Discussion Groups Research Articles

MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORTING REPUTATION ENHANCEMENT

The reputation of private university is important factor to win the competition. One of the public relations (PR) communication activities to build reputation is media relations. The purpose of this study is how to manage media relations by private university in building reputation through PR. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative method, which combines surveys using questionnaires, interviews, and Focus Discussion Groups (FGD) focusing on the form of media relations activities, information content that has publication value, and communication channels used to support reputation enhancement. The results showed that media relations are very important and useful in supporting the reputation of private university. The forms of media relations activities that can be carried out are press conference, media gathering, news coverage, media visit, and doorstop. The use of effective communication channels in delivering information to the public is online media, social media, radio, websites, and television. Campus news content that has publication value is academic achievement, solutions to problems in society, ranking, accreditation, research, achievement of Key Performance Indicators, and community service activities. The results of this study will be one of the references in further research.

Learning how to read children's books in the digital society: Book trailers as an educational tool in higher education

The new multimodal reading ecosystem currently contributes to the proposal of forms of mediation that take into account the hybridization of digital and analog paradigms. In this context, illustrated books intended for children can constitute an area of interest, since their discursive and aesthetic codes contribute to the development of multimodal reading strategies and to the positioning of the child reader before the information, at the same time that they generate pleasant reading and knowledge-building experiences. Accordingly, today’s publishing market requires a learning process from the mediator in order to develop the corresponding strategies with which to approach children’s books. Previous research has focused on the book trailer as a virtual epitext for the promotion of publications, and it has analyzed the identity of this tool to demonstrate its effectiveness in the promotion of reading. Along these lines, and with the purpose of verifying how this tool behaves in the introduction of future teachers to children’s books, an intervention is proposed that is based on the creation of book trailers. A total of 860 students from the Early Childhood and Primary Education teaching degree programs participated in the intervention. It included qualitative research that analyzed the documents/epitexts created by the students, written reflections within the framework of this project and the discourse collected a posteriori in interviews and discussion groups on the experience. The results reveal the potential that creating book trailers has for introducing teacher trainees to illustrated children’s books within the framework of the digital society.

A simulation game for placement decision-making: fostering reflection and belief change about inclusion in teacher education

ABSTRACT Prospective teachers need to be professionally equipped to deal with dilemmatic, complex and multicausal situations in inclusive education. In addition, they should be able to make decisions about school placement that are in the best interests of their students with special needs. This study evaluated a simulation game that focusses on school placement decision-making (inclusion versus separation) regarding student teachers’ belief change and levels of reflection in university teacher education programmes. Using a quasi-experimental repeated measures design, the student teachers were assigned to a simulation game (n = 46), group discussion (n = 47) or control group without intervention (n = 32). The results showed that participation in the simulation game led to significant increases in the student teachers’ reflections regarding decision-making and contributed significantly to their positive beliefs about inclusion. These findings indicate that simulation games are beneficial for professional development in inclusive education.

Development of the Gurukula Education System in India

The traditional Gurukul system is not widely practiced in contemporary society, however This system continues to inspire modern education systems due to its focus on holistic development and unique features . The Gurukul system has influence modern Indian education in a number of method . Objective from study This ie For know development as well as The relevance of the gurukul education system in schools in India in this modern era . Method research used _ ie method integrated research _ studies References with studies field . Study This conducted at 5 schools Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Public School, Ananda Marga Gurukula , Bhaktivedanta Gurukula and International School, Gurukul Kishangarh Ghasera and Gurukul Kaalba with amount sample as many as 10 teachers and 5 heads school . Tool data collection using interview instruments For studies field . Deep data analysis techniques study This that is using technique descriptive . Research result This showing that Gurukul system incorporates spirituality to in education with emphasize importance moral values , discipline self , and spiritual development of students below guidance a teacher or guru. The Gurukul system teaches discipline good self and humanism _ through various aspect approach his education like Student living in the Gurukul, the home of the guru or 'Acharya', is possible they Study from Teacher's example and values . Gurukul system in ancient India teach various eye lessons , incl astronomy , medicine , philosophy , science politics , economics , religion, yoga, education physical , studies defense , Vedic literature , Sanskrit , mathematics , and the sciences other Indian traditional . Discussion group play role important in Gurukul system , because discussion group is means for student For Study One each other and get involved in thinking critical , knowledge practical , and understanding analytical . System Gurukul education in ancient India offer a number of benefits , some of them Still relevant until moment This . This including Holistic Development , Emphasis on Knowledge Practical , Competition Healthy and Reducing Stress , Relationships Student -Teacher, Activities extracurricular , Development personality and Spiritual and Ethical Training . Implications from study This is that the education system Gurukula Still relevant used at the time this is necessary done adjustments and refreshing to the education system This still relevant and appropriate with development era and combined with IT will more optimal and newest

