Fourth Course Research Articles

Biosocial portrait of a patient with COVID-19

The world has been in a pandemic for more than a year. During this time, 155 million people worldwide fell ill, including 3,24 million people who died. In Ukraine, 2,15 million cases were recorded, including 47 thousand deaths. Establishing the biosocial characteristics of patients will make it possible to predict the probability of infection and the subsequent course of COVID-19.
 The aim of the study was to establish correlations of social, biological and medical characteristics of patients with severity of COVID-19.
 The study was based on information and analytical database, which contained personal data of 294 students of the Pharmacy Department of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya and members of their families who were ill with COVID-19 for the period March 2020–March 2021. The questionnaire contained 24 questions related to gender and age structure, compliance with quarantine norms, frequency of visits to public places, the size of the work or training team, the course of the disease and the presence of comorbidities, blood groups of patients with COVID-19. The study used sociological and medical-statistical methods.
 According to the survey, it can be concluded that the patient with COVID-19 is in the vast majority of cases a woman (75%) with the second blood group (50%), who attends work or study groups (74%) or has family members who attend them (17%).
 The patient with severe and very severe course or complications after COVID-19, according to our study, is mainly a woman over 50 years old, with second (44%) or third (31%) group of blood. She is actively attends small social groups or has members families who visit them (74% and 17%, respectively, have concomitant pathologies of the cardiovascular system (59%) or metabolic disorders (22.7%).
 Students of the Pharmacy Department of National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya were infected with SARS-CoV-2, are mostly boys and girls aged 19–23 (89%); they are studying in the second (19%), third (36%) and fourth (34%) course, have a second (41%) or the third (31%) blood group. Usually with mild (39%) and moderate (47%) course of coronavirus disease, socially active (74%) or have family members who frequently visit public places, work or study groups (17%).

Cytapheresis re-induces high-rate steroid-free remission in patients with steroid-dependent and steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis.

BACKGROUNDIt is a crucial issue for patients with refractory ulcerative colitis (UC), including steroid-dependent and steroid-refractory patients, to achieve and maintain steroid-free remission. However, clinical studies focused on the achievement of steroid-free remission in refractory UC patients are insufficient. Cytapheresis (CAP) is a non-pharmacological extracorporeal therapy that is effective for active UC with fewer adverse effects. This study comprised UC patients treated with CAP and suggested the efficacy of CAP for refractory UC patients.AIMTo clarify the efficacy of CAP in achieving steroid-free remission in refractory UC patients.METHODSWe retrospectively reviewed the collected data from 55 patients with refractory UC treated with CAP. We analyzed the following points: (1) Efficacy of the first course of CAP; (2) Efficacy of the second, third, and fourth courses of CAP in patients who experienced relapses during the observation period; (3) Efficacy of CAP in colonic mucosa; and (4) Long-term efficacy of CAP. Clinical efficacy was evaluated using Lichtiger’s clinical activity index or Sutherland index (disease activity index). Mucosal healing was evaluated using Mayo endoscopic subscore. The primary and secondary endpoints were the rate of achievement of steroid-free remission and the rate of sustained steroid-free remission, respectively. Statistical analysis was performed using the paired t-test and chi-squared test.RESULTSThe rates of clinical remission, steroid-free remission, and poor effectiveness after CAP were 69.1%, 45.5%, and 30.9%, respectively. There were no significant differences in rate of steroid-free remission between patients with steroid-dependent and steroid-refractory UC. The mean disease activity index and Lichtiger’s clinical activity index scores were significantly decreased after CAP (P < 0.0001). The rates of steroid-free remission after the second, third, and fourth courses of CAP in patients who achieved steroid-free remission after the first course of CAP were 83.3%, 83.3%, and 60%, respectively. Mucosal healing was observed in all patients who achieved steroid-free remission after the first course of CAP. The rates of sustained steroid-free remission were 68.0%, 60.0%, and 56.0% at 12, 24, and 36 mo after the CAP. Nine patients (36%) had maintained steroid-free remission throughout the observation period.CONCLUSIONOur results suggest that CAP effectively induces and maintains steroid-free remission in refractory UC and re-induces steroid-free remission in patients achieving steroid-free remission after the first course of CAP.

