Action Cycle Research Articles

Applying home based STEM activities to promote students learning motivation during Covid-19 pandemic

Education today faces new challenges in implementing learning during the Covid -19 pandemic. A compulsion to keep a distance causes learning to be carried out remotely using online methods. During the distance learning process students undergo more independent learning at home and cannot interact directly with teachers and friends. This condition is one of the causes of the lack of student motivation. Family members are major learning companion during a pandemic who could deal directly with students. So that we need a learning innovation that can empower homes and family members as a primary place for learning during home learning activities. This study aims to promote student motivation during the Covid -19 pandemic by applied a home-based STEM model. This model applied when students make learning media on subject of the earth structure and water layers. This study used a Classroom Action Research approach. Class actions are implemented through two cycles of action. Data collection techniques are obtained through observation, interviews, documentation study, and literature study. The research was carried out on class VII-A within 22 students. The results showed that there was an increase in student motivation after the implementation of home-based STEM learning. This is because students feel challenged and have the freedom to develop ideas in making learning media by making use of existing materials. Student interactions with family members during the learning process also play a role in making learning more enjoyable and promote student learning motivation.

PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR EKONOMI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 PADA SISWA KELAS X IPS 2 DI SMA NEGERI 2 PANGKALAN KERINCI TAHUN AJARAN 2021

Abstract: The Influence Of Learning Media On Motivation To Study Economics During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Class X IPS 2 Students At SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Kerinci For The 2021 Academic Year . This study aims to improve students' practical learning outcomes in the application of single-phase electrical installations, here it is required to apply teaching aids through the application of the posing problem learning model in class XI Electrical Power Installation Engineering at Private Vocational Schools of Muhammadiyah Pekanbaru. August to September 2018. The subjects of this study were students of class XI Electrical Power Installation Engineering at SMK Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru, totaling 25 people, consisting of 25 men. The data in this study were collected using learning outcomes tests which were scored based on indicators. learn the practice of single-phase electrical installation. The completeness of student learning outcomes is by comparing the basic scores with the Daily Deuteronomy I and Daily Deuteronomy II on the material for the application of single-phase electrical installations. After conducting research with two cycles, the application of the posing problem learning model can improve learning outcomes of single-phase electrical installation practices where at the end of the first cycle of action there are 25 students who have completed or 78% with an average student learning outcome or student understanding of 65.25, then increased in the second daily test with a total of 24 students or 83.25% completed with the average student learning outcomes or concept understanding increased to 81.45 at the end of the second cycle of action. the practice of single-phase electrical installation using teaching aids for class XI students of electrical power installation techniques at the Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru Private Vocational School on the material of applying single-phase electrical installations. Keywords : learning outcomes, practice, posing problems, electrical installation Abstrak: Pengaruh Media Pembelajaran Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Ekonomi Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Siswa Kelas X IPS 2 di SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Kerinci Tahun Ajaran 2021 . The Influence of Learning Media on Students' Learning Motivation in Class X IPS 2 Economics Subject at SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Kerinci. SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Kerinci. To achieve this goal, the researchers used data collection techniques through observation, questionnaires, and documentation with a sample of 35 people. The data was processed using quantitative analysis to determine the effect of learning media on students' learning motivation. The results showed that the level of use of learning media was categorized as good in terms of indicators of visual media, audio media and audio visual media. The level of student learning motivation is classified as very high in terms of indicators that excite students, provide realistic expectations, provide incentives, and direct student behavior. The results of the analysis and hypothesis testing indicate that there is a significant effect of learning media on the learning motivation of students in Class X Social Sciences 2 Economics at SMA Negeri 2 Pangkalan Kerinci with a low level of influence. Keywords: media use, to increase learning motivation motivasi

IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN PKN SUBJECTS THROUGH ROLE PLAYING METHOD

The problem in this study is the low student learning outcomes. The formulation of the problem posed is whether using the role playing method can improve student learning outcomes. This type of research is classroom action research which is carried out in 2 cycles using the research design of the Kemis and Mc Taggart models. The stages in this study include the planning, implementation of actions, observation, and reflection. The data obtained in this study include the results of observations of teacher activities, and student activity observation sheets. The subjects of this study were students of class IV, totaling 23 people. The test results of the first cycle of action obtained the percentage of completeness classical is 56.52%, the percentage of classical absorption is 62.39%. In the second cycle, the results of the action test increased. Cycle II obtained the percentage of classical completeness of 91.30%, the percentage of classical absorption of 80.21%. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that using the role playing method can improve student learning outcomes.

