Education Scheme Research Articles

Post-pandemic positions: new perspectives on international education and public diplomacy in Australia

PurposeIn an era of internationalism, higher education and vocational training have been core to Australia’s nation-building, regional co-operation and public diplomacy. This essay examines what has become of the people-to-people aspect of Australia’s engagements in the Indo-Pacific region, as discussed in the Australian government’s influential White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century (2012). More recently, established patterns of international educational exchange, and their economic, social and cultural benefits, have been disrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, shifting international relations and domestic politics, with consequences for international education and public diplomacy.Design/methodology/approachThis essay introduces the scholarly context for a reappraisal of Australian histories of international education within the Indo-Pacific region since the mid-20th century, and the role of NGOs, academia and government in educational schemes and scholarships. It draws on an approach informed by international history, the history of education and diplomatic studies, to provide an overview of key themes and the past and present case studies discussed in the seven articles of this special journal issue.FindingsThe little-known histories of international education in Australia, and associated scholarship schemes, are important aspects of soft power or public diplomacy and the nation’s relations with the Indo-Pacific region. We argue that there needs to be greater acknowledgement of the vital role of these interpersonal interactions and the international organisations that facilitated such exchanges in histories of Australia’s internationalism and diplomacy. While Australian governments have initiated scholarship programmes, what is becoming clear is that understanding their significance for Australian–regional relationships demands a research focus on student expectations and experiences that often lay beyond government control.Originality/valueThis essay and the articles in this special issue offer new historic and current insights on international education policy and programmes and Australia’s diplomatic relations. Many of the highlighted case studies have not previously been analysed within this context, and fresh analysis makes an intervention into the field, revealing the complexities and limitations of international education and people-to-people relationships for Australia’s past and present connections with the Indo-Pacific region.

Career Guide Expert System for Nigerian Secondary Schools Based on Howard Gardner Categorisation of Intelligence

Career Guide Expert System for Nigerian secondary schools is an applied research targeted at developing a web-based career guidance system for students transitioning from the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Scheme to Senior secondary school (SSS). The transitioning process requires students to choose among groups of subjects (Science, Art, or Commercial) to study in SSS which ideally requires the services of counsellors. However, there is a shortage of counsellors in schools. This research will significantly address the problem of shortage of professional counsellors and inefficient associated manual career guidance, which can negatively affect the career trajectory of students. Three parameters (Howard Gardner Intelligence Categorization, Academic performance and student aspirations) were used in determining which of the three alternatives (Science, Art, and Commercial) suits a student the best. The inference engine of the Expert System was implemented using a weighted sum multiple decision criteria model to determine which alternative suits a student the most based on the data generated from the quiz attempted by a student. The system was validated by a professional counsellor who subjected the system to a test with twenty samples of student data and certified that the system was accurate. Thus, if this system is incorporated into the Nigerian educational system, it will revolutionize the career guidance process, leading to better performance of students and future career satisfaction.

Quality Assessment of a Learning Resources Centers' Services at Omani Private Schools Using SERVQUAL Scale

The increasing role of learning resources, electronic publishing, and the emergence of new innovations in LRCs necessitate significant changes in educational schemes, systems, methods, and resources. Studies highlight the significance of a school resource center in aiding students and teachers in designing, producing, using, and delivering resource materials, improving classroom environments, and providing a diverse range of learning resources. This study examines the perceived and expected service quality at the Learning Resources Center of Seeb International School in Oman. As well as investigating the significant differences in service quality due to some variables (gender, job, and experience). Utilizing the SERVQUAL model, the research explores five dimensions of service quality: reliability, responsiveness, assurance, tangibility, and empathy. The sample group comprised 15 participants, including teachers and administrators. The findings indicate that participants at Seeb International School's LRC perceive a higher level of service quality than predicted by the SERVQUAL model, with favorable opinions and high mean scores suggesting their expectations have been met or exceeded. The analysis reveals that gender does not significantly impact perceived service quality, but job category influences perceptions, with administrators rating service quality lower than teachers. Additionally, experience plays a significant role, as participants with more experience rate service quality higher than those with less experience. These results contribute to understanding service quality at the LRC of private schools in Oman and provide valuable insights for school administrators to enhance their learning resource services.

