Field Of Education Research Articles

The Problem of Hate Speech: Beliefs of Chilean Students About Hate Speech with an Emphasis on Gender Perspectives

This study examines hate speech with a gender perspective in the educational field, focusing on the beliefs of Chilean History degree students regarding its prevalence in their academic programs. Using a quantitative methodology with a representative sample (n = 998) and robust statistical reliability (99% confidence, and 4% margin of error), the research highlights the intersection of hate speech and teacher training. The findings reveal an urgent need for reforms in teacher training curricula to address hate speech effectively. Participants report insufficient tools to confront these challenges, both during their studies and in their future professional practice, exposing a critical gap in preparing educators to promote inclusive learning environments. The study emphasizes incorporating social justice and human rights education as fundamental components of teacher training, advocating for their integration into curricula to foster equity and respect for diversity. By addressing the complexities of hate speech within educational contexts, this research provides practical implications for policy reform and program development. These findings contribute significantly to the literature, offering actionable insights for combating hate speech and advancing gender-sensitive education while establishing a foundation for future research and practical interventions.

DEVELOPING CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN MUSIC TALENT FOR CIVILIZATIONAL EXCHANGE AND MUTUAL LEARNING

With the deepening of globalization, exchanges and mutual learning among different civilizations have become a crucial driving force for promoting global harmony and development. As an art form that transcends human language and culture, music plays a vital role in fostering communication and understanding between diverse civilizations. Against the backdrop of civilizational exchange and mutual learning, this paper explores the importance and necessity of cultivating cross-cultural competence in music talent. It further investigates implementation pathways and strategies, aiming to provide valuable insights and references for the field of music education. KEYWORDS: Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning; Music Talent; Cross-Cultural Understanding; Global Landscape; Musical Cultural Literacy

AI Empowered Undergraduate Translation Teaching and Professional Improvement of Translation Teachers

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology (AI technology), the field of education has ushered in unprecedented changes. The application of AI not only provides new means and methods for undergraduate translation teaching but also prompts translation professionals to improve their teaching abilities and professional qualities continuously. The purpose of this paper is to explore how AI empowers undergraduate translation teaching and propose effective paths for the improvement of translation professionals. Through literature review, case analysis, and practical exploration, this paper elaborates on the role and impact of AI in translation teaching and strategies for teachers' professional development, aiming to provide references for undergraduate translation teaching and teachers' improvement.

Optimalisasi Konsep Manajemen Penilaian dalam Mendukung Studi Lanjut dan Perencanaan Masa Depan

Assessment management is an important process that optimizes resources to achieve program goals effectively and efficiently. This research examines assessment management and further study. The method used is library research, with qualitative analysis of related literature. The results show that assessment management serves to measure the effectiveness of educational programs through accurate data. Assessment in the field of education, especially in guidance and counseling and further study selection, has a very important role, both to measure the success of the program and to help students make the right decisions regarding their further studies. The assessment mechanism is carried out to be able to ensure that the program runs effectively and further study decisions are made based on careful consideration.

Science Interactive E-Book Based Problem-Based Learning to Improve Creative Thinking Skills: Needs Analysis Based on Teacher Perception

The sophistication of technology today has been widely used by educators to teach and as a means for students to learn. The development of technology, especially in the field of education, then it requires teachers to have media and teaching materials that attract student's attention to learning. This study aims to analyze teachers' needs for interactive science e-books based on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in learning. This research is qualitative research with a case study approach. Data collection uses observation and interview techniques. Interviews were conducted with two science teachers from SMP Negeri 3 Depok and one science teacher from SMP Negeri 11 Yogyakarta. The results of this study are aspects of the learning process of students tend to be passive with low creative thinking skills, the aspect of using teaching materials has never used interactive e-books for learning, the aspect of using teaching materials has never been integrated with the PBL learning model. Based on the results of data analysis, teachers need PBL-based science interactive e-books to improve students' creative thinking skills.

Using the ICF to Guide Inclusion in the African Educational Context: A Scoping Review

While the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) has significantly contributed to educational research supporting inclusive initiatives worldwide, its application in special education contexts across the African continent remains unclear. This study aims to explore how the ICF is currently used in the field of education in Africa, with an emphasis on children with disabilities, although not restricted to this group. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) diagram shows that the 11 African-specific databases that were searched yielded 256 records. These records were uploaded to Rayyan, an online collaborative review platform. First, 158 duplicates were removed. Following title and abstract level screening, six records were eligible at full-text level, of which four were excluded, as they focused on the health context. The findings from the remaining two studies were compared and discussed in terms of similarities and differences. Both articles addressed the interactive nature between an individual’s activities and participation and environmental factors, agreeing on the importance of addressing societal barriers to inclusion. The use of the ICF in educational settings across Africa is still scarce, thus requiring strategies that could drive inclusive education for children with disabilities on the African continent.

