Enthusiastic Teachers Research Articles

Laudatio Prof. Dr.‐Ing. Caroline Röhr

Laudatio Prof. Dr.‐Ing. Caroline Röhr

Class Management in Islamic Cultural History Subject at Madrasah Tsanawiyah

Class management is a determinant of creating a comfortable, conducive, and efficient learning atmosphere and learning objectives can be achieved. The aim of this research is to look at forms of classroom management that are conducive to history of Islam subjects at madrasah tsanawiyah muhammadiyah Padang Panjang. This research uses qualitative descriptive methods and the technique of purposive sampling. To obtain data, researchers used observation, interviews, and documentation. The data processing techniques are data reduction, data presentation, conclusions, or verification. Researchers use these data processing techniques to obtain accurate research results. The research results obtained are; i) class management requires a warm and enthusiastic teacher attitude, creating challenges in the learning process so that students become enthusiastic, having the ability to vary and be flexible in teaching so that students are active and try to focus during the learning process, emphasizing positive things and cultivating self-discipline so that the learning process is not disturbed and students have a sense of responsibility. ii) skills in preventive classroom management in the form of: a). being responsive and paying attention can prevent disturbances from students, b). providing clear instructions can help students stay focused in the learning process. Then classroom management skills are repressive in the form of a) modifying behavior, which can make students quickly and easily understand the material because they do not commit deviant actions during the learning process, b) finding and solving problematic behavior, which can make the learning process comfortable, effective, conducive and efficient. iii) supporting factors for classroom management such as curriculum, buildings, and teachers. Inhibiting factors such as facilities and infrastructure, as well as students and families in classroom management, can be a reference in improving or reducing the atmosphere of the learning process. The results of this research can be used as initial data for future researchers in studying this problem in different contexts and issues.

Brian Street - Thinking Through Practice And Working With Theory

Brian Street joined King’s College London as Professor of Language Education in 1996. For the best part of twenty years Brian was an enthusiastic and tireless colleague and teacher in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Already a well-established scholar, he continued to develop and extend his ideas in language and literacy theory and practice throughout his time at King’s. He drew on his intellectual grounding in cultural anthropology and literary studies in highly productive and imaginative ways when working with theoretical and educational matters (see Castenheira and Bloome, 2021 for an informed account of his intellectual trajectories). His own professional conduct was infused with a strong commitment to social justice and widening participation in public education. As colleagues and students we have had the privilege and benefits of working with Brian. In this symposium article, we put together three accounts that provide glimpses of Brian’s ways of living and working as an intellectual activist.

Optimizing the Islamic school quality improvement through 7P concept

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to design and formulate the practice of optimization strategies performed by Islamic schools to improve school quality and customer satisfaction.
 Methodology: This study used field research method as the data obtained through interviews and direct observation. The object of the research is SMP Muhammadiyah Sinar Fajar Cawas and SMP Islam Terpadu Muhammadiyah An Najah Jatinom Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia
 Main Findings: The results of the study show that the optimization of quality improvement performed by two schools under study is a marketing mix strategy through 7P application: (1) product of a variety of programs; (2) price of school fees offered to parents; (3) places of both schools are strategic and accessible by public and private transportation; (4) promotion through printed, electronic, and social media; (5) people including educators and office staff are young and enthusiastic; (6) physical evidence of school buildings and student reports and; (7) process of teaching and learning in both schools have met national education standards. The seven concepts are very influential in improving and optimizing the progress and quality of schools. The most influential concept applications in SMP Muhammadiyah Sinar Fajar are product, price, place, and people. Meanwhile, product, price, place, and physical evidence are five major applied concepts carried out in SMP Islam Terpadu Muhammadiyah An Najah.
 Applications of this study: This research is expected to be applied in schools, universities, and the wider community that focuses on education issues and optimizing the quality of Islamic schools
 Novelty/Originality of this study: Therefore, the impacts of the seven concepts are the high public interest; young, enthusiastic, and high creativity teachers; a variety of programs; teachers who are admired by prospective students and parents and; professional and certified school principals.