Spiritual Care in Hospitalized Patientsin Iran: An Action Research Study.

Religious practices canraise the sense of merit and hope through overcoming the feeling of isolation. Studies conducted in this area haveindicated that patients maydesire tohave their spiritual needs met. Nonetheless, sufficient attention has not been paid to these special needs. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the barriers to the provision of spiritual care for hospitalized patients. This is an action research study in which a total of 11 nurses and 76 hospitalized patients were recruited using purposive and convenience sampling, respectively. Data were collected using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the action cycles, the participants' concerns were examined, constructed, then evaluated, and re-constructed using reflective assessment. The qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed using the content analysis approach and the Mann-Whitney U, Chi-squared, and t-tests, respectively. At the first stage, the results of the content analysis showed the lack of professional knowledge and the existence of organizational barriers in the provision of spiritual care for patients. Reflection in the final stage led to the discovery of four concepts including (a) perceived advantages of change in performance, (b) being capable of providing spiritual care, (c) getting positive feedback, and (d) preparation for improving the provision of spiritual care. The results of the quantitative analysis indicated a significant increase in the mean score of patient satisfaction after the provision of spiritual care (p = .001). The results of this study led theauthors to a deeper understanding of various dimensions of spiritual care among patients hospitalized in the cardiology ward and ultimately improved the patients and their families' level of satisfaction.

Determination of organisational essential needs as the basis for developing amaṣlaḥah-based performance measurement

PurposeThe purpose of the study is twofold: first, it is to develop each aspect ofmaṣlaḥah ḍarūriyah(essential needs), i.e.dīn(faith/religion),nafs(soul),ʿaql(intellect),naṣl(descendants) and mal (wealth), into various aspects of organisational essential needs; second, it is to formulatemaṣlaḥah-based performance measurement.Design/methodology/approachThe research is an exploratory study that uses a two-stage design: defining the research question and developing the research design. The research question is how each element ofmaṣlaḥah ḍarūriyahcan become an element of organisational essential needs. The research design developed is to formulatemaṣlaḥah-based performance measurement.FindingsThe study concludes thatmaṣlaḥah ḍarūriyahcould be developed as a basis for identifying organisational essential needs. The five elements ofmaṣlaḥah ḍarūriyahare developed into the following organisational essential needs: worship orientation, internal process orientation, talent orientation, learning orientation, customer orientation and wealth orientation.Maṣlaḥah-based performance measurement uses five variables: strategic objective, measure, formula, target and strategic initiatives and applies the modified plan – do – check – action cycle: performance planning, performance implementation, performance evaluation and performance action.Practical implicationsOrganisational essential needs can be developed by Islamic financial institutions (IFIs) into performance measurement. IFIs have six essential needs that can be developed into performance variables. Key performance indicators that can be developed for each need are worship orientation (social responsibility, regulatory compliance and Sharīʿah compliance); internal process orientation (innovation process, digital adaptation and employee satisfaction); talent orientation (career development, talent pool, compensation and benefits); learning orientation (training programme, training evaluation and return on training investment); customer orientation (customer engagement, customer satisfaction, customer survey and promotion programme); wealth orientation (profitability, cost-cutting, share prices, dividends, cost efficiency and financial sustainability).Originality/valueThis paper contributes to new knowledge. The study attempts to discuss the organisational essential needs based on themaṣlaḥah ḍarūriyahconcept, while previous studies discussed organisational needs based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. In developing performance measurement, organisational performance is measured in a balanced manner. According to the concept ofmaṣlaḥah, not only financial factors but also worship, internal processes, talents, learning and customers define organisational needs. Thus, organisational needs are considered not only in terms of material factors but also in terms of spiritual (worship) factors.

Investigations on influence of rifle automatics system action on values of energetic efficiency coefficient of muzzle brakes

The objective of the paper was to compare values of the muzzle brake efficiency coefficient for a rifle with active or inactive automatics systems. Special laboratory stand designed for investigating the recoil process was used. The motion of the rifle was detected by the use of the laser interferometer and the optical camera. The recoil velocity time courses were determined by smoothing and differentiation of experimental position records. The results of the experiments indicated that in the case of an active automatics system two values of the recoil velocity can be used for calculation of the energetic efficiency coefficient: the maximum recoil velocity and the final recoil velocity at the end of the automatics action cycle. The values of the coefficient, calculated using these two values of the recoil velocity, distinctly differ. However, it was shown that their values indicate the same relation between the efficiency of various muzzle brakes. The value of the efficiency coefficient, determined on the basis of the final recoil velocity value, is practically the same as that determined on the basis of the final recoil velocity value for the rifle with an inactive automatics system.

