Experimental Teaching Research Articles

Effects of Video Micro Teaching Plan to Improve Archery Technique in University Students

Background and Aims: Video microteaching not only improves student learning outcomes but also optimizes the teaching process for instructors. By making effective use of video resources, teachers can dedicate more class time to individual tutoring, helping students who need more attention to overcome learning challenges. Therefore, the objectives of this research were: (1) to study the effect of a video microteaching program on the improvement of archery skills at Jilin University, and (2) to compare the effect of video a microteaching plan on improving archery technique at Jilin University. Materials and Methods: 60 students who participated in the archery course were selected from the 300 first-year students at Jilin University to complete the questionnaire survey, and 30 students were randomly selected from the 60 students to conduct the experimental research. They were divided into 15 students in the experimental group and 15 in the control group. They participated in the 8-week video teaching experiment and tested once every two weeks to compare the effect of different teaching methods. The research methods included a questionnaire survey, a focus group interview, and an experimental intervention. Mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and dependent t-test were used to analyze the data. Results: Video instruction significantly improved students' academic performance in archery courses. After 8 weeks of intervention, the experimental group using the video teaching plan had significantly improved performance than the control group using the traditional teaching method. Conclusion: The dependent t-test results showed that video teaching helps students to better understand and replicate archery movements, reduce learning errors, and improve motor memory and skill acquisition through vivid movement demonstrations and detailed technical explanations.

Pedagogical conditions for soft skills development in future officers: evidence from the National Guard of Ukraine during wartime

This study investigates the effectiveness of pedagogical conditions for developing soft skills among future officers of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) during wartime. Through a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies, we examined the development of essential military leadership competencies in a 12-month pedagogical experiment at the Kyiv Institute of NGU. The study involved 132 participants divided into experimental (n=64) and control (n=68) groups, with the experimental group receiving enhanced soft skills training through specialized pedagogical interventions. Results demonstrate significant improvements in the experimental group across multiple competency areas, including communication skills (31% increase), critical thinking (23%), teamwork (31%), lifelong learning (64%), professional ethics (31%), and leadership abilities (33%). Statistical analysis using the χ2 criterion confirmed the significance of these improvements at the 0.05 level. The findings suggest that structured pedagogical interventions, particularly those integrating combat experience and mentorship approaches, can effectively enhance military officers' soft skills development. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the importance of systematic soft skills training in military education, especially during periods of active conflict. The study's implications extend beyond the Ukrainian context, offering insights for military education programs globally while highlighting the need for continued research into long-term skill retention and cross-cultural applications.

Application of the online teaching model based on BOPPPS virtual simulation platform in preventive medicine undergraduate experiment.

As online teaching gains prevalence in higher education, traditional face-to-face methods are encountering limitations in meeting the demands of medical ethics, the availability of experimental resources, and essential experimental conditions. Consequently, under the guidance of the BOPPPS (bridge-in, objective, preassessment, participatory learning, postassessment, summary) teaching model, the application of virtual simulation platform has become a new trend. The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of BOPPPS combined with virtual simulation experimental teaching on students' scores and the evaluation of students' participation, performance and teachers' self-efficacy in preventive medicine experiment. Students from Class 1 and Class 2 of 2019 preventive medicine major in Binzhou Medical University were selected as the research objects. The experimental group (class 2) (n = 51) received the teaching mode combined with BOPPPS and virtual simulation platform, while the control group (class 1) (n = 49) received the traditional experimental teaching method. After class, the experimental report scores, virtual simulation scores, students' engagement scale (SES), Biggs questionnaires, and teachers' sense of self-efficacy (TSES) questionnaires were analyzed. The experimental report results demonstrated a significant increase in the total score of the experimental group and the scores of each of the four individual experiments compared to the control group (P < 0.05). To investigate the impact of the new teaching model on students' learning attitudes and patterns, as well as to evaluate teachers' self-efficacy, a questionnaire survey was administered following the course. The SES results showed that students in the experimental group had high performance scores on the two dimensions of learning methods and learning emotions (t = 2.476, t = 2.177; P = 0.015, P = 0.032). Furthermore, in the Biggs questionnaire, the total deep learning score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group (t = 2.553, P = 0.012), and the deep learning motivation score of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group (t = 2.598, P = 0.011). The TSES questionnaire shows that most teachers think it is easier to manage students and the classroom and easier to implement teaching strategies under this mode. The combination of BOPPPS and the virtual simulation platform effectively enhances the experimental environment for students, thereby improving their academic performance, engagement and learning approach in preventive medicine laboratory courses.

