University Departments Of Education Research Articles

Integrating social media-based community of inquiry with theory of planned behavior to promote equitable educational intentions among pre-service teachers in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

An equitable education system is essential for all students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become productive members of society. Pre-service teachers in education play a vital role in fostering equitable educational practices. This study aimed to measure the association between the social media-based community of inquiry and pre-service teachers' intentions toward social justice and equity in education. It focused on pre-service teachers enrolled in the education departments of universities in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Pakistan. Census sampling was used to include all students enrolled in teacher education departments across universities in GB. The research utilized a multi-wave survey design, beginning with a baseline survey to assess pre-service teachers' presence on social media. This information guided the design of a community of inquiry on social media centered on the theme of social justice and equity in education. After 4 months, a second survey was conducted to measure the association between the community of inquiry and pre-service teachers' intentions toward social justice and equity. For data analysis, the study employed the partial least squares-consistent structural equation modeling (PLSc-SEM) approach. The novelty of the study lies in integrating the community of inquiry framework with the theory of planned behavior. We found a significant and positive association between the social media-based community of inquiry and pre-service teachers' attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control regarding their intentions to implement social justice and equity in education. These findings hold the potential for developing prospective teachers and educational leadership with a strong focus on equity. Future research could explore creating a community of inquiry for pre-service teachers to enhance their mindset and skills for inclusive education. This aligns with the broader objective of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.

An Exploratory Overview of Teacher Educators’ Demographic Based Insight Regarding Standards of Quality of Teacher Education in Public Sector Universities of Pakistan

The quality of teacher education is highly contingent on professional standards and teachers’ firm belief in these standards. By following the standards, teacher education can be revolutionized. Keeping in view this utmost need of standards, the present study was envisioned to review teacher educator’s insight regarding standards of quality of teacher education. For this purpose, an exploratory survey was conducted with the help of an open ended questionnaire based on ten national professional standards. Two demographics gender and teachers’ designation were focused. Questionnaire was administered over 55 teacher educators out of which 49 questionnaire were returned. These teacher educators were purposively selected as they were teaching to preservice teachers in teacher education departments of various public sector universities of Punjab, KP and Federal. There were total 15 questions in this questionnaire. Results of the study concluded that majority of teachers were well aware of these standards. In all standards data showed a marginal gender based difference. However,in terms of training teachers revealed that there is lack of training regarding implementation of these standards. Teachers were found weak in standard of professional code of conduct and assessment techniques. Half of the majority of teachers were hopeful that standards can improve quality of teacher education. The study recommends training program for teachers for teachers’ continuous professional development and to empower them for using ICTs and for opting diverse assessment techniques.

Learning Approaches and Students’ Academic Performance in Cost Accounting in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria

This study investigated the relationship between learning styles and academic achievement in the field of cost accounting among students enrolled in Federal Universities in the South-South region of Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design. This study focuses on the examination of a population using a randomly selected sample. The study's population comprises 556 final-year business education students from the departments of business education of the four Federal Universities located in South-South Nigeria, as selected for the research. A study was conducted in the South-South region of Nigeria, focusing on final-year students in the business education departments of four Federal Universities. The sample size consisted of 248 students, selected from a total population of 556 students. The primary data were gathered through the utilisation of a questionnaire. The statistical methodology employed to address the research inquiries and evaluate the hypotheses was the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The present study employed a purposive probability sampling method to select the participants, which enabled the researcher to investigate the association between the learning style preference of senior business education students in cost accounting and their academic performance in the preceding semester's final examination in the same subject. There is a notable correlation between the independent learning approach and students' academic achievement in South-South Nigeria among other things. Based on the findings, the study recommended that lecturers as well as students should give necessary considerations to the different approaches available for learning.

Learning Approaches and Students’ Academic Performance in Cost Accounting in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria

This study investigated the relationship between learning styles and academic achievement in the field of cost accounting among students enrolled in Federal Universities in the South-South region of Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design. This study focuses on the examination of a population using a randomly selected sample. The study's population comprises 556 final-year business education students from the departments of business education of the four Federal Universities located in South-South Nigeria, as selected for the research. A study was conducted in the South-South region of Nigeria, focusing on final-year students in the business education departments of four Federal Universities. The sample size consisted of 248 students, selected from a total population of 556 students. The primary data were gathered through the utilisation of a questionnaire. The statistical methodology employed to address the research inquiries and evaluate the hypotheses was the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The present study employed a purposive probability sampling method to select the participants, which enabled the researcher to investigate the association between the learning style preference of senior business education students in cost accounting and their academic performance in the preceding semester's final examination in the same subject. There is a notable correlation between the independent learning approach and students' academic achievement in South-South Nigeria among other things. Based on the findings, the study recommended that lecturers as well as students should give necessary considerations to the different approaches available for learning.