Acciones para establecer el esquema de certificación de Sistemas de Gestión de Organizaciones Educativas basado en NC-ISO 21001:2019 en Cuba

To demonstrate their quality, higher education institutions can be accredited by sectoral educational quality schemes or certify their management systems, following the approaches of the International Organization for Standardization. The objective of this work is to present the actions carried out in Cuba to establish the certification scheme, according to NC-ISO 21001:2019. To this end, a descriptive research was carried out, with a qualitative approach, supported by the analysis of scientific articles and other documents that substantiate the importance of the SGOE. The focus group technique was applied to know the experts' perceptions about the relevance of establishing this certification in the country. The necessary actions were planned to establish the scheme and it was designed with the University of Havana, as owner. The certification of Management Systems for Educational Organizations will allow institutions that provide higher-level and postgraduate training services to demonstrate the quality of their educational processes, through compliance with the NC-ISO 21001:2019 standard, by a third-party evaluation scheme, which includes educational organizations that are not governed by the sectoral accreditation system established in Cuba.

Self-medication with antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among adults in Tema, Ghana.

Antibiotic self-medication is one of the common causes of antibiotic resistance of bacterial organisms. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a new paradigm shift and significantly influenced healthcare behaviors, including an increase in antibiotic self-medication, which contributes to antibiotic resistance. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of antibiotic self-medication and the possible associated factors during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic among adult residents of Tema in Ghana from April to July 2021. Using a cross-sectional design, 400 adults were randomly selected and surveyed using a researcher-assisted questionnaire. Data were analyzed with IBM® SPSS® Statistics Version 22.0, considering associations significant at a 95% confidence interval (p < 0.05). Of the 400 respondents, (76%) 304 had practiced antibiotic self-medication within the previous 12 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant factors associated with antibiotic self-medication included gender, age, marital status, education, occupation, and National Health Insurance Scheme subscription. Convenience and avoiding long hospital queues were primary non-medical reasons for antibiotic self-medication, while previous successful experience, easy access to antibiotics, treating symptoms, prophylaxis, and fear of hospital infection were the medical reasons for antibiotic self-medication. Commonly self-administered antibiotics were azithromycin (34%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (22%), and metronidazole (16%) for perceived respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract infections. The high prevalence of antibiotic self-medication observed during the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for enhanced public education and stricter enforcement of regulations governing antibiotic sales. The non-medical and medical factors of convenience, avoiding long hospital queues, previous successful experience, easy access to antibiotics, treating symptoms, prophylaxis, and fear of hospital infection which motivated antibiotic self-medication practices require the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship interventions.

LINGVO-DIDACTIC FEACHES OF STUDYING VERBS OF MOTION IN FOREIGN MEDICAL STUDENTS’ CLASS

One of the important part of the process of studying the Ukrainian language by non-native speakers is the learning the lexical-semantic group of verbs of motion. The article deals with the main methodical principles and techniques that ensure the assimilation of information about verbs of motion in the course of the discipline «Ukrainian as a foreign language» at the theoretical and practical levels, contribute to mastering the skills to use the verbs of motion by English speaking students in their oral and written communication on their own. The article is devoted to presentation of the methodology for learning verbs of movement the the foreign medical students. The methodology was developed and tested by the teachers of the Department of Ukrainian Studies of Vinnytsya National Pirogov Memorial Medical University and presented in the national textbook «Ukrainian language as a foreign language for English-speaking medical students. Book 1. Sociocultural communication». The aim of the article is to analyze the proposed didactic solutions, presented semantic information, grammatical constructions, educational tables, types of tasks and their content in accordance with the communicative needs of English-speaking students who are starting to learn Ukrainian as a foreign language. In addition to the theoretical substantiation of the research topic, the article presents practical recommendations, a system of exercises for learning verbs of motion in a foreign-language audience at different levels of Ukrainian language proficiency. The method proposed in scientific research is the result of long-term practical work on teaching the Ukrainian language as a foreign language, it is based on a functional-communicative approach that promotes conscious mastery of the language. It is aimed at helping non-native speakers to overcome the difficulties of understanding the lexical-semantic diversity of verbs of motion in the Ukrainian language, their grammatical categories, to gain clear and structured knowledge of a complex and multifaceted topic. The key to a successful result is gradual teaching based on previously studied material, using educational schemes, grammatical constructions, tables, etc. Key words: verbs of motion, Ukrainian language as a foreign language, linguistic didactics, methodology of teaching Ukrainian language as a foreign language.