Покращення рухової активності в учнів 5 класів засобами рухливих ігор

The purpose of the work is to substantiate theoretically and verify experimentally the effectiveness of the method for improving 5th grade students’ motor activity by means of mobile games. Material and methods. The pedagogical experiment was carried out on the basis of the Krolevets Lyceum No. 1 of the Krolevets City Council of the Sumy Region. It enrolled 32 students of 5th grade from the main medical group. They were divided into a control group (CG, n=16, 5-A grade) and an experimental group (EG, n=16, 5-B grade). The term of the pedagogical experiment was September-November, 2023. Pupils of CG and EG studied according to the Model curriculum "Physical culture. 5-6 grades" for institutions of general secondary education. During Physical Education lessons in the CG, the teacher followed the planned tasks and work plan. A developed method of improving motor activity by means of mobile games was implemented in EG. Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific and methodical literature, pedagogical experiment. The level of motor activity was determined on the basis of a set of indicators: the time of students’ motor activity with a reflection of its content and quality at different moments of the regime, which was determined with the method of individual timing; the amount of motor activity using the pedometry method for quantitative assessment of motor activity; the intensity of motor activity by the pulsometry method (calculation of heart rate in bpm) when various types of muscle activity were performed; methods of mathematical statistics. The results. At the ascertaining stage of the pedagogical experiment, the following indicators of the 5th grade students’ motor activity level were obtained: in CG, 3 students (19%) had a high level, 7 students (44%) had an average level, and 6 students (37%) had a low level. In EG, 3 students (19%) had a high level, 6 students (37%) had an average level, and 7 students (44%) had a low level. It is necessary to note that the indicators of CG and EG were at the same level. At the formative stage of the pedagogical experiment, a method for improving the motor activity of 5th grade students by means of mobile games was developed and implemented. The developed method was implemented into all forms of physical culture and health work in institution of general secondary education. Its content included mobile games directly during Physical Education lessons and during other forms. The developed method was implemented in three directions, in particular with students, teachers and parents. At the control stage of the pedagogical experiment, the following indicators were obtained: in CG, 4 students (25%) had a high level of motor activity, 7 students (44%) had an average level, and 5 students (31%) had a low level. In EG, 6 students (38%) had a high level of motor activity, 7 students (44%) had an average level, 3 students (18%) had a low level. Thus, in CG there is a significant percentage of 5th grade students who have a low level of motor activity, while in EG there are high and average levels of motor activity among 5th grade students. This fact proves the effectiveness of developed method for improving 5th grade students’ motor activity by means of mobile games. Conclusions. The method we had developed for improving 5th grade students’ motor activity by means of mobile games confirmed its effectiveness during the experimental test and can be recommended for use in the practical activities of a Physical Education teacher.

Pedagogical conditions justification of professional multilingual personality building of non-language future specialists

