Education System In Relation Research Articles

An evaluation of a professional development program aimed at empowering teachers’ agency for social justice

This article reports on an evaluation study of a professional development program to promote teachers’ agency for social justice and educational equality. Despite that teachers are seen as change agents for social justice, few studies have investigated what empowers them to adopt this role. Therefore, we designed a theory of change with seven manifestations of agency for social justice (e.g., being committed and experts, taking initiatives). Fourteen primary school teachers participated, engaging in individual reflections, focus group interviews, and an open-ended questionnaire. Thematic analysis was used to code manifestations of agency such as commitment and initiatives. The results demonstrated an empowered sense of agency among the participants. For example, they displayed heightened awareness of inequalities and a critical stance toward their own actions, school policies, and the education system in relation to educational equality. This study contributes to theoretical knowledge about how a professional development program for experienced teachers can be used to develop agency for social justice. Key factors that supported teachers’ agency included sufficient time and support in the program to familiarize themselves with social justice and educational equality concepts, as well as receiving comprehensive knowledge on practical interventions and dedicated time for discussing their applicability in their own teaching practice.

Leaders of future-ready learners in the Singapore education system: perceptions, roles and implications

ABSTRACT This paper aims to present the research findings on the perceptions, roles and implications of school leadership in the Singapore education system in relation to preparing students to be future-ready. This is an exploratory study that deploys a qualitative methodology. Data is collected through structured and semi-structured questions designed to elicit responses from school leaders undergoing leadership training. Data collected are coded and analysed. Broad emerging themes are presented as findings in response to three research questions. There is no single definition of what it means for school leaders as “leaders of future-ready learners in the 21st C”. It comprises a multi-faceted concept of leadership imperatives in six broad areas of knowledge, competencies, and skills. These areas inform school leaders on the adaptations they need to consider in undertaking their roles as leaders of future-ready learners. The findings are informative and affirmative for aspiring and incumbent school leaders on what it takes for them to be “leaders of future-ready learners in the 21st C” in the Singapore Education system.

Публично-частното партньорство като отговор на предизвикателства- та в образователния сектор

This study is motivated by the visible lag of the educational system in relation to the challenges of modernity, as well as by the non-fulfillment of the educational criteria for achieving the obligatory productional, technological, administrative, economical, political and socio-cultural subsystems (sectors of public life), as well as to all parties involved – community, personal development, family, etc. Public-private partnership (PPP) provides an answer as a to the beginning of a process in which management capabilities are developed, based on greater flexibility, more initiative, competitiveness, freedom of cooperation between partners and stakeholders. This work links the main challenges faced by the school education with the opportunities of PPP in our country.

Hygienic assessment of the lifestyle of university students

Introduction. The health of the younger generation determines the intellectual potential and prospects for the socio-economic development of Russia [1]. Taking into account the urgency of the problem, we carried out a hygienic study, the purpose of which was to assess the lifestyle of university students with the subsequent development and registration the software that assesses a health risk group. Materials and methods. The study of the way of life was carried out among university students in Ufa (1820 people). Based on data obtained, Software for assessing the conditions and lifestyle of university students was developed and registered. The assessment of the lifestyle of students at the University of Sheffield was carried out through an anonymous survey (116 people). Results. The hygienic analysis of the lifestyle of students revealed a number of unfavourable features: prolonged stay in social networks (on average 4.8 ± 0.2 hours on weekdays), non-observance of the required duration of night sleep (6.4 ± 0.3 hours), significant coverage of tobacco smoking (21.2% of boys and 9.1% of girls), etc. A comparative analysis of the lifestyle of students of the Russian Federation (Ufa) and Great Britain (Sheffield) was carried out, a number of advantages of the Russian educational system in relation to the health preservation of young people (arrangement of physical activity, provision of dormitories with minimal living costs, etc.), and some limitations. To assess the risk group for the health of students, depending on the lifestyle, software has been developed and registered. Limitations. The study was conducted on the basis of four different universities in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan (12 universities and branches in total), which provided a representative sample of the volume. The subject of further research will be the study of the conditions of education in other universities in Ufa. Conclusion. The lifestyle and the system of value orientations of students in relation to their own health are irrational in a number of indicators, which indicates the need to carry out preventive work within educational institutions aimed at preserving and strengthening the health of students.

