University Curriculum Research Articles

대학의 ESG 도입방안 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to provide basic data for designing a sustainable curriculum by analyzing the curriculum of teacher education universities by using ESG literacy content elements as an analysis tool as a way to introduce ESG in universities. Methods This study was conducted using a literature study analyzing previous studies related to understanding ESG and extracted content elements necessary for cultivating ESG knowledge. Four teacher training universities were selected as the subjects of this study. To analyze the curriculum, we used the ‘2023 Curriculum’ provided on the websites of four teacher training colleges. In order to improve the validity of the study, four experts were interviewed to collect opinions on the validity of the analysis tool and the validity of the curriculum analysis results. Results First, the university's ESG education content elements were extracted by dividing them into environment (E), society (S), and governance (G). Second, as a result of analyzing the curriculum of the four teacher training col-leges, it was found that overall, the operation of the curriculum related to ESG understanding was very insufficient. Although it contains some content elements that are related to the E and S dimensions, the subjects of the G di-mension were found to be very insufficient. Third, as a way to include ESG understanding elements in the curricu-lum of teacher training colleges to improve the ESG capabilities of prospective teachers, it is necessary to include ESG content elements in major subjects rather than liberal arts subjects. Conclusions The significance of this study is to derive implications for curriculum operation by extracting ESG un-derstanding content elements of teacher training colleges for sustainable curriculum operation and analyzing the curriculum based on this. By improving the ESG understanding capacity of prospective teachers in the era of cli-mate crisis and environmental crisis, teachers at school will be able to contribute to sustainable school operation.

A Hands-On Collaboration-Ready Single- or Interdisciplinary Computational Exercise in Molecular Recognition and Drug Design

Molecular docking plays an increasingly necessary role in interdisciplinary research, particularly in modern drug design. Pharmaceutical companies compose a trillion dollar per year industry and the public is generally unaware of how beneficial pharmaceutics come to be. Despite this increasing relevance in contemporary research, docking and, by extension, computational science, have been under-represented in undergraduate education in the chemical, biochemical, and biophysical sciences. We describe herein how a multidisciplinary approach is used to design novel inhibitors of the butyrylcholinesterase enzyme (BChE), an upregulated protein in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Students will then be able to compare their designed inhibitors to known BChE inhibitors via molecular docking using this easily adapted hands-on computational laboratory exercise or at-home activity that provides users with a module in which to learn the fundamentals of computer-aided drug design. While being well suited for upper-division courses in biology/biochemistry and physics/physical chemistry, the accessibility of this module allows for its incorporation into college curricula as early as second-term organic chemistry. Highly portable freeware makes this an ideal learning tool by which to infuse single- or multidisciplinary drug design reasoning into college level curricula at no cost to the student or instructor.

An indigenized framework for game design curriculum for African Universities

The aim of this paper is to reposition game design studies curriculum in Africa by modelling the African Ubuntu philosophy. This study utilized an inductive content analysis via transformative paradigm to identify relevant tenants that contribute to this conceptual paper. Furthermore, thematic approach was utilized to organize the are identified points int categories and subcategories. The utilization and introduction of the African ubuntu philosophy to game design curriculum follows 9 vital stages will be actualized. Researchers are motivated to conduct empirical and qualitative experiments on the African ubuntu philosophy for indigenized game curriculum. Utilizing indigenization as the game design curriculum will increase enrolment, programs easily accessible and help African content become global, as well as help African economies to grow. An indigenized policy will help many local talents and grow the south African economy.

The use of WCAG and automatic tools by computer science students: a case study evaluating MOOC accessibility

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have been the de facto standard for Web accessibility evaluation for more than two decades and therefore have been introduced into legislation and university curriculum in Computer Science. At The National Distance Education University (UNED) in Spain, we have been teaching the guidelines for the last 15 years but learning how to apply WCAG criteria is complex. In this paper, we present the results of the analysis of students’ performance in applying accessibility heuristic evaluation of an online resource (a Massive Open Online Course – MOOC) using WCAG. The experiment was carried out over two academic years to evaluate how accurate and easy it is to understand and use WCAG criteria by trained students as well as their perceptions of usefulness to evaluate accessibility barriers using automatic tools in combination with manual evaluation. Results from the study show that errors identified are aligned with accessibility evaluation literature: 65% of success criteria in WCAG do not reach 80% of agreement among raters which confirms the complexity of WCAG conformance. In total 62 (86%) criteria are marked as not being correctly addressed by automatic tools with an overlap of those showing false positives, and 25 criteria (34%) are indicated as difficult to evaluate manually. While all areas where raters disagree are potential opportunities for WCAG improvement, this research reinforces that WCAG evaluations are complex and difficult even with current automatic tools, and that the possible solutions for the way forward are: (1) a well-defined evaluation protocol including a combination of automatic tools and manual evaluations; (2) better training and professional development opportunities.