Introduction. New guidelines in the development of economy, informatisation of society, the process of integration of cultures in the world have changed the requirements for the education of future specialists. One of the most important characteristics of modern society is the international interaction of organisations and specialists. This need necessitates the training of professional staff capable of working effectively in an open polylingual space. The purpose of the research is to substantiate the pedagogical conditions for the professional multilingual personality building of non-language future specialists and to develop a set of innovative teaching technologies in the multilingual educational space of higher education institution. Materials and methods. The study involved 43 teachers of Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy and National Research Mordovia State University, 255 student-respondents studying in the above-mentioned universities. The participants of the pedagogical experiment were provided with materials aimed at the professional multylingual personality building (teaching aids, reference materials, open mass online courses, digital resources). Technical means, digital tools were used to record the obtained results. Methods: analysis of theoretical sources, analysis and generalization of the experience of Russian universities in training non-language future specialists, results of students' and teachers' educational activities, pedagogical experiment, statistical processing of the results using the Pearson's chi-square test. Results. The pedagogical conditions of professional multilingual personality building of non-language future specialists were revealed and substantiated. The students training on the basis of the developed complex of technologies of professional multilingual personality building of future specialists was carried out. The results are summarised, which testify to the effectiveness of the identified pedagogical conditions and the potential of the applied complex of innovative teaching technologies in the polylingual educational space of the higher education institution. The results are summarised and the statistical significance of the differences in the qualitative changes in the results between the professional polylingual personality levels оf future specialists obtained before and after the experiment was determined (χ2 emp. = 19,987; p &lt; 0,01). Conclusions. The identified pedagogical conditions and the proposed set of technologies for the professional polylingual personality building of future specialists of non-linguistic training profiles allow to increase their competitiveness in the labour market. The pedagogical potential of innovative teaching technologies in the multilingual educational space of higher education institution is aimed at the development of creative individual abilities of students, meeting their needs in moral, physical and intellectual improvement, their self-organisation. The developed set of technologies can be applied in the training of undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate students of non-language universities, students of further professional retraining.

Practical course in professionally oriented interpretation: Chinese language in preparing senior students of non-linguistic universities for professional activities

Introduction. Author's materials - texts and exercises for the new textbook "Chinese in the field of professionally oriented interpretation" are an innovative methodological means of organizing the educational process, allowing for an effective process of teaching transformational techniques of translation from Chinese into Russian and from Russian into Chinese. The purpose of the work is to develop effective methodological materials for teaching types of consecutive interpreting and written translation activities to students of non-linguistic universities based on authentic materials and test their effectiveness with a pedagogical experiment in the framework of preparing the textbook “Practical course of professionally oriented interpretation: Chinese language” for publication. Materials and methods. The experiment took place in two non-linguistic universities: on the basis of the scientific and educational center “East-West” at the department of “International Relations and Regional Studies” of the Novosibirsk State Technical University as part of translation courses. The study involved third- and fourth-year students with basic knowledge of the Chinese language (N=70). To test the effectiveness of using materials for publishing a practice-oriented textbook, participants in the experiment worked on new materials developed by the authors. Students in the control group studied by the traditional method. The objects of control were four types of translation activities: written translation of text from Chinese into Russian; written translation from Russian into Chinese, volume; consecutive interpreting of sentences from Chinese into Russian and oral consecutive interpretation of sentences from Russian into Chinese. Data analysis was performed using Student's t-test. Research results. It was revealed that the author's materials and the sequence of exercises developed for publication in the textbook have proven their effectiveness in the formation and development of skills in various types of translation. Translation of written text from Chinese into Russian (450 characters/hour) (t=2,33; p&lt;0,01), translation of written text from Russian into Chinese (1000 characters/hour) (t=2,69; p&lt;0,004), consecutive interpreting of sentences from Russian into Chinese (400 characters) (t=2,60 at p&lt;0,006). At the same time, statistical analysis of the data did not confirm the improvement in indicators for the development of skills in consecutive interpreting of sentences from Chinese into Russian (250 characters) (t=1,41; p&lt;0,07), which can be explained by the fact that students are proficient in non-linguistic universities with translation skills at an average level by the beginning of a pedagogical experiment within the framework of a verifiable lexical and grammatical transformation of the source material. Conclusion. The obtained results can be used in developing methods for teaching translation skills using original exercises to students of non-linguistic universities.