Blood biomarkers for estimating energy intake in Japanese male collegiate athletes: a pilot study

BackgroundAthletes should be informed of their required energy intake in preparation for sports competitions. However, the environment in which dietary surveys can be conducted to determine the required energy intake for sports competitions is limited, and such survey will require a substantial amount of time and effort from athletes and dietitians. If certain biomarkers for estimating the energy intake can be identified, they may compensate for the shortcomings of these dietary surveys. We aimed to identify the blood biomarkers to estimate the energy intake/basal metabolic rate ratio of male athletes.MethodsTwenty-six male athletes from a university physical education department were included and underwent measurements of height, weight, and body composition, as well as blood sampling. The dietary assessment included a 3-day dietary recall and collection of meal photographs. The basal metabolic rate was estimated using the lean body mass, while the daily energy intake/basal metabolic rate ratio was used as an index to determine the energy intake. From the 36 selected blood biomarkers, we identified the independent biomarkers for inclusion in the multiple regression analysis by assessing for pairwise correlations and multicollinearity. A formula for estimating the energy intake/basal metabolic rate was then developed using the stepwise method. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered significant.ResultsOverall, 18 of the 36 blood biomarkers were selected, and multiple regression analysis revealed that triiodothyronine, white blood cell count, and triglyceride level were significant factors that can be used to estimate the energy intake/basal metabolic rate, accounting for 60.4% of the variance. No systematic errors were observed in the estimated values, calculated using the estimation formula and dietary assessment results.ConclusionsA combination of free triiodothyronine level, white blood cell count, and triglyceride level can be used for estimating the energy intake/basal metabolic rate of male athletes, thus compensating for the shortcomings of dietary surveys.

The Reconstruction of Blended Learning Teaching Model for Full Online Learning System: A Study on English Education Department in Islamic Universities in Indonesia

The aim of this research was to construct a teaching model that was intended as a standardization and benchmark for lecturers in the online class teaching and learning process during the COVID-19 pandemic in the English Education Department of Islamic religious universities in Indonesia. This problem was identified from the results of pre-observation research which indicated that in Indonesian Islamic religious university institutions, especially in the English Language Education study program, there was not yet clear standardization for conducting full online learning. The product of this research study is in the form of a teaching model developed using the ASSURE method that consists of analyzing the participants’ needs, stating the objectives, selecting appropriate strategies, utilizing a technological approach, requiring learners' participation, and evaluating the final product of this study. In developing this research product, the researchers also conducted a validation process with experts in the field of English teaching strategies. The validation is related to the teaching model, model design, and contextualization. The product of this research has been revised and improved based on the advice from the experts. Furthermore, at the stage of requiring students’ participation, the product also underwent trials involving 10 lecturers and 100 students from five different English Education Departments. The results obtained from the trial process were also used by the researchers for perfecting the model so that the teaching model based on blended learning would be an appropriate educational tool to be used in teaching and learning during online learning in the English Education Departments of Islamic religious universities in the future.

UGC Guidelines for Establishment of Education Departments in Multidisciplinary Institutions

The NEP 2020, has suggested several policy directions for offering multidisciplinary education, as well as to establish Department of Education in such institutions. This Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education underlines pulling of courses and resources from a variety of disciplines and helping in the holistic individual development including social and life skills. The purpose of this type of Education according to NEP policy is to link the teaching-learning process with life, community and the world of work including the environment across all disciplines/fields of study as well as STEM education. The ‘Education Departments’ are visualized as instruments towards contributing to multidisciplinary teaching-learning (curriculum, pedagogy, technology-enabled blended learning, assessment and evaluation, etc.) as visualized in the NEP 2020 and develop specialized expert in these areas. The present article has described in detail the entire procedure of establishing the ‘Department of Education’ in Multidisciplinary Institutions in terms of present and proposed Structural Arrangement; Functions and Programmes; Linkage to HEI’s as well as the operationalization of the NEP 2020 policies in this regard. Thus, the Education Departments of universities and colleges need to comprehensively focus on this task of merging. The UGC Guidelines for Transforming HEI’s into Multidisciplinary Institutions concluded with a statement that the micro-details/functions during the process of implementation may be worked out subsequently.