Framing of the Subjective Attitude to the Acquired Competencies of Helping Professions in the Educational Environment of the University

This article presents the research results of the dynamic of the formation of a person subjective attitude to supporting specialists' competencies in the educational environment of a university. The relevance of the study is due, on the one hand, to insufficient knowledge of the concept of "educational environment", its structure, correlation with other concepts, such as a multicultural environment, professional competencies. On the other hand, the study of the psychology of competencies and their structure, specificity (on the example of a specific group of professions), diagnostics, psychological and pedagogical conditions of formation. The practical significance of the study lies in examining professional competencies through the personal components of students, which are the subjective attitude of the individual. Empirical research was based on the use of quantitative data collection methods that reveal the concept of a person's subjective attitude. The sample consisted of 140 students of the faculties of "General Medicine" and "Social Work and Clinical Psychology" of The Volgograd State Medical University, who were trained in the second (2016) and fourth year (2018). The assessment of the attitude of students to the content of professional competencies of supporting specialists was measured using the author's methodology based on a list of general cultural and professional competencies declared in educational standards and selected by the subjects in accordance with the basic principles and rules of conducting a diagnostic study. The data obtained is processed through descriptive statistics. As a result, the structure and content of the subjective attitude of the individual was described, which includes the motivational ("important"), operational ("own") and pragmatic ("use") aspects of competencies. The course of study, the emerging "motivational stress", the organized conditions of the educational environment, involvement in practical professional activity determine the structure of the subjective attitude of students to the competencies being mastered: the structure of the second course of study is presented as "the motivational aspect – the operational aspect – the pragmatic aspect" of competencies, the structure of the fourth course of study – "pragmatic aspect – operational aspect – motivational aspect" of competencies. The choice of various psychological and pedagogical technologies in the training of specialists in helping professions as one of the effective conditions of the educational environment is aimed at manifesting, on the one hand, the cognitive activity of students, on the other, the formation of a positive attitude towards mastering a set of competencies. Information technologies and technologies for the development of critical thinking are aimed at developing research competencies. Interactive technologies of imitation and discussion types contribute to the development of a communicative group of competencies of supporting specialists, as well as conducting joint classes of Russian and foreign students, implementing patronage cooperation, etc. The results obtained can be taken into account in the practice of psychological, professional and socio-cultural support and adaptation of foreign and Russian students to supporting professions.

A Social Media Supported Distance Education Application for the Building Cost Course Given in Civil Engineering Education During the COVID 19 Quarantine

A distance education application in Düzce University within the Fall Semester, which started in September 2020, constitutes the main subject of this study. 118 students chose the Construction Cost course, which is one of the fourth year elective courses in Civil Engineering, this term. In addition to the lectures given within the Düzce University Distance Education Center (UZEM), different applications have been made / made through a social media (Whatsapp) group in which all students participated. With the help of additional videos, audio and written messages, an application was made based on increasing the communication opportunities with the participant students, teachers and other students, and developing a civil engineering culture. By increasing motivation with research assignments including construction industry practices and problems, monitoring documentary construction projects, interesting photographs and videos; The aim is to follow a lesson close to formal education for students who are encouraged to learn by experiencing the lesson, to make participatory practices, and to discuss their findings. In the meantime, the importance of first degree health protection was emphasized with information sharing and recommendations on the importance of compliance with COVID 19 measures. It was preferred to reinforce the importance of Self-Learning / Study practices.