Dakwah Islam dalam Dunia Pendidikan Bahasa Arab untuk Membentuk Generasi Muslim yang Sadar

This research aims to investigate the positive impact of using Arabic in an educational context on understanding the Islamic values contained in it. The target of this research is students from the Faculty of Da'wah and Communication Sciences at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. This research applies a qualitative approach using case study and questionnaire techniques as the main method of data collection. From the survei results, it can be concluded that the majority of respondents (90%) consider it important to include Arabic in the university curriculum. The reason for implementing the use of Arabic is because it involves moral development, cross-cultural communication, and understanding Islamic teachings. Respondents also saw the benefits of learning Arabic in the context of deepening understanding of the Koran, improving the quality of worship, and forming polite character. Overall, the survei supports the success of Arabic in making a positive contribution to the moral and spiritual formation of students. Some respondents had different points of view because they found it difficult to learn Arabic, but they provided several different solutions for learning it. The next reason for differences of opinion is the status of Arabic as an international language because not all universities have muslim students.

Retracted: University Curriculum Setting and Teaching Governance System Based on Distributed Sensor Network

Retracted: University Curriculum Setting and Teaching Governance System Based on Distributed Sensor Network

Integrating climate change across the disciplines: review of a faculty learning community and student climate literacy assessment model

This paper begins with a broader discussion of the current efforts to address the gap in integrating the topic of climate change across university curricula. This context informs the study’s primary objective of evaluating the efficacy of a two-phase faculty learning community (FLC) and student climate literacy assessment model, designed and implemented as an exploratory case study at an American Midwestern university, in promoting (1) climate change pedagogy and (2) climate change literacy and engagement among students. Methods include: surveys of the FLC to assess how well it prepares faculty to add or revise climate change coverage in their courses, climate literacy and engagement tests of students in these courses, and faculty debrief reports at the conclusion of course revision implementation. Faculty surveys indicated appreciation of interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborative learning, though debrief reports highlighted a need for additional training on climate change and guidance in assignment design and assessment. Climate literacy and engagement surveys demonstrate improved scores among the student population in the assessed areas, and growth in levels of student engagement with the topic. The paper offers suggestions to address FLC time constraints and the reliability of the climate literacy results for those considering employing this model.

Problem-based Learning, a Tool to Develop Critical Thinking Skills of Undergraduate Veterinary Students

A major change embraced during a recent review of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.) curriculum of University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, was implementation of student-centred learning. Thus, a series of courses; ‘Integrated Veterinary Sciences’, delivered using Problem-based Learning (PBL), were introduced. As PBL is novel to the curriculum, this study was aimed to evaluate veterinary undergraduates’ perception on such a PBL-driven course which has been evaluated for the first time in Sri Lanka.
 PBL sessions were conducted with volunteers of all four academic year groups. Responses were assessed, using a questionnaire, on the opportunity for improving critical thinking, discussions, facilitator guidance, e-learning and overall satisfaction of using PBL.
 Over 85% of students across all groups agreed that the PBL had been effective: the highest level of agreement was on the potential to improve critical thinking. There were statistically significant differences between year groups for satisfaction with facilitators’ guidance and overall satisfaction; which may reflect differences in either content or facilitators’ experience between year groups.
 PBL was well-received as a method for use in the veterinary curriculum, Sri Lanka, suggesting the possibility of its widespread use for vertical and horizontal integration. Teacher training and improving facilities would ensure the success.

