Educational Topics Research Articles

THE MODERATING ROLE OF GENDER IN THE INFLUENCE OF LEARNING MOTIVATION AND CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT ON THE INNOVATIVE THINKING OF FINE ARTS STUDENTS IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES

In the twenty-first century, the cultivation of innovative thinking has become the theme of higher education. Governments are also gradually paying attention to the cultivation of innovative thinking. This study explores the status of research on innovative thinking of art majors in universities and tries to explore the relationship between innovative thinking of art majors and learning motivation and classroom environment, and whether gender as a moderating variable has an impact on it. Through the survey and empirical analysis of many art majors, it was found that there are gender differences in the influence of learning motivation and classroom environment on innovative thinking. The results suggest that gender plays an important role in the development of innovative thinking among art major college students. This study provides in-depth thinking from a gender perspective for the education of art majors and makes certain suggestions for educational practice. This study is a purely quantitative study. The study will use questionnaire survey method to investigate the art majors' university students.

Innovative fieldwork education in Africa

My remarks focus essentially on the theme of social work education in Africa. I observe that social work education per se has two prongs – classroom instruction and field practicum. I then indicate that the paper is interested in the practicum component of social work education. It notes that in the context of Africa, there has been a clarion call for relevance in social work on the continent. To this end, terms like Ubuntu and indigenisation, have emerged in the context of the discourse on the quest for relevance of social work on the continent - concepts which are consistent with a developmental social work model. My argument is in order to successfully promote the development approach in social work, change has to begin in the education component. The challenge though is that some institutions of education and training in social work, have purported to be promoting the developmental social work education approach, when in fact, the practicum component of their education and training programmes is not consistent with the developmental approach. Apparently, some social work educators are not very clear in terms of what the developmental approach entails, while others are curtailed by institution culture and policies. I then argue that in order to produce a cadre who is well versed in the developmental social work approach, the fieldwork practicum component has to be consistent with the key tenets of the developmental approach. Six models of the developmental social work approach to fieldwork placements are presented as examples of the kind of field placements that would go with the developmental approach. Advantages of the developmental type of placements are briefly explored. HOW TO REFERENCE USING ASWDNET STYLE Mupedziswa R. (2024). Africa Day Indaba 2022 – Innovative Fieldwork Education in Africa. presentation made during Africa Day Indaba 2022. African Journal of Social Work, 14(3), 126-132. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i3.3 Visit journal website: https://ajsw.africasocialwork.net

Overcoming Barriers to Research Competency: a nationwide mixed-method study on residency training in the field of Korean medicine.

This study aimed to analyze the educational needs of interns and residents in Korean medicine as the first step in developing an education program to improve their research competencies. A mixed-method design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, was used to investigate the educational needs for research competencies among interns and residents working in Korean medicine hospitals nationwide. Data were collected through online surveys and online focus group discussions (FGDs), and processed using descriptive statistical analysis and thematic analysis. The study results were derived by integrating survey data and FGD outcomes. In total, 209 interns and residents participated in the survey, and 11 individuals participated in two rounds of FGDs. The majority of participants felt a lack of systematic education in research and academic writing in postgraduate medical education and highlighted the need for nationally accessible education due to significant disparities in the educational environment across hospitals and specialties. The primary barrier to learning research and academic writing identified by learners was the lack of knowledge, leading to time constraints. Improving learners' research competencies, relationship building, autonomy, and motivation through a support system was deemed crucial. The study also identified diverse learner types and preferred educational topics, indicating a demand for learner-centered education and coaching. This study provides foundational data for designing and developing a program on education on research competencies for interns and residents in Korean medicine and suggests the need for initiatives to strengthen these competencies.