Linguistic basis for levelling procedure of conflict discourse “teacher-student”

Introduction. Our interdisciplinary research is dedicated to the identification of functional characteristics of CD to be used by any pedagogical community when an educational communication is turning into a conflict. It is relevant both for the development of general theory of speech activity and communication rules in a professional collaboration “teacher-student”. Material and methods. We elicited not only characteristics of CD that was our object (total number is 4120 items) but we have also analyzed students’ (110 people) communicative skills as the subject of our research. We used a method of constructing subjective semantic spaces of CD using a factor analysis of illocutionary dominant. The method of statistical analysis was used to identify the frequency of results repetition analysis and test the effectiveness of research procedures on some range of dialogues “teacher – student”. Principles of the holistic organization of the linguistic subject and “student-teacher” speech activity, pedagogical experiment, methods of observation, testing and questioning were also used. Research results. Our study on group communication showed that when the Losada coefficient fell between 2.9 and 7 (80% of participants), students effectively used vocabulary markers to navigate conflict and develop strategies. However, in 20% of cases with a coefficient below 1, communication relied on negative language. Yet, participants adapted using our methodology, leading to successful dialogue. Conclusion. We propose linguistic methods to shift destructive "teacher-student" conflict communication to constructive. Our unique conflict discourse matrix aids in analyzing communication pragmatics and interlocutors' psychology. This matrix can support effective communication in conflict resolution training for educators.

Інноваційні методологічні підходи до оцінки психофізичних здібностей гандболістів на етапі попередньої базової підготовки

The article deals with the psychophysical abilities of young handball players at the stage of preliminary basic training. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the level of formation of such abilities as reaction speed, coordination of movements, concentration of attention and the ability to make decisions in stressful situations. The scientific relevance of the study is due to the need to improve training methods aimed at increasing the effectiveness of athletes' preparation for competitions. The purpose of the study is to analyze and evaluate the psychophysical abilities of young handball players, which will help to determine the effectiveness of the applied training methods and contribute to the development of new approaches to the training of athletes. Material and methods of research. Handball players at the stage of preliminary basic training (103 people) at the age of 15-16 years old, involved in the championship of Ukraine among boys, took part in the pedagogical experiment. To implement the goals and objectives of the study used a set of methods: theoretical analysis, synthesis and generalization; pedagogical observation; pedagogical testing; mathematical and statistical data processing. Research Results. It was found that the psychophysical abilities of young handball players who are at the stage of preliminary basic training correspond to a satisfactory level. However, in order to achieve high results in the future it is necessary to improve training programs taking into account the individual characteristics of each athlete. Analysis of the test results showed that the majority of handball players, both from the experimental and control groups, demonstrate similar results on the complex index of psychophysical abilities, which allowed us to conclude that there were no significant differences in the levels of development of psychophysical abilities between the groups at the beginning of the study. It was revealed that the average characteristics of different psychophysical tests in the majority of athletes correspond to a satisfactory level. For example, the speed of reaction to visual stimuli, reaction speed in game conditions, as well as the results of specialized handball tests showed that the level of formation of these abilities is sufficient for participation in competitions, but requires improvement to achieve high results. It is important to note that the highest average values of complex indicators of psychophysical abilities were observed in point guard players, which corresponds to the average level of formation. Line players also showed the results corresponding to the average level, while half-middle and edge players showed slightly lower values corresponding to the satisfactory level. Conclusions. The conducted study showed that at the stage of preliminary basic training most young handball players have a satisfactory level of development of psychophysical abilities, which indicates that there is a potential to improve their sports training by improving training methods. Given that different players demonstrate different levels of development of psychophysical abilities, especially among midfield and edge players, it is necessary to develop and implement individual training programs, which will optimize the training of each player in accordance with his individual characteristics and increase the overall effectiveness of the team.

