Development Of University Education Research Articles

The educational development of university teachers: mapping the landscape

This article presents the results of a scoping review designed to explore the current state of knowledge about the educational development of university teachers. More specifically, the study examined the definitions attributed to educational development, its aims, the factors that foster it and the variables studied in this field. A thematic analysis was conducted on 98 scholarly documents published between 2000 and 2022. The results indicate that the field of educational development is mainly characterized by ideological and political rather than scientific dimensions. Consequently, the focus is on desired changes in educational development, reflecting a high degree of desirability. Furthermore, the results highlight the individualistic nature of the starting point of professional learning process, suggesting that institutional conditions and resources should be adapted to accommodate the diversity of learning trajectories. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the complex landscape surrounding the educational development of university teachers, highlighting the need for nuanced approaches to promote teaching quality and professional development in the context of higher education.

Realistic Problems and Practical Paths of "Three-Wide Education" in Higher Education Based on Text Analysis and Mining

"Three complete education" is a powerful attempt to meet the requirements of the times. Students must have high quality, and they are compound talents who meet the requirements of the times "Universal education" is to provide students with comprehensive training to improve their cultural level and spiritual and moral level to meet the requirements of future social competition. To study the comprehensive reform and development of the moral education in universities, this paper reviews and standardizes the formation and development of the comprehensive reform in universities, which is related to the development of the comprehensive reform from three aspects: strengthening the system interconnection in the process of all staff training, strengthening the effective interaction between cultures in the whole process, and ensuring the complete organic integration of cultures. It puts forward a solution to the comprehensive reform of "three complete education" for universities. Provide some reasonable suggestions for the intensive development of moral education in universities.

The Impact of Big Data on the Teaching Development of University Teachers in the Mobile Internet Era

With the continuous development and progress of network and information technology, Internet + has gradually penetrated into various fields. Internet + is to apply Internet technology to various traditional industries, organically combine traditional industries with information technology, and develop traditional industries. In order to objectively and accurately evaluate the teaching quality of college teachers, a teaching quality evaluation method based on sawfcm algorithm is proposed. This method takes the influencing factors related to teaching quality as samples in the feature space. Each run re classifies each state and updates the weight of each sample based on the current data, but it is highly dependent on the randomly selected initial clustering center and the randomly generated initial membership matrix. Taking our university as an example, the experimental analysis is carried out to verify the feasibility of the model.

Landscape of practices of educational activities and youth policy in universities (based on the experience of holding a review-competition of the best practices in the implementation of youth policy and organization of educational activities at the university)

The article is devoted to the analysis of the essential characteristics of educational practices and youth policy in educational institutions of higher education in the Russian Federation. The authors analyze a large data set, which included a description of 581 practices obtained during the Review-Competition of the best practices in educational activities and youth policy, organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in 2022. The article characterizes the target, content, technological, subjective profile of educational practices and youth policy. The authors come to the conclusion that universities have emerged as an integrative subject of educational activities and youth policy. The analysis made it possible to record several significant characteristics that determine the modern landscape of education in universities: an imbalance of the target group of practices (dominated by junior undergraduate students); closedness of the university system of educational work; the dominance of the organizers of educational work in the subjective profile of practices; insufficient technologization of practices; insufficient development of mechanisms for assessing the effectiveness of educational practices. The identified characteristics and barriers can become the basis for continuing the discussion about promising directions for the development of education in universities. In addition, the characteristics identified in the competition can become the basis for the introduction of effective educational formats, in accordance with the state request, the characteristics of the university environment and the student’s request.

ПРОФЕСІЙНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ВИКЛАДАЧІВ ЗАКЛАДІВ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ В УМОВАХ НЕФОРМАЛЬНОЇ ТА ІНФОРМАЛЬНОЇ ОСВІТИ: ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ПРАКТИКИ

The article analyzes innovative practices of professional development of higher education teachers in non-formal and informal education. The relevance of the problem under study is substantiated in the context of instability and uncertainty. It is emphasized that the continuous professional development of research and teaching staff of higher education institutions is an important component of the professionalization of teaching staff in the field of adult education. It is substantiated that non-formal and informal components of education contribute to the professional development of teachers. The essence of innovations as a tool for the professionalization of teachers in the context of non-formal and informal education, which contribute to professional development, is analyzed. The innovations developed at the theoretical and practical levels of scientific research are characterized. The analysis of individual innovations aimed at promoting the professional development of pedagogical and scientific and pedagogical staff of higher education institutions (on the example of the initiatives of the Department of Andragogy of the Ivan Ziaziun Institute of Pedagogical and Adult Education of the NAES of Ukraine) is carried out. The expediency of expanding the network of centers of andragogical teaching excellence is actualized. Attention is focused, in particular, on the testing of author's trainings and professional development programs, the educational initiative «Corporate Training Cluster», the creation of virtual project teams, the development and implementation of thematic video content, and the testing of scientific and methodological support for the professionalization of andragogues. The significance of the proposed innovations for the professional development of university teachers is outlined and the feasibility of their further implementation in non-formal and informal education is substantiated.