Research on the Reform of the Process-Tracking Ideological and Political Assessment System in Applied Universities: Taking the Personal Finance Course as an Example

Using the Xi’an Mingde Institute of Technology students as the teaching object and the Personal Finance course as an example, we explore the reform of the ideological and political assessment system of process-tracking courses in applied universities. The article analyzes the feasibility of applying the curriculum ideological and political assessment system in college courses and compares the traditional assessment system. It also proposes that applying curriculum ideological and political assessment to the college curriculum assessment system will help improve students’ understanding of the “value guidance” in curriculum ideological and political education and enhance the teaching effect.

TEACHERS’ CULTURAL CHOICE CONSCIOUSNESS IN INTEGRATING LOCAL CULTURE INTO UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM RESEARCH-TAKE H UNIVERSITY AS AN EXAMPLE

Integrating local culture into the university curriculum reflects the curriculum development process of integrating teachers' professional knowledge and local knowledge and is also the process of teachers' cultural selection. In this process, cultural choice consciousness is the main factor that causes teachers to act on local cultural objects to achieve curriculum effectiveness. This article explores the formation process of teachers' cultural choice consciousness at H University that integrates local culture into the curriculum and concludes that the two dimensions of teachers' cultural choice consciousness are social sense and self-field and its eight influencing factors, including life experience perception and cultural identity, values, reflective criticality, text symbol diversity, subject power diversity, institutional tension, and discourse situation.

Russian journal for personalized medicine the role and field of gamification in teaching radiology to generation Z physicians

This article provides an overview of the use of gamification in teaching radiology to the generation Z medical students. It highlights the need to adapt medical education to the digital preferences of the new generation. The article emphasizes the importance of gamification in enhancing student motivation and improving the quality of education, and discusses the use of various gaming techniques, such us serious games and virtual reality-based games, as well as student radiology competitions. Current challengesof integrating gamification in the curriculum of medical universities are also discussed.

An interdisciplinary approach to theological studies in a public university

Theological curriculum in South African universities is comprised of disciplines such as church history, the Old Testament, the New Testament, systematic theology, missiology and practical theology. Theology has been approached through these disciplines and their interaction with each other in an intradisciplinary way. This article argues that theology needs to be done beyond theological disciplines through an interdisciplinary approach to increase its influence in a public university such as the University of South Africa (UNISA). The limitations and drawbacks of this approach are discussed. A brief history of theological studies at UNISA is also discussed to understand how the curriculum of theology has been approached in the past. An interdisciplinary approach is proposed to maximising the research profile of theology through research outputs and postgraduate supervision. In addition, this approach can attract graduates from other fields such as law, medicine, commerce and so forth. An interdisciplinary approach is relevant in designing and developing short learning programmes to attract students to study theology. The development of interdisciplinary niche areas is also important in attracting postgraduate students. Lastly, the approach is pivotal in avoiding theology’s possible dearth and death in a public university.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: an interdisciplinary approach to theological studies is proposed as an interaction between the field of theology and other fields such as law, medicine, commerce, and others for the maximisation of student numbers in undergraduate and postgraduate studies and research outputs.

Research on the Pattern and Cultivation of Labor View Education for ' Post-00s ' College Students

With the development of society and the growth of economy, the improvement of education quality has attracted more and more attention. As a youth representative in the new era, ' post-00 s ' college students are the main builders of the future society and the generation who bear important responsibilities. Their education of labor concept is particularly important. At present, with the help of literature analysis, this paper analyzes the problems existing in the labor concept of post-00 college students, such as the lack of understanding of labor and the lack of enthusiasm to participate in labor. In terms of theory, it emphasizes that the education department should strengthen the universal education of labor knowledge, pay attention to the integration of a certain proportion of labor education into the university curriculum, and enable students to better understand and master labor skills through professional training and practice. Improve labor literacy. In practice, it is advocated to carry out labor practice activities to provide ' post-00s ' college students with different forms of labor experience and enhance their enthusiasm and enthusiasm for participating in labor. In terms of system, it is suggested to strengthen the construction of university labor guarantee mechanism, improve the labor reward and punishment system, encourage students to actively participate in labor, and establish correct labor concept and behavior norms. In addition, labor safety education and supervision should be strengthened in university campuses to ensure the health and safety of students. it is a long-term and complex process to cultivate the good labor concept of ' post-00s ' college students, which requires the joint efforts of all parties. We should take appropriate measures and methods from many aspects to guide the ' post-00s ' college students to establish correct labor concepts and values, and improve their labor skills and literacy. Only in this way can we better meet the requirements of the society for the future youth and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The Beauty of Clay: Exploring contemporary Ceramic Art as an Aesthetic Medium in Education

