Trends In Education Research Articles

The Application of XAPT-based Blended Learning in Piano Courses for Non-Piano Majors in Qinghai Region

Background and Aim: Higher education is undergoing profound changes due to advancements in technology and evolving educational strategies. Although traditional face-to-face teaching remains valuable, blended learning has emerged as a significant trend in global education. This approach enhances the interactivity and personalization of learning by integrating various pedagogical tools and methods. In music education, especially piano teaching, technological advancements, including computer technology and AI, are driving innovation. The incorporation of music software and AI technology offers students a richer and more tailored learning experience, addressing the limitations of traditional teaching methods. Digital-age online music education tools, such as XAPT, provide real-time feedback and personalized advice to piano learners, effectively supporting and complementing traditional teaching approaches and enabling truly personalized education. This study investigated the impact of XAPT-based blended learning compared to traditional piano instruction on student achievement in sight-reading, rhythmic accuracy, and touch-key skills within a piano course designed for non-piano majors. The primary goal was to assess whether the XAPT-based blended learning approach was more effective than traditional one-on-one piano instruction in enhancing student performance across these three skill areas. Materials and Methods: At the College of Arts, Qinghai Minzu University, 69 non-piano sophomore students were recruited for this study. They were divided into two groups: the control group, which received traditional one-on-one piano instruction, and the experimental group, which underwent a hybrid teaching method based on XAPT. After 6 weeks of instruction, both groups evaluated their performance in sight-reading, rhythmic accuracy, and touch-key skills to determine the effects of their respective teaching methods. Results:The results indicate that XAPT-based blended learning significantly enhances students' performance in sight-reading, rhythmic accuracy, and touch-key skills. Compared to traditional one-on-one piano lessons, this blended learning approach offers greater flexibility in practice, leading to improved scores in piano lessons. Conclusion: These findings align with existing research and suggest that the XAPT blended learning approach can enhance non-piano students' performance in sight-reading, rhythmic accuracy, and touch-key skills in piano lessons to some extent.

Third‐Party International Student Pathway Providers: Stakes for TESOL and Higher Education

ABSTRACTPrivate entities offering US‐based colleges and universities access to international student recruitment networks have expanded in recent years as institutions seek to bolster their international prestige and their enrollment revenue. Many resulting third‐party partnerships also provide curricular “pathway programs” and co‐curricular support for students who may not otherwise be admissible. The relative novelty of these programs, especially in the United States, has so far limited scholarly research. This report seeks to raise awareness of such programs among TESOL scholars, teachers, and administrators, as well as others who are often directly impacted by trends in international education. I briefly summarize the history and current landscape of third‐party pathway programs, describe and analyze emerging themes from scholarly literature, and suggest next steps for research and practice.

Constructed world culture instruments for European Higher Education Area global diffusion

ABSTRACT Global educational reforms and policy trends suggest a growing convergence in educational systems worldwide, often attributed to the culturally embedded nature of nation-states and world-society models. However, in this article, we argue that these explanations are insufficient to fully account for the global diffusion of certain policies, as they often overlook the influential role of powerful actors in global policy dissemination. We analyse the European Bologna Process (BP) as a global case, highlighting instruments devised by the EHEA actors to actively promote BP reforms and philosophies worldwide. Drawing on World Culture Theory and analysing 25 BP documents, we argue that education policy diffusion occurs because of a well-coordinated structure and established instruments by policy actors for global policy dissemination.

Internationalisation of curriculum: Analysis of subjects within the Faculty of Arts and Education at a regional Australian university

Internationalisation of curriculum: Analysis of subjects within the Faculty of Arts and Education at a regional Australian university

Curriculum Changes in Indonesia: Implementation and its Challenges in Religious Institutions

The rapid transformation of Indonesia's national curriculum from content-based to competency-based frameworks reflects broader global educational trends aimed at fostering interdisciplinary skills and adaptability. However, this transition presents unique challenges for pesantren-based madrasahs, traditional Islamic educational institutions that balance religious education with national academic standards. This study addresses the gap in research on how madrasahs respond to national curriculum changes, focusing on the implementation and challenges faced by Madrasah Tsanawiyah and Madrasah Aliyah Pondok Pesantren Al-Mawaddah in Ponorogo. Adopting a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis. Key informants were purposively selected. They included religious leaders (kyai), teachers, alums, and students. Data analysis followed an interactive model consisting of three stages: data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings reveal that while madrasahs implement the national curriculum incrementally, aligning it with traditional Islamic education, they face significant challenges, including increased learning loads, overlapping materials, limited teaching hours, and the dual burden of meeting both national and pesantren-specific evaluation standards. These challenges highlight the tension between maintaining traditional values and adapting to modern educational demands. The study underscores the importance of collaborative policymaking in developing flexible curriculum frameworks and targeted teacher training programs, enabling educators to navigate these complexities. By fostering a process-oriented curriculum that integrates Islamic and general education, pesantren-based madrasahs can better equip graduates with modern competencies while preserving their unique cultural and spiritual identity