Reflection on the Loss of Physical Education Teachers in Rural Schools of China

Nowadays, the gap between urban and rural physical education (PE) in China is gradually widening. It is mainly manifested in the loss of PE teachers in rural areas. It is important to understand and solve the problem of the loss of rural PE teachers. The purpose of this paper is to explore this problem and propose some strategies to solve this problem. This study mainly used the following methods—literature review, logical analysis, and expert interview. In this study, we found the following reason of the loss of rural PE teachers: The salary and benefit package received by rural PE teachers tend to be low comparing with the rural teacher of other subject matters (e.g., Chinese, Mathematics). This is one major reason that results in the major loss of PE teachers in rural schools of China. Teachers’ living and working conditions in rural schools tend to be low comparing with the conditions in urban schools. PE teachers in rural schools tend to be assigned more responsibilities/work to do (e.g., teaching other classes like math, Chinese in addition to PE) comparing with urban teachers. The marginalization of PE in Chinese school system is another reason for the loss of PE teachers. PE teachers are more likely to be marginalized in rural schools, which greatly reduces PE teacher’s enthusiasm on their teaching career. Here are some strategies that we think can help solve, at least alleviate, the PE teacher loss problem: The government needs to enact national policies regarding to improving the salary and benefit package of teachers, especially PE teachers, in rural school; universities need to increase their enrollment of students majoring in PE, which tends to be able to increase the number of PE teachers; national policies are needed to address the unequal treatments of teachers in school, so that PE teachers can have the same benefits and responsibilities with teachers of other subject matters; more professional development opportunities should be provided for in-service teachers, so that PE teachers can further pursuit their teaching career and maintain their teaching enthusiasm; necessary facilities and equipment need to be provided for PE teachers to effectively teach PE class and annual fund should be provided to support the renew of equipment and teaching; schools should develop fair, effective, and reasonable teacher assessment system. Unqualified/ineffective teachers should be laid off, so that effective and enthusiastic teacher can have opportunities to be hired.

The coping of academic staff with an extreme situation: The transition from conventional teaching to online teaching.

The emergence of the COVID-19 virus has generated the greatest worldwide disruption of education systems (among others) in generations. In Israel, from the beginning of the pandemic, all universities and colleges quickly adopted an online education system, while the other educational systems did similarly, in part or in full. This study examines the impact of the involuntary immersion of students and instructors into digital learning environments due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the impact on the pedagogical practices, pedagogical conceptions, and inclinations toward pedagogical change of university and college instructors during the “Corona Related Teaching Situation” (CRTS). Our research followed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative with quantitative components. The explanatory design is a two-phase mixed methods–approach design, which began with the collection and analysis of quantitative data and was followed by the subsequent collection and analysis of qualitative data. The current report places special emphasis on the qualitative components of the research. The major contribution of this article is the development of a typology based on a conceptual model that allows for the identification of three teacher profiles that emerged during the CRTS: Experienced teachers, Enthusiastic teachers, and Cautious teachers. The study found that the main variable affecting a teacher’s fit into one of these profiles is the level of digital literacy before the crisis. Our typology can be applied to different crisis situations and can be useful for the training and development of university teachers in the field of digital literacy.