Зміни у показниках периферійного зору баскетболісток 11–12 років під впливом спеціально підібраних вправ

In team game sports, peripheral vision can be useful for simultaneously tracking the movements of opponents and teammates. The purpose of the study: to experimentally test the effectiveness of specially selected exercises aimed at changes in the peripheral vision of basketball players aged 11-12 years. Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pyrometry method, pedagogical experiment, methods of mathematical statistics. The device ‘Forster's Perimeter’ was used to determine the index of peripheral visual field. The field of vision was determined for the left and right eyes separately for the white and green colours of the two main meridians - horizontal outward (to the temple) and to the middle (to the nose) and vertical - upward and downward. The study was conducted at the research laboratory of the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture. The study involved 30 female basketball players from Kharkiv aged 11-12 years. In order to establish the effectiveness of using specially selected exercises during training, young basketball players were divided into control and experimental groups, each of which consisted of 15 girls. For 4 months, the training process of the experimental group was based on the standard training programme for basketball for children and youth sports schools and was supplemented by specially selected sets of exercises aimed at developing peripheral vision and improving the condition of the eye muscles. Special sets of exercises aimed at developing peripheral vision. Results of the study. The ‘Forster Perimeter’ device does not allow to set the field of vision in the selected direction by more than 90º. It should be noted that the index of peripheral vision horizontally outward, both with the right and left eyes, for both colours in all basketball players exceeded this index. Thus, it was not possible to establish the indicators of peripheral vision in the horizontal outward direction and to study the influence of specially selected exercises on these indicators. The analysis of indicators in the direction up, down and inwards revealed the highest indicators along the vertical meridian with the right and left eyes downwards, both in the CG and EG. Comparing the indicators of peripheral vision of the right and left eyes to white, it was found that in the EG there were significant differences in the indicators upwards (t=2.54, p&lt;0.05) and in the middle (t=4.47, p&lt;0.05), in the CG - in all three directions (t=2.43, p&lt;0.05; t=2.27, p&lt;0.05, t=3.56, p&lt;0.05. In indicators of peripheral vision of the right and left eyes for green colour significant differences are observed only in EG in the upward direction (t=2.19; p&lt;0.05) After the pedagogical experiment the repeated testing was conducted, the results of which indicated a significant improvement of indicators of peripheral vision of basketball players of EC of the right eye both for white and green colour in all three directions (p&lt;0.005). Significant changes in the indicators of peripheral vision of the left eye occurred only for white colour along the vertical meridian downwards (t=2.06; p&lt;0.05) and upwards (t=2.04; p&lt;0.05). For other indicators, the changes were positive, but not significant. Conclusions. The use of specially selected exercises positively influenced on indicators of peripheral vision of sportswomen of 11-12 years old of EG. Thus, the improvement in the right eye was 5.08% upwards, 6.08% downwards, 9.58% in the middle of white colour; in green colour - 11.82%, 5.86%, 5.91%, respectively. In the left eye, the improvement was 6.58% for white, 7.57% for blue, and 1.08% for green; 7.38%, 7.81%, 5.70% for green, respectively.

Units Coordination in Composing and Decomposing Whole-Number Composite Units

Students’ ability to operate with increasingly more complex units has been shown to be a key factor in their conceptual development. These abilities have been characterized as stages of units coordination. This article focuses on the domain of composing and decomposing composite units. Using data from a teaching experiment with a third-grade student, I distinguish among instances of her reasoning to postulate three levels of units coordination in this domain as well as developmental steps within each level: the ability to compose composite units but not decompose them; the ability to decompose composite units into single units; and the ability to decompose composite units into smaller composite units.

A Problem-Solving Approach Aimed at Helping Calculus I Students Solve Related Rates Problems

After analyzing our Calculus I students’ performance on a related rates problem from a final exam, we designed a teaching experiment aimed at improving our students’ performance at problem solving. For our analysis, we used two frameworks – one specific to related rates problems and Polya’s general framework for problem solving. The analysis of student work on a final exam problem (N = 57) and interviews with 10 students revealed difficulties understanding the problem and making connections between data and unknowns. The results informed a teaching experiment the following semester when a different group of students (N = 13) used Polya’s approach to problem solving. The students solved and discussed related rates problems in geometric contexts, wrote their algorithms, and were assessed by a related rates problem on the final exam. All 13 students understood the problem, used diagrams, and all but one, established a meaningful relation with quantities from the problem. Having students create their algorithms seems to be a promising strategy in the teaching and learning of related rates problems.