The psychological experience of nursing students in their internship year during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

The COVID-19 pandemic produced challenges and troubling issues in Saudi Arabia and worldwide. During the height of the pandemic, the psychological status of nursing students was complicated by challenges that affected their educational future. We used qualitative approach to explore the psychological status of 20 Saudi nursing students from Nursing College in their internship program during the COVID-19 pandemic by investigating their perceptions, experiences, and challenges. Thematic analysis methods were used to present the data as themes and subthemes. Themes that emerged during interviews revealed: Interns' experiences from the outbreak; Perceptions of students toward COVID-19; Mental distress associated with the situation; Level of support from either or both university authorities or hospital education and training departments; Financial challenges; and Readiness to complete a nursing internship. COVID-19 presented several challenges to Saudi nursing students in internship year including psychological distress in several aspects such as fear of infection for themselves and their families. However, this study findings do not apply to all nursing students as it only included nursing interns actively engaged in clinical practice. Additional studies are required to examine how the clinical practice of internships varied across the country during any epidemic situation.

The Evaluation and the Accreditation Process of Greek HEIs with an Emphasis on Primary Education Departments

This paper examines the quality evaluations of the Greek Universities highlighting those which offer a full-fledged study program of primary education. There are eight principles-criteria according to which each university is evaluated. For each principle, scores may range from 1 (noncompliance with the principle) to 4 (fully compliance). I present and compare results of the Greek university evaluations completed by the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA). Surprisingly, no university has been graded as non-compliant in any of the eight principles-criteria. These evaluations are performed by an alleged “external” and “independent” committee. For all practical purposes, they are, nevertheless, based on subjective and biased opinions of academics affiliated with international universities with links to Greece and its universities. Independent and evidence-based evaluations paint a different picture. Universities which get perfect scores in the quality evaluation processes perform badly in the pertinent international ranking systems. As a case study, their primary education departments have lower research performance with high variability between faculty members and departments. Given that one criterion of evaluating quality is research, then not all Greek universities can be evaluated as highly performing research institutions, either in absolute or relevant terms. This criterion of quality is not satisfied by the primary education departments of Greek universities. According to this evidence, using the HQA as an agency to assess and accredit quality is useless. It should be abolished. A new system should be based on objective criteria such as independent teaching evaluations and research performance. These do not require any committee to evaluate performance and can be constructed on evidence-based policy. The latter relies solely on rigorously established objective facts. Keywords: higher education, quality assurance, HQA, teaching quality, Greece

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity, life satisfaction, anxiety, stress perception and coping strategies in student-athletes: A comparison between Belarus and Poland-countries with a different approach of anti-pandemic measures.

More than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives of people around the world and had a profound impact on the field of sports. This has resulted in decreased physical activity (PA) and changes in mental health. The goal was to assess self-reported physical activity, life satisfaction, perceived stress, choice of coping strategies and their correlations among student athletes from two neighboring countries facing different anti-pandemic strategies. Cross-sectional surveys using standardized questionnaires: International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Mini-COPE) to compare 600 students from Physical Education and Sports departments of universities in Belarus (n = 333), where restrictions were found to be less stringent than in neighboring Poland (n = 267). Minor differences in physical activities between both countries indicate that student athletes have adapted fairly quickly and found ways to keep their PA at a fairly high level. Nevertheless, higher PA was reported in the group of student athletes from Belarus. PA levels correlated with life satisfaction, anxiety and stress levels. Female students from Poland reported lower satisfaction with their lives. Their perception of stress was twice as high as that of their Belarusian counterparts. The most common coping strategy in both groups was active coping. Polish respondents less frequently used strategies of avoiding problems and seeking outside support. The level of physical activity and well-being of student athletes are associated with increased mental health and coping with stress. They also contribute to prevention of affective disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, it is dependent on the country's anti-pandemic policies.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Generation Z Music Education Students on the Concept of their Ideal Music Teacher

This research aims to reveal the perceptions of Generation Z music education students regarding the concept of music teachers in their ideals, through metaphors. The research was conducted with 92 Generation Z students studying in the music education departments of different universities in Turkey. The data was collected by having the students complete the sentence, “My ideal music teacher is like…because…”. The answers given were subjected to content analysis and the metaphors that the students produced for the concept were determined. Students produced 50 valid metaphors. These metaphors were grouped under five different categories. The categories determined in line with the metaphors produced by Generation Z music education students were listed from the most given metaphors to the least. As a result of the ranking, it was revealed that the students perceived their ideal music teacher as enlightening-directing and guiding, helpful and informative, loving-nurturing and supportive, necessary and reassuring, and a source of change and happiness. In line with the findings, it was concluded that Generation Z music education students idealized a music teacher who would enlighten and guide them rather than a teacher who conveyed information.