Flatform Konseling Virtual ; Wujud Trasformasi Edukasi Terapeutik di Fasilitas Pelayanan Kesehatan

Virtual counseling platforms provide the ability to maintain connectivity between healthcare providers and their patients. Patients can quickly receive diagnoses, enabling faster and more accurate responses to any changes in their health. This article explains the implementation and therapeutic education phases in healthcare facilities, particularly hospitals and community health centers, using virtual counseling platforms in telemedicine programs through a literature review and a descriptive approach. The policy for the therapeutic education process in virtual counseling platforms in healthcare facilities is divided into eight stages: assessing educational needs, medical record-keeping, disease diagnosis, medical equipment safety, pain management, diet and nutrition, rehabilitation techniques, and verification of understanding received. There are five therapeutic education topics: patient-oriented, disease-oriented, patient safety-oriented, rehabilitation material, and prevention material. In the virtual counseling platform, healthcare providers implement seventeen implementation actions in the therapeutic education process based on the educational phases. First, in the Pre-Interaction Phase, the implementation actions include self-evaluation, setting the stages of virtual counseling therapeutic education, and creating a written plan according to established SOPs. Second, in the Orientation Phase, implementation actions include introducing oneself, scheduling meetings (contracting), building rapport and trust, initiating a conversation, and closing the introduction session. Third, in the Working Phase, implementation actions involve increasing the patients' understanding and awareness of themselves, developing independence competencies, therapeutic actions, conducting health education, collaboration, delegation, and observation. Fourth, in the Termination Phase, implementation actions include making temporary terminations, final terminations with evaluation of actions, and contracting for follow-up care and treatment outcomes.

Moral Education and Heaven–Human Relationship in Jesuit Translations of Chinese Poetry (17th–18th Centuries)

The 17th and 18th centuries were a period of extensive cultural interaction between China and the West, and also the beginning of Chinese poetry translation in the West. Jesuit missionaries were pioneers in introducing Chinese poetry to Europe. Influenced by the Confucian poetic thought of Siwuxie 思無邪 (no depraved thoughts) and Ricci’s accommodation strategy, the Jesuits translated poems from the Shangshu 尚書, the Shijing 詩經, and the Emperor Qianlong’s Imperial Odes on Shengjing 禦制盛京賦, as well as works by Fan Zhongyan 范仲淹, Du Fu 杜甫, Shao Yong 绍雍, and even the poems in the exhortations of the Ming and Qing dynasties into European languages. These poems predominantly dealt with themes of moral education, the image of virtuous monarchs, and the Chinese concept of the Heaven–human relationship. Through intentional omissions and rewriting, the Jesuits incorporated their religious and political views into the Chinese poetry. Their translated works not only enriched European knowledge of Chinese culture but also demonstrated the complexity of Chinese–Western cultural exchange.

Improvement of Students' Problem-Solving Skill on Physics Learning: A Meta-Analysis

Problem-solving skills can be realised by not necessarily depending only on how much students' maturity level is, but also on the problems they experience directly. This study looked into how students' problem-solving skills may be improved in physics learning by paying attention to the level of education, models, media, and learning topics used. This study employs a meta-analysis of 14 scientific publications on student problem-solving skills in physics education, with a focus on articles that were published between 2017 and 2022, accepted by Scopus and SINTA, employing quasi-experimental research designs, satisfying the statistical data requirements for calculating effect sizes, and providing details on the subjects, media, learning models, and educational level in physics education. The data analysis approach was executed using the VOSviewer tool for bibliometric analysis and effect size estimates for metadata analysis. According to the meta-analysis results, students' physics learning outcomes would greatly benefit from exercising their problem-solving abilities, with an average effect size of 1.29 and an influence of 88%. Using the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) learning model in high schools, together with student worksheet learning materials on heat energy, would significantly enhance students' problem-solving abilities in physics classes. This meta-analysis study intends to provide teachers with a standard to measure their choices of models, media, and lesson subjects to improve their students' ability to solve problems when studying physics.

ANALISIS PENERAPAN PROJEK PENGUATAN PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA DALAM PEMBIASAAN KARAKTER DI SD MUHAMMADIYAH INOVATIF MERTOYUDAN

The aim of this research is to analyze the implementation of the project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students in character training.The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research was carried out from March to June 2023. The data collection techniques used were interviews and documentation. The informants in the research were the principal and class I and IV teachers at Mertoyudan Innovative Elementary School. Data sources were obtained from informant information and documentation data. The informant selection technique uses purposive sampling. The data validity technique uses triangulation of source data and data. Data analysis uses a qualitative data analysis model.The results of the research state that there are 5 steps in planning the Pancasila student profile project, namely: forming a project facilitator team for strengthening the Pancasila student profile, identifying the level of readiness of the educational unit, designing dimensions, themes and time allocation for the project strengthening the Pancasila student profile, Developing project modules, designing a strategy for reporting project results. The implementation of the learning project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students is in order to shape children's personalities in accordance with the profile of Pancasila students. In the learning implementation stage, the project for strengthening the profile of Pancasila students is not much different from intracurricular learning activities, however, the learning project for strengthening the profile of Pancasila students is packaged more lightly and fun. Some of the activities carried out are preparing learning resources or tools and materials, dividing groups, introduction stage, action stage and reflection or sharing stage. P5 activities carried out include; Make a VASE from paper mache, make a doormat, make a pencil case from used materials.