The formation of the image of Russia in school textbooks of the history of Kazakhstan as a factor of influence on interstate relations

The subject of this scientific article is the image of Russia in the school course of the history of Kazakhstan for grades 7 and 8. As part of the development of social cooperation, a fairly extensive regulatory framework has been formed. However, the internal policy of the Kazakh authorities, in particular in the field of school education, contradicts the officially chosen course. Meanwhile, school education has a significant impact not only on the formation of people's self-awareness, but also on interstate relations in general. The purpose of the work is to trace the process of forming the image of Russia in Kazakh school textbooks and determine its nature. For this purpose, several textbooks of the old and new generation were taken, an analysis of how information was transformed depending on the time of creation of the textbook was carried out. A comparative historical method was used as the main method, with the help of which textbooks of different generations were compared. The historical and systematic method allowed us to study history textbooks in the context of international humanitarian cooperation. This is the first time this problem has been considered in such a volume, taking into account the impact on the social sphere. The analysis of textbooks allows us to take a fresh look at the relations between Russia and Kazakhstan. It has been established that, with the exception of some positive assessments that occur in the seventh grade school year, the image of Russia is presented in a negative way in Kazakh textbooks. It was revealed that he changed over time only for the worse. Despite Kazakhstan's official statements that Russia is almost one of the most important partners, students in the course of the school history curriculum receive negative information about Russia. This trend of school education in Kazakhstan has a negative impact on relations with Russia.

Proposing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management (BSISM) at SKSU Palimbang: Addressing Enrollment and Employment Challenges in Sultan Kudarat

This study explores the feasibility of introducing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Security Management (BSISM) program at Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) Palimbang Campus. Currently, the campus offers limited programs—Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (BSAB)—leading to stagnation in enrollment and significant educational and employment challenges for the local community. A thorough feasibility study revealed strong support for the proposed program based on a survey among 1,033 senior high school students from the four high schools in the municipality of Palimbang, and focus group discussions (FGDs) with nine BEED students, five parents, five teachers, and eight community leaders, ensuring that participant selection criteria included diversity in roles, representativeness, and availability to enhance methodological rigor. BSISM addresses gender inequality, out-of-school youth, and job market saturation while supporting local youth’s career goals, especially in law enforcement and security. The results demonstrate that BSISM is a workable way to increase accessibility to higher education, diversify academic offerings, and promote community development. The market, technical, management, and financial studies for the BSISM program at SKSU Palimbang suggest a promising outlook for the program’s success, contingent on addressing key challenges. The demand for the program is evident, with a high level of student interest and strong support from local stakeholders. The program’s focus on gender balance, particularly by appealing to male students in traditionally male-dominated fields like security management, aligns with current trends in higher education. Furthermore, the program’s curriculum, infrastructure, and commitment to hands-on training position it as a valuable asset to the local community and job market. This study further emphasizes the program’s potential to enhance local employment opportunities by addressing the mismatch between graduates’ qualifications and available jobs. With the growing demand for industrial security and law enforcement professionals, BSISM graduates would be equipped with specialized skills to meet these needs in both public and private sectors. Additionally, the program could alleviate the oversaturation of BEED graduates in the local job market, reducing underemployment and fostering a more balanced workforce. However, risks such as financial constraints, faculty recruitment challenges, and reliance on external partnerships must be carefully managed to ensure the program’s sustainability. By offering a career pathway aligned with regional demands, the BSISM program represents a strategic response to the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

Professional Development among Public School Teachers in Jerash Governorate in Light of Contemporary Educational Trends

Professional Development among Public School Teachers in Jerash Governorate in Light of Contemporary Educational Trends

The use of Google web applications to create a learning environment in war conditions