Blue Ribbon Committee I Review: Findings and Impact.

Review the subsequent impact of recommendations made by the 2004 American Surgical Association Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC I) Report on Surgical Education. Current leaders of the American College of Surgeons and the American Surgical Association convened an expert panel to review the impact of the BRC I report and make recommendations for future improvements in surgical education. BRC I members reviewed the 2004 recommendations in light of the current status of surgical education. Some of the recommendations of BRC I have gained traction and have been implemented. There is a well-organized national curriculum and numerous educational offerings. There has been greater emphasis on preparing faculty to teach and there are ample opportunities for professional advancement as an educator. The number of residents has grown, although not at a pace to meet the country's needs either by total number or geographic distribution. The number of women in the profession has increased. There is greater awareness and attention to resident (and faculty) well-being. The anticipated radical change in the educational scheme has not been adopted. Training in surgical research still depends on the resources and interests of individual programs. Financing student and graduate medical education remains a challenge. The medical landscape has changed considerably since BRC I published its findings in 2005. A contemporary assessment of surgical education and training is needed to meet the future needs of the profession and our patients.

Radiation Oncology Training in the Philippines: Bridging Gaps for Improved Cancer Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Radiation oncology in the Philippines, a large lower- and middle-income country in Southeast Asia, is facing a critical shortage in manpower, with only 113 radiation oncologists (ROs) over 55 radiotherapy (RT) centers serving 100 million population. Paramount to workforce expansion is ensuring that training programs can produce adequately trained specialists. In this study, we describe the current state of radiation oncology training programs in the Philippines. This is a cross-sectional observational analysis of the nine radiation oncology residency training programs in the Philippines. Data were collected from a survey of the program directors, the Philippine Radiation Oncology Society database, and a PubMed literature search. Eight of the nine programs are in the National Capital Region. Since program standardization in 2005, there have been 82 four-year residency graduates, with up to 18 new graduates annually. Faculty-to-trainee ratio ranges from 0.5 to 2.67. In terms of technology, all programs have intensity-modulated RT and high-dose-rate brachytherapy, but only six are equipped with computed tomography-based image guidance and stereotactic capabilities. Clinical education schemes vary per institution regarding curriculum implementation, resident activities, and methods of evaluation. Required resident case logs are not met for lung, GI, genitourinary, bone and soft tissue, and hematologic malignancies. In total, there are only 22 resident-led publications from 10 unique individuals in two training programs. Program expansions are warranted to meet the projected demand for ROs in the Philippines, but training programs must first improve key aspects of staffing, technology, clinical education, and research. Addressing training challenges related to resource limitations necessitates local and international collaborations with higher-capacity centers to bridge gaps for continued quality improvement with the aim of ultimately delivering better overall cancer care.

Study on Mapping of Qualification, Occupation, and Competence in Human Resources Management to Improve Link and Match Between Industry and Education Program

This study aims to map qualifications, jobs, and competencies in the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) to improve compatibility between industry and educational programs. Using the Rapid Assessment Process method, this study identifies job structures that can be described in accordance with regional competency standards and national qualification frameworks. The results showed that there is a match between industry needs and educational outcomes in the field of HRM. The research successfully formulated an interface model between the structure of the job map, skill sets in the educational operational curriculum and certification schemes, allowing the identification of links and fits between industry needs and educational outcomes. Recommendations for advanced research include increased collaboration between educational institutions and industry in curriculum development, using competency-based approaches, and implementing standardization and accreditation for qualifications and competencies in various industries. This research presents important contributions in mapping qualifications, occupations, and competencies in HR relevant to current and future industry needs.