Mapping Research on Social Studies Education in Turkey: A Bibliometric Review

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the social studies education literature in Turkey through systematic bibliometric analysis. The science mapping method was employed to analyze studies. 252 studies that were extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) database were analyzed. The findings revealed that the number of studies has been dramatically increased in the last decade. Besides, It was found that the majority of publications were published in local journals. Moreover, theses produced in this field are the most cited sources in the articles. It was also concluded that even though there are 65 social studies education departments in Turkish universities, only a few numbers of them made collaborations in the publications. Besides, it was found that there are no multi-country collaborations in social studies education literature in Turkey.

Research on mathematical teaching innovation strategy and best practices based on deep learning algorithm

The basic aim of this research study is determine the Research on mathematical teaching innovation strategy and best practices based on deep learning algorithm. This research study based on primary data analysis. The mathematical teaching innovation strategy consider as independent variable the best practices role play as mediator and the deep learning algorithm is main dependent variable. for measuring the research study used specific questions related to the indicator included open ended and closed ended questions. This research study conduct in china these data collected from teaching staff, education departments of universities and colleges, also that data collected from senior students how have knowledge about mathematical innovation strategy. For determining the result used smart PLS software and run different results included indicator correlation, discriminant validity, smart PLS Algorithm model, and total effect between dependent, independent variables and mediator variables. according to the overall research result founded that the mathematical teaching innovation strategy shows that positive relation with best practices its shows that significant relation between them. The mathematical teaching innovation strategy shows that negative but significant relation with deep learning.

Nostalgia, belonging and mattering: an institutional framework for digital collegiality drawn from teachers’ experience of online delivery during the 2020 pandemic

This article explores the experiences of two teachers in different institutions (UK and China) specifically selected for this study because of their largely positive institutional experiences of using technology during the first wave of the pandemic in early 2020. Our aim is to understand the emotional outcomes relative to their uses of technology, whilst working from home. In this study, we asked, “what is the role of technology in the affective outcomes of teaching during the pandemic when everyone was at home?” and “Why might teachers feel a sense of nostalgia for a moment of educational crisis?” A proposal was submitted and gained ethical approval from the University of Derby. A qualitative methodology was adopted using semi-structured online interviews and inductive analysis. We address concerns that ‘sense of belonging’ may be an incomplete account of the emotional landscape arising from the use of technology during this educational emergency. We identify three ways in which technology was used and which made experience (1) flexible (2) communal, and (3) visible. We map these uses onto corresponding emotional outcomes which are (1) mattering (2) belonging (3) nostalgia. As a result, we provide a model of ‘E-Motional Good Practice’ in support of institutional, and digital collegiality. Finally, we consider implications for university education departments.

Student Preferences about University Education Department Instructor Attire

Significant research has been conducted into the preferences of college students for what their course instructors wear while teaching face-to-face university classes. This article focuses on a specific focus within that research: students within a teacher education department of a midsized midwestern state university. The study used a survey to examine student preferences into this topic. Data were gathered using an online survey of 92 teacher education department students in one midwestern state university. The survey asked students to respond to images of men and women in various levels of formal dress: very informal attire, casual attire, business casual attire, and more formal attire. Students were asked to respond on a Likert-type scale about the impact of instructor dress on their own learning, on their perception of the instructor’s competence, and on their attitudes toward the professor’s apparent approachability or friendliness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. This study suggests that students prefer their instructors to wear business casual attire while teaching. This finding was true for both male and female professors, and the survey results further indicate that business casual dress is best for student learning, for student perception of the instructor’s competence, and for the perceived approachability of the professor by students. The results of this study provide direction for college-level instructors seeking to enhance their overall effectiveness.

대학교육 서비스품질이 학과만족과 진로결정 자기효능감에 미치는 영향: 항공서비스학과 학생을 대상으로

The purpose of this study was to empirically verify the relationship between university education service quality, department satisfaction, and career decision-making self-efficacy perceived by college students. In addition, the mediating effect of department satisfaction was verified in the influence of career decision-making self-efficacy according to the quality of university education service. To this end, in this study, a survey was conducted on 123 college students in the aviation service-related department, and statistical analysis was conducted on the survey data. As a result, university education service quality, department satisfaction, and career decision. It was found that there was a significant positive effect between self-efficacy. In addition, the results of verifying the mediating effect of department satisfaction in the relationship between university education service quality and career decision-making self-efficacy showed that the mediating effect of department satisfaction was significant. Through this study, the significance of this study can be evaluated as the significance of this study is that it empirically revealed whether the quality of university education service can increase the satisfaction of college students