Enhancing respiratory function through Yoga and Pilates in women aged 45-50

Background and Study Aim. Respiratory function in women aged 45-50 often declines due to natural physiological changes associated with aging. These changes include reduced lung elasticity, decreased diaphragm efficiency, and a general reduction in physical activity. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a combined yoga and Pilates program on respiratory function in women aged 45-50. Material and Methods. The study involved 38 women with an average age of 47.7 ± 2.5 years. A pedagogical experiment was conducted over six months. The experimental group (n=19) participated in a training regimen focused on improving respiratory function through a combination of yoga and Pilates. The control group (n=19) followed a yoga-based training program. Both groups completed an equal number of sessions—72 in total. The external respiratory function of the participants was assessed using spirometry at two key points: at the beginning of the study and after six months. Results. The comparison of respiratory function indicators between the experimental and control groups after 6 months of training revealed significant differences across most parameters. The actual value of Vital Capacity was significantly greater in the experimental group compared to the control group by 0.17 L (p &lt; 0.01), forced vital capacity by 0.30 L (p &lt; 0.01), forced expiratory volume by 0.19 L (p &lt; 0.01), peak expiratory flow by 0.23 L/sec (p &lt; 0.01), maximum expiratory flow at 25% of Forced Vital Capacity by 0.96 L/sec (p &lt; 0.001), maximum expiratory flow at 50% of Forced Vital Capacity by 0.59 L/sec (p &lt; 0.001), expiratory reserve volume by 0.47 L (p &lt; 0.001), and maximal voluntary ventilation by 17.00 L/min (p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions. The combined Yoga and Pilates training regimen was more effective in improving external respiratory function than Yoga alone. This result highlights the benefits of an integrated approach to respiratory health for women aged 45-50. The study demonstrates the potential advantages of combining different types of exercise to counteract age-related declines in respiratory function. Such programs could play a significant role in promoting overall well-being in this age group.

An Analysis on the Reform and Innovation Path of Research-based Teaching of Philosophy Major Courses—Taking Jaeggi's Critical Theory of Life Form as an Example

With the advent of the era of artificial intelligence, the traditional humanities are facing unprecedented challenges and impacts, especially philosophy as a strong foundation, without the characteristics of practical function, facing a particularly severe disciplinary development dilemma. This topic aims at the problems faced by the construction of philosophy professional courses in local colleges and universities, and focuses on the topic of Marxism for graduate professional courses Taking Jaeggi 's critical theory of life form as an example, this paper attempts to explore new teaching methods from daily professional teaching practice, fundamentally changing the traditional single teaching mode of basic philosophy theory courses, overcoming the mechanical rigidity of the binary teaching and research between teachers and students, so as to correct the poor interaction between teachers and students In particular, it has a good effect on stimulating students' initiative and originality of thought, and promotes students to enter the research track as soon as possible. In order to fundamentally form a philosophy academic community with clear boundaries, it provides research exploration experiments in philosophy teaching.

КОНДИЦІЙНЕ ТРЕНУВАННЯ КІБЕРСПОРТСМЕНІВ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ МОБІЛЬНИХ ДОДАТКІВ

The issue of insufficient physical activity among computer game players remains relevant. This study proposes a solution based on the comprehensive use of gaming-oriented mobile applications for the conditioning training of esports athletes. A sequential pedagogical experiment was conducted to determine the effectiveness of esports athletes applying an aerobic-focused conditioning training program (slow running). The program’s unique feature is its implementation in a remote format using mobile applications for planning, execution, control, and performance evaluation. It is based on an original concept of implementing running training in the form of a mobile running application (the so-called “exergame”) with a game-like nature (“Zombies, Run!”). The program was designed for a six-week implementation. Its effectiveness was determined by evaluating the dynamics of indicators: 1600 m run time; calculated maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max); and heart rate (HR). Subjective attitudes towards the program’s physical loads were assessed using the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale and the Physical Activity Satisfaction Needs scale. It was found that esports athletes significantly (p&lt;0.05) improved their 1600 m run time, VO2 max, and HR indicators under the influence of the slow running program. Along with the volume and intensity increase of the running load, a decrease in RPE scale indicators was observed. The obtained data confirmed the advantages of the comprehensive use of mobile applications for normalizing the motor activity of esports athletes in the form of conditioning training. Both the remote format of planning and accounting and the game format of activities contributed to increasing the engagement of esports athletes in physical activity. The effectiveness of the slow running training program for esports athletes using mobile applications was established in terms of increasing physical activity (regular, organized physical activity), improving physical fitness (duration and volume of slow running), enhancing physical condition (VO2 max, HR), and interest in physical activity (adherence).