Exploring student and family concerns and confidence in BigTech digital platforms in public schools

The use of commercial digital platforms in public schools like Google and Microsoft, which was exacerbated during the pandemic, requires analysis to encourage a safer and more appropriate educational use. The research objective behind this article was to analyse the concerns of school students in obligatory primary and secondary education in public schools within the Autonomous Region of Catalonia (Spain) together with the opinions of their families regarding the use of digital platforms offered by large technology companies (BigTech) in schools. This is a mixed design study, consisting of eight discussion groups with pupils (n = 56) and a questionnaire issued to 2,330 family members. The results show that both students and families are concerned about the lack of knowledge surrounding the data they generate when using these digital platforms, and their effect on democratic school governance and the reproduction of gender stereotypes. In conclusion, the study suggests it is necessary to create greater critical awareness among children, adolescents and families at all socio-economic levels, particularly in those who are most vulnerable.

Reflection Method in Shaping Student Character on Islamic Education: Ibn Thufail's Perspective

Facts about the character of students who are not good are still found; however, solutions to these problems must continue to be done as a process of educating students on an ongoing basis. Such is the case with this study, Qualitatively descriptive, which aims to describe the implementation of the reflection method in Islamic Religious Education subjects in helping student character at Hidayatul Mustafidin High School, Kudus, Indonesia, from the perspective of Ibn Thufail's thought. In-depth interviews involve extracting data, observing, taking documentation, and validating it with triangulation. The data were analyzed through data reduction, presentation and verification/conclusion stages. Applying Ibn Thufail's perspective reflection method in PAI subjects in shaping student character at Hidayatul Mustafidin High School is carried out in several ways, including holding regular reflection sessions, and PAI teachers provide direction and motivation to students. In the discussion groups in the classroom, students are given one theme and then asked to discuss and write a report on the results of the discussion. Furthermore, they are holding field trips in the form of nature tadabbur activities. These activities certainly provide benefits to students, especially in shaping character. Students become aware of what has been done, how to improve poor attitudes, understand each other's characters, and increase gratitude and an embedded attitude of responsibility for what has been done.

Large Discussion Groups’ Impact on Engagement and Community

To address the solitary nature of online learning, asynchronous micro discussion tools can be implemented to enrich students’ learning experiences by encouraging interaction among students, nurturing social presence, and facilitating community development. Students’ experiences using an asynchronous micro discussion tool in online learning were investigated, with a focus on engagement in learning with peers, sense of community, and technology’s effectiveness. Survey data was analyzed from two sections of an online introductory course from 458 postsecondary university students. As part of the course evaluation, students were asked to participate in three, intentionally designed discussions using an asynchronous micro discussion tool. In each instance, the discussion topic was tightly linked to course content, promoting collaborative, reflective learning. Results indicated that while students felt that learning through asynchronous micro discussions was effective, they did not feel a strong sense of community using this method. However, students who experienced increased engagement also reported having a better understanding of the course material, fewer technological issues, and felt a stronger peer-to-peer connection. Importantly, collaborative learning that increases engagement does not appear to be negatively influenced by large group size in higher education. Given the prevalence of the online learning environment this is valuable course design information.

The Effects of Mobile Learning and Group Discussion for Psychotropic Drug Education on Nursing Students’ Learning, Satisfaction, and Attitude: An Educational Intervention

Background: Familiarity with and management of drug side effects is among nurses' main educational needs with respect to pharmacological care in psychiatry departments. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effects of psychotropic drug education through mobile learning and group discussion on nursing students’ learning, satisfaction, and attitude. Methods: This educational intervention was done at EbneSina Psychiatric Hospital, affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, in 2018. A total of 28 students were randomly divided into 2 groups, each containing 16 and 12 subjects. The first group underwent the educational intervention through mobile learning. The second group received the educational intervention through group discussion. The students’ learning and satisfaction were assessed and compared before and 2 weeks after the intervention. Attitudes were also assessed within the mobile learning group. Data were analyzed using paired and independent sample t-tests. Results: The results revealed a significant difference in satisfaction between the 2 groups after the intervention (38.69 ± 4.78 in the mobile learning group vs 33.13 ± 5.51 in the discussion group; P = 0.02). However, no significant difference was found after adjustment for baseline, age, and sex. The results also indicated that the students in the mobile learning group developed a significantly more positive attitude after the intervention compared to the baseline (P = 0.038). Conclusions: The study findings indicated that the utilization of smartphones for learning about psychotropic drug management in psychiatric departments might be effective in enhancing student's learning outcomes, satisfaction, and attitude. Thus, further studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to be conducted on other medical and nursing apprenticeships.