Development of Global Warming E-Module Integrated with PBL Model and Ethnoscience to Promote Students’ Environmental Literacy

Information and communication technology (ICT) in the 21st century is experiencing rapid development in the field of education. Education in the 21st century requires students to master 21st century skills and themes. One of the themes that students must master is environmental literacy. Based on the initial study conducted, students' environmental literacy is still low. One of the solutions provided to support the improvement of environmental literacy is the development of global warming e-module integrated with problem based learning model and ethnoscience to promote students' environmental literacy. The purpose of the study was to investigate the validity and practicality of the e-module. Product development refers to the Hannafin and Peck research and development model. The technique used in data analysis is descriptive statistics. Based on data analysis, two research results were obtained. First, the validity test results were 91.8 with a very good category. Second, the results of practicality according to teachers and students are 95.7 and 85.2 in the excellent category. The results concluded that the global warming e-module integrated with PBL model and ethnoscience to promote students' environmental literacy is valid and practical and can be used in supporting the physics learning process.

Study Skills in Graduate Students in An Lms-Supported Learning Environment

Objective: This study examines the efficacy of learning management system (LMS) support in enhancing graduate students; study skills, with a particular focus on the impact of Moodle utilization on academic performance. Theoretical Framework: In the field of education, information and communication technologies (ICT) have played a pivotal role in transforming teaching practices. Moodle has emerged as a prominent electronic learning platform, integrating learning resources into a digital environment. Previous studies have demonstrated that using LMS platforms like Moodle can improve certain study skills in students. Method: The research employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design. Two groups of 47 students each were formed: an experimental group (using Moodle) and a control group (using traditional methods). The efficacy of the intervention was evaluated by measuring nine dimensions of study skills using a 60-item questionnaire administered before and after the intervention. Results and Discussion: The experimental group exhibited notable advancement in six of the nine assessed areas in the posttest, outperforming the control group in aspects such as motivation for learning, organization and planning, and resource utilization. However, no significant improvements were observed in essay writing and effective listening skills. Research Implications: Findings suggest that using Moodle can enhance various study skills; however, it is essential to adapt LMS platforms to meet the specific needs of students and educational contexts. Originality/Value: This study makes a significant contribution to the field of educational technology by demonstrating Moodles potential to enhance study skills in graduate students. It also highlights the need for further research on its implementation across different educational contexts in order to gain a deeper understanding and optimize learning management system (LMS) platforms.

Differences of Primary Education Resources between Urban and Rural Areas

The unbalanced distribution of educational resources, especially between urban and rural areas, constitutes a universal problem in the world. In China, however, this difference in educational resources is particularly obvious and has become an important issue to be solved urgently. This issue is not only related to educational equity, but also profoundly affects the overall development and progress of society. This work adopts the research method of quantitative analysis, and uses the data in China education database to analyze it. According to the research results, in China the distribution of educational resources between urban and rural areas shows obvious differences, which are not only reflected in material resources, but also in teachers' strength and the access to education. The unbalanced allocation of educational resources may trigger a series of social chain reactions. The government and society need to take a series of measures to solve these problems. Specifically, we should increase investment in rural education, improve rural teachers' salary and benefits and career development opportunities, and optimize the hardware facilities of rural schools and so on. At the same time, it is necessary to deepen educational reform and innovation, aiming at achieving fairness in the field of education and promoting all-round social progress.

Comparative Effectiveness of a 30-minute Online Lecture on Abdominal Ultrasonography in the Post-COVID-19 era: A Multi-center Study.