ONLINE MEDICAL EDUCATION AMID THE LOOMING THREAT OF COVID-19

In the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, the health professions education (HPE) has witnessed a powerful paradigm shift. The lock downs, social distancing and precautionary measures against the potential spread of corona virus, all strongly favor the online instructional formats1. The online learning carries an enormous untapped potential for the developing countries like Pakistan. It can strongly supplement the on-campus face to-face learning sessions. It can be easily applied to the entire continuum of HPE, which includes undergraduate medical education, postgraduate medical education and continuing professional development2. The online learning offers certain added advantages. For instance it is student centered and promotes self-directed learning. It is convenient and low cost. It allows for flexibility of schedules as well as instructional formats3.
 In the online learning sessions, the health professions educators carry some added responsibilities. For instance they should anticipate and hence circumvent issues such as system failures, communication blocks, lack of technical know-how on part of the participants and the possibility of cognitively overloading the participants. These inhibitors adversely affect the satisfaction as well as learning of the participants. The online course designers should make every possible effort to minimize these issues4. High level of motivation of the learners constitutes the cornerstone of any successful educational activity. An enthusiastic teacher is equally crucial for its success. These principles apply even more to the online instructional formats. At the very outset, the teacher should skillfully instill eagerness among participants towards achieving the desired learning objectives. He should carefully address the leaning needs of his students. During the activity, he should maintain a positive emotional milieu. At the conclusion, he should reinforce the learning through positive feedback and pointing out the competencies achieved. Additionally he should promote active interactive learning as well as produce communities of learners5.
 The online learning environment can be enhanced by efficient use of the available information technology tools alongside abiding to the basic principles of andragogy. The learning experience can be amplified by paying attention to fine details regarding the learning needs and preferences of the learners, design and delivery of the learning material and characteristics of the learners6. In the online learning sessions, certain added efforts are also required on part of the learners. For instance, they should have extra commitment and computer skills. They should develop positive attitude towards modern ways of learning and teaching. They should be tech savvy and employ the new technologies in their routine practices7.
 We conclude that the online learning sessions efficiently supplement the traditional face-to-face contact sessions. When refined further, they can even replace the contact sessions. The future medical teachers should not be mere role models and facilitators of learning but also the architects of more yielding online educational programs8.

Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Berbasis Pondok Pesantren oleh Mahasiswa KKN STIBA Makassar di Kabupaten Jeneponto

Pondok Pesantren (Boarding Schools) is one of the educational services that are quite influential in the development of Muslim communities in Indonesia, including in the Region of South Sulawesi. One of the Boarding Schools located in Jeneponto Regency, South Sulawesi, is Pondok Pesantren Ulul Albab. Pondok Pesantren Ulul Albab focuses on the construction of memorization and teaching of the Qur'an. In addition, this boarding schools also continues to carry out formal learning in the classroom. therefore, Pondok Pesantren Ulul Albab became one of the destinations 4th KKN STIBA Makassar IV. The purpose of this Field Work Lecture (KKN) STIBA Makassar is to realize community service which is a pillar of the tri dharma of higher education in Indonesia. The method of community service implementation in Pondok Pesantren Ulul Albab begins with mapping the problems and needs of boarding schools by using instruments made simply by SOAR analysis. After that, mapping the work program that suits the needs of boarding schools. The program of activities carried out by students of STIBA Makassar is Qur'an and tahsin education, classroom learning, Friday sermons, lecture training, and devotional work. The results of the KKN program can be seen from enthusiastic students and teachers who are getting better at learning and teaching the Qur'an. It also provides a new learning experience for teachers and students.

851 SMILE: Sustaining Medical Education in A Lockdown Environment. Student Perceptions of a Free Online Access Medical Education Platform as An Adjunct to The Traditional Undergraduate Curriculum During Lockdown

IntroductionThe coronavirus outbreak has had significant impact on medical students worldwide. SMILE is a free online access medical education (FOAMEd) platform. SMILE delivered 200 lectures during lockdown with up to 1400 students per session from UK medical schools and 33 abroad. Here we discuss student perceptions to SMILE during lockdownMethodA survey was used to collect information from students who had utilised the platform during lockdown. This examined access to learning, impact on mental health during lockdown and the differences between FOAMed and more traditional based campus lecture-based learning.Results1306 students responded to the survey. The majority of students were concerned regarding their training during lockdown, with 71% reporting an impact on their stress levels and 44% reporting a negative impact on mental health.On average students attended 4.3hours of teaching put on by their university per week, vs 7.9hours by SMILE.Positives included anonymity, making 80% more likely to both ask and answer questions, the informal approach, ease of access and enthusiastic teachers. Negatives included time differences and technical issues.ConclusionsLockdown provided challenges in medical education, which platforms like SMILE addressed. Our experiences highlighted many positive outcomes of online medical education that may be applicable to other educators.