The development of ceramic art as an aesthetic medium in Chinese education is significant aspect of contemporary fine arts education system. This study explored the status of contemporary status of ceramic arts in education and its linkage with aesthetic pleasure within the context of China. The dimensions considered in this study included integration of ceramic arts in the curriculum of Chinese universities, edu-communicative function of ceramic arts, the aesthetic characteristics of ceramic art and role of modern digital tools in spreading the art and craft associated with clay. To fulfill the aims of study and to reach an efficient conclusion, this study employed a qualitative approach. Using this approach, an overview of Chinese ceramic education was presented using both primary and secondary data, where the primary data was derived from interviews with informants from relevant universities. The findings of the study highlight that ceramic art is a significant aspect of contemporary Chinese arts education in its universities, which has the dual objective of develop artistic skills of students and also enhance the edu-communicative function of the ceramic art representing the Chinese culture. The findings revealed that ceramic art not only caried aesthetic elements but it was also a prime source of creating aesthetic pleasure as it played the role of aesthetic medium in education. It was evident that due to its aesthetic purpose, ceramic art demonstrated the notions of ‘Art for Art’s sake’. It has also been found that digital tools play a significant role in bringing innovation in ceramic art education and spread the skills of clay-art. The findings of this paper have numerous implications for the personnel and practitioners of Chinese fine arts institutions especially those who have curriculum related to ceramic art.

Academic Curriculum of Universities and Madrasas in perspective of Islam and modern era

Education plays a key role in every society. The educational institutions make societies and learn culture and value to every person of the society. When education is strong in a country the nation will be strong. The society uses school as its agent of socialization. The system of education then devices curriculum to provide desirable experiences. The curriculum reflects an educational system of a country so curriculum is directly related to culture, value and civilization of every country and society. Islam has a clear and comprehensive idea about the curriculum. When the British took over in the sub-continent they establish new institutions in the education arena and turned English as a medium of instruction in lieu of persion language.in the face of such circumstances the Muslims scholar realized to set up a purely Islamic Madrasa in Deoband in order to safeguard the religious entity of the Muslims and some Muslims leaders laid the the foundation of Aligarh college so that the economic plight of Muslims could be ameliorated.
 A dualism in our education system took here which resulted in our educational and philosophical dispersion. It is, therefore, the need of the hour to revisit the educational curriculum of all the universities and religious institutions (Madares) and to set a third educational model. I write the main theme about the about the curriculum of our universities and madares in the perspective of Islamic view and its importance and contemporary era.

The Effect of Geriatric Nursing Course on Determining Attitudes Towards the Elderly

Aim: The study was conducted to define the effects of a geriatric nursing course on nursing students’ attitudes towards the elderly. Method: The study was conducted in a quasi-experimental design with second-year students studying in the Department of Nursing of a university. A total of 92 people participated in the study. Data were collected online. SPSS 21 statistical software was used in the analysis of the data. Results: Before taking the geriatric nursing course, 75% of the students stated that old age started over 65 years of age, while 87% stated that they started over 65 years of age after taking the geriatrics course (p<0.05). At the same time, it was determined that 27% of the students had difficulty communicating with elderly individuals before taking the geriatric nursing course, while only 17% had difficulty communicating with elderly individuals after taking the geriatrics course (p<0.05). It was determined that the average pre-test score of the students taking the geriatric nursing course was 123.55±15.86, the average post-test score was 127.00±16.40, and the average scores between the pre-test and post-test showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). Conclusion: Geriatric nursing course strengthens students' communication with the elderly. It is recommended to include geriatric nursing courses in all university curriculum in order to increase knowledge skills and positive attitudes towards the elderly in nursing students. Thus, students who start working as nurses can play an active role in improving patient outcomes such as hospital stays, reduced readmission rates, and patient satisfaction in hospitalisations due to old age.

