Education Capacity Building Research Articles

초등학생의 학습 동기와 학습 의지의 관계

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between elementary school students' learning motivation and learning volition. Specifically, by analyzing the impact of learning motivation on learning volition, we identified the role of learning motivation as a strategy to enhance elementary students' learning volition. Additionally, we provided concrete recommendations divided into teacher, school, and parent levels. Methods To investigate the relationship between learning motivation and learning volition, 216 elementary school students were surveyed to measure these variables. Correlation analysis and regression analysis were conducted to analyze the impact of learning motivation on learning volition. Results The results of the regression analysis indicated that learning motivation has a significant effect on learning volition. In particular, among the sub-dimensions of learning motivation, achievement motivation and self-efficacy positively influenced the sub-dimensions of learning volition, which include behavioral control, learning effort, and learning perseverance. It was confirmed that the higher the learning motivation, the higher the learning volition. Conclusions This study suggests that enhancing learning motivation is important for improving elementary school students' learning volition. Specifically, teachers should provide personalized learning and emotional support to boost students' learning motivation and self-efficacy, and schools should establish support systems for customized educational programs and teacher capacity building to back this up. Parents should create an environment that enhances their children's learning motivation and supports self-directed learning. Through these efforts, concrete strategies to enhance students' learning volition should be sought.

Justification regimes and crisis practices: International educational collaboration amidst pandemic and war

This research investigates how international educational collaboration (IEC) as a social activity adapts to global crises: COVID-19 and the Russian’s invasion in Ukraine. We focus on Finnish higher education institutions (HEIs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that actively provide IEC activities, such as student exchange, education export and educational capacity building abroad. Drawing from the sociology of conventions (SC) and the concept of social practices, we formulate a multidimensional framework that connects regimes of justification, and social practices that emerge in crises. Considering crises as a critical test, we analyse how IEC cope with unexpected situations that require establishing new justifications of public accountability and morality, and practices that fit the crises situation. Our empirical data collected through a two-stage open-ended questionnaire in 2021 and 2022 enables us to consider the recent trends and potential future(s) of IEC. Empirically, we conclude that coping with global crises requires IEC actors to make changes in IEC practices. Analytically, we theorise that regimes of justification and social practices that emerge during crises (crisis practices) are interconnected. Thus, this study contributes to practice-oriented frame by considering accountability of practices in the unexpected circumstances, enhancing the understanding of how different organisations adapt to turbulent times.

Perceived Barriers of Managing Teaching–Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Observational Study among Medical Educators in West Bengal

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a paradigm shift in the landscape of medical education, necessitating a transition from traditional pedagogical methods to digital learning platforms. This study aims to find out the barriers faced by medical educators in West Bengal during the pandemic. Materials and Methods: This descriptive type of observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted between December 2022 and February 2023 with a reference period of March 2020 to December 2020. The study population was the medical educators working during the reference period in the various departments of Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal. One hundred and twenty medical educators were selected using simple random sampling and responses were collected through a predesigned and pretested Google Forms. Collected data were checked for consistency and analyzed in GNU PSPP (v 1.4.2). Quantitative data were expressed as mean (±standard deviation) or median (±interquartile range), and qualitative data were expressed in frequency and percentage. Results: Out of the 120 sample population, 100 responded within the stipulated 7 days with a response rate of 83%. Most of the respondents had opined that they did not have a dedicated e-classroom facility for online education (87, 87%) and web camera (63, 63%). The majority had a prevailing teacher-centric approach to education including a lack of incorporating student feedback in deciding mode of communication. Conclusion: The study identifies the deficiency of logistical support and identifies the importance of capacity building of medical educators for tiding over similar situations in future.

Interdisciplinary teaching strategy of multimodal data fusion in college aesthetic education curriculum using intelligence methods

In China, aesthetic education at the college level is essential for students’ quality because it improves their understanding of art, helps them progress in their professional career development, and helps them comprehend more fully the attractiveness of creative creations. As a result, it needs to prioritize aesthetic education at the institution and endeavor to nurture students’ feelings progressively and improve their aesthetic abilities at different levels. Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in this project to create a novel, interdisciplinary teaching technique that will maximize students’ artistic and intellectual potential and help them make more, better art. In this research, the Osprey Optimization method improves the interdisciplinary teaching technique for aesthetic education based on a light Exclusive gradient-boosting mechanism (OOM-LEGBM). The exploration-exploitation dynamics of the OOM are incorporated into LEGBM, providing the students with a tangible and relatable technique to understand complex-solving processes. This research develops an enhanced quality framework for college aesthetic education based on the multi-model data fusion system about the implication and necessity of aesthetic education. The influence of college aesthetic education on students’ creative capacity and artistic literacy was investigated to inform instructional activities better to develop students’ aesthetic skills. The experimental findings suggest that the proposed approach achieved an improved accuracy of 99.90%, higher precision of 99.88%, and greater recall of 99.91%. Moreover, it obtained a minimum Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.26% and a lower Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 0.34%, showing that the suggested model greatly improved preference learning accuracy while keeping overall accuracy at an identical level. Innovation capacity building in college aesthetic education can help students become more self-aware, improve their study habits, visually literate, and more comprehensive.