FORMAT LAYANAN DALAM BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK

The group guidance service format is a framework or structure used by counselors or mentors to provide guidance to a group of individuals in one session or meeting. Group counseling services aim to assist group members in understanding and overcoming the various problems or challenges they face, as well as promoting personal growth and positive development. The service formats in group guidance are (1) classical format, (2) group format, (3) field format, (4) individual format, (5) collaborative format, and (6) distance format. As for the types of methods in the service Group guidance includes: home room programs, study trips, discussion groups, group activities, student unions, sociodrama, psychodrama, and drama teaching.

Contextual Factors Influencing Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease in Alabama: Provider Perspectives.

Introduction/Objectives: Comprehensive eye exams are recommended at least every 2 years for people with diabetes for early identification and treatment of diabetic eye disease, but screening rates remain suboptimal. Our objective was to qualitatively assess barriers and facilitators to completing recommended eye exam screening for patients with diabetes among providers and practice staff. Methods: As part of a larger initiative, we conducted discussion groups with healthcare providers and practice staff to evaluate factors related to referral and screening for diabetic eye disease at 2 sites, a safety-net healthcare system and a specialty clinic. Discussions were audio-recorded and transcribed. Combined inductive, deductive thematic content analysis was conducted, applying the Practical Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model to organize themes and subthemes. Results: Two discussion groups with 28 participants were conducted in August 2023. Themes included existing processes for referrals, scheduling, and tracking; patient-level determinants including transportation and financial barriers and other competing demands to receiving recommended eye screening; clinic or system-related factors, and considerations for process improvement for eye exam referrals and appointments. Conclusions: These findings can be applied to determine the most effective strategies to improve the rates of recommended eye exam referral and screening rates in people with diabetes.

Mentoring for Admission and Retention of Black Socio-Ethnic Minorities in Medicine: A Scoping Review.

Despite numerous mentoring strategies to promote academic success and eligibility in medicine, Black students remain disproportionately underrepresented in medicine. Therefore, we conducted a scoping review to identify the mentoring practices available to Black pre-medical students, medical students and medical residents, specifically the mentoring strategies used, their application, and their evaluation. Between May 2023 and October 2023, the authors conducted a literature review. Studies that described a mentoring strategy applied among Black learners were eligible for inclusion, and all years of publication were included. Two reviewers screened each article using the Covidence tool, and conflicts were resolved by a third author. All reviewers extracted the data to summarize the various mentoring practices. After screening 6292 articles, 42 articles met the criteria for full review. Of these, 14 studies were included in the study. Mentoring practices for Black students included peer mentoring, dyad mentoring, and group mentoring. Mentoring was typically offered through discussion groups, educational internships, and didactic activities. Evaluation of mentoring programs took into account (1) pass rates on medical exams (eg, MCAT, Casper), (2) receipt of an invitation to a medical school admissions interview, (3) successful match to a competitive residency program, and (4) a mentee's report of the overall experience and effectiveness of the program. This review is the first, to our knowledge, to focus on mentoring strategies implemented among Black learners in medicine. The results will inform mentoring strategies adapted for Black learners and will therefore address the underrepresentation of Black students in medicine.