In celebration of the 70thbirthday of Peter Klüfers

In celebration of the 70^thbirthday of Peter Klüfers

P111 SMILE: Sustaining Medical Education In a Lockdown Environment. Student perceptions of a free online access medical education platform as an adjunct to the traditional undergraduate curriculum during lockdown

IntroductionThe coronavirus outbreak has had significant impact on medical students worldwide. SMILE is a free online access medical education (FOAMed) platform. SMILE delivered 200 lectures during lockdown with up to 1400 students per session from both UK medical schools and 33 abroad. Here we discuss student perceptions to SMILE during lockdownMethodAn electronic survey was used to collect information from students who had utilised the platform during lockdown. This examined access to learning, impact on their mental health during lockdown and the differences between FOAMed and more traditional based campus lecture based learning.Results1306 students responded to the anonymous survey with 94% of students stating SMILE had been “extremely useful” or “very useful” at supplementing learning during covid.71% of students stated lockdown had affected their stress levels and 44% reported deterioration in their mental health. >80% felt SMILE improved stress levels by adding structure and providing motivation.Students attended 4.3hours/week of university teaching, vs 7.9hours/week by SMILE. Positives included: anonymity, making 80% more likely to both ask and answer questions, the informal approach, ease of access and enthusiastic teachers. Negatives included time differences and technical issues such as poor Internet.98% stated they would be interested in future SMILE projects post lockdownConclusionsSMILE addressed challenges identified during an unanticipated transition towards the online provision of medical education on an international scale.Students found SMILE lectures effective, accessible and safe, supporting FOAMed as part of the “new normal” post lockdown

Curiosity-Based Biophysics Projects in a High School Setting with Graduate Student Mentorship

Curiosity-Based Biophysics Projects in a High School Setting with Graduate Student Mentorship

Louis Ombrédanne, a founding member of SICOT.

This paper describes the life and work of Louis Ombrédanne, one of the founding fathers of the SICOT, a notorious French orthopaedic and paediatric surgeon with a strong interest in plastic surgery and reconstruction of post-traumatic defects and also with limb lengthening and treatment of sequalae. Born in Paris in 1871 as a son of a general practitioner doctor, Ombrédanne was a brilliant student enjoying anatomy and surgery since the early years. He was appointed as a Surgeon in 1902 in Paris and became Professor of Surgery in 1907. During the First World War, he worked in Verdun, one of the most exposed hospitals near the battlefield where over 700.000 people died and many cases were affected by head and neck burns and destructions, requiring surgical reconstruction. After the war, Ombrédanne developed Pediatric Surgery and it seems that his powerful drive and charisma explain why these specialties are studied together with orthopaedics in Europe and later in the World. Many innovations like the anaesthetic inhaler with face mask were authored by Ombrédanne and also techniques of limb lengthening, thoracic plasty. He described malignant hyperthermia in children and worked in the Sick Children Hospital in Paris, today Hôpital Necker. In 1929, Ombrédanne participated with a group of enthusiastic surgeons and teachers from many countries to the creation of SICOT during a historical meeting held in Hotel Crillon in Paris. This paper introduces Ombrédanne's work to the current readers and is a tribute to the work of our ancestors who made possible the development of our specialty.

Gender Discourse in Modern University Educational Space

Gender transformations of global social relations cause changes in various spheres of human life, in particular, the revision of traditional issues of higher education changing the modern educational space, based on the principles of humanism and equality.Therefore, the gender discourse in the university communicative space is the research purpose, it attracts the attention of scientists and it is a topical issue today.The analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization methods as methodology are used in the paper.This study as a result dedicates to the theoretical issues of creating productive conditions for the formation of gender-loyal young people attitude to members of different sexes and get rid of their own gender stereotypes. It is argued that, future professionals will be able to learn to value their gender identity and feel free, choosing a life and career path due to the well-organized communication and awareness of student youth about their gender consciousness. Indeed, the formation of a gender-conscious personality directly depends on the rules and traditions prevailing at the university, which can be both restraining and favorable for the education of a gender-loyal person. A corporate work, a situational modeling, a processing of discussion some questions are defined as methods of this activity. The complex of these acts is an effective toolkit to solve the gender discourse issues, and the professional scientific approach of enthusiastic teachers is a driving force that helps to intensify the desired result achievement.The conclusion: we do not have to deal with gender stereotypes, we have to help youth become they want to be. Students should not pay attention to how someone identifies someone, there is no difference in abilities between the sexes, in the desire to change and create the world as they want to see it.