Examination of the Relation between the Possession of Compassion and Effective Teaching Qualities of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers in Special Education

The purpose of this study is to examine the relation between possession of compassion and effective teaching qualities of special education pre-service teachers. The study group of the research consisted of special education pre-service teachers enrolled at special education departments of universities in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 2019-2020 spring semester. Relational survey method, a qualitative research method, was used in the study. 315 pre-service teachers participated in the research. “Personal Information Form”, “Compassion Scale” and “Effective Teaching Qualities” scales were applied to the special education pre-service teachers. It has been found out that there is statistically significant and positive relation between the scores obtained by students from Effective Teaching Qualities Scale and the Tenderness, Being Aware of Sharing and Conscious Awareness sub-dimensions. Accordingly, as the scores of the students on the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale increase, their Tenderness, Being Aware of Sharing and Conscious Awareness scores also increase. It was determined that there is a statistically significant and negative relationship between the scores of the students within the scope of the study from the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale and the Apathy, Disconnection and Disengagement sub-dimensions of the Compassion Scale. Accordingly, as the scores of the participants on the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale increase, their Apathy, Disconnection and Disengagement scores decrease.

Breaching Learners' Social Distancing through Social Media during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Higher education has been shifted toward blended learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. An increase in social media usage intensity and reduced face-to-face interaction due to the COVID-19 pandemic urged instructional communication researchers to revisit the dynamics of learners’ group development in terms of their socialization and academic performance during the COVID-19 crisis. This research aimed to determine the mediating role of social media sociability between face-to-face socialization and academic performance of higher education students in blended learning environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also the aim of the study to determine the moderating effect of social media usage intensity on social media sociability. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with the students (n = 340) enrolled in science teacher education departments of universities in Pakistan. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for multivariate analysis. Results revealed that face-to-face socialization gave an essential start to develop a learning group. However, when face-to-face socialization was reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was mediated by social media usage in blended learning environments to increase their socialization and academic performance during the crisis. The findings of the study are useful for higher education institutions to adopt social media strategies for students’ socialization during the crisis.

A History of Professional Associations for Teacher Educators in Agriculture: 1929 to Present

The history of professional organizations for teacher educators in agriculture is long and diverse. As formal vocational agriculture programs were established in the early 1900s it became evident that there was a need for professionally trained vocational agriculture teachers. This demand for agriculture teachers resulted in the new profession of teacher trainers, which evolved into teacher educators in agriculture in departments of agricultural education in land-grant universities across the country. The professional organizations started as informal social gatherings to discuss critical issues facing agricultural education in the 1920s. As the century progressed, so did the teacher education profession and the corresponding organizations. The organizations expanded their scope to include formal administrative structures, scholarly conferences, refereed research journals, professional development activities, research conferences, and innovative poster presentations. Throughout their history, the professional organizations for teachers reached out to collaborate with other professional organizations in the areas of education, vocational education, teacher education, and scientific agriculture. This historical research study presents a synopsis of the 92-year history of professional organizations for teacher educators in agriculture.

The Perceptions of Pre-service Teachers on Bachelor of Education Program in Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Pakistan

The provision of quality teachers by teacher preparation programs determines the quality of education in schools. The study aimed to define trainee teachers' beliefs about teacher education and include recommendations for improving teacher education, giventhe importance of teacher education for the quality of education in educational institutions. The study included 45 trainee teachers from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University's education department in Dir upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 30 people were chosen for inclusion in the analysis using a purposive random sampling method. A questionnaire was developed, validated, and piloted to ensure its accuracy. The information was gathered using self-administered questionnaires and evaluated using mean ratings, standard deviation, and the chi-square significance test. The study found that trainee teachers in the institute are satisfied with their needs and demands through teacher education, that teacher education curricula are tailored to the needs of trainee teachers, that subject content courses are appropriate, that the scope of teaching practicum is broad, that training is linked to practical school experiences, and that school management courses are offered. The pedagogy courses help trainee teachers improve their teaching skills, and they receive adequate training in evaluation methods. There are also quality academic research activities. The study suggested that trainee teachers attend orientation sessions to learn about their needs and demands,which could be met through teacher preparation. Teacher education curricula are revised to provide more realistic exposure to the school's atmosphere and activities.Keywords:bachelor of education, beliefs, teacher education, trainee-teachers