Didactic Methods Research Articles

Efficacy of education outside the classroom to increase adolescent physical activity.

Physical inactivity increases risks of cardiovascular disease, poor mental health, and morbidity. School-based physical activity (PA) promotion can reach children from differing backgrounds in a large proportion of their waking hours. Education outside the classroom (EOtC) is an PA-integrating pedagogical approach that aligns PA with the primary goals of schools and is therefore thought to present an acceptable, feasible, and efficacious model for school-based PA. This registered report used a cluster randomised wait list design to evaluate the efficacy of an EOtC intervention that aims to increase adolescents' (ages 10-16years) school-based (school week) and overall (full week) PA by providing a course on the pedagogical and didactic methods of EOtC to teachers across 30 Danish schools, and subsequently the teachers implementing EOtC in their classes > 5h weekly over the course of one school year. Across 20 schools, 503 pupils aged 9-14years were enrolled. The intervention group classes delivered a weekly mean of 238 (± 50) minutes of EOtC per-protocol and engaged in 20.4% moderate-to-vigorous school-based PA above the control group, however with no effect on overall PA. Enhancing effectiveness on overall PA, supplementing the intervention with additional PA activities, or adjusting its delivery and implementation is necessary.Protocol registration The stage 1 protocol for this Registered Report was accepted in principle on 22/08/22. The protocol, as accepted by the journal, can be found at: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/NTM9K .

DIDACTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHING APPLIED DECORATIVE ART IN SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS

The article discusses key aspects of teaching applied decorative art in specialized schools. Specifically, it identifies the didactic opportunities and methods for fostering students' artistic and aesthetic development through applied decorative art. The article studies the didactic conditions for teaching folk decorative art in specialized schools. Additionally, the author examines scientific research by various scholars on this topic, analyzes these works, and assesses the real conditions of the local environment.

A methodological proposal for midwifery education: Asking, Learning, Telling, and Embracing Diversity (ALTE)

ObjectiveThis study addressed the imperative for educational methodologies that effectively cultivate an understanding of diverse cultures within midwifery education curricula, particularly focusing on culture-based practices in the professional milieu. The primary objective was to develop a comprehensive methodology for the integration of cultural competence acquisition into midwifery undergraduate education. This study endeavoured to introduce and critically assesses an educational approach tailored to facilitate the acquisition of cultural competence and sensitivity among midwifery students. DesignThe Asking, Learning, Telling, and Embracing Diversity (ALTE) method, which was developed for use in the “History and Philosophy of Midwifery” course curriculum, was evaluated within the framework of instructor experiences and feedback from students. SettingX University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery in Türkiye. ParticipantsA cohort of midwifery students enrolled in the History and Philosophy of Midwifery course between 2011 and 2016 (N=95). FindingsThe ALTE method, which is characterized by a student-cantered approach and active participation facilitation, presents an opportunity to enhance student engagement and foster active learning. Student feedback underscored that ALTE, emphasizing active participation, is perceived as an instructive and enriching educational approach, diverging from conventional didactic teaching methods. The ALTE method has emerged as an effective instrument for instilling cultural competence within midwifery education. Key conclusionsThe implementation of the ALTE method empowered midwifery students from diverse geographical backgrounds to discern varied cultural codes and traditional practices. This methodology facilitated the identification of commonalities across regions, exploration of preserved cultural values, and scrutiny of potential advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with such practices concerning maternal and neonatal well-being. Notably, ALTE exhibited commendable efficacy in fostering cultural sensitivity, active learning, acquisition of communication and presentation skills, peer learning, development of cultural competence, and critical thinking skills.