Contextualising an online mindfulness-based intervention for young people with cancer: A qualitative study

BackgroundDespite improved prognosis, living with cancer can still negatively impact young people’s psychosocial wellbeing. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) have been shown to help manage cancer-related stress but tailored interventions for young people are warranted. In addition, attendance at intensive face-to-face mindfulness-based interventions is often a barrier to access and adherence. AimThis study aims to contextualise an online MBI, for young people with cancer (YPWC). MethodsThis study modified an online MBI using a qualitative research approach through several phases, including a discussion with experts, a workshop with YPWC (n=6), followed by focus groups with health professionals (n=5) and YPWC (n=7). FindingsThe qualitative thematic analysis of data from the workshop discussion and focus groups identified two key themes, which were 1) developing mindfulness skill and adopting into daily living and appropriateness; and 2) accessibility of design and delivery of an MBI eBook. The participants in the workshop and focus group provided various recommendations and as a result of this data, the modules were modified and further tailored both at the design level and the module contents. DiscussionThis study contextualised a self-directed, online MBI through the participation from YPWC and health care providers. This participatory approach enabled the development of a young people friendly intervention which incorporated cancer focused case studies with mindful reflections, all of which were well received by YPWC. ConclusionThe involvement of end users in the development phase significantly improved the acceptability of this intervention design. The tailored MBI potentially aids the psychosocial well-being of young people with cancer.

Cancer Research Challenges and Potential Solutions in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Discussion Group Study.

Cancer incidence in Saudi Arabia has recently shown an upward trend. Research efforts within the different cancer continuum are pivotal to strengthening control measures. Since cancer research is evolving in the country, it is crucial to understand the current challenges and implement defined interventions to overcome them. The present qualitative study aimed to assess cancer research barriers among researchers and identify potential solutions from their perspectives. We conducted a focus group discussion among 17 Saudi-based cancer researchers from diverse research backgrounds, provinces, and institutions. We used descriptive-interpretive thematic analysis following an open-ended approach to investigate the challenges in conducting cancer research. We also captured the solutions suggested based on the researchers' experiences. Six major themes emerged from the analysis: requirements of the data landscape, organizational support, national research roadmap, sustainable funding, clearer policies and regulations, and capacity building. To address challenges in these areas, researchers stressed the need for improved interinstitutional collaborations, immediate availability of research materials, and unlimited and easy access to research data. Improving health research is one of the primary goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It is, therefore, essential to overcome the current challenges in cancer research, enabling research findings to inform policies related to cancer control and care provision.

Improving Students' Speaking Ability Though Problem Solving Strategy at the ninth grade of SMP Negeri 2 Momunu

This study aims to improve students' speaking skills using Problem Solving Strategy. This study is a classroom action research with the subject is the ninth students of SMP Negeri 2 Momunu Buol Regency, central Sulawesi Province. The study uses observations sheets of teacher and student activity and test to get the data. In this study, for the data analysis, researchers used a speaking assessment rubric consisting of 5 aspects such as comprehension, fluency, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Researchers found that in the first cycle the increase in students' speaking skills that reached the learning completeness criteria of 70 was 11 (44%) students and those who had not reached the learning completeness criteria were 14 (56%) with an average score of 69.44 the highest score reached 80 and the lowest score was 64. Then in the second cycle there was a significant increase where the standard of completeness of learning outcomes, especially in speaking skills, reached 24 (96%) students and students who had not reached the learning completeness criteria were 1 (4%) student. While the average score of students obtained in the second cycle was 81.52 with the highest score reaching 92 and the lowest score 68. Based on this research, the researcher can draw the conclusion that the application of the problem solving strategy learning model is able to increase student activeness in discussion groups therefore students' speaking skills also increase.

The Museum as a Laboratory: An Approach to the Experience of Public Museums in Chile

The present article analyzes the recent debates regarding the redefinition of the museum, exploring resonances in reflective practices and processes in public museums in Chile. While these have caused controversy and discord, they appear to converge in the need to rethink the relationship between museums and society, seeking to make them more inclusive, democratic and diverse. The present discussion is based on the preliminary results of “LAB_Museums: Contemporary Museums and Museologies”, an ongoing interdisciplinary research intervention model promoting processes of co-production of knowledge regarding museums and museography. This paper is the publication of the results of the project. To this end, a collaborative ecosystem of knowledge has been developed between the university, museums and public sector, based on the implementation of laboratories, initially, in five public museums of the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile: the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Historical Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Popular Art Museum and the National Center of Contemporary Art. The theoretical/methodological framework used was that of Institutional Analysis (IA), based on which interviews and discussion groups with museum professionals promote dialogues on the present reality and contemporary challenges of museums.

Application of The Small Group Discussion Method to Student Learning Motivation in Citizenship Subjects

Small group discussion is a learning method that is carried out by students and consists of between 4 to 6 people so as to form small groups to achieve more effective learning goals. The application of this learning method was researched in order to increase student enthusiasm, especially in learning activities in civics subjects. The method used in this study is the library research method, namely by collecting data sourced from books, journals, and internet sites. The results of this study are as follows: how to form the right discussion groups and the benefits obtained in implementing small group discussions so as to increase students' interest in civics subjects.