PENGGUNAAN METODE PERMAINAN KARTU KATA BERGAMBAR DALAM PENINGKATAN MINAT BELAJAR SISWA

AbstractThis study aims to determine whether the use of the picture word card game method can increase the interest in learning Citizenship Education in class IV MIN 2 Padangsidimpuan students. This research is a classroom action research. This study uses a qualitative method. The subjects in this study were class IV A with 38 students. The data collection instruments used were questionnaires and observations. Data analysis used a quantitative approach with statistical methods. Based on the research carried out, it was concluded that the interest in learning Citizenship Education in class IV A students could be increased by using the picture word card game method. This increase can be seen from the results of questionnaires and observations. The results of the action using a questionnaire in cycle I with an average value of 97.31, cycle II 104.86, and cycle III 113.65. While the results of the action using observations in the first cycle was 86.83%, the second cycle was 91.44%, and the third cycle was 95.39%. Judging from the results of the action cycle I to cycle III there is an increase in the number of values which indicates an increase in interest in learning Citizenship Education. Keywords: Picture Word Card Game Method; Interest to learn; Citizenship Education

MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA AUDIOVISUAL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA SUBTEMA PERPINDAHAN KALOR DISEKITAR KITA DI KELAS V SD NEGERI 132 PALEMBANG

This research aims to improve students learning outcomes in the sub-themes of heat transfer around us in 5th-grade students of SD Negeri 132 Palembang. through the application of the Problem Based Learning Model using Audiovisual Media. This research uses the method of classroom action with two cycles of action. Data collection techniques that are used are test and observation. Action class research has four stages namely Planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The Subject in the research is 5th-grade student of SD Negeri 132 Palembang with a total of 36 students consisting of 20 females students and 16 male students. The results of this research indicate that the completeness of student learning outcomes in the first cycle amounted to 61,11% with an average 64,30%, in cycle II the completeness of student learning outcomes increased to 83.33% with an average of 81.52. From the result of observation, in the first cycle,the percentage of student activity reached 71.45 within the active category, in the second cycle there was an increase of 81.09% within the very active category. So it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning model using Audiovisual can improve the learning outcomes of students in the heat transfer sub-theme around us in 5th-grade students of SD Negeri 132 Palembang. Keywords: Model Problem-Based Learning, Audiovisual Media, Students learning outcomes

Using the theoretical domains framework to inform strategies to support dietitians undertaking body composition assessments in routine clinical care

BackgroundMalnutrition, sarcopenia and cachexia are clinical wasting syndromes characterised by muscle loss. Systematic monitoring by body composition assessment (BCA) is recommended for the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the syndrome(s). This study investigated practices, competency, and attitudes of Australian dietitians regarding BCA, to inform a local implementation process.MethodsApplying the Action cycle in the Knowledge to Action framework, surveys were distributed to the 26 dietitians of an 800-bed tertiary hospital. The survey assessed barriers and enablers to performing routine BCA in clinical care. Results were categorised using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and suitable interventions mapped using the Behaviour Change Wheel.ResultsTwenty-two dietitians (84.6%) completed the survey. Barriers to BCA were identified in all TDF domains, particularly in Knowledge, Skills, Social/professional role and identity, Beliefs about capabilities, and Environmental context and resources. Enablers existed in domains of: Skills; Beliefs about consequences; Goals; Environmental context and resources; Social influences; Intentions; Optimism; Reinforcement.ConclusionsThis study showed that hospital dietitians experience individual, team, and organisational barriers to adopt BCAs in clinical practice. We were able to formulate targeted implementation strategies to overcome these barriers to assist BCA adoption into routine practice.