Postmodernism Challenges for Muslim Schools and Universities in Malaysia: The Role of AI Pedagogical Integration into Islamic Education

In today’s rapidly changing world, postmodern civilization has been accused of undermining traditional, religious universal values and socio-economic inequality. The intersection of Islamic philosophy and secular education creates profound tension, as Islamic teachings on justice, equality and religious principles often clash with Western secular values, leading to issues such as incompetent graduates, LGBTQ disorder, and over- capitalism conflicts. Schools and universities also grapple with significant challenges like zero hands-on skills, large class sizes, lack of resources, and student behavioral ongoing issues, which impede effective teaching and learning. Additionally, non-inclusive students, especially those with disabilities or from minority ethnic backgrounds, face bullying, discrimination and difficulty accessing resources, exacerbating their isolation and hindering academic performance. This study utilized a qualitative research methodology grounded in the researchers’ nearly twenty years of teaching experience at private universities across Malaysia, including at UNITAR Malaysia, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), the Management and Science University (MSU), and Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC). The research was informed by direct classroom engagement, a mentoring program, and involvement in academic events administration, offering deep insights into student challenges and enriching data collection. The methodology included providing motivational support and counseling to students with special needs and those underperforming. A critical, reflexive approach was adopted to address potential biases, and results were verified through member-checking and triangulation. This comprehensive approach enabled a thorough exploration of the Malaysian educational context, identifying challenges and themes, yet providing a robust framework for understanding student experiences and pedagogical strategies. The study is structured into four sections: methodology, challenges in Malaysia’s educational system, the incorporation of Qur’anic metaphysics in tertiary education, and the application of interactive AI-pedagogy technologies. The study revealed practical recommendations for educators, policy makers, and researchers, aiming to bridge the gap between Islamic principles and secular educational practices. Using Malaysia as a case study, the research explores the potential of a holistic approach to Islamic education in addressing the postmodern and post-pandemic challenges by Muslim society. It is worth noting that the study is specifically focused on Muslim education in Malaysia. Therefore, its findings may not be generalizable to other Muslim countries or societies. Nevertheless, the research is expected to provide a profound perspective on addressing postmodernism challenges in the Muslim pedagogical world.

Impact of Marital Status „Single“ on Behavior and Well-Being of an Employee or a Student

The behavior of employees, their attitudes and interest in work are the subject of countless studies and investigations. Many look at the issue of employee motivation and stimulation from the point of view of position, education, age or gender. However, within the available findings, there is no knowledge regarding the status of employees, although the very fact of whether an employee lives alone or with someone else presupposes different behavior. The aim of this paper was to find out whether the status “single” has an impact on behavior, performance, and job satisfaction of an employee. As part of the search for information on this issue, we came across interesting findings of many authors who devoted themselves not only to this issue, but also investigated the issues of multicultural values, leadership, management in practice, education and other topics related to the influence of various factors on the performance and work of individuals. We tried to apply his survey, previously carried out in the USA and Canada to the territory of Europe/European Union, while taking into account multiculturalism and gender differences, since students participating in the Erasmus program took part in the survey too. We based our research on the fact that the shares and development of individual categories are the same in both regions.

Research and analysis of hot topics in graduate education in 2023

2023 is the first year to comprehensively implement the learning spirit of higher authorities, the year of striving to comprehensively build a socialist modern country and comprehensively promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization, the year of practicing the official basic education policy, promoting the priority development of education, realizing the basic, strategic position and role of education, and solidly promoting the development of a powerful education country. Therefore, it is necessary to organize and analyze the hot topics of graduate education in 2023, to provide action guidelines for future reform and innovation work.