Introduction: In the modern world the digitalization of educational trends offers many mechanisms for implementation. At the same time their use depends on many conditions. The purpose of this article is to study the peculiarities of using Google web applications to create an accessible and interactive learning environment in wartime. The main objective are using Google tools to implement education in wartime, describe the results of their use, finding its efficiency. Method: The realization of this goal involves the use of certain scientific methods. In particular, we are talking about the use of a survey and the method of content analysis of scientific literature, which made it possible to compare the Ukrainian experience with the existing paradigms of perception of Google tools in education. Results: The study results show that Google web applications are an important part of the modern educational process. All applications have a simple and user-friendly interface. The measurements showed that Google Classroom (33.33%) and Google Meet (26.67%) are the most used applications. This proves their important role in organizing online classes both at the organizational and direct learning levels. Teachers also use Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Forms, which fulfill their function in organizing the modern educational process. Conclusion: The conclusions note that the importance of further research is dictated by the need to take into account new changes and capabilities of the tools.

Forming financial literacy and consumer culture in older preschoolers

Introduction. The development of financial literacy helps preschoolers better understand real life, stimulates economic thinking, and contributes to the formation of qualities inherent in a well-rounded personality. At this age, children not only grasp the basic principles of financial literacy but also gain incentives for continuous learning and exploration throughout their lives. This study aims to explore the potential of an academic program in developing financial literacy and consumer culture among older preschoolers. Materials and methods. The study involved 56 children of older preschool age from State Preschool Organization No. 32 in Andijan, Uzbekistan, and 48 children from Preschool Organization No. 173 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The primary research method was diagnostic tasks designed to assess economic understanding, based on A.D. Shatov's techniques. Methods of mathematical statistics included the nonparametric χ 2 -Pearson test. Results. The study, conducted across two preschool institutions in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, revealed significant differences in the levels of financial literacy and consumer culture among older preschool children. The program "Financial Tales: Adventures in the Land of Financial Literacy" effectively contributed to the development of stable financial literacy and consumer culture in preschoolers, equipping them with the necessary skills for more conscious management of personal and family resources in the future. The program significantly improved motivational (χ 2 = 7.973; p<0.05), cognitive (χ 2 = 7.530; p<0.05), and activity-based (χ 2 = 10.318; p<0.01) components. The program enhances not only financial literacy but also impacts the socio-pedagogical aspects of education, including self-control and proper economic thinking from a young age, aligning with global educational trends. Conclusion. From preschool age, children gradually begin to engage in the economic life of society and financial relationships, including production, exchange, distribution, and consumption of material goods within the family. Therefore, it is crucial to cultivate reasonable economic needs, the ability to align desires with real possibilities, and the belief that diligent work is the primary means of satisfying needs from an early age.

Influencers in Policy Fields on Social Media: Global Longitudinal Study of Dietary Sodium Reduction Posts, 2006-2022.

Excessive sodium intake is a major concern for global public health. Despite multiple dietary guidelines, population sodium intakes are above recommended levels. Lack of health literacy could be one contributing issue and contemporary health literacy is largely shaped by social media. This study aims to quantify the posting behaviors and influence patterns on dietary sodium-related content by influencers in the policy field on X (formerly Twitter) across time. We first identified X users with a scope of work related to dietary sodium and retrieved their posts (formerly Tweets) from 2006 to 2022. Users were categorized into the policy groups of outer-setting organization, inner-setting organization, or individual, based on their role in the conceptual policy field. Network analysis was used to analyze interactions among users and identify the top influencers in each policy group. A 4D influence framework was applied to measure the overall influence, activity, priority, originality, and popularity scores. These measures were used to reveal the user-level, group-level, and temporal patterns of sodium-related influence. We identified 78 users with content related to dietary sodium, with 1,099,605 posts in total and 14,732 dietary sodium posts. There was an increasing volume of sodium posts from 2010 to 2015; however, the trend has been decreasing since 2016, especially among outer-setting organizations. The top influencers from the three policy groups were the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Heart Association, and Tom Frieden. Simon Capewell and the WHO ranked the highest in activity; the World Action on Salt, Sugar, and Health and Action on Salt had the highest priority for dietary sodium content; General Mills and Tom Frieden had the highest originality; and WHO, Harvard University School of Medicine, and Tom Frieden received the highest popularity. Outer-setting organizations tend to interact with more users in the network compared to inner-setting organizations and individuals, while inner-setting organizations tend to receive more engagements from other users in the network than the other two groups. Monthly patterns showed a significant peak in the number of sodium posts in March compared with other months. Despite the increased use of social media, recent trends of sodium intake education on social media are decreasing and the priority of sodium among other topics is low. To improve policy implementation effectiveness and meet recommended dietary targets, there is an increasing need for health leaders to consistently and collectively advocate for sodium intake reduction on social media.