Real-Time precision prehospital stroke diagnosis in weightlifting athletes using cutting-edge non-invasive sensors

This research paper presents an investigation into the efficacy of a novel diagnostic technology designed for the real-time monitoring of weightlifting athletes, focusing on precision, time efficiency, and user convenience compared to traditional diagnostic systems. The study introduces an advanced non-invasive sensor system, integrated into a cohesive Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) framework, which facilitates the immediate and accurate assessment of athletes' health parameters. To empirically test the benefits of this new technology, a pedagogical experiment was conducted involving two distinct groups: an experimental group that utilized the proposed technology for medical checkups, and a control group that continued with traditional diagnostic methods. Each group consisted of 30 athletes, and the outcomes were measured across three dimensions: the precision of diagnostic results, the time expended for medical checkups, and the user-reported convenience of the equipment. The findings indicate that the proposed technology not only significantly enhances the precision of health diagnostics but also reduces the time required for medical examinations, thereby increasing overall efficiency. Additionally, the higher convenience scores reported by the experimental group suggest improved user satisfaction and usability. These results demonstrate the potential of the proposed diagnostic system to transform athlete health monitoring by providing more accurate, efficient, and user-friendly medical assessments, suggesting a significant step forward in the application of advanced technologies in sports medicine.

Reform Strategies for the Popular Music Public Course Based on Key Competences

This study aims to explore the application potential of international music teaching methods in the reform of public basic courses of popular music in Chinese universities. Using mixed research methods, the applicability of Dalcroze, Kodaly, and Orff teaching methods was systematically evaluated through expert interviews, teaching material development, and a quasi-experimental design. The study found that these methods have high overall applicability in the Chinese higher education environment (average rating 4.183/5), but require localization adjustments. Based on this, the innovative textbook "Fundamentals and Applications of Popular Music" (IOC value 0.920) and a 12-week teaching plan (IOC value 0.880) were developed. The results of the 16-week teaching experiment showed that the students in the experimental group were significantly better than the control group in terms of music theory knowledge, appreciation ability, creative ability and learning interest (p&lt;0.01). This study proposes a curriculum reform strategy that integrates innovation, technology empowerment, and interdisciplinary integration, providing theoretical basis and practical guidance for improving the quality of popular music education in colleges and universities. Future research directions include expanding the sample scope, conducting long-term follow-up studies, and deepening cross-cultural comparative analysis.

Modern aspects of pathology teaching

Introduction. Undergraduate medical curricula often fail to balance learning opportunities and integrate the study of basic and clinical sciences, allowing students to link theory and practice. The high educational potential of the experimental teaching method is due not only to its practical orientation but also to the possibility of reflection - critical analysis and synthesis of knowledge in the learning process.Aim of the study. Evaluate the possibility of introducing experiential learning in the study of pathology to improve the efficiency of students' perception of understanding the subject and subsequent application in clinical practice.Materials and methods. The study sample (n=362) consisted of 3rd year students of NAO «Karaganda Medical University», studying in the disciplines: «General pathology» and «Pathology of organs and systems» in the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample included 48.9% male and 51.1% female students aged 19 to 22. Respondents were divided into a main group (n=96) using an experimental training method and a control group (n=266) using a traditional training format. A specially designed questionnaire was used to study student satisfaction with training. Descriptive statistics methods were used to describe the assessments of students in the study groups. Thematic analysis was used to examine the data collected using open-ended questions.Results. The possibility of interaction and discussion with the teacher during the joint viewing of micropreparations of the studied cases was rated as «excellent» by 95.8% and 97.9% of students. With regard to the main characteristics of medical education in the study of pathology, four broad topics are verified, such as fundamental medical education, interaction with the teacher in obtaining medical education, teaching materials in medical education, and assessment in the field of medical education. The study used methods of descriptive statistics. Thematic analysis was used to process data collected using open-ended questions.Discussion. The high level of acceptance of interactive groups in the study of pathology and the general satisfaction of students reflect the desire and need for active teaching methodologies in modern medical education.Conclusion. Based on the findings, the practical teaching of pathology can be improved by revisiting the content and teaching strategies.