Organization of Informal Education of Youth: On the Example of the Program «DOZRILI»

The article highlights the issues related to the self-realization of the individual using the tools of non-formal education. Formal, informal and non-formal education in the context of ensuring the self-realization of the individual, their strengths and weaknesses are analyzed. The importance of introducing non-formal education as a leading form of ensuring individual self-realization at the legislative level (Laws of Ukraine, Strategies, etc.) and as a result of a number of surveys (Public Organization «Youth Institute», U-Report digital platform of the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, etc.) is emphasized. The mentoring program «DOZRILI» was analyzed as an effective tool of informal education to ensure the self-realization of the individual, in particular, public activists and youth workers in 10 regions of Ukraine according to a predetermined program. It is described how the curriculum was adapted for implementation in educational institutions of the city of Nizhyn, as well as the priority topics of education for students of various categories - values and their integration into everyday life, determining one's own resources and their balance in life, setting one's own goals. The subject of motivation for the participation of young people in this educational program is determined - interest in acquiring knowledge of a new format, own personal growth and acquisition of new knowledge, the search for opportunities for personal growth and self-development, the need for personal and professional self- realization.

Health Education Teachers’ Negotiation with Content, Pedagogical and Social Complexities

ABSTRACT Background School-based health education is designed for providing students with critical content of health literacy and meaningful learning experiences to prevent chronic diseases, operating quality health education programs is challenging. Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the subject-specific challenges faced by health education teachers and the resources they need. Methods Twenty-three certified health education teachers completed an online survey and a one-on-one interview on the resources they needed and the challenges they faced to deliver quality programs. Open coding, axial coding and theme development were performed on the interview data. Triangulation was applied by drawing comparison between survey data with interview data. Results Data analysis revealed that teachers struggled with limited resources and technological and pedagogical support. With public health hijacked by politics, teachers face unique challenges to address socially controversial and sensitive health education topics. Discussion To promote student health literacy through school-based health education, it is urgent to provide teachers pedagogical resources and social support to tackle the challenges. Translation to Health Education Practice There is an urgent need to advocate for resources to provide teachers curricular, pedagogical and policy support for teacher empowerment.

Editorial overview for the themed issue on Geotechnical Engineering Education

This special issue contains fifteen (15) peer-reviewed papers on geotechnical engineering education (Geo-engineering education). The themed issue includes the fundamental and interdisciplinary areas of geo-engineering: geomechanics (soil mechanics and rock mechanics), engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, and environmental engineering. This editorial presents a brief introduction of each article and highlights its key findings, main points, and conclusions. The papers in this issue cover a wide range of Geo-engineering topics in undergraduate curricula. This themed issue brings together articles from different universities and countries with inequalities in research funding for the current and future mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and experiences in Geo-engineering education. While this issue focuses especially on Geo-engineering education, some approaches or strategies presented here have applications to different topics in education and teaching.

In‐Between Child and World: Educational Responsibility with and against Arendt

AbstractA key aspect of the educator's responsibility as understood by Hannah Arendt is its dual character. Educators are responsible for both the life and development of the child and the continuance of the world, as Arendt puts it in “The Crisis in Education.” Moreover, these aspects of responsibility are in tension with each other. Arendt's own accounts of responsibility in her political writings are, in a similar way, riddled with tension. What should we conclude from this about the nature of educational responsibility? To address this question, Julien Kloeg and Liesbeth Noordegraaf‐Eelens first reconstruct the meaning of responsibility in Arendt's political writings. They find a broad distinction between political responsibility and personal responsibility: the former consists in contributing to a community (by extension, the world), and the latter in the “two‐in‐one” of silent self‐dialogue. While political responsibility is close to Arendt's description of the responsibility of the educator (for the continuance of the world), personal responsibility does not find an obvious home in her educational thought. From this ambiguous situation of education and Arendt's own theme of the “in‐between” arises the possibility of introducing a concept of educational responsibility that further develops Arendt's position. Kloeg and Noordegraaf‐Eelens's concept of educational responsibility suggests a theory and practice of navigating tensions between conflicting commitments. In their view, this is both an appropriate extension and reform of Arendt's educational work and an insight that does justice to the practical situation of educators in the modern world.