Analysis of education managment approaches in innovative markets on the international stage. Strategies for combining pedagogy and management on the modern school.

ObjectivesThe article focuses on the importance of integrating educational management with pedagogical methods. To achieve the research objectives, the method of review of Polish and foreign literature and tabular comparisons of different educational systems was used.Material and methodsThe article emphasizes that effective education management requires not only administrative skills, but also a deep understanding of pedagogical processes. By combining these two areas, the educational system can be more effectively adapted to the needs of students and the challenges of today. Tabular comparisons presented different educational systems in the context of their management strategies and pedagogical approaches, allowing for a deeper understanding of global trends in education management.ResultsThe article also points to the need for continuous development and adaptation of educational systems, taking into account the changing social, technological and economic realities. To meet the challenges of the 21st century, these systems must be flexible and innovative.ConclusionsIn conclusion, the integration of educational management with pedagogy is essential for creating modern, effective and accountable educational systems. This approach can benefit teachers, students and the communities in which educational institutions operate.

RESEARCH ON THE INTEGRATION PATH OF "PARTY, CLASS, AND YOUTH LEAGUE" IDEOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF ZHAOQING UNIVERSITY

In higher education institutions, the Party, Youth League, and class organizations collectively constitute the core units of university operations and construction, while also serving as the fundamental platform for ideological and political education. Party and Youth League organizations play the role of "vanguard and guiding beacon" in university ideological and political education, while class organizations, as the basic organizational form for students, serve as the main platform for disseminating ideological and political education and provide a crucial environment for student learning and growth. Class organizations carry out the functions of "uniting, organizing, and educating" students, and their effective operation provides important support for the development of university Party and Youth League organizations. Therefore, achieving integrated operations of "Party, Class, and Youth League" has become an inevitable trend in current university ideological and political education. This research aims to deeply analyze the path of integrated ideological and political education practice at Zhaoqing University, with the goal of achieving coordinated enhancement of students' ideological and political qualities and constructing a harmonious campus atmosphere. KEYWORDS: "Party, Class, and Youth League" Integration, Ideological and Political Education, Practical Path Exploration

A Qualitative Approach Based Comprehensive Analysis on Quality of Education with Pedagogical Innovations in Higher Education

One of the mainstays of progressing in society is higher levels of education. Because of this, and many other recent academic and technical breakthroughs, radical approaches to higher education are now possible. A number of problems, however, arise within this model concerning the potential for a direct link between innovation and the quality that students perceive in higher education. Therefore, this research aims to analyze theconnection, identifying the essential features of educational innovation that affect quality, and demonstrating various practices along these lines. In order to investigate how students and academicians feel about the active learning strategies already in place, this research takes a qualitative approach. Students and academicians were the target audience for a closed-ended analysis used to gather the data. The unforeseen impact of the global pandemic on higher education has prompted a thorough reevaluation of all aspects of the current system, including how to make better use of technology in the classroom. Although it is known that bringing lessons online can be accomplished swiftly, there are significant discrepancies in early claims regarding quality, acceptance, completion, and learning. Therefore, it is essential to review the current technological pedagogical innovations and practices. This research employs an exploratory approach to analyze contemporary technical, organizational, and educational trends and difficulties in an effort to better comprehend the full scope of the problem. The development of integrated academics, with an emphasis on both research and practice to update pedagogical activities, requires significant investment if the quality of instructions and learning in higher education are to be improved. This research aims to briefly analyze the methodological techniques to check if the novel pedagogical practices are being used in higher education institutions and their impact on quality of education with their adoption.

E-learning future trends in higher education in the 2020s and beyond

E-learning future trends in higher education in the 2020s and beyond

Education Attainment of the Working-Age Population of Moscow According to the Population Census

Background. As a separate constituent entity of the Russian Federation, Moscow is characterized by significant heterogeneity of the population and its determinants of health, largely due to socioeconomic factors, the most important of which is the educational status of the population. Considering that the main contribution to the trends in life expectancy is made by the workingage population, the purpose of the study is to analyze the difference in the level of education of certain age groups in the districts and municipalities of Moscow. The data was obtained from the Population Census 2021. The highest educational qualification is observed in the Central and Western parts of Moscow, including the recently incorporated Novomoskovskiy Administrative Okrug (administrative district), while the residents of the Southern, Zelenogradskiy, and Troitskiy Administrative Okrugs have the lowest educational qualification. At the same time, there is a mixed education trend: on the one hand, the centripetal force in educational qualification is prevalent (the closer the center, the higher the educational qualification); on the other hand, dispersed settlement is being formed. As a result, the highest qualification levels are observed in remote areas of the capital, while the lowest are shifting to the center. From a social point of view, special attention should be paid to territories with the maximum share of both highly and poorly educated populations, especially considering the similar situation in the Central Administrative Okrug.