Integrating EQUIP competency-based training into a university curriculum: a qualitative inquiry with students and faculty at Makerere University in Uganda

IntroductionCompetency-based training has gained prominence in clinical psychology education, emphasizing practical skills acquisition. The EQUIP competency-based approach, recognized for its effectiveness in in-service training, raises questions about its feasibility and utility in pre-service education.MethodsFaculty and supervisors were trained in and applied EQUIP competency-based assessment and techniques with current graduate students. A cohort comprising 15 graduate students, 12 faculty members, and supervisors from Butabika National Referral Mental Health and Teaching Hospital participated in focus group discussion and key informant interviews. Qualitative data was collected from 1st August 2022 to 4th August 2022. Thematic analysis identified three central themes.FindingsThe first theme reveals participants’ recognition of EQUIP’s feasibility in standardizing competence levels and addressing curriculum gaps. An extended training period, approximately 15 h, was identified as crucial to enhance educators’ and supervisors’ confidence in implementing the approach. The second theme emphasizes the pivotal role of role-play in competency-based training, transforming initial apprehension into constructive learning. Lastly, feedback emerged as a crucial component, with participants highlighting its role in fostering self-assuredness and refining skills.ConclusionThe study emphasizes the importance of robust training in competency-based methodologies. The EQUIP approach’s potential in clinical psychology education is evidenced by its alignment with research outcomes. Beyond this, the study advocates for longitudinal research to assess sustained engagement with EQUIP resources and their long-term impact. This research not only advances the discourse on competency-based training but also sets the stage for continuous improvements in clinical psychology education.

The Influence of Gender and Age on the Open-Mindedness of University Students

Open-mindedness (OM) is one of the select groups of 21st-century soft skills that are lacking in the university curricula. Our aim was to analyse the OM level of our university students and study the influence of gender and age on OM. To do so, we used an ex post facto experimental design, a snowball sampling technique, an OM questionnaire administered to 493 students and statistical techniques of data mining and multiple linear regression. The results show medium–low levels of OM and higher scores in those below 49 years of age and female gender. The variable that most influenced the variability of OM was age (82%), compared to gender (18%). The practical implications of these results aim to promote a more inclusive, active and higher-quality university education that integrates OM, together with other competencies, to make our students more competitive academically and favour their entry into the labour market.

Find a Fossil and “Choose your own Adventure”

Science education university curriculum should foster transformative methods of teaching and learning for science majors, including science communication. Pedagogical methods for increasing student awareness of paleontological fossils present challenges as fossils are often presented as preserved remains with little visualizations or reconstructions of fossils. As part of increasing scientific literacy and increasing confidence in professional development skills, student presentations can provide an avenue for promoting these necessary skills for biology majors. This study reports on a short multi-week activity whereby students A) selected a fossil to investigate, B) completed a one to two slide presentation on their fossil of choice, and C) presented their fossil overview to their peers in a lecture classroom. Post-activity surveys and reflections indicate that students found this activity engaging, a fun method for learning about a large diversity of fossils important to evolution, and finally, enjoyed selecting their own fossil. Therefore, allowing students to present on fossils and the evolutionary story they each tell may have increased engagement, piqued interest, and enabled students to both learn and focus on taxa of interest to them personally. We recommend science educators incorporate short, low risk presentations as a learning tool in biology courses to “bring fossils alive” and increase engagement among biology students by promoting student science communication.

Qualitative Research Methods in the Living Lab: Reflecting upon a Learning and Teaching Approach for Promoting Psychological Literacy

This report describes and reflects upon an approach to embedding psychological literacy within the core Research Methods curriculum in a small university in the United Kingdom. Psychology students were involved in the ‘Living Lab: Feeding the Campus’ project, an interdisciplinary network of students and staff aiming to find solutions for local issues of direct relevance to students’ lives. The Living Lab focused on understanding and improving the campus food system in the context of ecological justice. Undergraduate psychology students participated through the Qualitative Research Methods, a compulsory second-year module. Psychology students conducted interview studies related to food topics such as poverty, identities and culture, community gardens, waste, sustainable lifestyles, and activism. Students collected data on campus to examine food-related experiences within the university community. Findings are being used to inform changes in the university. In this report, we describe the first iteration of involving psychology students in the Living Lab. Our approach involved an authentic assessment, participation in events and fieldtrips and interdisciplinary collaboration. We combine insights from student feedback with staff reflections on its implementation and impact. Finally, we discuss the potential of using research methods modules as a way to facilitate psychological literacy.