Organizing activities for students of chemistry pedagogy to research according to the CDIO approach in Vietnam

A comprehensive educational framework is provided by the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) which is particularly relevant to engineering and applied sciences. This paper investigates the application of the CDIO approach in the field of chemistry pedagogy in Vietnam focusing on its adaptability to the current educational demands and its potential to enhance the competency of future teachers. The CDIO approach develops training curricula and output standards based on input from teachers, students, alumni and recruitment firms. This study uses the CDIO approach extensively with professional knowledge, social awareness and creative tendencies. The study involved a survey of 240 chemistry teachers and 242 students from various universities across Vietnam. Data were collected through online surveys using Google Forms and processed using SPSS software for statistical analysis. The research analyzed the alignment of practical teaching activities with CDIO standards and developed a framework for experimental practice competency. Findings indicated a robust implementation of the CDIO approach in chemistry pedagogy. In laboratory safety, experimental planning, execution and competence were high. The study shows that the CDIO strategy enhances professional competence and practical abilities in Vietnamese chemistry pedagogy students. It promotes collaboration and personal growth to meet changing educational needs. The CDIO approach could transform chemistry pedagogy in Vietnam suggesting science education reforms and capacity building.

Using collaborative autoethnography to investigate mentoring relationships for novice engineering education researchers

Abstract Background The National Science Foundation Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (RIEF) program aims to increase research capacity in the field by providing funding for technical engineering faculty to learn to conduct engineering education research through mentorship by an experienced social science researcher. We use collaborative autoethnography to study the tripartite RIEF mentoring relationship between Julie, an experienced engineering education researcher, and two novice education researchers who have backgrounds in biomedical engineering—Paul, a biomedical engineering faculty member and major professor to the second novice, Deepthi, a graduate student. We ground our work in the cognitive apprenticeship model and Eby and colleagues’ mentoring model. Results Using data from written reflections and interviews, we explored the role of instrumental and psychosocial supports in our mentoring relationship. In particular, we noted how elements of cognitive apprenticeship such as scaffolding and gradual fading of instrumental supports helped Paul and Deepthi learn qualitative research skills that differed drastically from their biomedical engineering research expertise. We initially conceptualized our tripartite relationship as one where Julie mentored Paul and Paul subsequently mentored Deepthi. Ultimately, we realized that this model was unrealistic because Paul did not yet possess the social science research expertise to mentor another novice. As a result, we changed our model so that Julie mentored both Paul and Deepthi directly. While our mentoring relationship was overall very positive, it has included many moments of miscommunication and misunderstanding. We draw on Lent and Lopez’s idea of relation-inferred self-efficacy to explain some of these missed opportunities for communication and understanding. Conclusions This paper contributes to the literature on engineering education capacity building by studying mentoring as a mechanism to support technically trained researchers in learning to conduct engineering education research. Our initial mentoring model failed to take into account how challenging it is for mentees to make the paradigm shift from technical engineering to social science research and how that would affect Paul’s ability to mentor Deepthi. Our experiences have implications for expanding research capacity because they raise practical and conceptual issues for experienced and novice engineering education researchers to consider as they form mentoring relationships.

Building the "Erasmus+ Program" of Beijing: Taking the Beijing higher education joint cultivation program as an example

In the cross-region, cross-domain and cross-culture educational practices of cultivating composite high-quality talents with innovation, inclusiveness and understanding, the "Erasmus+ program" in Europe provides us with an excellent sample. Compared to "Erasmus+ program", the "Beijing Higher Education Joint Cultivation Program" has achieved significant results in fully activating Beijing's higher education resources, cultivating innovative high-level talents, strengthening much more cooperation among participated universities, and providing comprehensive services for Beijing's higher education reform and social-economic development. Both from the perspective of urban development positioning and the trend of higher education development, the implementation of Beijing Higher Education Joint Cultivation Program in the future should continue to innovate on the dimensions of mobility building, higher education capacity building, and regional higher education integration, and truly create an innovative brand of higher education in Beijing.