Assessment of the incidence of diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue in students studying in the Kaliningrad enclave

During the analysis of morbidity by nosological forms of diseases of the class «Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous» cellulose in cadets of two higher military educational institutions for 2012–2017, studying in the Kaliningrad enclave, the features were revealed. Diseases included in only three blocks were registered: infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; dermatitis and eczema; other diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The share of the first block reached 80.4–73.4 %; the second — 18.2 – 20 %, the third 1.4 – 5.8 %. The level and duration of the period of prevalence of the first block of diseases over the second was 4 among cadets at the university № 1, in the university № 2–3 years. The leading diseases were pyoderma (at university No. 1 – 120.9 ± 5.6‰, No. 2 – 42.5 ± 4.3‰), skin abscess, furuncle and carbuncle (No. 1 – 40.2 ± 3.4‰, No. 2 – 15.2 ± 2.6‰). The incidence of pyoderma in each university prevailed among cadets of the first three years of study over abscess, boil and carbuncle. Pyoderma in the university № 1 in each year of study was recorded reliably less often from 1 to 4 courses. Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle were registered significantly more often in the first course than in the second, in the second or fourth courses — the same, and only in the fifth course significantly less often than in previous courses. Pyoderma among cadets of 1 – 2 years of study at the university № 2 was registered in the same way, in the third-fifth courses — 2.8 – 4.4 times less often. Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle were registered by years of study without significant differences. Differences in the incidence of skin and subcutaneous tissue infections among cadets of the two universities indicated the presence of specific health risk factors. This necessitates further retrospective studies and full-scale (microbiological, immunological, etc.) tests.

The Wakayama-Immediate Stroke Life Support Course: Achieving Successful Training on the Stroke Emergency System without using Mechanical Medical Training Simulators.

Background:The Immediate Stroke Life Support (ISLS) course run in Wakayama (Wakayama-ISLS course) is an off-the-job training course for understanding the initial treatment of acute stroke. A total of 22 Wakayama-ISLS courses have been held in Wakayama Prefecture since 2008. To begin with, the case presentation was performed using human-like, mechanical manikins for simulation training. However, as the course progressed, we found the students paying great attention to the display monitor, and less to the patients' neurological status.Methods:From the fourth Wakayama-ISLS course onward, we conducted the group work with the facilitators pretending to be patients, i.e., without medical training manikins.Results:When the facilitators acted as patients, the students gained a more realistic and expressive perception of neurological symptoms. As a result, they expressed a high level of satisfaction with the course in the questionnaire sent immediately afterwards, regardless of their profession or prior experience. Moreover, as we did not need to transfer medical training simulators, we were able to carry out three ISLS courses at locations some distance from Wakayama city on a low-cost basis. This also enabled the regional medical staff in rural hospitals to participate in the courses easily.Conclusion:The Wakayama-ISLS course without medical training manikins is an entirely feasible off-the-job training course, which provides training on fast and excellent treatment of acute stroke problems based on clinical practice. The course has the potential to spread not only across Japan but throughout the world, including to developing countries, given the cost perspective.

Timing of Severe Toxicity from Chemotherapy in Patients With Lung Cancer.

The aim of this study was to investigate the timing of severe toxicity in lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or limited disease small cell lung cancer included in two randomized controlled trials were analysed. Severe toxicity was defined as grade 3-5 toxicity according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v3.0. We analysed 569 patients and 433 (76.1%) experienced severe toxicity. Of these, 249 (57.5%) experienced the first episode of severe toxicity after the first, 109 (25.2%) after the second, 54 (12.5%) after the third and 18 (4.2%) after the fourth course of chemotherapy. Performance status (PS 2 vs. 0-1; p=0.046) and treatment arm were independent predictive factors for severe toxicity. Severe toxicity was most frequent after the first chemotherapy course, but some patients did not experience severe toxicity until after the fourth course. Accounting for timing might be important when studying factors predicting severe toxicity.