Private Sector Participation and the Development of University Education in the Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, 1999-2021: A Historical Analysis

The main thrust of this paper is to historicize the involvement of the private sector in the development of university education in Nigeria in the Fourth Republic. While the year 1999, marked the commencement of the birth of the second batch of private universities in Nigeria, the year 2021 was when the last batch of private universities were granted provisional licenses of operation by the Federal Government. History of educational development in Nigeria has its origin in the activities of the private sectors, that is, the Christian missions. Their involvement in the development of western education in the country between the late 19th and 20th centuries was mainly confined to the provision of primary and secondary education. Up to the birth of the Fourth Republic in 1999, the provision of university education in the country was exclusively the responsibility of both the Federal and the State governments. Although an attempt was made during the Second Republic, 1979-1983, to encourage private sector participation, this eventually failed. However, with the return to civil rule in 1999, the country witnessed the emergence of the second attempt towards private sector involvement in the development of university education. The paper argues that the active involvement of the non-state actors in the delivery of university education in Nigeria since 1999 has helped in improving efficiency in delivery, expanding service coverage as well as increasing manpower production. The methodology adopted for this work is historical, qualitative and quantitative, utilizing materials from both primary and secondary sources.

Possibilities and prospects for the professional development of university teachers in the conditions of digitalization

Relevance. The relevance of the study is due to insufficient study of the issue of implementation of measures to develop the professional competences of university teachers, taking into account available digital technologies and gadgets in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Purpose. This article is aimed at identifying the most promising teacher training programs, taking into account the mass digitization of the educational environment, which can practically lead to an increase in the efficiency of higher education in Kazakhstan and, as a result, contribute to the economic development of the state.Methodology. The leading approach to the study of this problem is the method of a natural experiment, with the help of which it was possible to assess the effectiveness of classical and innovative methods of professional development of university teachers. In addition to the natural experiment method, the article used system analysis, logical analysis, synthesis, deduction, classification, comparative analysis, observation and interviewing of respondents.Results. The article presents the results of a cross-sectional study: the digital literacy skills necessary for a university teacher are described, which allow for the safe and productive use of digital technologies and gadgets, the five spheres of a university teacher's activity are presented, which are constituent elements of a teacher's professional activity, formal and informal ones are disclosed educational events aimed at the development of professional competences, two educational programs were developed and implemented; a comparative analysis of the results of the survey of respondents and their assessment of the effectiveness of the completed programs was carried out, the parameters for evaluating the prospects of the teacher's professional development in the conditions of digitalization were proposed.Conclusions. The materials of the article represent practical value, as in practice they demonstrate the effectiveness of digital technologies used for the professional development of university teachers.

Exploring the Long-Term Mechanism of the Construction of College Teachers’ Ethics in the New Era Under the Concept of “Sanquan Education”

This paper takes the long-term mechanism exploration of the construction of teachers’ ethics in the new era under the concept of “Sanquan education,” aiming to explore how to establish a long-term mechanism of the construction to meet the needs of college education development under the background of the new era. A series of targeted measures and suggestions are put forward, including improving the system and mechanism, strengthening the education and training of teachers’ ethics, and establishing the evaluation and assessment mechanism. The implementation of these measures can promote the formation of the long-term mechanism of the construction of teachers’ ethics in colleges and universities, improve teachers’ ethics and behavior quality, and provide strong support for the development of education in colleges and universities.

ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ПРЕПОДАВАТЕЛЕЙ ВУЗА С ТОЧКИ ЗРЕНИЯ ФУНКЦИЙ СОВРЕМЕННОГО УНИВЕРСИТЕТА И ПУТИ ИХ РЕШЕНИЯ

The professional development of university teachers is an important part of the ongoing reform of higher education and the only way to increase the basic competitiveness of universities. Clarifying the direction of professional development of teachers is the key to realizing the professional development of university teachers. The professional development of teachers should follow a path defined by the four main functions of modern universities: talent development, science development, service to society and continued innovation. The cultivation of talents is the initial goal of the professional development of university teachers, the development of science is a unique attribute of the development of university teachers, service to society is a continuation of the goal of the professional development of university teachers, and innovative development is the eternal aspiration of the university. professional development of teachers.