Educational models and technologies in the era of digital transformation

At present digital transformation of the society faces the problem of a shortage of a highly qualified personnel - specialists in the field of the latest information technologies, intellectual scientists with a high-quality fundamental education. The solution to this problem lies in the introduction of new educational models and technologies. The purpose of the research is to study the strategy for the formation of a new conceptual scheme of modern education. It has been emphasized that two leading educational models are currently being successfully implemented and complement each other: the classical model of «completed» education with the basic principle of «education once and for life», covering the need of the society for the generation and dissemination of knowledge, as well as the storage of cultural ideals, and the second model, called the «lifelong education model», which meets the principle of «lifelong education», corresponding to the rapid changes in technology and the nature of digital transformations of the society. The article pays special attention to new educational technologies such as: 1) analytical technologies, which are based on the analysis of big data from educational institutions in real time; 2) adaptive (or intellectual) learning, which is based on the principles of personalization of learning and building an individual educational trajectory; 3) Smart education, using learning tools in an interactive educational environment with elements of distance and mobile education. The methodological basis of the research is a systematic approach and general methods of scientific knowledge, such as analysis, synthesis, generalization. The relevance of the topic is associated with increased attention to the problem of matching the quality of the Russian education with the promising tasks of the digital transformation of the Russian society. Key conclusion. A high professional level of the personnel reserve, which will be able to practically implement state digitalization programs, is possible and is associated with the construction of a new concept of modern education.

NASIONALISME MULTIKULTURAL DALAM PENDIDIKAN MUSIK

Multicultural nationalism is a paradigm or perspective that may affect the aspects of cognitive, affective, and conative behaviour to build and shape students’ characters through the framework of music education. Along with raising aesthetic awareness, the aim of multicultural nationalism in music education is also leading the Indonesian students to be more tolerant and respectful of other cultures in cultural diversity. The Indonesian nation, comprising various cultures, should be able to learn the thoughts on cultural diversity and construct scientific concepts fruitful for the creation of a national education system, particularly the scheme of music education in Indonesia. Conceptual study on this issue concludes that multicultural nationalism in music education is an integrated perspective of cultural diversity to achieve altogether goals in music education.

The effect of digital literacy on student identity and inclusion: insights from the University of Western Macedonia

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the perils and opportunities that digital literacy presents to students through online education schemes. The challenge for university departments regarding digital literacy is twofold: first, to apply digital methods in order to engage students; and second, to form an equity-based pedagogical programme. The shift towards online university education took place abruptly in most Greek state universities from 2020 onwards, due to the COVID-19 restrictive measures, when conventional universities had to adapt to the need for online educational schemes for &gt;2 years. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted among 135 undergraduate students from the University of Western Macedonia in the Department of Obstetrics. Students were asked to complete a structured anonymous questionnaire. Reliability and descriptive statistics were used to interpret the questionnaire response. Findings First, students are deeply concerned about their functional IT skills, which creates a feeling of uncertainty, during the presentation of their assignments. Second, in spite of the obstacle regarding their functional capabilities, online environments seem to have a positive effect on students in the creation of an inclusive online education environment. Third, they feel free to form their digital identity and promote their individual differences and learning needs.

Financial Literacy, Pension Awareness and Retirement Planning in Nigeria

The study examined the effect of financial literacy and pension scheme awareness on retirement planning. We adopted survey research using where questionnaire was administered to 1350 respondents and employed multinomial logit model. Our findings revealed the significant positive effects of financial literacy and financial consultation on retirement planning decision. In contrast, family size decreases the probability of retirement planning respondents who mostly plan relative to those who rarely or never plan. Nevertheless, pension awareness did not have significant relationship with retirement. In conclusion, people who are financially literate are more likely to invest and are more inclined to plan for their retirement. Therefore, policies that can increase financial education and pension scheme literacy are worth implementing in the tertiary institutions.