Developing Inquiry-Based Science Activities in Early Childhood Education: An Action Research

This study was carried out as collaborative action research aims to develop inquiry-based science activities in early childhood education. One volunteer teacher (T2) who desired to develop inquiry-based science activities, 14 of her students and the researcher participated in action research. The action phase consisted of six action cycles that reflect the progress over time. Data were collected through interviews and observations. Inductive thematic analysis was performed on the obtained qualitative data. Results showed that during the development of inquiry-based science activities, the teacher had supportive behaviors and utterances. At first, the teacher was planning and implementing at the confirmatory and structured inquiry level but afterwards, she could practice the guided inquiry and also achieved to activate all the inquiry skills during the fifth and sixth cycles. However, some difficulties originated from the teacher, school culture and parental involvement in the process. As a result, the teacher made significant progress in planning, implementing and evaluating inquiry-based science activities in her classroom for preschoolers. Finally, we conclude that inquiry-based science activities can be practicing at various inquiry levels in early childhood education.

Influtnce analysis of 09Г2С and 30MnB5 steels thermo cyclic treatment on strength characteristics of road construction machines working bodies

Introduction. The ways of increasing the reliability of road construction machinery operation are considered. As a result, an option is proposed to replace the used 09Г2С steel with 30MnB5 boron steel. Using the example of a motor grader blade, the force effects on this working body of the road construction machinery are analyzed. In order to increase the level of physical and mechanical characteristics of 09Г2С and 30MnB5 steels, they are additionally exposed to thermo cyclic treatment. The experimental studies about the influence of this type thermal action on the structure and properties of steels are described. The comparative analysis of the obtained characteristics allows making a conclusion about the possibility of the considered replacement.Materials and methods. Through the metallographic analysis the influence of the number of thermal effects cycles on the grain size of steel is investigated. Alongside a set of physical and mechanical characteristics of these steels was determined at various stages of the thermo cyclic treatment.Results. It was determined that an increasing the level of physical and mechanical characteristics of the studied steels is possible through the use of thermo cyclic treatment. This is achieved by producing a fine-grained metal structure with a higher strength. The dependence of the tensile strength and yield strength of the steels under investigation on the number of cycles of thermal action is considered. Some correlation relationships were selected to describe these dependencies. The relationship between the yield stress and ultimate strength of 09Г2С and 30MnB5 steels and the grain size is considered. All investigated dependencies are presented in graphical form.Discussion and conclusion. Based on a comparative analysis of the complex of physical and mechanical characteristics, the conclusion about the possibility of replacing 09Г2С steel with 30MnB5 steel was made.

MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN OPERASI PENJUMLAHAN BILANGAN PECAHAN MELALUI METODE DEMONSTRASI

The background of the implementation of this classroom action research is the failure of students to achieve the KKM that has been determined in the addition of fractions in Mathematics learning. The purpose of this study was to improve students' ability in the addition of fractions in Mathematics learning in class VI SD Negeri Tanjungsari. This research was conducted in two cycles. in Class VI Tanjungsari State Elementary School, UPTD PAUD, PNFI, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Blanakan District, Subang Regency, with 24 students. The research method used is a descriptive method with a quantitative research approach. Research data collection was carried out through documentation studies of student learning outcomes from each cycle. The results showed an increase in the average value of student learning outcomes in the addition of fractions. This can be seen from the initial conditions before the action, the average value of student learning outcomes of 56.25%, after the first cycle of action an increase in the average value of student learning outcomes became 62.91%. Likewise, after the second cycle of action there was an increase in the average value of student learning outcomes to 73.75%.

Promotion of Neonatal Pain Management in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A participatory Action Research

Introduction: Pain management is especially important for infants who are not able to verbally express their pain. The objective of this study was to promote pain management in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Methods: The present study was conducted using an action research based on Kemmis and McTaggart’s action research cycle on 35 participants including nurses, physicians, and center managers involved in the care of neonates. Four qualitative methods including interviews, focus group discussions, strategic meetings, and field notes were used for data collection. The content analysis approach was also used to analyze the data. Two action cycles were designed, with four stages of “identification, planning, implementation, and observation and reflection”. Results: Based on the results of this study, the source of the challenges was categorized into four areas of human resources management, pain control policy, workplace conditions, and management factors. The steps for the follow-up and implementation of the proposed solutions and strategies included training workshops, preparation of pain control policy, provision of facilities and equipment, and participation of senior managers in the implementation of neonatal pain management. The results of data analysis in the final evaluation revealed two themes of “comfort” and “improvement” in pain management in the NICU. Conclusion: The results of this study showed positive experiences of the participants on implementation of pain management in the NICU. The results also demonstrated that pain management problems in NICU can be reduced, without imposing high costs, by forming multidisciplinary teams and engaging various disciplines in the process of neonatal pain management.

