for maintaining the country's competitiveness in the tourism sector. The analysis of the data showed that most educational programs in Armenia do not fully meet employer expectations, especially in terms of applying new technologies, management skills, and sustainable development. This finding indicates the need for a thorough revision of curricula to improve students' practical training and their alignment with modern market requirements. Based on the analysis, specific steps are proposed to improve the educational system in the field of tourism. Recommendations include strengthening collaboration between universities and industry enterprises, updating curricula to incorporate the latest trends and technologies in tourism, and developing specialized courses in ecotourism and cultural heritage. The study emphasizes that to ensure graduates have qualifications that meet labor market demands, it is necessary to consider the opinions of industry professionals when designing and updating educational programs. Such an approach will create an effective educational environment that supports the sustainable development of the tourism industry in Armenia.

Mentoring in school settings: Insights from school principals and pre-service teachers

Mentoring programmes have recently emerged as crucial components of professional development in Polish schools, providing essential support for teachers in line with current educational standards. This study focuses on the perspectives and experiences of both pre-service teachers and school principals regarding the role of mentoring in their professional development and learning. Employing qualitative interviews guided by Kvale’s methodology, data were collected from a sample comprising 40 teachers and 33 school principals. The findings reveal shared experiences and needs among school principals and teachers, offering insights into their perceptions, expectations, benefits, challenges, and suggestions for improving mentoring effectiveness. Additionally, both groups advocate for a mentoring approach grounded in constructivism, highlighting its importance in enriching professional development through mentoring initiatives. These insights underscore the significance of adopting constructivist mentoring models to optimise the effectiveness of mentoring programmes in school settings. However, further research is needed to explore the long-term impacts of mentoring programmes on teacher retention, student achievement, and overall school improvement.

Структура готовности преподавателя вуза к реализации воспитательной деятельности

The article discusses the readiness of university academic staff to implement educational activities, its essence, and development. Educational activities are an important part of pedagogical training. Faculty members are to be proficient in the forms and methods of educational work with students. In this article, the structure of readiness for educational activities was described as an interaction of its structural elements. The methodology included activity-based and competence-based approaches, as well as literary review and the author’s own practical experience in educational work at university. The pedagogical guidelines were identified as follows: the goal of educational activities at university, the pedagogical tasks to achieve the goal, and the professional skills of faculty members to solve pedagogical problems. The professional skills were grouped by the method and form of their implementation as organizational, developmental, gnostic, perceptual, and reflective skills. The readiness for educational activities in higher education is the readiness to apply this set of skills during the academic process and to develop them. Its structure is an integrity of practice-oriented, motivational, axiological, and reflective components. These components allow faculty members to adjust the academic process to the current education standards. The readiness to implement educational activities depends on what the university administration and the department have to offer the faculty staff in order to ensure the positive dynamics of the educational process. The research made it possible to construct a tool that could catalyze the development of organizational, developmental, gnostic, perceptual, and reflective skills in faculty members on a scientific basis.

Praxiological Skills of Students-Economists: Essence and Criterial Characteristics

Within the framework of this article, some aspects were revealed that regulate the quality of professional training of graduates of a modern university. The modern economy is characterized by uncertainty, dynamism and increased risk, which increases the demand for qualified economists who can meet the real demands of the economic market. The timing of the implementation of important economic programs, the implementation of the plans, the optimality of the decisions made, the effectiveness of economic activity largely depend on the level of professional competence of an economist. The authors of this work noted the currently existing moments of discrepancy between the level of a modern graduate and the requirements imposed on him at the beginning of his professional practice. All this indicates the relevance of the development of the graduate’s praxeological skills, which allow, during professional activities, to quickly and efficiently respond to emerging non-standard and problematic tasks of professional activity. Considering the features of the professional training of students - future economists, it should be noted that the success of the implementation of economic programs, national economic plans and other economic objects - all this is most directly related to the professional activities and competence of economists. The current educational standards in the field of higher education in practice are not able to guarantee the required level of professional training of a modern economist. The analysis of educational programs, practice programs and scientific literature on the issues under consideration showed that at present there are no control and measuring tools that allow working with the criteria for the formation of praxeological skills and knowledge of students. The combination of these circumstances determined the main objectives of this article.