Cultural Education towards Exclusivism. Or, the Role of Education in shaping Exclusivism

The way in which the “traditional” system of education ends up deflecting people's attention from the things that make us, human beings, a whole, a species, and a unity, is constantly and ascendingly challenged and thought against. Currently, we need to find out what features of the former educational system, especially those institutionalized, maintained by the school and society, are highlighted here to be eliminated and what is their authentic value in the system. In the present approach, we will refer, as an example, to religious education. These characteristics that we intend to discuss here do not target a “radical” pedagogy but question the educational system in relation to the inclusion-exclusion binomial. The stereotype, bias, and pretentious choices strained by exclusivism through education actually dehumanize us and stress on features that do not honor us. Is it possible to ever lose them along with all their harmful social consequences?

Proselytization vs Education


 
 
 This paper argues for the importance of religious literacy in the American public education system in relation to Islam, a religion that is not only growing in relevance that is also subject to various misconceptions in American society. The author outlines what an appropriate lesson plan about Islam would look like in the context of a secular classroom while pointing out limitations and shortfalls in current lesson plans. Additionally, the multiple controversies raised by teaching about Islam in public schools, particularly on behalf of conservative media outlets, are highlighted to emphasize the difference between proselytization - which is unconstitutional - and religious literacy - which is key to providing a well-rounded education to American students.
 
 

Perspectives and development of the Bulgarian military-educational system

The report presents all the current challenges which the Bulgarian military-educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of the 21th century by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and capabilities of the military-educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the basis of an analysis of key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defence, as well as the current state of military and civil education and the inherent activities of the training institutions. Outlined are the basic principles of construction and operation of military-educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military-educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military educational system in relation to its contribution to strengthening national security and defence of the country in three directions – conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

Formación docente universitaria y crisis sanitaria COVID-19

La crisis sanitaria ha puesto a estudiantes y docentes de casi todo el mundo de cara a la educación virtual a distancia como única opción para continuar con los procesos formativos. Muchos de ellos no poseen las condiciones requeridas de disponibilidad de infraestructura tecnológica, acceso a internet y un adecuado ambiente de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Desde una perspectiva pedagógica, la naturaleza radical y abrupta del cambio desafía no solo estas condiciones, sino también al sistema educativo de la Educación Superior en lo referido a las demandas de la sociedad. En este artículo se reflexiona sobre los retos a la formación del docente universitario como agente clave que tiene que acoplarse a las nuevas condiciones de virtualización de manera emergente en el contexto de la crisis y responder al tipo de profesional que exige la sociedad.

Education and Politics in the Age of Uncertainty: A Phenomenological Glance

The phenomenological glance combines the capacity to «see» with the responsibility to act accordingly. From this encounter between theoretical and ethical rigour derives the political commitment. In this article the phenomenological foundations of political acting are outlined and the most urgent educational problems of our society are discussed. The renewal of the educational system in relation to the new knowledge, the investment on human rights and cultural opportunities in the face of an increasing educational poverty, the regulation of the web and its defence against its own degenerations, are as many pedagogical and political challenges, that we must address, if we don't want democracy to surrender to disorder and violence.

Social Resources and Challenges Related to the Schooling and Education of Immigrant Children at High Schools in Japan

Japan has recently seen an increase in the number of immigrant children, many of whom face difficulties at school. The country’s educational policies have failed to address the needs of these children. As a result, the schools and local municipalities in which these children are educated bear the burden of this problem. This study examines how the social resources and home lives of these immigrant families affect children’s schooling and education at high schools. First, the authors describe the problems of the education system in relation to the children of foreign workers and low-wage immigrants in the context of Japan’s stringent immigration policy. Then, in a case study, they highlight the ways in which family-related factors, local resources, and an innovative quota system combined with special programs at a local high school affect the schooling and educational success of immigrant students. The results indicated that most foreign children newly arrived in Japan due to the transnational movement of their parents had limited family resources and limited Japanese language skills and that external networks helped such children continue on to high school. The paper concludes by suggesting that integrated measures, including institutional admission arrangements and social supports, are needed to provide immigrant children of low socioeconomic status with adequate educational opportunities.

Evaluating the responsiveness of higher education system in relation to social determinants of health.

BACKGROUND AND AIM:To answer the society's health-care needs related to social determinants of health (SDH), higher education system must be responsive in training knowledgeable students and faculty members. Therefore, this study was carried out to determine the responsiveness of higher education system in relation to the SDH.METHODS:This is a content analysis study carried out using qualitative approach. Semi-structured interviews were used to gain access to the knowledge of experts in the fields of health care, education, and SDH. Sampling was carried out until data saturation was achieved during which 15 experts were selected using purposeful sampling method with highest possible variety. Data were categorized using qualitative content analysis approach.RESULTS:In total, 11 themes and 43 categories of codes were identified in semi-structured interviews with experts. A total of two approaches were identified for the training of responsive students including educational–research approach and cultural–social approach; five approaches were identified for the development of faculty members including cognitive development, executive development, evaluation, promotion and incentives, and revisions; two approaches were identified for provision of theoretical and practical education including education in a real and active environment and structural education; and finally, two approaches were identified for evaluation of students and faculty members in regard to their responsiveness to society's health needs and SDH including content and operational approaches.CONCLUSION:In general, the results of the current study indicate the need for the higher education system to use educational, research, and society-based approaches in real and social environments along with an incentive system and use of evaluation for responsiveness to society's health needs and SDH. These results can be useful for the health-care system and the higher education system.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AS ONE OF THE FACTORS OF INCREASING UNIVERSITY COMPETITIVENESS