Bibliometric analysis of technology readiness and education in high-impact journals of social sciences

In this bibliometric study, the close relationship between technology readiness and education is explored, particularly within the realm of social sciences. The main objective is to identify global trends and behaviors associated with these concepts. A qualitative scientometric review methodology was employed, focusing on the Web of Science (WoS) database, with 1366 articles analyzed. The application of various laws revealed the fundamental importance of Technology Readiness and Education for the long-term success of organizations in the digital age. Investing in the development of Technology skills strengthens competitiveness and fosters innovation. However, a minimal representation of educational topics in Social Sciences was observed, accounting for only 0.03% of the total articles. This knowledge gap is crucial to address, as training in technology and education is essential for both professional and scientific success. Having the appropriate competencies in technology and education is imperative to achieve greater productivity and professional success across various domains.

LGBTQIA+ topics in sport, human movement and education

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Second Issue of our Double Special Edition on LGBTQIA+ Topics in Health, Wellbeing and Education. This special issue focuses on LGBTQIA+ Topics in Sport, Human Movement and Education. We introduce the issue by outlining the debate about the ‘inclusivity’ of queer bodies in sport. We then introduce each article and explain how they fit into these larger debates in sport and education. We conclude the paper by outlining key takeaways from the issue. We also provide recommendations for future LGBTQIA+ research in sport, human movement and education.

Assessing AI Awareness and Identifying Essential Competencies: Insights From Key Stakeholders in Integrating AI Into Medical Education.

The increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care has generated a growing need for health care professionals to possess a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies, requiring an adaptation in medical education. This paper explores stakeholder perceptions and expectations regarding AI in medicine and examines their potential impact on the medical curriculum. This study project aims to assess the AI experiences and awareness of different stakeholders and identify essential AI-related topics in medical education to define necessary competencies for students. The empirical data were collected as part of the TüKITZMed project between August 2022 and March 2023, using a semistructured qualitative interview. These interviews were administered to a diverse group of stakeholders to explore their experiences and perspectives of AI in medicine. A qualitative content analysis of the collected data was conducted using MAXQDA software. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 38 participants (6 lecturers, 9 clinicians, 10 students, 6 AI experts, and 7 institutional stakeholders). The qualitative content analysis revealed 6 primary categories with a total of 24 subcategories to answer the research questions. The evaluation of the stakeholders' statements revealed several commonalities and differences regarding their understanding of AI. Crucial identified AI themes based on the main categories were as follows: possible curriculum contents, skills, and competencies; programming skills; curriculum scope; and curriculum structure. The analysis emphasizes integrating AI into medical curricula to ensure students' proficiency in clinical applications. Standardized AI comprehension is crucial for defining and teaching relevant content. Considering diverse perspectives in implementation is essential to comprehensively define AI in the medical context, addressing gaps and facilitating effective solutions for future AI use in medical studies. The results provide insights into potential curriculum content and structure, including aspects of AI in medicine.

Foreword: Hot Topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Education.

Foreword: Hot Topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Education.

Computational Thinking Assessment: Bibliometric Analysis-VOSviewer

Computational thinking is a very important ability in the transitional era of the industrial revolution 4.0 to 5.0 because it has a role in supporting problem solving, especially in the field of Education by applying computer thinking. Seeing the role of computational thinking in education, an assessment is needed to assess students' ability to apply computational thinking to solve problems, especially in learning computer science. Therefore, the aim of this study is to present a high-quality bibliometric review of various literature on assessment computational thinking. This type of research is bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer. Literature was collected from the Scopus database of 191 articles published in 2019-2023. The results of this study show that in the network visualization results there are 5 clusters, namely cluster 1 (43 items), cluster 2 (31 items), cluster 3 (27 items), cluster 4 (21 items), and cluster 5 (19 items). Meanwhile, on the results of overlay visualization and density visualization, it can be seen that the computational thinking assessment research shows that when it is associated with the themes of instrument, validity, reliability, and computer science education, not much research has been done so that there are opportunities for renewable research by taking these themes.

FORMATION OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN YOUNG SCHOOLCHILDREN THROUGH COLLABORATIVE LEARNING

This article addresses one of the pressing topics in modern education - the issue of collaborative learning. Drawing on examples from countries such as West Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Israel, and Japan, the prerequisites initiating the necessity of teaching children to work collaboratively are examined. Collaborative learning technology is considered in global pedagogy as the most successful alternative to traditional methods. To explore this issue further, the authors conducted a study involving elementary school students.The article presents some of the findings of this research, including aspects such as communication, socialization, reflection, and interaction for self-development.