Medical Student Education Roadblock Due to COVID-19: Virtual Radiology Core Clerkship to the Rescue

Rationale and ObjectivesMedical schools were upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in suspension of all in-person educational activities, and leaving clinical clerkships on hold indefinitely. A virtual curriculum and novel teaching methods were needed to fulfill curricular requirements. We developed a comprehensive virtual radiology clerkship and evaluated the efficacy of this novel method of teaching.Materials and MethodsA 4-week virtual radiology clerkship was designed to accommodate medical students who had not yet completed the required clerkship. The design included online flipped classroom modules, large group didactic lectures, and small group homeroom activities. Student performance was assessed via a standardized online final exam. Feedback from students was collected using online surveys. Student performance was compared to the in-person radiology clerkship.ResultsOne hundred and eleven medical students were enrolled in the virtual radiology clerkship. Final exam scores were similar to the in-person clerkship. Students indicated that small group homeroom activities had the highest overall satisfaction. Students recognized enthusiastic teachers regardless of class format. Exceptional course content and organization were also noted. Course weaknesses included didactic lecture content which was repetitive or too advanced, the limited opportunity to build personal connections with faculty, and scheduling conflicts with other competing school activities.ConclusionA completely virtual radiology core clerkship can be a successful educational experience for medical students during a time when remote learning is required. A small group learning environment is most successful for student engagement. Personal connections between faculty and students can be challenging in a virtual course.

Wellbeing Notebook - Pen and Paper: A Simple Formula for Enhancing Wellbeing

Sitting in her classroom, Lynn wonders whether her pen pal, Jean, has received and read her letter. Several kilometres away, sitting in her armchair, Jean’s eyes light up as she reads the questions that Lynn has carefully written. She takes up a pen and begins to write. Theirs is a mutually beneficial relationship established through pen and paper, with the help of an envelope and an enthusiastic teacher who acted as a courier.

Debriefing: A Place for Enthusiastic Teaching and Learning at a Distance

The current pandemic has required a quick response to the unprecedented suspension of face-to-face instruction in higher education worldwide. The rapid conversion of didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses to distance learning has been challenging, requiring integration of screen-based virtual simulations and other innovative learning activities. The importance of a robust debriefing of these learning opportunities is often neglected, which could be to the detriment of the students. Debriefing is based on strong narrative pedagogy, requiring an engaging and enthusiastic dialog. Despite long days of screen time, it is even more imperative to connect with students to create meaningful learning through a rich verbal debriefing.

COVID-19 and Educational Engagement

COVID-19 and Educational Engagement

Media Pembelajaran Tentang Klasifikasi Binatang Berbasis Video Animasi 3 Dimensi di SMP Negeri 2 Wangon

The media is one of the supporting factors that can influence success in education. An education system that only gives lectures tends to make students get bored quickly. Even students are often sleepy when the teacher explains. As a result, the knowledge delivered by the teacher is not optimally absorbed. This proves that students tend to be interested in explanations in the form of visual images. It is hoped that the existence of a 3-dimensional animated video-based media to explain material about animal classification, especially in SMP Negeri 2 Wangon. Media itself is a component that can stimulate a person's mind so they have the desire to learn. The method in making 3-dimensional video animation, through the pre-production, production and post-production stages. In making 3-dimensional video, it explains the classification of animals consisting of pisces, amphibians, reptiles, aves, and mammals. Each is briefly explained and there are examples of each. The final results in the implementation of 3-dimensional video at SMP Negeri 2 Wangon have been successful and enthusiastic students and teachers, hoping that there will be improvements in making 3-dimensional animated videos, especially in animal modeling.

Celebrating 50 years since the publication of Folding and Fracturing of Rocks by J. G. Ramsay

Abstract John G. Ramsay's book Folding and Fracturing of Rocks was first published in 1967. It set the research agenda for, and the approaches to, modern structural geology. It is recognized as one of the most influential texts in the subject area and was underpinned by significant research publications by the author; its weight added to by later texts and articles. John was also an enthusiastic teacher of structural geology, and many of his tutees have gone on to forge their own careers in structural geology, inspired to do so by John, his teaching and approaches. This Special Publication serves as a golden 50 year celebration of the book, and also of John's life-long work and career as an innovative scientist, inspiring mentor, excellent teacher, and great field structural geologist.