Initial Training Education Research Articles

Lesson studies in physical education – a scoping narrative

PurposeLesson studies, a methodology originally developed in Japan, has been used in an increasing number of contexts, both in relation to initial teacher training and in the context of ongoing professional development. However, the research reported on the use of lesson studies in the training of physical education teachers is very limited. The aim of this review is to identify and analyze published studies on physical education lesson studies and to describe the advantages of using the methodology in the context of this discipline.Design/methodology/approachExploratory searches were carried out in four multiple-search databases, and 14 publications were found. Information was collected about authors, year of publication, origin and type of study, purposes, concept of the lesson study, methodology and results.FindingsThe results of the different studies point in the same direction – potential of lesson studies in physical education in initial training and professional development; valuing collaborative work, contextualization and continuous nature; lesson studies as a significant experience; need to create conditions for teachers’ participation in lesson studies; need for further investigation.Originality/valueThe research reported on the use of lesson studies in the training of physical education teachers is very limited. This review is intended to cover all studies related to the theme of physical education lesson studies published in indexed journals.

Practices and Perceptions of Community Pharmacists in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.

Understanding the contributions of community pharmacists as first-line health providers is important to the management of atopic dermatitis, though little is known about their contribution. A systematic review was carried out to examine practices and perceptions of the role of community pharmacists. A literature search was conducted in five different databases. Full-text primary research studies, which involved practices and perceptions of the role of community pharmacists in the management of atopic dermatitis, previously published in peer reviewed journals were used. Critical appraisal of included studies was performed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data were extracted and thematically synthesized to generate descriptive and analytical themes. The confidence of the findings of the included studies was assessed via either GRADE or CERQual. Twenty-three studies were included. Findings showed that community pharmacists lacked knowledge of the uses of topical corticosteroids. The recommendations of other treatments were limited. Pharmacists generally undertook dermatology training after graduation. Analytical themes indicated that the practices of community pharmacists were poor and misled patients. Inappropriate education in initial training was identified as a potential reason for their poor practices. This systematic review reveals a gap between patients' needs in practice and dermatological education provided to community pharmacists. Novel approaches regarding education and training should be explored to improve pharmacists' dermatological knowledge and skills.

Environmental Education in Initial Training: Effects of a Physical Activities and Sports in the Natural Environment Program for Sustainable Development.

Training for sustainable development is an educational challenge of prime importance. Physical activity and sports in natural environments provide training committed to sustainability and environmental education. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of an undergraduate training program in Physical Activities and Sports in Natural Environments concerned with sustainable development. A total of 113 students from the Autonomous University of Madrid (Spain) who are studying a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Teacher Training for Secondary Education and High School (specializing in Physical Education) were involved. Specifically, we aimed to assess the impact of this training program on three dimensions related to Environmental Education (knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes). Its effect was also examined bearing in mind students’ sex, age and educational profile (sportive and educational). Mixed-methods were used: for the quantitative approach, data were collected with the Environmental Attitude in Physical Activities in Natural Environments validated scale; for the qualitative approach individual reflective diaries completed by students that attended the program were analyzed. The results show positive effects on the students regarding the three dimensions of Environmental Education, for both the sportive and educational training profiles. The quantitative results do not present significant differences concerning the gender variable, although the qualitative information shows that female students perceived a greater environmental sensitivity during their practices. Regarding the age variable, significant differences are found in the youngest students with an educational profile. To conclude, the study ratifies that the program carried out generated improvements in terms of knowledge, behaviors and attitudes toward the environment and sustainable development. Future research should use larger samples and consider other variables related to education for sustainability.

The Establishment of a Distance Training Device within the Regional Center of the Taza Education and Training: Administrative Cycle Case

The application of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICT) in the field of training led to the creation of this new reality called distance learning. Described as the marriage of multimedia (sound, image, text) and the Internet (online distribution, interactivity) DT has no doubt allowed to revive pedagogies to a new digital without or less presence. Our purpose is to verify the impact of open distance learning on the development of socio-professional skills among future administrators of the Ministry of National Education in initial training. In addition, the instrumentation of these training devices also provides a framework for evaluating, monitoring and controlling the training process, using the resources of computers and the Internet. Our research context takes place at the level of TAZA Regional Center of Trades Education and Training (CRMEF) during the academic year 2016-2017, the use of technological tools by trainers or trainees is quite common in courses, parallel activities, self-training, communication trainers-trainees or trainee-counsellors but all these forms suffer from the absence of a general frame of reference and regulation which guides the training actions via these tools. Indeed, the recommended methodology based on engineering training devices and skills in a virtual environment ie ” The technical instrumentation “and” educational scripting ” objects and training content. During its creation as its implementation, our platform experienced several difficulties including technical. Or today seeing the results of the questionnaires and following the feedbacks of trainee administrators we can judge that our goal is achieved.

Entrepreneurial Education in Schools – a Prerequisite in European Context

Abstract In our complex society, based on knowledge, is important the introduction and development in formal and informal training of transversal competences especially entrepreneurship, to provide competences, knowledge and attitudes which are essential for the development of an entrepreneurial culture in Europe. Starting from this premise, although some countries have already committed to encourage entrepreneurial education for more than a decade, others are just starting. The present article focuses on identifying the impact that entrepreneurial development has both in Romania and in the EU countries, and the results shown that the measures taken follow the reaching of Target Europa 2020. The paper presents the social context regarding the introduction of entrepreneurship in initial training and in non-formal training, the causes, the actors involved and the measures taken by the EU Member States regarding this phenomenon. The conclusion of the study show that entrepreneurial education in initial training represents a complex task, as more than three quarters of the countries/regions of Europe give autonomy to training institutions regarding the curricular aspects or have no regulations/recommendation at all regarding entrepreneurial education during initial training.

The Role of Higher Education in the Initial Training of Secondary School Teachers: The views of the key participants

This paper discusses the role of higher education (HE) in postgraduate secondary initial teacher training in England. Views about the role of higher education were sought from student teachers, school-based mentors and HE tutors through a postal questionnaire and telephone interviews. The main reasons advanced for the continued involvement of HE fell into three categories. One suggested that it is easier for schools if HE takes responsibility for administrative arrangements. The second related to the breadth of perspective which enabled HE to take an overview ensuring greater consistency of quality and standards. The third identified a distinctive expertise within HE, particularly related to research and familiarity with the latest thinking. We suggest that, while the first two do not constitute particularly strong grounds for the retention of a role for HE, the third does, especially in the context of the current drive towards teaching as a research-based profession.

Special education in initial training.

Special education in initial training.