Comprehensive Simulation of a Software Project Throughout Several Subjects

Software projects are amongst the most common professional activities of computer engineers. Gaining competences on the design and development of software projects is, however, a complex issue that cannot be tackled within a single subject. In this article, we detail the design and implementation of a teaching methodology that aims at providing a comprehensive simulation of the whole life cycle of software projects throughout the coordination of the practical exercises of subjects of different courses. The proposal consists in developing the same software project in consecutive courses under the perspective of the three main roles involved in the project development: designer, developer and director. In the second course, the students exercise the developer role in teams of 4 people under the supervision of a student of the fourth course, who acts as the director . The director has previously proposed a formal design of the project in the third course ( designer role ). This methodology has been successfully deployed for 4 years in the Computer Engineering Degree at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. The results show an improvement of the skills and competences related to the three involved subjects, which include better programming quality, better team coordination and fulfilment of deadlines, as well as a much practical view of the director’s role.

Beyond Post-Tonal: A Broader Approach to the Fourth Semester Course

In this article, I argue for organizing the undergraduate curriculum around topics that are applicable to a wide variety of repertoires. Doing so allows students to continue to learn the central concepts and skills that theorists seek to impart via the core curriculum but through a wider variety of musical styles and traditions. Pairing this approach to the curriculum with a wide range of musical activities and projects that extend beyond analysis to include improvisation, arranging, performance, composition, and research helps students connect the content to their own instruments, degree programs, and musical interests. I describe my application of this philosophy towards curricular reform within the context of a fourth semester course on twentieth-century music, where twentieth-century music was treated as a broad category encompassing post-tonal and avant garde music alongside jazz, popular, and world music. This article presents a broad overview of the course, discusses the successes and failures of this approach, and offers some suggestions for how it may be implemented and adapted for various teaching contexts.

Assessing scientific literacy skill perceptions and practical capabilities in fourth year undergraduate biological science students

In a fourth year undergraduate nutritional toxicology course that included an instructional emphasis on scientific literature critique activities and assessments, we determined the change in students’ (n=144) scientific literacy (SL) skills. The change in students’ perceived and practical SL skills were determined by the completion of two surveys, administered at the start and end of the semester. Additionally, we conducted a follow-up SL survey at the end of the subsequent academic semester (i.e., four months later) to determine if students retained any improvements in their SL skills. Over the semester, students showed improvements in their perceived capabilities of all SL skill parameters assessed (P&lt;0.05); however, the most significant gains were apparent in the areas of i) knowledge application (specifically identifying novel problems or research questions and using new information to address unfamiliar problems or knowledge gaps), and ii) knowledge translation and communication (translating complex information from the scientific literature into clear and understandable terms). There was no change in students TOSLS score between the start and end of the semester (P&gt;0.05). In the follow-up SL survey students showed further improvements in their perceptions of the SL skills for 7 or the 10 parameters assessed compared to the end of the previous semester (P&lt;0.05), however, there remained no change in their practical SL skills assessed using TOSLS. Collectively, these data demonstrate that students’ perceptions of their SL capabilities may not align with their practical capabilities.

Using the Picture Word Inductive Model, Art and ACTFL 5 C’s to learn a second or foreign language

This paper will examine how art can be used as a visual aid and a primary input to teach and learn the Spanish language and culture. Art will be limited to the use of photographs and paintings that will be combined with the Picture Word Inductive Model [PWIM] and the 5C goal areas on the teaching of a foreign language as recommended by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages [ACTFL]. The five C goals stand for Communications, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.&#x0D; The Picture Word Inductive Model [PWIM] was developed by the Language Arts Specialist, Emily Calhoun in 1998 to help children expand their vocabulary repertoire and develop reading and writing skills using pictures. &#x0D; Art is a meaningful input that promotes vocabulary acquisition, listening, speaking, and literacy skills. It can be incorporated into any curriculum regardless of the language methodology to build background knowledge, scaffolding as a bridge from existing knowledge and new information. Art also promotes motivation on the students ‘part, which is a key aspect to successful learning.&#x0D; The researchers will provide a unit plan that can be incorporated in a fourth or fifth-semester Spanish course.