Impact of Limited Menstruation Education

The stigma surrounding menstruation is a prominent issue within the United States. This taboo subject has the potential to negatively impact the relationships formed between males and females from adolescence through adulthood. In order to remedy this problem, it is important to educate both genders equally on the topic of menstruation. Additionally, this paper discusses what is currently being done within the state of Georgia to solve issues such as period poverty and the tax placed on menstrual hygiene management products. The goal of this dissertation was to challenge the current health education standards within the state of Georgia and address the need for serious reform in the classroom regarding sexual and reproductive health. Moreover, data was collected in order to compare and contrast the responses collected from both participant groups. This paper uses a mixed method approach consisting of interviews and surveys collected from both adults and adolescents. A thematic analysis was used in order to identify patterns in interviews as well as an open response survey question. It was discovered that both age groups responded in similar ways throughout the study.

A methodological framework for using cloud-based mobile mathematical environments in higher education

This research aims to develop a methodology for utilizing cloud-based technologies in the teaching of higher mathematics. The study tasks involve identifying the features of mobile mathematical environments as tools for cloud-based technologies, developing a mobile mathematical environment specifically designed to support mathematics learning for students in economic disciplines, and formulating a methodology for employing the mobile mathematical environment. The research focuses on the process of teaching higher mathematics to students in economic disciplines. The subject of investigation encompasses the use of cloud-based learning technologies in the teaching of higher mathematics. The research methods employed include studying, summarizing, and systematizing scientific, methodological, and psycho-pedagogical literature; analyzing current educational standards and curricula; conducting targeted pedagogical observations, testing, and surveys; and analyzing the experience of using cloud-based learning technologies in the teaching of higher mathematics. The findings analyze the main features of mobile mathematical environments as tools for cloud-based technologies. The ``Higher Mathematics'' mobile mathematical environment, designed to support the learning of higher mathematics for students in economic disciplines, is examined. Elements of the methodology for utilizing the ``Higher Mathematics'' mobile mathematical environment in the teaching of higher mathematics are identified. The study identifies instructional formats through which the implementation of the ``Higher Mathematics'' mobile mathematical environment occurs in the teaching of higher mathematics. The main conclusions and recommendations emphasize that the use of the ``Higher Mathematics'' mobile mathematical environment in the teaching of higher mathematics enables students to master the necessary educational material and contributes to the development of cognitive activity, the formation of independent work skills, and the consolidation and systematization of knowledge.

Формирование ФГОС нового поколения на междисциплинарной основе как необходимое условие повышения качества подготовки инженерных кадров

The article discusses the issues of reorganization of the higher education system in order to improve the quality of training of engineering personnel for the Russian economy, including high-tech industries. At the same time, specialists must meet such a level of training that will allow them to ensure the formation of the technological sovereignty of the country. This will achieve not only the strategic objectives set for higher education by the state leadership, but also satisfy the public’s request to preserve the fundamental foundations of higher education. The achievement of this goal is possible through the reorganization of the higher education system by ensuring, first of all, the development and implementation of federal state educational standards of a new generation of higher education on an interdisciplinary basis. At the same time, the author shows that the problems of training specialists with higher education are connected not only with the need to introduce educational standards of a new generation, but also with the simultaneous adjustment of the organization of the educational process in universities, as well as taking into account new approaches and learning technologies based on the current requirements of science and industry. At the same time, the continuity of the current educational standards and the preservation of the unity of the educational space in the higher school system are emphasized.