Implementation of STEM Education in Schools: A Bibliometric Analysis (2003-2024)

STEM education offers significant benefits, including improving students' ability to solve problems, think critically and innovate. It not only prepares students to enter the workforce, but also facilitates their engagement in society at large. The main objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of STEM education research from 2003 to 2024. It will identify the most prolific affiliations, sources, authors and documents as well as key research themes and trends in STEM education. This research is a bibliometric study with a PRISMA design that will help the authors to map the Scopus database. From the results of the above analysis, it can be concluded that the implementation of STEM education in schools shows a significantly increasing trend over the period 2003-2024, with a surge of publications starting in 2018 and peaking in 2020 and 2021 with 18 publications per year each. Asia was the most productive continent, with 47.52% of articles published by affiliates from this region, dominated by seven affiliates from countries such as Vietnam, Hong Kong, Turkey and Malaysia. Europe and Australia also showed high productivity with significant contributions from universities in countries such as Germany, Ireland, Greece and Australia

The Philosophy of Endogenous Curriculum Development: Insights for Integrating Global Trends and Local Evidence

This paper explores an endogenous approach to curriculum development, emphasizing the importance of incorporating both global educational trends and local cultural contexts. It discusses the challenges and pitfalls associated with importing curricula from other nations, examines the sociocultural aspect in mathematics education, highlights the need for evidence-based curriculum development, and underscores the significance of continuous, locally rooted curriculum revisions. This approach aims to promote educational equity, cultural relevance, and sustainable reform.

Uniri Digital Library – Supporting Open Science at the University of Rijeka

Goal: The main objective of this paper is to investigate, analyse and present how the Uniri Digital Library is organised. Methodology: The paper gives an overview of important activities which the University of Rijeka Library has in cooperation with the University of Rijeka and the University constituents[1] taken to increase the number of objects stored and published in the institutional repositories. Results: The paper analyses digital objects stored and published in the Uniri Digital Library by the type of papers and openness. The analysis has identified insufficient openness of objects in spite of legal regulations and storage obligations on the national and institutional levels. Data suggests that it is necessary to establish new evaluation and reward system in implementing the practices of open science, but also to continuously perform education and raise awareness about the importance of open scientific information. Originality: The paper presents the theoretical concept and the legal framework for the establishment of the Uniri Digital Library. Until the adoption of the Digital Library Standard, the Uniri Digital Library was called University of Rijeka[2] Repository. [1] The University constituents act as constituents to perform higher education, scientific or artistic and professional activity with legal personality and without legal personality. [2] The University of Rijeka was founded in 1973 and is now a modern European university and a centre of excellence in the region and beyond. With a total of 16 faculties, it is a research and scientific teaching university responsible for the socio-economic development of the community, the city of Rijeka and the region. The University of Rijeka is a socially responsible and open university – open to international students, teaching staff, researchers, but also to contemporary higher education trends (https://uniri.hr/o-sveucilistu/uniri/).

Проблема гуманитаризации экологии и экологического образования в контексте решения экологических проблем

The article is devoted to the analysis of the current trend in environmental science and environmental education – humanitarization. A brief description of the stages and varieties of environmental education and upbringing is given and it is concluded that at all stages one of the main goals of environmental education is the development of a full–fledged, comprehensive environmental consciousness and environmental culture. A developed environmental awareness and ecological culture are powerful weapons in the fight against the environmental crisis. The most effective in this regard is humanitarian ecology, the task of which is to form in the minds of students a valuable, personal, ethical, aesthetic attitude to nature, awareness of the unity of humanity and nature. Environmental awareness cannot be formed only on the basis of a system of environmental prohibitions and information about environmental disasters. Culture, society, symbolic worlds (for example, digital) occupy an increasing place in the human mind, displacing the natural world from it. The task of humanitarian ecology is to return nature to man, albeit in an indirect, refracted form. It is possible to accomplish this task through the use of an environmental narrative, artistic and aesthetic means, and moral and environmental education. The humanitarization of environmental education is recognized as the main vector of its development until 2030.