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) accelerated the importance of online learning in the field of medical education. This study compared the impact of online lectures on abdominal ultrasonography (USG) with that of offline lectures and assessed the efficacy of abdominal USG lectures for internal medicine (IM) residents and gastroenterology (GI) fellows. A 30-minute lecture on upper abdominal USG was delivered online or offline, and a test with 39 short-answer questions was conducted before and after the lecture. The study population included 25 physicians (13 IM residents and 12 GI fellows) in the online group and 23 (20 IM residents, three GI fellows) in the offline group. The rates of USG education experience for online and offline groups were 64.0% and 69.6%, respectively (p=0.919). A significant increase in the test scores was observed after a one-time USG lecture in IM residents in both the online and offline, as well as GI fellows in the online (p<0.0001, <0.0001, and p=0.004, respectively). In addition, the delta scores were similar in the online and offline after a one-time lecture (8.8±4.3 vs. 7.8±3.7, respectively; p=0.406). A comparison of the delta-scores of the IM resident and GI fellow showed no significant difference within either the online or offline (9.0±4.5 vs. 8.4±3.6, p=0.927; 7.3±3.8 vs. 7.3±3.0, p=0.985). The effectiveness of online USG lectures was comparable to that of offline lectures. In addition, a 30-minute, one-time abdominal USG lecture provided value to IM residents and GI fellows.

Reliability and validity of the Game Addiction Scale in Malaysian Adolescents.

Problematic gaming behavior has been an issue in many countries, raising the need for assessment tools. The Game Addiction Scale for Adolescents (GASA) by Lemmens etal. is widely used for assessing game addiction and has been adopted for use in various countries. The GASA consists of 21 items covering several criteria of game addiction: salience, tolerance, mood modification, relapse, withdrawal, conflict, and problems. The present study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the GASA when applied to Malaysian adolescents. The study was conducted in two phases (reliability assessment for phase 1 and validity assessment for phase 2). The Malay version of the Game Addiction Scale was created using a forward-translation procedure with the help of panelists consisting of researchers and educators from the fields of Psychology, Medicine, and Education to translate from English to Malay. The participants of the study were presented with both versions (Malay and English) during the data collection process. The study checked content validity with the help of 33 panelists and reliability based on the scores of 116 participants who spent at least 1 h and up to 6 h per week playing games. The reliability was measured using Cronbach's alpha and provided high reliability ranging from 0.671 to 0.903 for all criteria. All criteria scored higher than 0.8 except for relapse (α=0.788) and problems (α=0.671) criteria, indicating that the instrument provides high reliability. The findings from the study show acceptable content validity with high I-CVI values ranging from 0.73 to 0.94 and an S-CVI/Ave value of 0.80. Internal consistency was excellent (α=0.949) and the Content Validity Index (I-CVI) was high for most items. The results suggest that GASA is suitable for application among adolescents in Malaysia.

On the Crossroads of Ecology and Education

AbstractThe interrelations between education at all levels, including K‐12, undergraduate, graduate, and adult education, and the field of ecology are multiple, come from both domains, and often relate to social change (Wright and Hill, 2021), and build on the expansion of the field of ecology education over the past 30 years. Discussions at the crossroads of ecology and education are particularly important to all those interested in better understanding how ecology can foster change among educational institutions. In this context, this article offers a review of key discussions on how education and ecology, as distinct domains of study and application, inform each other and support transformational shifts among educational institutions at all levels. It is shown that the teaching and learning of ecology among educational institutions have been key concerns for ecologists historically and that educational philosophers and theorists have been finding it important to increase awareness of our interconnectivity with natural systems through education.

EDUKASI PENDEKATAN PARTISIPATIF DALAM PENGENDALIAN HAMA BURUNG DI PERTANAMAN PADI DI KECAMATAN TAMBAN CATUR KABUPATEN KAPUAS KALIMANTAN TENGAH

Bird pests in rice cultivation pose a serious problem that directly affects harvest yields and farmer welfare, particularly in Tamban Catur District, Kapuas Regency, Central Kalimantan. This study focuses on implementing an educational program and field practices for bird pest control through a participatory approach. The objective of this research is to enhance farmers' understanding and skills in independently and sustainably managing bird pests. The methods used include training, extension services, and field assistance, involving active participation from farmers. The results show that this program effectively increased farmers' knowledge of bird pest control techniques and significantly reduced harvest losses caused by pest attacks. This participatory approach is expected to be widely applicable in other regions to support food security and improve farmers' welfare.

ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ВИХОВАТЕЛІВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО СПІЛКУВАННЯ: ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛІ

The paper is devoted to the problem of preparing future educator for professional pedagogical communication as a necessary of activity in the educational field. In the paper it is analyzed the essence of the concept of «professional pedagogical communication» and concluded that it is legitimate to consider it in two aspects: first, from the point of view of belonging to the field of application - as a type of professional communication implemented by teachers in the educational environment, performing a number of special functions (contact, informational, motivational, coordinating, expressive, managerial, establishing relationships, organizing influence (according to N.Volkova)) and ensures interaction and relationships with students regarding their education and upbringing; secondly, in terms of the personal achievement of the teacher in terms of the level of perfection of its implementation, at which it reaches the optimum equivalent to a high degree of humanistic communication culture. The components of training future educators for professional pedagogical communication are distinguished: professional, which makes it possible to communicate in the educational environment through mastering the subject of pedagogical activity; socio-psychological, the content of which is the ability of the future teacher to successfully use the means, mechanisms and forms of communication in the educational environment; ethical and deontological, which allows to build communication taking into account moral and legal regulations. The results of the analysis of the content of education of future educators are presented, which showed the potential suitability of educational programs for the implementation of the professional component through the disciplines of general and professional cycles and, at the same time, the insufficient opportunities of almost half of the programs to familiarize themselves with the socio-psychological principles and normative parameters of pedagogical communication. The consequence of this situation is a low level of culture of professional pedagogical communication of future teachers. It is proposed to improve the content of education of future educators by introducing disciplines into the compulsory educational components of bachelor's and master's programs that would ensure the mastery of socio-psychological, ethical and deontological principles of professional pedagogical communication, which would make it possible to comprehensively implement all components of communication training.

ТЕКСТОВІ ЗАДАЧІ ЯК ЗАСІБ ФОРМУВАННЯ У ЗДОБУВАЧІВ ПОЧАТКОВОЇ ОСВІТИ ЗНАНЬ ПРО БЕЗПЕЧНУ ПОВЕДІНКУ НА УРОКАХ МАТЕМАТИКИ

The article substantiates the relevance of the problem of preserving educational institutions as safe spaces for learning and education. A number of regulatory and legal acts of Ukraine were announced, detailing the content, forms and methods of organizational and educational work in the relevant direction. It was established that the formation of knowledge about safe behavior among students must be carried out directly and indirectly ‒ by means of special educational disciplines and interdisciplinary integration. A number of studies of Ukrainian scientists were noted, in which the problem of forming the basics of safe behavior among students of education is raised. The scientific work of Ukrainian and Polish scientists regarding the integration of «security topics» into the content of mathematics lessons is briefly characterized. The conceptual dimension of the security problem has been clarified: the definitions of the terms «security», «human security», «safety of the educational environment», «safe educational environment» available in the scientific space have been clarified. It is noted that among the directions of the organization of a safe educational environment, the pedagogical one occupies an important place ‒ it concerns the formation of students’ knowledge, abilities and skills regarding safe behavior. The concept of «safe behavior» has been specified. The content of one of the Standard educational programs for primary school was analyzed for the purpose of the reflection of issues of safe behavior in its content: «expected learning outcomes» from certain educational fields have been updated, which reflect the focus of the content of primary education on the formation of students’ safe behavior skills; relevant thematic profiles are defined. On the basis of the analysis of the studied sources, the potential possibilities of textual problems as a means of forming knowledge about safe behavior among students of education have been revealed. Variants of textual problems that can be used in mathematics lessons in order to implement the specified pedagogical process are represented (among them are simple tasks for finding the sum and remainder and for increasing and decreasing a number by several units; simple difference comparison problems; simple tasks for finding the product and quotient; composed tasks for finding the sum and the difference;composed tasks for finding the sum and the difference, which contain the relation «more than», «more than», «less than», «less than»;composed tasks for finding the third term; complex problems, which include finding a part of a number and a number by its part; etc.).

Relationships and sex education in special schools: highlighting the need for safeguarding for children with learning disabilities

ABSTRACT Sex education is a key aspect of safeguarding, particularly for children with learning disabilities who are significantly more at risk of sexual abuse. To contribute to research in the field of sex education of children with learning disabilities, we examined teachers’ perceptions of how Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education programmes are taught in Special Schools and to what extent children can be supported through these programmes. This small-scale study involved in-depth interviews with five special school teachers in England. Thematic analysis identified two main themes: the first theme covered key aspects of sex education and included the subtopics of delivering sex education; the age for receiving sex education; the place of receiving sex education; and the person who delivers sex education. The second theme was that of protection and prevention, with the subtopics of age for receiving sexual abuse prevention programmes; programmes, and how to better protect children with learning disabilities from sexual abuse. Study findings highlight ways in which schools can strengthen their practices, with the goal of supporting children with learning disabilities to protect themselves from abuse as well as offering a foundation for further research and resource development.