A Comprehensive Overview of Early Childhood Care and Education: Policies and Schemes

The present review aimed to explore Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from the perspective of different policies and schemes in India. India implements various policies and schemes for early childhood education (ECCE), including NEP 2020, NPE 1986, and NCF 2005, ICDS, National ECCE Policy, NPAC 2016, SDG 4 which recommend various aspects of early education. These recommendations are significant for ECCE development. ECCE refers to different types of programs that support a child's physical, mental and social development from birth to approximately age 7 or 8. The ECCE programme is very significant because it is the basis for the future development of children. Like many other countries, in India, many policies and schemes are available for ECCE. The study is qualitative in nature, utilizing secondary data sources such as books, journals, research articles, websites, newspapers, and government publications. It aims to examine the policy provisions and their impact on improving education at the pre-school level and school education.

Education and Development in Baiga Tribe of Madhya Pradesh

The baiga tribe is extremely backward in terms of their social, financial and academic level. Their geographical isolation has made them a very vulnerable tribal group in India. Education plays an important role in the socio-economic development. To include the baiga tribe in the mainstream, development of education can be an important factor. After independence efforts are being made to improve their education in India .The government is trying to uplift their overall situation through development programs in their areas. Altogether, the baiga culture has gradually changed due to continuous migration and impact of neighboring communities in the past and still changing due to the impact of modernization and developmental program at present. The aim of this research is to know the educational levels of Baiga tribe and the various educational welfare schemes initiated by the govt for the tribe and their influences.

Enablers for accelerating biophilic design adoption in Australian buildings

Integrating biophilic design elements, such as green roofs and walls, has been proven to enhance the well-being of building occupants while boosting cities' ecological resilience. While many developed countries have acknowledged these benefits and are incorporating biophilic design principles into their new and refurbished buildings, Australia needs to catch up. This study aims to identify strategies to promote the integration of biophilic design in Australian buildings. To achieve this goal, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 architects and building sustainability consultants. The data was analysed using both manual and natural language processing techniques. The study uncovered nine strategies to accelerate the adoption of biophilic design, including making biophilic design a foundational subject in architectural and building sustainability education, enhancing building codes and regulations to mandate minimum biophilic features, demonstrating the business benefits of biophilic design to clients, embedding biophilic design as a core value in design organisations, and disseminating research and information on the cost-effective implementation of local vegetation for biophilic design. The study proposes a comprehensive framework for integrating nature into buildings, highlighting macro and micro enablers and their interactions. The findings offer practical strategies for stakeholders, including governments, design organisations, and professionals, to promote the adoption of biophilic design in Australia. Additionally, the study identifies opportunities to improve building design education and rating schemes to encourage the adoption of biophilic design.

HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS ENVIRONMENT IN MANIPUR

Many thinkers accept that Education is the learning centre or institute to bring up the students to be an ideal person .Education is what we want ? So teachers should be the construction of knowledge and co-learners of knowledge. Teachers take a great important role to make good society . Their important task is to make students to be an ideal person. So ,teacher is the soul or vital principle of educational system and no scheme of education can succeed without a competent body of teachers . The most genuine object of true education is the development of man as a human being with his own exigencies and sympathy with all other members of the human race. This is the bases which international society should develop . After independence many commission established with good suggestions by many educationist and recommended by the Central government but still now India cannot be included in the high literacy rate in the world . It might be having some deficiencies in the education sector of India . As Manipur also one of the seven sisters of North-East India ,the education of Manipur lies in the underdeveloped stage . The cause might be the negligence of both the State and the Central Government in the education sector . As education is the only means to develop human resources there is necessary to reform in the education system . The present education system is needy to modify both in the curriculum and the teaching methodology. The implementation and infrastructure is very low and insufficient . Hence, it is necessary to reform the education system of Manipur.