A Brief Discussion on the Problems and Reform Suggestions of Physics Experiment Teaching in Colleges and Universities

With the cooperation of physics experiment teaching and theoretical teaching, colleges and universities put forward three dimensions of experiment teaching objectives, that is, optimize the experiment content and experiment equipment, attach importance to the quality control of the whole process of experiment teaching and establish a diversified experiment teaching evaluation model, and determine the teaching objectives of physics experiment courses. Under the trend of education reform, the physics experiment teaching in colleges and universities is constantly innovating, developing comprehensive experiments and designed experiments, improving experimental equipment, and optimizing the test work of experimental courses. This paper discusses the work of physics experiment teaching in colleges and universities, analyzes the focus of the reform of physics experiment teaching, and probes into the specific strategies of the reform, hoping to provide strong support for promoting the reform of physics experiment teaching in colleges and universities.

Solving the problem of automating the learning process through experimental search for an individual educational trajectory

The automation of the educational process and the introduction of adaptive learning are becoming the most effective ways to solve the problem of the shortage of highly qualified personnel under digitalization of education.The article proposes an approach to the formation of individual educational trajectories as a composition of pedagogical experiments, which is characterized by good interpretability in comparison with methods based on machine learning. This approach, unlike most modern parametric solutions, involves an experimental search for an individual educational trajectory for each student of the group, and not just a part of the students of the group in which the application of a specific parametric solution is effective. It is proposed that the procedure of selecting educational technologies be automated similarly to how it is done by teachers in small groups, for example, by applying the automated trial and error method and its optimized versions. The possibility of transferring educational technologies to other courses is considered, without which technology reuse and scaling are impossible. A new function of the learning system is described, i. e. the formation of an individual educational trajectory, which is used throughout the study in higher education.The obtained results can be used in the construction of modern systems of individualization of learning and conducting distributed pedagogical experiments, which, in turn, reduces the threshold of teachers’ entry into the study of new learning technologies and accelerates the widespread dissemination of promising educational technologies.

Using kanban board for forming social time management skills of future IT specialists

For the professional development of students studying in information technology areas, it is important to develop social time management skills, i.e. skills in organizing well-coordinated teamwork and optimal distribution of responsibilities between team members with minimal time to achieve a common goal. The article aims to substantiate and elaborate methodological recommendations for developing social time management skills using kanban technology in organizing team activities of future IT specialists. Criteria for assessing the development of social time management skills are proposed. The article points out the necessity of including kanban project management technology not only as training content but also as a way to optimize time resources when performing team training projects.The article describes an experiment on teamwork organization of Nizhny Tagil State Socio-Pedagogical Institute (branch) of Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University students. At the initial stage, the determination of the level of formation of social time management skills among 2nd year students in the process of completing a project assignment on software product development was carried out within the discipline “High-level methods of informatics and programming” without the use of time management technologies. The results of this stage showed the need to develop time management skills of future IT specialists in the process of teamwork. Recommendations for organizing student teamwork when using project time management technologies using a kanban board were formulated, which will allow students to develop social time management skills.The next stage of the experiment was the organization of students’ teamwork using flexible project management methodology (kanban technology): taking into account the proposed recommendations in the experimental group, without the use of time management technologies in the control group. The results of the pedagogical experiment showed the expediency of following the proposed methodological recommendations.