MEMBANGUN BUDAYA AKADEMIK DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH: INTERVENSI PELATIHAN PENULISAN ILMIAH DI KABUPATEN MAJENE

Scientific writing training for teachers in the district of Majene has been organized by the Postgraduate of Makassar State University as part of the Community Service (PKM). The activities are designed to empower teachers in developing and sharpening their skills in scientific writing, with the hope that this will have an impact on improving the quality of education and academic collaboration at the local level. Through a participatory approach, the training offers an interactive platform for teachers to learn the basics of scientific writing, receive direct feedback from sources, and collaborate with fellow participants. This interaction, which combines theory with practice, gives participants an in-depth understanding of the research, writing, and publication process. Furthermore, by leveraging the expertise of the source, participants gain insight into the standards and expectations of the wider academic community. The post-training evaluation showed rejoicing results. The majority of participants increased confidence in writing and felt better prepared to participate in academic discussions and contributions to scientific publications. This increase confirms the effectiveness of the training approach adopted. This initiative, apart from its success in improving teacher writing skills, also shows the great potential of collaboration between higher education institutions and secondary schools. With partnerships like this, there is an opportunity to boost innovation and sustainable capacity-building in education and research in Indonesia.

Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Evaluating the Feasibility and Perception of Natural Farming in Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Background: The Indian agricultural industry has faced numerous challenges, including heavy reliance on chemical inputs, declining soil quality, rising cultivation costs and farmer distress. Natural farming, which emphasizes organic and agroecological practices, has emerged as a viable alternative to address these issues and promote environmental and economic sustainability. This research article explores the potential of natural farming as a pathway to sustainable agriculture in India. Methods: The study focuses on the state of Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the Vizianagaram district, where the adoption of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) has been significant. A comprehensive economic analysis is conducted, comparing natural farming with conventional farming methods. Primary data is collected through surveys and interviews with farmers practicing natural farming and conventional farming methods. Result: The results highlight the perception and attitudes of farmers towards natural farming. While both Natural Farmers and Conventional Farmers acknowledge the feasibility and benefits of natural farming, they differ in their views on complexity, scalability, input preparation and the challenges of acquiring and maintaining Desi cows. Based on the findings, policy recommendations are provided to promote and support the adoption and expansion of natural farming practices. These recommendations include awareness and education campaigns, training and capacity building, financial support, research and development initiatives, collaboration and networking, policy integration, market support and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

Strengthening Cooperation of a University and its Stakeholders in Critical Conditions: The Impact of the UniCom Project on the Experience of BK MSPU

Abstract The aim of the article is to share the experience of Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University of participation in Erasmus+ project KA2 Capacity building in higher education “Universities-Communities: strengthening cooperation” in 2023. The article presents the cases of effective cooperation of BK MSPU with its external stakeholders as examples of fulfilment of its third mission. The research is based on these case studies, analysis of understanding of the essence of the third mission in Ukraine, its coverage in national and regional legislation. The cases described in the article occurred in the critical conditions during the war in Ukraine, but became possible under the influence of the UniCom project. As a result, the University continues fruitful cooperation with local self-government bodies, business structures, social institutions and communities, expands cooperation with numerous public organizations. Participation in the project itself boosted the university internationalization and contributed to its societal actions beyond the borders of Ukraine.

Improving Local Community Public Services: Revealing Hurdles and Strategic Remedies

This research investigates the complexities within public service delivery at the Buduran Sub-District Office in Sidoarjo Regency, identifying issues arising from intricate procedures and demanding requirements. The study aims to uncover and analyze factors impacting the improvement of public service performance, employing a SWOT analysis to identify internal and external environmental factors. The strategic identification of five critical issues emerges, including inadequate infrastructure, public unfamiliarity with service procedures, limited service personnel, suboptimal workforce competencies, and administrative disorder at the village level. Corresponding strategic responses are proposed, such as infrastructure enhancement, intensified public education on service procedures, capacity building for civil servants, specialized recruitment in service areas, and fortified coordination with village administrations. The implications suggest targeted strategies for policymakers and public service administrators to address these challenges, thereby elevating service quality and responsiveness to societal needs.
 Highlights:
 
 SWOT Analysis: Identifying Internal and External Factors - Essential for strategic planning and understanding the landscape of service delivery challenges.
 Critical Issues in Service Delivery: Infrastructure, Public Awareness, and Human Resources - Addressing these facets is pivotal for enhancing service quality and efficacy.
 Strategic Responses: Infrastructure Development, Public Education, and Workforce Capacity Building - Implementing targeted strategies to address identified challenges and fortify service delivery mechanisms.
 