Artificial intelligence in teaching social disciplines: Opportunities and challenges of tools

Based on the analysis of scientific sources and practical experience in teaching social disciplines, the article reveals the role and problems of using AI in the system of higher education. The scientific opinion about the inevitability of using AI, despite its risks, in teaching social disciplines is expressed. A comparative analysis of the subject area, conceptual apparatus, functional purpose and research methods of social disciplines is carried out. Similar features are revealed, the basis of which is their focus on the scientific study of the social and psychological behaviour of individuals, social groups and communities. On the example of didactic methods of teaching social disciplines in higher education, the expediency of using AI tools in the process of teaching is substantiated. Their main capabilities are personalised learning, forecasting and trend analysis, data visualisation, simulations and virtual laboratories, speech, video and voice interfaces, assessment tools, and generation of comments and feedback. Clarification of the principles and main possibilities of using AI tools has revealed the main problems, which include ethics, reliability, transparency, insufficient professional training of teachers and imperfect legal support. We outline prospects for further research on the peculiarities of using AI tools to teach social disciplines in higher education.

A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH WITH VBL (VIDEO BASED LEARNING) ANALYZING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE ROCK FIGURES OF THE ALCOBAÇA VALLEY: BUÍQUE - PE

The Catimbau Valley, located in the municipality of Buíque- PE, which is located at the meeting point of the mesoregions of the Southern Agreste and the Sertão region of Pernambuco, has a predominant biome of the Caatinga, this biome being endemic to the Brazilian Northeast; with a favorable relief and of great interest in field experiences, carved into the Borborema Plateau, with the presence of Massifs and high hills in the landscape, with the variation of 650 to 1000 meters. With all the phytophysiognomy encompassing its natural attributes, which makes this entire environment even more interesting for studying the place, is given through the cave paintings found on the rocks there, with emphasis on the Archaeological Site of the Alcobaça Valley, with records on the bedrock, as well as records on fallen blocks, marked in different times and peoples. Historical marks left by the groups that passed through there are observed. Included in the imagery framework in the category Agreste Tradition (Martin 2000), which is categorized by the singularities of the images made, as well as the techniques for marking the relief. The rock art made by the primary peoples of the Catimbau region contributes to the teaching of Geography, thus allowing an understanding of the geographic space and its dimensions. During the didactic excursion, Geography students were able to analyze the changes in the way of life of the original population, as well as the main physical/natural transformations of the Catimbau Valley. Given the current scenario of basic education in geography teaching, the methods used contribute to traditional teaching, in the way in which teachers reproduce their knowledge and information, without any concern for the construction of knowledge of their respective students, thus the work in question proposes the breaking of the traditional paradigm. The objective of the research is to address how rock art can collaborate in the teaching of Geography and assist in the representation of geographic space for the understanding of spatial dynamics occurring in the territory, seeking to attribute photographs to the teaching of Geography, and to break with the traditional teaching method in basic education. The methodology used is based on “Video Based Learning”, through the recording of the trail of the Alcobaça Archaeological Site by students, to be used in the production of teaching material, being a video that tells the route of the trail, showing the wall with the respective rock art, and the realization of the didactic activity entitled "Geography written in the Reliefs", in which the students will draw the rock art that caught their attention the most and what meaning was attributed to the figure. As a result of the research, we will have the elaboration of the expository video (in editing), and the practical activity carried out in the classroom with the students, which brings different memories and meanings.It is concluded that addressing the use of representations of rock figures in the teaching of Geography helps students to analyze the territory in an innovative way. Therefore, it is clear that didactic excursions are valid and of such importance for future professionals to be able to develop didactic methods that can be applied inside and outside the classroom.

PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ABOUT DIDECTIC TEACHING AMONG PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES

Didactic teaching remains the dominant pedagogical approach in many educational institutions worldwide, including Pakistan. This study aimed to assess and compare the perceptions of students and teachers regarding didactic teaching in public and private colleges in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from January to July 2024, involving 152 participants (95 students and 57 teachers) from public and private colleges in Lahore. Participants were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected through a structured, pre-tested questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, perceptions of didactic teaching, and preferences for interactive teaching methods. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Chi-square and t-tests were employed to compare perceptions between groups, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The majority of teachers (68.4%) favored didactic teaching, particularly for syllabus coverage in limited timeframes. In contrast, only 42.1% of students found didactic teaching effective, with significant differences between public (54%) and private (36.4%) college students (p < 0.05). Furthermore, 70.5% of students preferred interactive teaching methods such as group discussions and problem-solving activities, compared to 36.8% of teachers (p < 0.05). Private college participants, both students and teachers, showed a higher preference for interactive methods compared to their public counterparts (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights a significant divide between students' and teachers' perceptions of didactic teaching in public and private colleges. While teachers, particularly in public colleges, defend didactic teaching as efficient, students, especially in private colleges, express a clear preference for interactive methods. These findings suggest the need for reforms in Pakistan’s higher education system to integrate more interactive teaching approaches while maintaining the efficiency of didactic methods, especially in public institutions.

Dilemmas of measuring the effectiveness of logistics personnel training in the military higher education system

For years, the most important value of any organisation invariably remains the people who make it up. Their competence, knowledge and skills directly determine the outcome of the processes implemented and the level of results achieved. The same situation applies to military logistics personnel performing a wide variety of tasks within the subsystems of the military logistics system. As experience to date indicates, the key issue in the proper preparation of logistics personnel is the education of managerial cadres within military education. In this extremely complex process, it turns out to be a priority to reliably measure the effectiveness of the didactic methods and techniques used, the effect of which unambiguously determines the competences, knowledge and skills of those graduating from specific forms of education conducted within the framework of military higher education. It should be noted that the area subjected to research has not been comprehensively explored in the scientific dimension so far, which results in the fact that the research results obtained and described in the article complement the research gap clearly noticed in the literature on the subject regarding the measurement of the effectiveness of training logistic personnel in the military higher education system. The article is an attempt to fill a research gap in the field of the effectiveness of training logistic personnel for the needs of the armed forces, which undoubtedly exists because the literature on the effectiveness of training does not refer to this area. The aim of this article is to identify and evaluate priority dimensions and methods for measuring the effectiveness of logistics personnel education in the military higher education system. The research problem undertaken to be solved was specified in the following form: which dimensions, measures and indicators should be prioritised in the process of measuring the effectiveness of logistics personnel education in the military higher education system? A number of methods were used in the material, the leading ones being analysis and synthesis, literature search, abstraction and inference. A diagnostic survey method using an expert interview technique was used as the empirical method. The approach adopted was due to the nature and complexity of the research problem undertaken to solve.

A qualitative exploration of changes and mechanisms of changes in a psychoeducational intervention for family dementia caregivers

Background‘Learning to feel better… and help better’ is a psychoeducational intervention that aims to empower family caregivers of people with dementia by helping them cope better with the daily stress of dementia caregiving. The intervention has been adapted to a Swiss context and evaluated with a mixed-method design, yielding promising results in caregivers, such as a reduced subjective burden and improved self-efficacy. Qualitative findings have provided insight into potentially relevant intermediate changes that must be further explored to better understand how the intervention precipitates the achieved changes. We aim to qualitatively explore such changes, related mechanisms and key intervention components in the context of this intervention.MethodsA constructivist grounded theory approach was used to achieve this aim. Changes, related mechanisms and key intervention components were identified by exploring the following: 1) longitudinal qualitative data, collected from 13 family caregivers via interviews performed before, during and after the intervention (39 interviews total) and 2) cross-sectional post-intervention interview data collected from 22 family caregivers (22 interviews).ResultsExperiencing calmness was the most important change for caregivers in the context of this intervention. The calmness model, developed based on the qualitative analysis, illustrates the intermediate changes that contributed to calmness, such as being able to cope with daily life and experiencing positive interactions with the family member with dementia. Related key intervention components were the coping strategy ‘reframing’, employed in diverse ways by the caregivers to reduce daily stress, and the didactic method ‘active skills’ training’, which involved active participation by the caregivers and the guidance of a professional group leader. One important factor hampering changes in caregivers was having difficulties accepting the caregiver role or accepting the losses due to dementia.ConclusionThe calmness model offers valuable insight into how this intervention can benefit family caregivers and aid in developing interventions targeting similar mechanisms and changes.Trial registrationISRCTN13512408 (registration date 17.05.2021, retrospectively registered).