A study on the professional development of foreign language teachers in universities based on the background of AI

A study on the professional development of foreign language teachers in universities based on the background of AI

Study on innovation and sustainable development of digital education in universities under the background of the new era

Study on innovation and sustainable development of digital education in universities under the background of the new era

Exploratory Study on the Professional Development of University Teachers in the Province Baluchistan, Pakistan

Professional development refers to a set of activities that enhance a teacher's knowledge, skills, performance, and understanding. The study aimed to investigate the influence of training on the professional development of university teachers who underwent training through the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) Phase II. The study was mixed methods in nature by employing a concurrent triangulation design. A multistage sampling technique was used; in the first stage, the province of Baluchistan was selected conveniently; in the second stage, the trainees of training centres in the province of Baluchistan were selected universally to collect quantitative data; in the final stage, 60% of course coordinators and 25% of resource persons were selected conveniently for qualitative data to triangulate the responses obtained from trainees. The study utilized two instruments - a questionnaire and an interview schedule. The first instrument, a self-developed questionnaire based on 08 subscales consisting of 55 items, indicated high reliability was used; the second tool was an interview schedule consisting of 09 questions validated by experts. Qualitative data were analysed by thematic analysis. According to the analyzed data, it has been found that training has a positive impact on the professional development of university faculty. However, the trainees are not satisfied with the research sessions. Overall, the training has a significant positive impact on the professional development of university teachers.

Guidelines for the Development of Financial Aid Education in Universities in Guangxi

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the current situation of financial aid education in universities in Guangxi, 2) to propose the guidelines for the development of financial aid education in universities in Guangxi, and 3) to evaluate the adaptability and feasibility of the guidelines for the development of financial aid education in universities in Guangxi. The sample group of this research was 274 financial aid administrators in 26 public undergraduate universities in Guangxi. They were selected by systematic random sampling and sample random sampling. The interview group was the center's leader for student financial aid from 11 universities, totaling 11 people. The experts for evaluating the adaptability and feasibility of guidelines for developing financial aid education consisted of high-level administrators from 7 universities, totaling seven people. The research instruments were document analysis, questionnaire, structured interview, and evaluation form. The data analysis statistics were percentage, average value, and standard deviation. The results found that the current situation of financial aid education in six aspects was high. Considering the results of this research, aspects ranging from the highest to lowest level were as follows: the highest level was the bursary system, followed by the student loan system, and the work-study system was the lowest level. The guidelines for developing financial aid education were divided into seven aspects, including 44 measures. The results of evaluating the adaptability and feasibility of guidelines for developing financial aid education were at the highest level.

Private Sector Participation and the Development of University Education in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, 1999-2021: A Historical Analysis

The main thrust of this paper is to historicise the involvement of the private sector in the development of university education in Nigeria in the Fourth Republic. While the first set of private universities began during the Second Republic, the year 1999 marked the commencement of the birth of the second set of private universities in Nigeria. The year 2021 was when the last batch of private universities was granted provisional licences of operation by the Federal Government through the National Universities Commission. There is no doubt that the history of educational development in Nigeria has its origin in the activities of the private sector, that is, Christian missions. Their involvement in the development of western education in the country between the late 19th and 20th centuries was mainly confined to the provision of primary and secondary education. Up to the birth of the Fourth Republic in 1999, the provision of university education in the country was exclusively the responsibility of both the Federal and the State governments. Although an attempt was made during the Second Republic, 1979–1983, to encourage private sector participation, this eventually failed. The present paper argues that availability and accessibility to high-quality university education can be meaningfully achieved through public-private collaboration as seen in developed countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Western Europe. Active involvement of non-state actors would help the government to mobilize financial resources to meet more pressing public service needs. The methodology adopted for this work is historical, qualitative and quantitative, utilising materials from both primary and secondary sources.

Research on the Innovative Development of University Teachers' Smart Education Ability

At present, with the rapid development of social informatization, it is the trend and inevitable requirement for university teachers to use intelligence in teaching. As an important role in promoting Smart education, teachers' use of Smart education deserves attention. Through questionnaire survey, this paper summarizes and analyzes the use and views of college teachers of different ages on Smart education, finds out the problems and reasons in the process of promoting Smart education, and explores new methods to improve teachers' innovation ability in Smart education.

Study of the Dilemma of Continuing Professional Development and Coping Strategies of University Teachers in Remote Areas of China

The continual production and dissemination of diverse information in this digital age is driving higher education institutions to innovate and integrate their knowledge. This further encourages teachers to continually update their professional development. However, as university teachers still encounter numerous difficulties this respect, the purpose of his study is to conduct in-depth qualitative analysis to explore this issue from four perspectives: peer support, external support, collaborative development, and continuous professional development online. By conducting in-depth interviews with 28 administrators and teachers from four northwestern universities in China, this research adopts qualitative methods to explore the current dilemmas in teachers' continuing professional development and information technology ability, and proposes corresponding improvement strategies based on the dilemmas. The results are expected to show that the needs of individual teachers are neglected, there is no plan for complete professional development, and there is a lack of outstanding university management talents in this information society. Therefore, it is suggested that a clear plan for the continuation of teachers’ professional development should be proposed, along with the establishment of a professional development center. At the same time, university teachers should take the initiative to enhance their personal growth, and university administrators’ foresight should not be ignored. The continuing professional development of university teachers in remote areas can only be achieved with unified cooperation in various aspects.