Protective effect of the oral administration of cystine and theanine on oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy: a pilot randomized trial

BackgroundOxaliplatin, one of the key cytotoxic drugs for colorectal cancer, frequently causes peripheral neuropathy which leads to dose modification and decreased patients’ quality of life. However, prophylactic or therapeutic measures have not yet been established. Orally administered amino acids, cystine and theanine, promoted the synthesis of glutathione which was one of the potential candidates for preventing the neuropathy. The aim of this study was to determine whether daily oral administration of cystine and theanine attenuated oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OXLIPN).MethodsTwenty-eight colorectal cancer patients who received infusional 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX6) therapy were randomly and evenly assigned to the cystine and theanine group and the control group. OXLIPN was assessed up to the sixth course using original 7-item questionnaire as well as Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grading scale.ResultsNeuropathy scores according to our original questionnaire were significantly smaller in the cystine and theanine group at the fourth (p = 0.026), fifth (p = 0.029), and sixth course (p = 0.038). Furthermore, significant differences were also observed in CTCAE neuropathy grades at the fourth (p = 0.037) and the sixth course (p = 0.017). There was one patient in each group who required dose reduction due to OXLIPN. Except for neurotoxicity, no significant differences were noted in the incidence of adverse events, and the total amount of administered oxaliplatin.ConclusionThe results demonstrated the daily oral administration of cystine and theanine attenuated OXLIPN.

Analysis of Yoga as an Inclusive Sport in Educational Contexts

Yoga is a growing sport in our current society, but we know little about it; what repercussions it has, what benefits its practice brings, repercussions in the educational environment, etc. Therefore, the objective of the article was to analyze if it is possible to design a scale of perception that relates yoga, teacher training, sport, benefits of yoga, and inclusive sport. The objective was to analyze and demonstrate the relationship between variables determining how the academic performance of the students can be improved, since the practice of yoga influences on diverse areas that cause changes at brain level in the students, and it can lead to better attentiveness, memory, etc. For this, a descriptive, explanatory, and correlational research project has been carried out with a quantitative methodology. The analysis sample was made up of 1575 subjects, distributed as follows: 1191 students of the Degree in Primary Education of the University of Jaén (from first to fourth course) and 384 teachers corresponding to different public centers of the province of Jaén. In order to investigate the objective, an operational table was created to construct the Likert scale. The original scale consisted of 20 items reporting an alpha of 0.826, we achieved a reduction of four items, with a higher reliability (0.846), divided into five different dimensions. Likewise, construct validity was checked from a factorial analysis (KM0 = 0.787, Bartlett 0.000). The results of the research have been satisfactory, given that when analyzing the variables proposed in the initial objective, a high degree of correlation has been obtained between them, which supposes, applying it to the educational scope, a great incentive to carry it out in the educational centers, and, therefore, to improve the academic, personal, and social performance of the student.

RESEARCH OF FRUSTRATION EXPERIENCES OF FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the experience of frustration in students - future psychologists based on previously developed theoretical model of this emotional-behavioral phenomenon. On the basis of valid psychodiagnostic techniques, an empirical study of the emotional and behavioral components of frustration among students of the first and fourth educational courses was conducted, and the assumption was made that the main criteria for the manifestation of frustration in future psychologists are the orientation and fixing a behavioral reaction in response to a negative emotional state that arises from unmet need.A qualitative analysis of the empirical data traces the relationship between the components of frustration as a deterministic influence of the frustration state on frustration behavior. At the same time, mutual determination emerges as the need for the subject to overcome the negative state through the exercise of frustration more than to satisfy the need.The article consists of introduction, statement of the purpose and tasks of the article, presentation of the main material and conclusions.