Theater And Dramatization As A Didactic Method In Higher Education: A Systematic Review

Theater And Dramatization As A Didactic Method In Higher Education: A Systematic Review

PENGARUH PENYULUHAN METODE SOKRATIK DAN DIDAKTIK DENGAN MEDIA FRUVEBLE CARD TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP KONSUMSI BUAH DAN SAYUR PADA ANAK

Obesity and the incidence of fruit and vegetable consumption are experienced by many elementary school children. The lack of consumption of fruits and vegetables is related to the poor metabolic processes in the body, causing obesity and even obesity in children. The purpose of this study was to determine the consumption of fruits and vegetables in elementary school children, the influence of socratic and didactic methods using fruveble card media on knowledge and attitudes about fruit and vegetable consumption in elementary school children. This study used an experimental design with a two-group pre-test post-test research design. The population was 178,196 people with the intervention group of SDN 18 totaling 33 people and the control group of SDN 34 totaling 33 people. Sampling using the total sampling technique. Analyzed through wilcoxon and mann whitney tests. The results of this study also showed that there was an influence on increasing the knowledge score and attitudes of students who were given socratic and didactic method counseling with p value = 0.000 < 0.05. It is hoped that this research can be developed again with a combination of innovative learning methods that arouse more interest in learning so that the knowledge and attitudes of elementary school children about fruit and vegetable consumption can increase. Keywords: Socratic & Didactic, Consumption, Knowledge, Attitude, Fruveble Card

Something has sort of opened up for me: psychology students' reflections after participating in an apprenticeship training model.

Typically, psychotherapy training comprises of didactic approaches and clinical practice under supervision, with students rarely having the opportunity to observe other therapists' work in real time. Many trades and professions employ apprenticeship to teach new skills. However, it is rarely employed in psychotherapist training. This qualitative study was part of a pilot study that developed and tested the feasibility of an apprenticeship model to be used in psychotherapy training, and investigated how students experienced such training. Ten first-year clinical psychology students joined experienced therapists as observers and/or co-therapists. Each student attended up to 8 therapy sessions with different therapists/patients. The students wrote reflective log entries after each session. In sum, 66 log entries were collected and analyzed with reflective thematic analysis. Five themes were generated, reflecting how the students changed their perspectives from an internal focus to an increasingly external focus: Being informed by emotions, What sort of therapist will I become? Shifting focus from me to the other, The unpredictable nature of therapy, and Growing confidence in therapeutic change. The students gained insights into the dynamic nature of therapy, therapists' responsiveness, and how internal and external foci of attention inform the therapeutic work. Such tacit knowledge is difficult to convey via didactic methods and might receive limited attention in clinical programs. Apprenticeship training is a promising supplement to traditional training.

Development Of Digital Learning Platform to Boost Chinese Children’s Mental Health Awareness: Experts’ Evaluation

The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for innovative educational approaches and tools. Traditional mental health curriculum in Chinese elementary schools often rely on didactic methods that fail to engage students effectively. The “Mind Explorers” digital learning platform addresses this issue by enhancing mental health awareness among grade-2 students. Based on the ADDIE instructional design model and Biggs’ Constructive Alignment model, the platform integrates learning outcomes, content, activities, and assessments via Google Site. The sample unit “Know About Yourself” focuses on self-awareness and emotional regulation through storytelling, reflective activities, and interactive quizzes. Expert evaluations indicate positive reception of the platform’s content, usability, and educational alignment, with suggestions for enhancing design aesthetics and accessibility. Through a mixed-methods research design, this study underscores the potential of digital tool to transform mental health education, promoting engaging and effective learning experiences for young learners.