Framing a Social Learning Space for Wheelchair Curling

The purpose of this paper is to delineate how an intervention aimed at increasing the learning capability of Canadian wheelchair curling coaches was framed by a systems convener in collaboration with stakeholders from different levels. Social learning theory, in particular a landscape of practice perspective, provides the conceptual framework. The methodology was collaborative inquiry with people from across the landscape to delineate the intervention strategies through cycles of reflection and action. The participants included parasport coaches, researchers, and Curling Canada technical leaders. Based on preintervention findings, the intervention was driven by (a) the use of technology to overcome barriers and the implementation of learning activities at competitions, (b) the use of a collective learning map to promote meaningful learning, (c) the involvement of the sport organization leadership to promote the participation of influential people, and (d) a reflection of how subpar outcomes occurred when the systems convener failed to engage with the sport organization leadership. The discussion sheds light on the many roles of systems conveners and the importance of promoting strategic and enabling values. Sport organizations should engage a systems convener who can effectively align learning goals with the available resources and the strategic mission of the organization.

IMPROVING STUDENTS VOCABULARY THROUGH BBC’S VIDEO IN INSTAGRAM AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Vocabulary is a linguistics ellement of language skills. The purpose of this research is to describe the role of BBC’s Video in Instagram for improving students’ mastery on vocabulary. This research is a class room action research based on the theory of Kemmis and McTaggart (1988). The researcher used three times of classroom action cycle to achieve the goal. The population of this research is students at SMP Negeri 3 Medan and the sample is students at grade seven-two. The data of this classroom action research is score from each cycle. The result of this research shows us that BBC’s Video in instagram as a media of teaching English is able to improve students’ mastery on vocabulary. It can be seen in the first cycle their average score is 60.1, in the second cycle is 72.3 and the last cycle is 85.1. This result shows us that video in instagram is a good instrument to improve the students’ mastery in vocabulary. It is suggested to other English teacher to make this media as an alternative media as far as the teaching method is supported to use.

Feeling Valued and Adding Value: A Participatory Action Research Project on Co-creating Practices of Social Inclusion in Kindergartens and Communities.

Background: Contemporary public health problems connect to the social determinants of health, with a growing recognition of social inclusion as imperative to sustainable development. In this quest for social inclusion, early childhood and families are of particular interest. Although co-creation is suggested as viable path to support well-being, less is known how social inclusion might be co-created in practice. The aim of this study was to explore how Participatory Action Research (PAR) can be a tool for transformative practices in a local community, pointing to kindergartens as meeting places for recognizing social inclusion as a common value in early childhood.Methods: A qualitative PAR study was embedded in a Norwegian municipality as an integrated part of their local public health work. The study involved a wide range of participants and stakeholders in three kindergartens and the wider community. Together, we explored potentials for co-creating social inclusion to achieve well-being through cycles of transformative actions and reflections. Reflexive thematic analysis was applied to generate patterns and themes in the data.Results: The participants formulated and took on ownership to an inclusive agenda through the PAR-process. Acts of inclusion was framed by an intersection between political aims of achieving health and well-being for all and public value co-creation unfolding at the level of the place, in the context of the Norwegian welfare regime. To feel valued and adding value was seen as important aspects for social inclusion. Four themes were generated from analysis; (1) Co-creating a shared vision of inclusive communities, (2) Becoming aware and empowered through caring, sharing and collaboration, (3) Places and spaces of inclusiveness in kindergartens and beyond, and (4) Valuing and practicing inclusion, and signs of transformative change.Conclusions: Through the PAR process, parents, kindergartens employees, community members and policy makers appear to have opened a creative toolbox for inclusive and transformational change through formulating and co-creating inclusion and well-being as public values. The results suggest that local actors might support adaptive social systems to taking on relational responsibility for inclusive processes and outcomes in the pursuit of well-being for all.

Dolls4Peace Memorial

This community/art based participatory research project encompassed communal art making practices (art as therapy) to build community, heal and resist systemic oppression and community violence, as well as promote self-care, empowerment, and a sense of purpose. Using an ecological model, participants engaged in community-based art therapy to build and heal communities impacted by gun violence. This "Doll Project" developed as a grassroots approach to arts-based social change—an ongoing cycle of creation, reflection and action with the hope to create a wave of healing and understanding through impacted Chicago communities. This process was intended to engage communities and embody the use of creativity to shift power and flatten hierarchies, largely by building up leadership of those most impacted by violence. The art of doll making was used to memorialize victims of gun violence in the city in record-high years of murders, while simultaneously creating a memorial of resistance, and initiating community-based adaptive change practices for social equity, connectedness, and liberation. Two questions are highlighted by this research: How does gun violence impact school communities within largely isolated, marginalized urban communities? How can we best support those who witness and survive gun violence?