Coping with dysmenorrhea: a qualitative analysis of period pain management among students who menstruate

BackgroundDysmenorrhea, or period pain, affects up to 95% of menstruating individuals and is a common cause of educational absenteeism among students who menstruate worldwide. Evidence suggests that students may lack sufficient knowledge about their menstrual health, which may impede self-management. The aim of the current study was to explore pain management strategies used by students in Ireland with painful periods and to identify their unaddressed needs across physical, psychological, educational, and social domains.MethodsThis study used a qualitative, interpretive design and opportunity sampling approach to collect and interpret individual accounts of dysmenorrhea from third-level students in Ireland. Data from 21 students were collected using semi-structured online one-to-one interviews and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsAnalysis resulted in the construction of five themes: (1) Pain management is self-directed trial-and-error, (2) Home as safe haven, (3) Prioritising productivity over pain, (4) We’re missing an option between ‘normalise’ and ‘medicalise’, and (5) Cycle of censorship and concealment. Overall, limited formal education on dysmenorrhea and prevailing negative attitudes towards menstruation create an unsupportive environment for students to learn adequate coping skills. Beyond education, menstrual stigma may also restrict the availability of clear management guidance in domestic and medical spheres. Experiences of dysmenorrhea were also influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, where work-from-home measures were viewed favourably by individuals with dysmenorrhea.ConclusionsThis study indicates that students in Ireland are inadequately prepared to cope with dysmenorrhea. The current findings have substantial implications for evaluating and reforming current menstrual education standards, in addition to clarifying the negative effects of social stigma on menstrual health literacy.

A New Self-Assessment “TQM Hybrid MCDM Fuzzy Model” For Enhancing the KPIs in Mega Universities

The key performance indicators (KPIs) are an effective part of benchmarking for measuring the performance of universities aiming to raise the university quality services level. The problem is that there is no general standard analytical evaluation model for assessing KPIs criteria in higher education institutes for evaluating mega universities, and there are inadequacies in the treatment of specific current educational quality standards. In this paper, a hybrid fuzzy analytical model for TQM self-assessment to enhance KPIs in mega universities is proposed. The proposed model produces important weights for TQM-KPIs that are recommended for helping higher authorities at the university for enhancing the demanded total quality services and aid the university to achieve its strategic objectives and to be one of the highly ranked universities. In addition, the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) excellence model enabler criteria were modified and used. Two additional enabler criteria for representing the mega university and the world ranking were proposed. The “TQM Hybrid Fuzzy Model” proposed integrates three fuzzy multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) submodels including (1) the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP), (2) the fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (FDEMATEL), and (3) the fuzzy multiple criteria decision analysis (FVIKOR). Each of these submodels is computed and evaluated analytically. A comparison between them is achieved. Finally, the whole “TQM Hybrid F-MCDM Model” proposed is proved and evaluated analytically and programmed using Excel. Hence, by comparison, it is found that the proposed hybrid fuzzy model is the most effective model for evaluating the TQM-KPIs for enhancing mega universities’ organizational assessment. Results show that the subcriteria that occupied the first three positions are the managed and improved distance learning sources and materials, policy, and strategies that are based on the present and future needs and expectations of stakeholders.

Российское религиоведение в цифровую эпоху

The article is devoted to the analysis and assessment of the modern state of Rus­sian religious studies as a research field, scientific discipline and educational program of higher education in the context of digital transformations of culture and society. The ways of reaction of the religious studies community to the re­thinking of the principles of rationality and the production of scientific knowl­edge are described. The issues of the autonomy of religious studies in relation to other socio-humanitarian disciplines are discussed, it is stated that in the Russian context, it is possible to talk about disciplinary unity only in the educational sphere. The features of the current educational standards in religious studies are considered, the change in the number of budget places, including, in comparison with the direction of “Theology”, a significant reduction in the number of gradu­ating universities is recorded. The problems of professional orientations of reli­gious scholars and the expansion of career trajectories are discussed. Promising areas of religious studies are outlined: cognitive approaches, an appeal to envi­ronmental and bioethical problems. The authors justified the relevance of the de­velopment of the field of mediology of religion as a religious studies analysis of the processes of mediatization of religious ideas and practices in a changing me­dia sphere.

Обоснование признаков образовательной парадигмы ближайшего будущего. Культурологический контекст

There are insufficient resources to continue with the existing educational paradigm. This article analyses the natural dynamics of educational paradigms and sets out an educational model for the near future. The research examined basic educational patterns and their current state of development, and investigated the barriers to improving the quality of education and how they may be overcome. It offers a criticism of existing educational paradigms and how they have changed over time, and then constructs proposals for a number of features of a new educational paradigm. This leads to the formulation of a new educational paradigm for the near future with a number of distinctive features. At its centre are ideas of transformation ‘gates’ of education and their functional invariants. The notions set out in the article are intended for developers of educational systems, environments, and programs for rapidly maturing students and adults. This will enable us to overcome the deficiencies in current approaches to education, and focus on advanced mastery of the future, in which the current educational standards are extremely out of date.