Methods, didactic strategies, and educational experiences with ICT for pre-reading in childhood

Background: Learning pre-reading skills through formal education in early childhood is vital for a child’s future personal and professional development. In this regard, integrating appropriate teaching methods and didactic strategies with the support of information and communication technologies (ICT) can facilitate this phase in the development of reading skills.Aim: To conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) to investigate and analyse the scientific and academic production of methods, didactic strategies, and educational experiences with ICT applied to pre-reading development in children aged 3 years to 5 years.Method: This study was carried out through an SLR, involving eight steps that enabled the systematic and structured selection, evaluation, and analysis of qualitative research located in Scopus and Google Scholar, using quality criteria systematically and structurally.Results: The selected and analysed studies correspond to the period 2017–2022, responding to the research questions raised in this work. Notable methods include Global, Doman, Geempa, Montessori, and synthetic, among others. The integration of interactive stories, songs, images, role-playing, dramatisations, visual cards, and other strategies was highlighted to enhance pre-reading learning. Research demonstrates their importance in promoting pre-reading activities through the use of digital tablets, multimedia resources, e-books, and applications.Conclusion: The utilisation of suitable didactic methods and strategies, coupled with the implementation of educational practices involving ICT, enhances the pre-reading process in preschool children.Contribution: An amalgamation of methods, didactic strategies, and technological resources, transferrable to diverse contexts, facilitates the development of pre-reading skills in early childhood.

A Conceptualization of True Liberator Pedagogy: Foundations of a Transformative Educational Approach

The integration of True Liberator Pedagogy (TLP) to blending of critical pedagogy, Design Thinking (DT), and transformative learning theories offer a strategy to tackle the changing demands of contemporary education. This educational approach is influenced by Freire, Vygotsky, Dewey, and other modern educational theorists, advocating for a move away from traditional teaching methods towards 'action-oriented learning' as a different approach to traditional didactic methods. TLP focuses on fostering critical awareness, compassion, and interactive learning to transform education beyond academic pursuits, aiming for societal empowerment and creativity. This approach boosts academic achievement and promotes the growth of socially conscious, compassionate, and creative individuals. TLP's approach to curriculum design promotes active engagement, practical implementation, and deep contemplation, in accordance with the needs of a world that is increasingly integrated and interconnected. The practical application of TLP is discussed, suggesting that it has the potential to revolutionize education and promote a fairer society.

Possibility of using new didactic methods in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections

Possibility of using new didactic methods in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections

Language for Specific Purposes and Audio Description Tasks: A Case Study

In the Foreign Language (FL) classroom, video description and dubbing have recently been introduced for the development of communicative skills in various types of didactic methods (Vermeulen and Ibáñez 2014, 2017; Talaván 2020; Ávila-Cabrera and Rodríguez-Arancón 2021). This paper offers an innovative didactic proposal of Audio Description (AD) in the English for Tourism (ET) classroom. It supports the hypothesis that authentic tasks enhance communicative skills in LSP (Language for Specific Purposes) education (Melnichuk et al. 2017). It presents a quasi-experimental study of student performance in two different productive tasks (writing and speaking). The study follows a Task-Based Learning (TBL) approach and addresses a group of 119 students within an undergraduate program of ET (B2 level) at a Spanish distance-education university (UNED). As a post-task, a twofold rubric, designed in a previous teaching project, scored and analyzed student writing and speaking responses to an AD script of a mute video about a touristic place of their choice. Results show that implementing an AD task in the LSP classroom had a positive effect on students’ marks in their final test. In addition, the number of students who completed the writing task was around 50% greater than those who completed the speaking task. Introducing ICT tools in the LSP classroom seems to be positive, and it will be argued that developing digital technologies, such as mobile apps, may be a necessary step to foster future professionals’ language performance and competences.