 Keywords: Public Service, Performance Improvement, Strategic Solutions, SWOT Analysis, Community Engagement

THE DYNAMIC INTERPLAY BETWEEN STUDENTS AND STAFF IN ENHANCING INCLUSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN LATIN AMERICA

This paper presents findings from the ENTENDER Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project (funded by the European Union Commission) involving five Latin American (LA) universities in Argentina and Mexico and three European partner universities. The project aimed to raise awareness of neurodiversity, create processes and tools to identify neurodivergent students’ learning needs and promote teacher training to design and provide inclusive learning environments. A collaborative cocreation approach was implemented. All elements of the project were evaluated against a baseline via a needs analysis. We discuss the initial challenges, the gains, and the unexpected outcomes that have propelled neurodiversity to the top of the agenda in the partner institutions initiating a change in attitudes from a deficit model to a strengths-based focus.

Virtual faculty development program in bioethics evaluated by Kirkpatrick model: A unique opportunity.

With a shortage of teachers willing to deliver bioethics courses, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty development in bioethics has become increasingly important for capacity building in medical education. This study aims to determine the impact of an online course on faculty development in teaching bioethics. This quasi-experimental study involved twenty-six multidisciplinary faculty members who participated in an online bioethics course from January 4th to 22nd, 2022. Kirkpatrick's evaluation model was used to assess the participants' reactions, knowledge, and behavior, using online questionnaires and direct observation by expert faculty. SPSS 25 was used for data analysis. The Kirkpatrick evaluation model showed that the course was highly satisfactory in terms of content and delivery, with a significant improvement in clinical faculty's knowledge from pre-test to post-test (14.18 ± 1.601 to 16 ± 2.049, p < 0.05). The participants demonstrated an improved range of teaching and learning methods. The online course on bioethics successfully improved the clinical faculty's knowledge and overall approach to teaching bioethics. These findings highlight the importance of well-constructed faculty development programs, particularly during times of resource constraint such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prevention, Identification, and Management of Stunting Through Health Education and Entrepreneurial Capacity Building in Argomulyo Village, Sleman, Yogyakarta

Stunting is one of the world's most serious public health issues, with significant morbidity rates, especially in Indonesia. Low public awareness of stunting and low family income are two major causes discovered especially in Special District of Yogyakarta. This community service project was undertaken to address this issue. Following the completion of the situation analysis and problem identification, a community-based problem-solving strategy in the form of health and entrepreneurship education was developed. Three medical experts provided prenatal health education to pregnant women, followed by an ultrasound screening to detect any early anomalies related with stunting. For other members of the community, experienced entrepreneurs give entrepreneurial education, which is supported by workshops for them to immediately practice the material that has been presented. It is intended that the community's excitement would raise health awareness about stunting and the level of the local economy, allowing the stunting problem in this region to be rectified.

Comparative Study of Higher Education System Between India and Germany in the Present Era

The study paper provides a comparison between the higher education system of India and higher education system of Germany in respect of aims and objectives, structure, curriculum, opportunities and current issues or their common focus areas in the present era. The paper also gives a glimpse of history of higher education in ancient India-the era when India used to provide world class higher education and also history of higher education of Germany. The data are collected from primary and secondary sources. The methodology adopted for the study is documentary analysis. The results reveal that both India and Germany have same type of educational structure comprising of bachelor degree, master degree, doctoral and post-doctoral programs and emphasize on professional expertise but India focuses primarily on theoretical knowledge and democratic values inculcation, science and spiritual education and Germany focuses chiefly on practical implementation of theoretical knowledge, skill development, research and innovations, capacity building in higher education, forming intellectual property, entrepreneurial development, creating diversity of people and ideas, promoting global citizenship and societal sustainability. The USP of German higher education is that quality higher education is provided at a very low cost or no tuition fees charged at the world class German universities, offers diversified course, dual study programs and a lot of flexibility like switching major and education policies are formulated frequently considering the present need and demand. Recently both countries’ focus areas are digitalization of higher education, teacher improvement program for higher education, internationalization, foreign students and faculty exchange programs, increase in spending on education and decentralization of higher education. The paper concludes with India being a largest democracy and one of the developing nations, Indian higher education system can consider German higher education system as a benchmark and can imbibe the positive qualities for improvement and enrichment.