ОСВІТА ТРЕНЕРІВ З ВИДУ СПОРТУ В УКРАЇНІ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ

Compliance with the modern demands of the sports industry is a key factor in shaping the training of highly qualified specialists in the field of physical education and sports. Objective. To identify the main directions for improving the professional training of coaches and physical education specialists in light of the current developments in the field. Methods. The study followed an analytical approach, which determined the use of theoretical methods in pedagogical research. The following methods were applied: the bibliographic method for analyzing data from scientific and methodological literature on the research problem; the pedagogical modeling method to address issues related to the training of specialists in physical education and sports; and the forecasting method to propose solutions to the challenges in training future sports coaches. Results. The analysis revealed that current coach training programs need updates to their theoretical component as well as a stronger focus on practical-oriented learning. To achieve this, the introduction of innovative teaching methods is recommended, considering the interests and needs of all participants in the training process. In particular, attention should be paid to increasing employer engagement by more closely integrating the practical components of education, taking into account the specific demands of working in sports organizations. Significant attention should be given to motivating students by introducing modern technologies and encouraging practical activities. Moreover, a key issue remains the lack of interdisciplinarity in coach training, which affects their ability to adapt to the rapid changes in the sports industry. Integrating a competency-based approach may help develop more flexible and professionally oriented curricula. Conclusions. In the context of educational process modernization, it is necessary to integrate a competency-based approach and implement innovative teaching methods in the training of future coaches. Enhancing coach preparation requires adapting educational programs to current demands, involving employers in the training process, and promoting innovative and practice-oriented learning methods. This will improve the quality of specialist training and ensure their competitiveness in the labor market.

The Post Effect of Embedded Neural Network Mandarin Proficiency Test on Chinese Learners

In the context of rapid technological advancement, embedded neural network technology is gradually penetrating into the field of education, especially in computer-aided language learning (CALL) platforms, bringing unprecedented changes to Mandarin proficiency testing. This study focuses on the application of embedded neural network technology in Mandarin proficiency testing and its post effects on Chinese language learners, aiming to explore in depth how this emerging technology affects learners’ performance, motivation, and long-term learning outcomes. The core of the research lies in comparing the differences in learner performance, motivation, and subsequent learning behavior between computerized testing using embedded neural network technology and traditional paper-based testing. A comparative analysis of two testing modes was conducted by selecting Chinese learners with different language proficiency levels as samples. Preliminary results show that the Mandarin proficiency test based on embedded neural networks not only significantly improves learners’ learning motivation, but also demonstrates more significant results in improving listening and speaking skills due to its personalized teaching resources and intelligent feedback mechanism. This technology simulates real language environments and provides customized learning paths, effectively enhancing learners’ engagement and learning outcomes.

Artificial Intelligence Writing in Higher Education:

Winter 2023 was a scary time for educators being confronted with generative AI for the first time. The launch of ChatGPT caused nothing less than a seismic shift in the field of higher education. Amidst calls to ban it from schools and decrying the end of entire disciplines, there was also a great surge of enthusiasm and optimism as faculty and students alike contended with how this will shape their educational experience going forward. This paper reflects on this time and on the then-emerging issue of how to respond to generative AI in higher education from the perspective of a teaching and learning centre. These centres occupy a middle space for educators between the administration making decisions for institutions and the faculty members responding to generative AI in their classrooms. Teaching and learning centres can provide resources, strategize, and centralize the distribution of information, resources, and supports from across institutions and between institutions.

Balancing acts? Exploring the dynamics between quantity and quality in Chinese transnational higher education through data governance

ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of transnational higher education (TNHE) has become a prominent feature of the global higher education field. However, research investigating the quantity-driven approach in TNHE remains limited. This study investigates dual dynamics of quantitative growth and qualitative enhancement within Chinese TNHE, focusing on the role of data governance. Drawing on 15 semi-structured interviews with administrators from the international departments of four Chinese universities, this research illuminates how data-driven policies shape decisions at the intersection of quantitative expansion and qualitative enhancement. The findings indicate that administrators’ efforts are primarily driven by the pursuit of numerical targets established by data-centric policies. Such governance emphasises the instructive significance of data, leading administrators to recognise and utilise data as a key tool in decision-making processes and prioritise over quality. This study critiques the misrepresentation of the quality and effectiveness of TNHE programs, leading to a misrecognition where data metrics dictate educational value.