The paper deals with university knowledge transfer. The adjustment of relations between universities and enterprises makes knowledge transfer a necessary requirement for university development to ensure the implementation of market-oriented educational programs. The paper proposes use of modular competency-based and ontological approaches to ensure the university knowledge transfer. The initial data is presented in the databases of the university, authorized bodies of education and science, enterprises, business structures and professional standards. This data is processed and scanned for knowledge to be put into the knowledge database with technological (informational) and modular competency-based approaches. As part of a market-oriented innovation university concept the task is to improve the education system in relation to skills development. To solve this problem it is necessary to build a distributed information system of university knowledge transfer. It is necessary to create a unified educational space - an educational portal - to ensure the university knowledge transfer between all participants - teachers, students and employers. The study offers an architectural solution for a distributed information system.

Percepção e satisfação de estudantes estrangeiros em uma instituição de ensino pública

Este trabalho tem como intuito analisar a adaptação e a satisfação globais com o atual contexto de vida, principais dificuldades percebidas e satisfação com aspectos específicos entre alunos estrangeiros de graduação em uma Instituição Federal de Ensino Superior do interior do Rio Grande do Sul, vinculados ao Programa Estudante Convênio-Graduação (PEC-G). Participaram da pesquisa seis estudantes, majoritariamente vindos do continente africano. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de entrevistas, as quais foram realizadas entre agosto e setembro de 2017. A maioria dos estudantes registrou níveis de adaptação razoáveis ou bons. Entre as principais dificuldades citadas, está a saudade que sentem da família e as diferenças do sistema de ensino brasileiro em relação ao sistema com o qual estavam acostumados em seu país de origem. Os serviços que buscariam neste momento seriam assistência médica e odontológica, assistência na busca por moradia, espaços de convivência para estrangeiros, orientação psicológica e orientação e planejamento de carreira. A pesquisa evidencia ainda a necessidade de considerar aspectos culturais no atendimento a estes alunos, especialmente no período de recepção, pois é quando eles sentem mais dificuldades para se adaptar e organizar a sua vida pessoal e acadêmica no novo país.

Introducing Global Citizenship Education into Classroom Practice: A Study on Italian 8th Grade Students

The implementation of global citizenship education (GCE) represents a challenge for the school system in Italy in terms of curriculum planning, teaching methods and contents. After a thorough overview of the Italian educational scenario on GCE, this article aims to present a learning unit on GCE related issues implemented in an Italian 8th-grade class. The study then highlights the educational implications in translating GCE international models into the Italian classroom practice. Its main assumptions focus on the key elements for students’ effective learning and on the limitations that characterise the Italian educational system in relation to GCE at the curriculum, school and teaching levels. The implications highlighted in this article are strongly intertwined with the need to plan and implement GCE jointly, within a whole-school approach, and the relevance of the modalities in which GCE instructional contents are selected and presented.

Opportunities and Trends in the Development and the Improvement Processes in the Bulgarian Military Educational System

The paper presents current challenges which the Bulgarian military educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of the 20th century by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the basis of conducted analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defence, as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activities of the training institutions. Military educational system ensures individual training of the servicemen in the system for armed forces preparation, defined in the Doctrine of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria. That is why individual training is reviewed in details. Described are the main elements of the military educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military educational system in relation to its contribution to strengthening national security and defence of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

Organization of School Reading: the Role and Significance of Students’ Open Interpretations

Abstract The following article is about cultural and literary education at school. Its point of reference are considerations regarding conditions of Polish education system in relation to Polish language classes. The article emerges from the need to seek solutions helpful in overcoming the reading crisis, which being conditioned by various cultural and social factors, is present at school and is expressed by the negation of mandatory reading material, as well as rejection of teaching model established in education. The author of this text attempts to reflect on the awareness of reading material which is used, or might be used in modern school. The criteria proposed in this article are related to the issue of choosing material suitable for reading. They can be used as a selection mechanism implemented at the stage of designing the process of teaching. Further parts of the text describe the ways of obtaining open interpretations from students in the process of education while designing introductory reading material classes. They can be treated as solutions which could have different functions, useful in terms of the quality of literary-cultural education. The article is complemented with the concept of planning the lesson based on the use of students’ open interpretations, which if organised in a planned and conscious way, could stimulate students’ participation and facilitate reading while dealing with literature discussed at school.