How digital transformation can influence workflows, teaching practices and curricula in (bio)process science and engineering—An interview series with stakeholders

AbstractA massive digital transformation is underway in biotechnology and process engineering fueled by recent advances in machine learning and so‐called artificial intelligence, especially in the large language model field (e.g., ChatGPT). Training courses and curricula will need to adapt to keep pace, but the speed of progress is such that guidelines for the implementation of a digital transformation are probably already outdated. We therefore interviewed stakeholders from the fields of didactics, biotechnology and process engineering to collect the latest perspectives on the impact of digital transformation and to solicit recommendations for the adaptation of curricula and training courses to reflect new work profiles in academia and industry. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 17 stakeholders and used a framework analysis approach to structure and evaluate the collected information. For example, data handling was the dominant general activity affected by digital transformation, whereas multitasking was relevant to work, and the design and implementation of new didactic methods and content was linked to teaching. The interviews revealed that an increasingly diverse set of skills and competences (in addition to those in current curricula) will be expected from the next generation of biotechnologists and process engineers. This includes profound programming skills, model building abilities, as well critical data interpretation and data literacy in the widest sense. The corresponding key challenges will be a reasonable and structured disinvestment in other areas to provide slots for the new content and to secure resources for the implementation of necessary modifications.

Advancements in surgical education: exploring animal and simulation models in fetal and neonatal surgery training.

Surgical education is undergoing a transformation, moving away from traditional models towards more modern approaches that integrate experiential and didactic methods. This shift is particularly pertinent in the realm of fetal and neonatal surgery, where specialized training is crucial. Historical training methods, such as cadaveric dissection, have been prevalent for centuries, but newer innovations, including animal and non-animal simulation models, are gaining prominence. This manuscript aims to explore the use of both animal and non-animal models in surgical education, with a specific focus on fetal and neonatal surgery. The use of animal models in surgical training has a long history, dating back to Halsted's introduction in 1889. These models, often utilizing large animals like swine and dogs, offer valuable insights into fetal and neonatal surgeries. They allow for the study of long-term outcomes and the simulation of various diseases and anomalies, providing essential training experiences not readily available in human surgeries. However, there are notable limitations, including anatomical and physiological differences from humans, ethical considerations, and substantial infrastructure and maintenance costs. Simulation-based training offers several benefits, including standardized and safe learning environments without risks to real patients. Bench models, using synthetic materials or non-living animal tissue, provide cost-effective options for skills development. Virtual reality and 3-D printing technologies further enhance simulation experiences, allowing for the replication of complex clinical scenarios and patient-specific anatomies. While these models offer significant advantages, they lack the complexity of biological systems found in animal models. In conclusion, both animal and non-animal simulation models play crucial roles in enhancing surgical education, particularly in fetal and neonatal surgery. While advancements in non-animal technologies are important for ethical reasons, the continued necessity of animal models in certain areas should be acknowledged. By responsibly integrating these models into training programs, surgical education can be further enriched while upholding ethical standards and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Effectiveness of Teaching Social Studies Through Didactic Method for Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance: A subject-specific perspective

Effectiveness of Teaching Social Studies Through Didactic Method for Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance: A subject-specific perspective

Literature Manuals in Times of New Mediacy in Sweden

The present article focuses on the role of the teaching and learning of literature in a large-scale Swedish, professional development programme for teachers called the Reading Lift. More specifically this study, using qualitative content analysis, examines the educational function of the most prominently referred to literary didactic theory and method developers in the program: Judith Langer, Aidan Chambers, Louise M. Rosenblatt, and Rita Felski, but also the relationship between literary didactics, literacy, and fiction. The results show a strong domination of Langer-inspired manual and strategy-based approaches, primarily promoting efferent reading stances. More holistic hermeneutic and dialogic approaches in support of aesthetic reading, represented by Chambers, Rosenblatt and Felski, are less common. Further, there is a strong alliance between the literacy concept and the systematic and manual-based literary didactic approaches. Also, in the literacy discourse, literary works of art have become not just texts amongst other texts, and foreign, but are also framed as hypermediacy. Based on our results we tentatively suggest that a shift in paradigms of literature education has taken place, from literature pedagogy, grounded in print culture, to literature didactics, situated in new mediacy and the digital.