Pentingnya Penguatan Moderasi Beragama dalam Bahan Ajar Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan

Having a good attitude in inter-religious relations in Indonesia is very important. This is a priority in the content that needs to be included in citizenship education teaching materials. The aim of this research is to analyze important religious moderation studies formulated in citizenship education teaching materials. The research method used was qualitative-descriptive. The data obtained was produced in the form of a series of academic perception data and theoretical studies on strengthening the concept of religious moderation in citizenship education teaching materials. The research results obtained are the dynamics of attitudes toward understanding national commitment and the development of attitudes toward religious tolerance, which are discussed in the theoretical analysis of citizenship education teaching materials. The conclusions obtained are that academics' national commitment attitude is still strong in their need for teaching materials and the importance of developing an attitude of tolerance in the development of teaching materials in the Citizenship Education scheme.

Hong Kong kindergartens in urban space: policy aspirations, historical trajectories, and contemporary disparities

ABSTRACT This paper investigates problems of space in Hong Kong kindergartens. It reports survey findings of a policy study relating to the Kindergarten Education Scheme (KES). KES emphasizes holistic development and child-centred pedagogy, which require larger and more flexible spaces than traditional desk-based learning. The study aimed to explore kindergartens’ responses to the resulting challenges around providing adequate space within Hong Kong’s high density urban environment. Questionnaires were sent to principals of 751 KES kindergartens. 325 valid questionnaires were collected (response rate: 43.5%). Analysis comprised descriptive statistics, inferential tests of relationships between operation mode and other variables, and coding of open-ended question responses. The paper highlights three key findings: (i) kindergartens reported a wide range of challenges relating to space; (ii) most augment their provision by using public spaces outside the premises, but these spaces come with their own challenges; and (iii) there were significant differences in the extent of reported problems between kindergartens operating in different modes, with long-whole-day kindergartens experiencing greater difficulty and disparity. Situating these findings in the historical context of Hong Kong’s uneven urban development, we argue that policy improvement of spatial provision will require reducing pressures on kindergarten spaces, rather than merely setting out spatial standards.

A Clinical Audit of Orthopaedic Clinical Documentation of Acute Ankle Fractures: A Quality Improvement Project.

Background Orthopaedic ankle fractures are common injuries that require careful assessment, management, and documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Proper documentation plays a critical role in facilitating communication among healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring patient progress. Moreover, it is essential for medico-legal purposes and quality improvement initiatives. This article presents a comprehensive clinical audit aimed at evaluating the quality of orthopaedic ankle fracture documentation within a healthcare setting. The aim of this project was to assess the quality and accuracy of ankle fracture documentation within a single centreagainst the audit standards set by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Methods The study was a closed-loop audit utilising both retrospective and prospective analysis of ankle fracture clerking documentation performed by members of the trauma and orthopaedics team. Two audit cycles were completed in total; the first cycle was carried out in January 2020 where data were collected retrospectively from all orthopaedic admissions of ankle fractures. This was then re-audited against the BOA and NICE guidelines and presented to the local clinical governance meeting. A targeted educational intervention was then implemented with the goal of educating and reinforcing to key team members the documentation standards and the importance of accurate clerking documentation. The second cycle was carried out during July 2020 prospectively. All data were collected and collated with a total of nine data parameters analysed. Patients were included if they were skeletally mature and presented with closed malleolar and syndesmotic ankle injuries. Excluded patients were those who presented with open fractures, pilon fractures, and/or were skeletally immature. Data were then re-presented at the clinical governance meeting. Results A total of 23 patients were identified in the initial audit cycle and 22 patients in re-audit. On admission, it was found that 86% of patients presenting with ankle fractures had adequate documentation of their injury mechanism, which subsequently improved to 100% following the intervention. Similarly, there was a 71% improvement in precise documentation of clinical findings of ankle fractures. There was a marked improvement in the consistency of examination findings as well, with over 30% improvement in the rate of documentation for sensation status, skin integrity, circulation, and motor function. Results also revealed a 71% improvement in the documentation rates of vascular examinations where a Doppler ultrasound was used or pulses named in the documentation. Conclusion Through a targeted educational scheme focussing on the proposed documentation guidelines, we noted a significant improvement in documentation standards and accuracy of ankle fractures in the trauma and orthopaedic department. With ongoing educational input and reinforcement, team members can be supported to maintain a high level of documentation that meets all available standards, which will ultimately lead to improved patient care.