Influence of structure and stretch on air permeability of compression knits

PurposeAir permeability has a valuable role in comfort parameters. It is known that air permeability of elastomeric yarns is firmly low. Despite that, usage of elastomeric inlay-yarns is the most common and the most effective way to generate compression for knitted textile. This study aims to investigate the influence of elastomeric inlay-yarn linear density, insertion density and elongation of the sample to the air permeability of compression knitted materials.Design/methodology/approachTwo different types of knitting patterns were investigated: rib 1 × 1 pattern with different elastomeric inlay-yarn linear density (four variants) and insertion density (without inlay yarn and with inlay-yarns inserted into every single, second or fourth course) and combined laid-in jacquard pattern. The air permeability test for these structures was performed without any deformation and at 10 and 20 per cent fixed transverse elongation.FindingsAccording to the investigation, insertion density of inlay-yarns has a huge impact on air permeability; however, air permeability of knitted material is not linearly proportional to the total amount of inlay-yarns. Also, it was found that air permeability increases by increasing elongation, regardless of knitting pattern and total amount of elastomeric inlay-yarn in the knitted structure. Alteration of the loop geometry at natural state and 20 per cent fixed elongation was established, and the increase of air permeability at fixed elongation may be dependent on changes of knitted material porosity.Originality/valueAccording to the obtained results, recommendations to perform air permeability measurement at least with minimal specific wear elongation are presented.

Rafting Together with Lipids ‐ Team Teaching &amp; Active Learning

Effective oral and written communication skills are key assets for success in and outside of academia. However, students completing undergraduate degrees are often not equipped with these skills. Among the challenges that contribute to this problem is the lack of interest by teachers to conduct in‐class activities that provide students the opportunities to nurture these skills. It can be very time consuming for a single instructor to construct and implement multiple active learning activities, designed to encourage and give students the chance to develop these important communication skills. Additionally, the traditional lecture format hinders development of higher Bloom’s Taxonomy skills and limits opportunities for engagement.In order to overcome this problem, we joined forces with Biochemistry professor, Vanina Zaremberg at the University of Calgary to execute active learning techniques in a fourth year Lipid Biochemistry course. Having multiple instructors allowed us to implement three in‐class activities: construction of concept maps, debate, and guided writing assignment, thoughtfully designed to give students the opportunity to learn and utilize communication and writing skills. Anonymous surveys were conducted following completion of these activities, giving us valuable feedback. The first activity was centered around building concept maps and was designed to tackle the challenge of the varying background knowledge of the students at the beginning of the semester. In short, students drew a concept map on the very first and last day of classes, which not only allowed the instructors to see what information they were bringing into the course, but also allowed the students to connect and organize their knowledge in a thoughtful manner. Rich discussion among instructors on these maps helped to develop lesson plans and outline lesson outcomes. The concept maps conceived on the last day of classes gave an explicit visual of what the students learned throughout the semester. The second activity, the in‐class debate on lipid rafts, allowed students to openly discuss and learn about a key controversial topic in Lipid Biochemistry in a unique way and without the pressure of a typical quiz or assignment. Surprisingly for the instructors, the debate took up the entire 75‐minute lecture. One hundred percent of the responses answered that the debate was an effective way to learn about the topic and students enjoyed learning from their peers. Finally, a guided writing assignment was executed, as it has been reported that students lack experience critiquing published work or a peer’s writing. The writing assignment gave students the opportunity to exercise and develop communication and writing skills while participating in a guided peer‐review process. 79% of the class reported that this was the first time they did a peer‐review exercise, even though most were in their final semester of their undergraduate degree.Overall, the feedback gathered from the survey indicated that students were involved, more confident in the topics, and enjoyed these activities more than typical lectures, suggesting that team teaching enhances student experience and engagement.