Strengthening regional governance and the health care network in small municipalities in BrazilFortalecimiento de la gobernanza regional y de la red de atención de salud en municipios pequeños de Brasil

In Brazil, 67.7% of the municipalities are characterized as small, with a population of less than 20 thousand. The objective of this article is to systematize the experience and identify the challenges and lessons learned in the implementation of the model for strengthening regional governance and organizing the health care network (HCN) in a region of Brazil composed of these municipalities, which present low technical and budgetary capacity, in addition to various fragilities related to the organization of the HCN. With a view to strengthening regional governance and the organization of the primary health care (PHC) work process and, consequently, the workflow with other levels of care, a strategy entitled More Care More Health (Mais Cuidado Mais Saúde) was proposed, developed in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Ministry of Health. The project was developed through permanent health education and institutional capacity building in the region of Ivaiporã, state of Paraná, based on workshops and addressing three priority axes: HCN integration, capacity building and information management. The target audience were the extended PHC teams. The project made it possible to develop local and governance capacities through joint reflections on the health care model, its components and the necessary changes in work processes for health promotion with a focus on the quality of life of users. Because it is an experience that considers the weaknesses, needs and autonomy of local actors, the project has a high potential for replication and customization for other regions with similar characteristics inside and outside Brazil.

Capacity Building in Pediatric Critical Care-Global Health Research and Education: The Blantyre Experience.

Pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM), as it is practiced in high-income countries, is focused on specialized medical care for the most vulnerable pediatric patient populations. However, best practices for provision of that care globally are lacking. Thus, PCCM research and education programming can potentially fill significant knowledge gaps by facilitating the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines that reduce child mortality on a global scale. Malaria remains a leading cause of pediatric mortality worldwide. The Blantyre Malaria Project (BMP) is a research and clinical care collaborative that has focused on reducing the public health burden of pediatric cerebral malaria in Malawi since 1986. In 2017, the requirements of a new research study led to the creation of PCCM services in Blantyre, creating the opportunity to establish a PCCM-Global Health Research Fellowship by BMP in collaboration with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. In this perspective piece, we reflect on the evolution of the PCCM-Global Health research fellowship. Although the specifics of this fellowship are out of the scope of this perspective, we discuss the context allowing for the development of this program and explore some early lessons learned to consider for future capacity-building efforts in the future of PCCM-Global Health research.

Description and Evaluation of a Stroke Education Capacity Building Initiative for Vietnamese Speaking Pharmacists

Description and Evaluation of a Stroke Education Capacity Building Initiative for Vietnamese Speaking Pharmacists

Intra-Africa student mobility: benefits for Africa and factors militating against it

Intra-Africa student mobility holds immense opportunities for students, institutions, nations and the African continent in general through the resourcefulness promoted by cross-border education and research capacity building. If well harnessed, the benefits of intra-Africa student mobility will enhance the visibility of Africa and its higher education institutions and serve as a vehicle through which the continent can profit from internationalisation. This paper argues that intra-Africa student mobility offers several benefits for both Africa and Africans, and is a viable means for turning the tide of the brain drain in the continent. The paper addresses an important question: In what way is intra-Africa mobility beneficial to Africa? The paper was developed qualitatively through a review of relevant literature.

Intentional practice: a common language, approach and set of methods to design, adapt and implement contextualised wellbeing solutions.

Reducing the "science-to-practice" gap has gained significant attention across multi-disciplinary settings, including school psychology and student wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, community and human services, and clinically focused health care. There has been increasing calls for complexity and contextualisation to be integrated within the implementation science literature. This includes the design and implementation of interventions spanning "systems" (whole-of-community capacity building initiatives), "programs" (e.g., evidence-based programs, clinical interventions) and "moment-to-moment" support or care. The latter includes responses and communication designed to deliver specific learning, growth or wellbeing outcomes, as personalised to an individual's presenting needs and context (e.g., trauma-informed practice). Collectively, this paper refers to these interventions as "wellbeing solutions". While the implementation science literature offers a range of theories, models and approaches to reduce the science-to-practice gap in wellbeing solution design and implementation, they do not operationalise interventions into the "moment", in a manner that honours both complexity and contextualisation. Furthermore, the literature's language and content is largely targeted towards scientific or professional audiences. This paper makes the argument that both best-practice science, and the frameworks that underpin their implementation, need to be "sticky", practical and visible for both scientific and non-scientific knowledge users. In response to these points, this paper introduces "intentional practice" as a common language, approach and set of methods, founded upon non-scientific language, to guide the design, adaptation and implementation of both simple and complex wellbeing solutions. It offers a bridge between scientists and knowledge users in the translation, refinement and contextualisation of interventions designed to deliver clinical, wellbeing, growth, therapeutic and behavioural outcomes. A definitional, contextual and applied overview of intentional practice is provided, including its purported application across educational, wellbeing, cross-cultural, clinical, therapeutic, programmatic and community capacity building contexts.