The Status of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and English Language in Jordan

Jordan’s educational system is now based around the concepts of freedom, justice, and human and economic development in order to achieve a high level of productivity and progress. Jordan is one of the developing countries that are consistently attempting to align development with current global educational standards, as one of the Kingdom’s top priorities. The Jordan Education Initiative (JEI) (2003), Education Reform for Knowledge Economy (ERfKE) (2003), Connecting Jordanians’ Initiative (2005), and English Interactive Online Initiative (EIOI) (2006), among others, have been initiated by the ministry. The Jordan Education Initiative (JEI) was established in the same year as the ERfKE project (2003). Jordan recently revised the learning results for all of its national school subject areas, outlining what content students should know and what skills they should learn at—grade level.

Social Workers as School Administrators: A New Approach to the U.S. Public Education System

The education system is a key contributor in preparing children to be future leaders in society, yet current educational standards have failed to adequately address mental health and social justice issues that students face. School leadership positions have historically been reserved for seasoned teachers; however, with the proper training and certifications, social workers may be equipped to lead schools beyond providing social services. U.S. public K–12 education leaders across the nation are recognizing that students’ needs are best understood by looking to their social environment, which has been a major principal in the field of social work for decades. Therefore, hiring social workers as school administrators is a considerable option to cultivate improved academic and social–emotional outcomes through school- and districtwide leadership.

Development of a new instrument to assess clinical performance of residents in dermatology-venereology department

Introduction: Performance assessment of residents should be achieved with evaluation procedures, informed by measured and current educational standards. The present study aimed to develop, test, and evaluate a psychometric instrument for evaluating clinical practice performance among Dermatology and Venereology (DV) residents. Methods: This is a qualitative and quantitative study conducted from 2014 to 2016. A pilot instrument was developed by 10 expert examiners from five universities to rate four video-recorded clinical performance, previously evaluated as good and bad performance. The next step was the application of the instrument to evaluate the residents which was carried out by the faculty of DV at two Universities. Results: The instrument comprised 11 components. There was a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001) between good and bad performance. Cronbach’s alpha documented high overall reliability ( = 0.96) and good internal consistency ( = 0.90) for each component. The new instrument correctly evaluated 95.0% of poor performance. The implementation study showed that inter-rater reliability between evaluators range from low to high (correlation coefficient  =0.79, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The instrument is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing clinical practice performance of DV residents. More studies are required to evaluate the instrument in different situation.

РАЗВИТИЕ ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ: ЗАДАЧНЫЙ ПОДХОД

In the article the relevance of the development of the student's research competence in the context of the requirements of current federal state educational and professional standards is proved. The purpose of the article is to prove the possibility of developing research competence by solving research problems. Methods of systematic, competent and person-oriented approaches applicable to development of trainees’ research competence are used for analysis. The concept of research competence is considered, the list of research skills as its constituent elements is defined, the levels of skills formation are described. The article considers various approaches to the definition of the concept «research task» provides an overview of the main scientific ideas about this type of task. Essential distinctive characteristics of research tasks are presented. Species and level classifications of research tasks are considered. Being based on the analysis, the following distinctive features of research problems are highlighted: the problematic nature, the development of the researcher's resources, the subjective and objective difficulty of solving the problem, the presence of normative and real complexity of the problem, the need for a deep study of the solution of the problem, the novelty of the solution, the variability of the solution, the insignificant dependence of the development of research skills on the number of solved problems. The article describes the stages and algorithms for solving research problems. The pedagogical practice of learning the skill of solving research problems at a university has been generalized. The author focuses on the possibility of using research tasks to develop research competence in all forms of educational activity in higher school (theoretical and practical training, performing qualification work at different stages of training). It was concluded about the role of research tasks in the development of students’ research competence and the assumption that the use of multi-level research tasks will create conditions for the effective development of research competence.