Trends In Education Research Articles

Retraction notice to “Identification and evaluation of educational technology trends from 2004 to 2022: Evidence based on computers in human behavior and horizon report” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e24277

Retraction notice to “Identification and evaluation of educational technology trends from 2004 to 2022: Evidence based on computers in human behavior and horizon report” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e24277

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.

Rethinking Early Childhood Education in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe: Historical, Policy, and Socioeconomic Dimensions and Contribution to Sustainable Development

This study adopts a qualitative research paradigm embedded in interpretivism to explore the historical context, current state, and future prospects of Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes in Zimbabwe, particularly their alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through an extensive literature review, the research traces the development of ECE from the pre-colonial period to the present, providing a comprehensive historical analysis that examines shifts in pedagogical settings, policy changes, and socio-economic factors shaping the ECE landscape. The findings reveal significant transformations influenced by colonial legacies, post-independence reforms, and global educational trends. This article underscores the pivotal role of ECE in fostering lifelong learning and its impact on children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development while discussing implications for achieving SDGs in Zimbabwe. The conclusion emphasises the necessity of a robust ECE system to promote equitable and inclusive education, reduce poverty, and foster sustainable economic growth. It advocates for policy recommendations aimed at strengthening ECE provision, enhancing teacher training, and increasing investment in early education as a strategic approach to sustainable development.

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.

조기영어교육 연구동향 분석: 2000~2024년 국내 학술지 논문을 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends in early childhood English education and to explore future research directions. To achieve this, 221 domestic academic journal articles, published between 2000 and 2024 were analyzed through the Research Information Sharing Service(RISS) based on five criteria: period, target group, methodology, topic, and the researcher’s field of expertise. Freguency and percentages were calculated for each criterion. The findings are as follows: First, research on early childhood English education has been consistently conducted from 2000 to July 2024, with the highest number of studies published between 2009 and 2017. Second, regarding target groups, most studies focused on children, followed by educator, general material subjects, Caregiver, other subjects, and digital educational media. Third, in terms of methodology, quantitative research was the most common followed by mixed-methods research, qualitative research, literature reviews, and other approaches. Fourth, concerning topics, studies on the current status and perceptions were the most frequent, followed by research on English education assessment, teaching and learning methods, teacher competence, English acquisition and related variables, and curriculum improvement. Fifth, analysis based on the researcher’s fields of expertise showed that research on early childhood English education was conducted more frequently in the field of early childhood education than English education. An examination of research topics by academic fields revealed that studies in the field of early childhood education primarily focused on the current status and perceptions, while studies in the field of English education mainly addressed teaching and learning methods and English education assessment. It is anticipated that these results will provide foundational data for future research in this field.

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.

Predict Students' Dropout and Academic Success with XGBoost

The attrition rate of students in higher education is a worldwide issue that profoundly affects both individuals and institutions. Students who fail to complete their studies often encounter economic and social difficulties, while educational institutions suffer a deterioration in reputation and operational efficacy. This paper proposes the creation of a prediction model utilizing the XGBoost algorithm to assess students' academic progress and dropout risk. The model incorporates several elements, such as academic, demographic, and socio-economic, to yield comprehensive insights into students' educational trends. This research utilizes the Predict Students' Dropout and Academic Success dataset, comprising 4,424 data points and 36 attributes. The data underwent normalization via StandardScaler and was divided into five scenarios for training and testing, ranging from a 50:50 to a 90:10 split. The evaluation of the model was conducted utilizing accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-Score criteria. The findings indicate that the model attains peak performance in the 80:20 scenario, exhibiting 88% precision and an 81% F1-Score, signifying an ideal equilibrium between predictive accuracy and risk identification capability. This study demonstrates that XGBoost can serve as a dependable predictive instrument to aid decision-making in the education sector. These findings establish a foundation for formulating targeted interventions aimed at enhancing student retention. Subsequent study may investigate the use of real-time data and sophisticated models to enhance predictive accuracy.

A BRIEF REVIEW ON LANGUAGE PLANNING POLICY RESEARCH IN KAZAKHSTAN

Language Planning Policy (LPP) plays a crucial role in shaping societal dynamics, educational systems, and cultural identities. As Kazakhstan is a multiethnic country, it is important to regulate the use of existing spoken languages in the country. The LPP of Kazakhstan has provided a number of legal regulations for the promotion of the Trilingual Language Policy (TLP) and trilingualism in Kazakhstan, improving the status of Kazakh as the state language, Russian as the official language and English as the global international language. This situation has motivated many scholars in Kazakhstan to study LP in relation to education and trilingualism trends. The main purpose of this review article is to provide a comprehensive review of the existing scholarly articles on LPP of Kazakhstan and evaluate their scientific value in comparison with foreign research on LP thereby putting forward possible research directions and recommendations for further research.The primary research method was a narrative literature review, which provided a through overview of existing studies on LP and summarized key insights from LP research in Kazakhstan. The findings from the selected articles were organized and synthesized by thematic categories. The outcomes of the analysis claim that the majority of research on LP of Kazakhstan is descriptive in nature without solid evidence based on the results of empirical research. This article will highly contribute to the study of LPP research in Kazakhstan and will be valuable to the interested researchers in this field as well.

Community Engaged Learning in Graduate Education: A Review and Call to Action

A thematic analysis of articles published between 2005 and 2023 was conducted to assess the state of community engaged learning (CEL) in graduate education. The analysis reveals specific foci at different levels of analysis ranging from individuals to institutions. This includes attention to student learning outcomes, pedagogical practices, community partner involvement, student autoethnographies, program development and evaluation, and institutional factors. A praxis agenda for scholarship is proposed in response to trends in graduate education and gaps in the current literature. This includes further integration of CEL into Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM) graduate education, broadening theoretical and methodological repertoires, and further supporting graduate students as engaged scholars and teachers.

A Systematic Review (2019–2023) on the Impact of Advanced Technologies in Higher Education Learning

The integration of high technology has brought unprecedented convenience and possibilities to higher education, but it has also brought various challenges. With the continuous innovation of technology, these advantages and challenges are constantly changing. However, the previous studies lack a systematic review and summary of these advantages and challenges of changes. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to integrate and analyze the relevant research results of higher education learning in the high-tech environment, to keep an eye on these changes, better grasp the impact of technology on the field of higher education, and insight into the future development trend of higher education. This systematic review uses 20 journal articles from (WoS) and Scopus from 2019 to 2023. The results of the survey show that students' learning ability is gradually enhanced, the academic atmosphere of colleges and universities is increasingly strong, and the learning opportunities provided by higher education are more and more diverse, which are the positive effects of high-tech progress on higher education. However, in the context of the rapid development of high technology, we should also pay attention to the adaptability of the teaching individual and the challenges faced by the inadequate preparation of society in terms of technical training and technical equipment at the macro level.