El Proceso Educativo Fiscal Y Su Influencia En Los Resultados De Las Pruebas Ser Estudiante, Del Séptimo Año De Educación General Básica, En El Cantón Guaranda, Ecuador

The Being Student tests recognize the characteristics of the students of the National Education System in relation to their knowledge. It allows the evaluated ones to know what situation they entail in the learning standards of each level, and was issued by the Ministry of Education. This therefore is aimed at knowing the level of learning achieved according to the Quality Standards issued by the Ministry of Education for this level. It is also in relation to their knowledge and reasoning skills. These instruments, according to their results, have allowed the Social Categorization of Educational Units at the National level, evidencing that the Educational Institutions of the Bolivar Province, especially the Guaranda Canton, are not within the first places of this social recognition. As a result, this implies that the fiscal education process up to this level is not meeting the standards of educational quality within the domain of knowledge. The objective of this study is to characterize how the fiscal education process influences the results of the student tests at the seventh year of basic general education. The unit of analysis is the educational process and the unit of observation is a student for each subject of each fiscal institution studied. The present research uses both quantitative and qualitative approach. This type of research is a documentary, bibliographical, and field research since it analyzed the notebooks of theoretical notes of duties, use of the official books for the academic period 2016 - 2017, and corrections of written tests and their structure which serves as the key elements to determine and conceptualize the academic process.

ENTRY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BULGARIAN MILITARY- EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ENSURING OF CIVIL RIGHTS

The report presents all current challenges which the Bulgarian military - education al system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of the 20 th century, by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military - education al system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the bas i s of conducted analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defen c e, as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activities of the training institutions. Outline d are the basic principles of construction and operation of the military - educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military - education al system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civi l education in Bulgaria . Guidelines are formulated for improving the military - education al system in relation to its contribution to strengthening national security and defen c e of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

Entry opportunities in the Bulgarian military - Educational system

The report presents all current challenges which the Bulgarian military -educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of the 20th century, by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military - educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the basis of conducted analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defense, as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activities of the training institutions. Outlined are the basic principles of construction and operation of the military - educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military - educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military - educational system in relation to its contribution to strengthening national security and defense of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.

(Development of Military Education System in Bulgaria)

Russian Abstract: Докладът представя всички предизвикателства, пред които е изправена българската военнообразователна система в контекста на основните характеристики на средата и тенденциите в сигурността за първата половина на ХХ-тото столетие, чрез идентифициране на основните проблемни области в нейното функциониране. Състоянието и възможностите на военнообразователната система на Република България се обсъждат на основата на приключен анализ на ключови стратегически документи в секторите на образованието, сигурността и отбраната, както и на сегашното състояние на военното и гражданското образование и присъщите дейности на институциите за обучение. Очертани са основните принципи на изграждане и функциониране на военнообразователните системи и основните стратегически цели и задачи в съответствие със съвременната стратегическа среда за сигурност и динамично променящите се условия в НАТО и ЕС. Описани са основните елементи на военнообразователната система като комплексна, адаптивна и гъвкава система, която се развива в единство и допълване със системата на гражданското образование в България. Изготвени са насоки за подобряване на военно-образователната система във връзка с нейния принос за укрепване на националната сигурност и отбрана на страната в три посоки - концептуално, организационно и технологично усъвършенстване. English Abstract: The report represents all current challenges which the Bulgarian military -educational system is facing in the context of the basic features of the security environment and trends for the first half of XX-thcentury, by identifying the main problem areas in its functioning. The status and the capabilities of the military - educational system of the Republic of Bulgaria are discussed on the bases of concluded analysis about key strategic documents in the sectors of education, security and defence as well as the current state of the military and civil education and the inherent activitiesof the training institutions. Outlined are the basic principles of construction and operation of the military - educational systems and the fundamental strategic goals and tasks according to modern strategic security environment and dynamically changing conditions in NATO and the EU. Described are the main elements of the military - educational system as a complex, adaptive and flexible system that develops in unity and complementarity with the system of civil education in Bulgaria. Guidelines are formulated for improving the military - educational system in relation to its contribution of strengthening national security and defence of the country in three directions - conceptual, organizational and technological improvement.