М.Х. Бунге – видатний вітчизняний учений, педагог та державний діяч-реформатор (до 200-річчя від народження)

The article presents the significance of M.H. Bunge in Ukrainian history and the development of economic science. It reveals the main achievements of this reformer from a contemporary perspective. The role of Bunge in the development of university education, the creative and critical development of economic theory in the second half of the 19th century, the expansion of the domestic market infrastructure, and the scientific justification and practical implementation of economic reforms is demonstrated. The formation of the Kyiv School of Political Economy is discussed in the context of the theoretical and methodological synchronization of domestic economic theory with the defining trends of global economic science, combining the elements of economic liberalism and state intervention in the transformation of the economic environment. The uniqueness of the Kyiv School of Political Economy is argued based on the characterization of its methodological foundations. The practical activities of M.H. Bunge are presented in the historical dimension of social transformations. In particular, it discloses the social-market orientation of the economic reforms that Bunge developed and implemented. The influence of political factors on the success of economic reforms and their social outcomes is highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the role of economic science in social progress. The author presents M.H. Bunge's relevant warnings regarding social populism and political radicalism. In conclusion, it is asserted that the figure and scientific legacy of M.H. Bunge serve as an ideological and spiritual compass for today.

Current Situation and Improvement Strategies of Teaching Engagement by Teachers in Higher Medical Colleges Under the Background of “New Medical Education”

The “New Medical Education” is a new requirement for the development of medical education in the new era. As a key and core element of the construction of the “New Medical Education,” the engagement in teaching work of university teachers is a key issue that determines the level of teaching development of university teachers and affects the quality of talent cultivation in universities. Using the literature review method, this study analyzed 39 relevant literatures retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) from 1997 to 2023. The concept, connotation, current situation, influencing factors, and improvement strategies of teaching engagement by university teachers were reviewed and summarized. The results showed that the issue of teaching engagement by university teachers has not received high attention in the field of higher education, especially in higher medical education, which has not yet been reported. Although the overall number of literature is not large, some of the conclusions have important implications for the next research on the influencing factors and mechanisms of double-qualified teacher engagement in higher medical colleges.

POSITIVE EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT-BASED DEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

The relevance of the study is due to the need to develop the soft skills of future professionals through project-based activities in higher education institutions in the international dimension.
 Objective: To describe and substantiate the positive practices of developing soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions in the People's Republic of China in order to utilise the positive experience of this country in reforming Ukrainian education.
 Methods: Theoretical analysis of scientific sources, websites of educational institutions, educational and professional programmes of higher education institutions to determine the key features of the development of soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions of the People's Republic of China.
 Findings: The concepts of soft skills and project-based activities were formulated and clarified, the inhibiting factors of development were identified, and the issue of soft skills development in future specialists in current research on higher education in the People's Republic of China was analysed. The paper describes measures to improve the level of development of soft skills of future specialists in the People's Republic of China and formulates proposals for solving the issue of developing soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities in higher education institutions of Ukraine.
 Conclusions: It was found that the development of soft skills of future specialists through project-based activities is more effective. It was established that the organisation of collective scientific projects and the holding of contests and competitions using practice-oriented tasks for students are effective means of improving the level of soft skills of future specialists in higher education institutions. Reforming curricula and funding and establishing cooperation with industry by the Ministry of Education and Science; professional development of teachers in universities, organisation of additional extracurricular activities using projects; formulating clear goals for project-based learning by teachers, establishing effective cooperation with students, and organising feedback and assessment can be useful in improving the level of soft skills of future specialists in higher education institutions in Ukraine.

A resource sharing platform based on the construction of cognitive mapping to promote the development of macro education in universities

Abstract In this paper, firstly, the complementary grouping method is realized through the complementary grouping of cooperative shared learning supported by cognitive diagnosis, the knowledge relationship dependency graph construction, expected response pattern construction, and dynamic stratification process, and then the complementary grouping method is realized. Then, a cognitive mapping embedded resource sharing platform based on memory network and graph attention is proposed, including test factors based on graph attention and student factors based on memory network. The results show that in the FrcSub dataset DINA model deviates from the other two models in the 1st, 3rd, 8th, 12th, and 14th question prediction effects, and the overall question prediction performance is stable with a deviation of ±0.05. The cognitive mapping embedded resource sharing platform is efficient and feasible and also provides a new way of thinking for the development of macro education in universities.