MENINGKATKAN PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MELALUI PENERAPAN COOPERATIVE LEARNING TIPE STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION (STAD) KELAS VI-C UPT. SD NEGERI 01 LIMO KAUM

This research was motivated by the low scores in mathematics at VI-C UPT. SD Negeri 01 Limo Kaum. The purpose of this study is to carry out learning that can improve mathematics learning outcomes through the application of cooperative learning type STAD. This research is in the form of PTK (Classroom Action Research) which consists of 2 (two) cycles. After the first cycle is carried out, then reflection is carried out. The results of the reflection carried out in cycle I conclude that it is necessary to carry out cycle II to improve (1) the implementation of learning which includes: learning media, the active role of researchers in helping students, motivation towards students, building cooperation between students and (2) the results of understanding the lesson mathematics After the second cycle was carried out, the results showed that the use of the STAD Cooperative Learning Type Application. has shown very satisfying results. After the second cycle of learning was carried out, the learning process was using the STAD Cooperative Learning Type Application. very effective to improve learning outcomes in mathematics for students of class VI-C UPT. SD Negeri 01 Limo Kaum. Based on the results of data analysis, in this classroom action research, it was found that the results of student tests at the end of the first cycle of action showed an average value of 75.42 with a percentage of 58.3% absorption. an average of 86.67% with a percentage of absorption reaching 87.5%. Thus it can be concluded that the application of Cooperative Learning Type STAD., In mathematics lessons can improve student understanding and improve student learning outcomes.

PEDAGOGŲ KVALIFIKACIJOS TOBULINIMO EFEKTYVUMAS ANDRAGOGO ORGANIZATORIAUS VEIKLOS ASPEKTU

Scientific literature, LR legal acts and analysis of research conducted in Lithuania shows that the process of teachers’ qualification development is related to adult education and organization of teaching / learning, is relevant as a source of improvement of teachers’ pedagogical as well as andragogical activity and acquisition of new competences. But this process is complicated and consists of professional activity’s self-assessment / assessment, planning, self-improvement / improvement, practical application, reflection and as an aspect of quality assurance it is a repeated cycle of actions to improve quality. Knowing that andragogue organiser’s professionalism is one of the most important conditions for this process to be successfully and qualitatively implemented, the issue raised in this article is: what is the role of andragogue organiser’s professionalism in striving for effectiveness of teachers’ qualification development? The conducted quantitative research confirmed the importance of andragogue organiser’s professionalism for the effectiveness of this process. It is found that the main objective of teachers’ qualification development, that is, the quality of their professional activities and the acquisition of new competences will be achieved if the andragogue organiser will professionally implement the teachers’ qualification development process beginning with analysis of learning needs and ending with practical application of acquired competences. In the practical approach empirical data presented in this article can be significant in: 1) seeking to reveal the effectiveness of activity of Klaipeda District Education Centre that provides teachers’ qualification development services; 2) improving and ensuring the quality of this process; 3) achieving andragogue organiser’s professionalism (internal professionalism – improvement of professional competences by examining the analysis of research results, external professionalism – justification of andragogue organiser’s role of professionalism in the effectiveness of teachers’ qualification development).

Development of a Primary School Teacher on The Philosophy with Children: An Action Research

This study aims at providing a detailed description of the ways to understand the development process of a primary school teacher on philosophy with children (PwC) approach. Action research was used as the research method since the problems determined in the current study can be iteratively solved with the development of the teacher. The study group consists of a teacher in a primary school located at the center of Bayburt, Turkey in the 2018-2019 academic year and 20 third-grade students. Qualitative data collection methods; observation, interview, field notes and diaries were used. A systematic analytical method was applied and the data were analyzed using a content analysis approach. The primary school teacher was provided with training on the PwC approach and eight action cycles were conducted regarding the implementation of this approach. Observations and interviews conducted in this process indicated that there are developments in the teacher in implementing the PwC approach and these developments positively affect some skills of the students. Based on the findings obtained in the current study, the authors made some recommendations for practice and future studies.