Adapting Visual Thinking Strategies as a Tool for Evaluating the Impact of a Work of Public Art

This article presents the development and application of an approach for evaluating audience response to and meaning-making from large-scale public murals, created as part of an art-science-community engagement project. The project adapted Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) facilitation, a common technique in visual arts education, with a focus group style interview to investigate if the murals generated the intended meaning-making among members of the communities they depicted. We piloted a VTS-centered focus group discussion with three groups of community residents in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Thematic coding of observations in the discussion groups suggest that a VTS-centered focus group is an effective approach to evaluate audience meaning-making by prompting slow looking, protracted discussion, and offering a structure for discussion that keeps the facilitator from shaping topics of conversation. The affordances and limitations of this approach as a tool for research and evaluation of learning through public art and exhibitions is discussed.

Speak Catalan to Me, I’m a Catalan Muslim Woman: Producing Proposals for Religious and Education Policy through Participatory Research from a Gender Perspective

Specific groups of Catalan citizens, in spite of them being socially and professionally integrated, suffer the risk of exclusion or segregation on grounds of identity, one example being those who identify with Islam. This study arises from a prospective research project centred on a case study with the Catalan Muslim Women’s Association. The main objective was to formulate public policy proposals on education, religion, and gender to be included in the Citizenship and Immigration Plan, through a process based on the women’s participation and testimony. The study was divided into two phases: the participatory research followed by evaluation of the applicability of the resulting proposals. It was conducted through semi-structured interviews (n = 37), a discussion group (n = 21), and a round table (n = 31). Oral and textual qualitative data were gathered and analysed using the Ivàlua logical framework. Results for education policy urge the creation of a new professional specialist mediating between all actors. Those for religion call for public spaces for religious practice. In relation to gender, participants continued to demand policies that do not discriminate against Muslim women. In summary, religion is a resource that supports identities, beliefs, and practices, with both empowering and disempowering effects.

La integración de conocimientos teórico-prácticos desde la experiencia de profesionales del Trabajo Social en la formación del estudiantado a través de metodologías activas y participativas

In undergraduate studies in social work, a series of competency objectives related to the theoretical, methodological and attitudinal knowledge contemplated in the discipline’s educational curriculum are established, as set out in the White Paper on the Degree in Social Work. The incorporation of active and participative methodologies in the teaching-learning processes favours student acquisition of these contents. Likewise, in the teaching-learning processes, the use of didactic resources that connect theoretical knowledge with the exercise of professional practice favours student understanding of the curricular subjects. This study aims to analyse the impact that theory has on social intervention for active social workers in order to create theoretical-practical content for the subject of Introduction to Social Work Models at the University of Granada. The methodology applied incorporates documentary work and the development of three discussion groups, in which 18 active social work professionals participated. The analysis of the speeches generated in these groups has served as a resource for the development of a flipped-classroom with students taking the Introduction to Social Work Models course at the University of Granada. The analysis has been conducted around three categories: the value of theory in professional practice; roles, purposes and theoretical models underlying social work; and the social work of the future. The results show how social work professionals attach great importance to theory as a guide in their professional practice, preferably approaching it from systemic and humanist theoretical models and opting for the recovery of community and critical-transformative theoretical approaches.

Fear and Distress: How Can We Measure the Impact of Technology-Facilitated Abuse in Relationships?

Technology-facilitated abuse in relationships (TAR) is a relatively new form of intimate partner violence. Research exploring the impact of TAR on young people is limited, and while robust measures of TAR itself are emerging, measures of TAR impact lack evidence of validity. A mixed-methods approach was used to establish preliminary face and content validity for the measurement of TAR impact. Youth discussion groups (n = 38) revealed that (1) distress is favored over upset as a preferred measure of TAR impact, and (2) fear is an appropriate impact measure for some TAR behaviors. In an online survey, frontline practitioners (n = 171) perceived and subsequently rated a total of 54 TAR behaviors in the upper half of the severity range on fear and distress, with 6 behaviors ranking among each of the top 10 most fear- and distress-inducing behaviors. These findings provide evidence of both face and content validity for the use of fear and distress measures when seeking to understand the impact of TAR. Scholars, practitioners, and educators alike can use this evidence to enhance the validity of investigations into TAR and its impact, to support victims of TAR, and to improve TAR education among youth.