«Reinventa tu ciudad»: aprendizaje basado en proyectos para la mejora de la conciencia ambiental en estudiantes de Secundaria

Existe un consenso generalizado en cuanto a los beneficios pedagógicos que el aprendizaje basado en proyectos (ABP) puede producir entre el alumnado; por ello dicha metodología se presenta como susceptible de ser utilizada como herramienta para generar una mejora de la conciencia ambiental de los estudiantes de Secundaria. La presente experiencia tiene como objetivo principal analizar la efectividad del ABP en este sentido. Para ello, se diseñó e implementó un proyecto ambiental para 4.º de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y se aplicó un pretest y un postest para analizar la evolución de la conciencia ambiental del alumnado tras la aplicación del proyecto. Dicho proyecto se desarrolló de forma adecuada, se generaron productos finales satisfactorios y se observó una mejora en los niveles de conciencia ambiental del alumnado tras su finalización.

Improvement of the learning and assessment of the practical component of a Process Dynamics and Control course for fourth year chemical engineering students

The focus of this work was to improve the learning and assessment of the practical component of the Process Dynamics and Control fourth year Chemical Engineering course at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and consequently, the general performance in selected aspects of the course. The previous methods employed for the practical assessment of the course were based on out-dated experiments and software that students found difficulty working with and which are losing relevance in industry. New simulation-based practical experiments using ASPEN Plus® and ASPEN Dynamics® were developed and students were required to configure, commission and optimize advanced industrial process control schemes. Feedback from students and the instructor was documented and is reported. An increase in the general understanding of the module content for the aspects assessed in the new practical was observed, as quantified by an increase in the pass rate and average mark of the cohort regarding the selected aspects specifically, in comparison to previous years.

La mediación tecnopedagógica para la formación profesional de psicólogo: una experiencia de diseño educativo

The learning experience carried out in a blended environment with 51 psychology students is reported in the fourth semester Sociocultural Theory course at a Mexican public university. A research based on design was conducted, focused on the development of skills to learn to learn and the techno-pedagogical design of personal learning environments mediated by digital technologies. The construction of electronic portfolios of the students that functioned as an integrating strategy for the entire intervention design and as evidence of the lessons learned are highlighted. The results are discussed in terms of the techno-pedagogical mediation offered and the pedagogical devices used. It is concluded that the experience conducted allowed students to advance in a better understanding of the psychologist's professional identity and in the appropriation of digital technologies for professional practice.

ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНО-ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ МОТОРНИХ КОМПОНЕНТІВ МНЕМІЧНОЇ ОБРОБКИ ІНФОРМАЦІЇ КУРСАНТАМИ-ЛЬОТЧИКАМИ

Unlike many other professions the activity of pilots is conducted under conditions of pretty high risks to perish because ofaccidents, malfunctions and catastrophes. Throughout the history of development of aviation, the overwhelming amount ofaccidents and catastrophes has been connected with the constructive peculiarities of hardware, malfunctions of equipment andthe unreliability of flying devices. Currently, despite the significant process in terms of perfection of aviation hardware, aimed atthe increase of reliability of its exploitation, there’s a permanent increase in human victims and increase in material losses as aresult of accidents and catastrophes. This eventually leads to the fact that specialists address more and more not the issue oftechnical reliability of the flying device, but more about the role of the human factor in terms of security while piloting, and in thisregard special interest is demonstrated to a number of issues that are related to the individual-psychological peculiarities ofbehavior under extreme conditions when performing pilot activities.The article presents the results of an empirical research, that is conducted on the basis of the Kharkiv Ivan Kozhedubnational Air Force university, The Military Institute of the Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University and the The DniepropetrovksNational Oles Honchar University. The empirical research has been conducted with the following: an experimental group – of 32cadets – pilots of the third and the fourth courses, a control group that consisted of cadets from the fourth course (50individuals) and students of the fourth course (50 individuals).In order to conduct that necessary research a number of psycho diagnosis approaches have been selected: the testquestionnaireG. Ajzenka EPI, adapted by A. Schmelevij; the Diagnosis questionnaire “Human-machine”; the approach ofconducting express diagnosis of the peculiarities of the nervesystem based on the psychmotorical indicators E, Ilina (tepingtest);the psychomotoric test “Zero” E, Ilina, adopted by D. Volkov.