Future Directions In Education Research Articles

Exploring the AI Era: A Comparative Analysis of AI-Driven Education and Traditional Teaching Methods

Education is undergoing rapid changes due to technological advancements, with AI-based education being one of the most significant developments. Although the adoption of AI in education comes with challenges like privacy and data security issues, the benefits greatly surpass these manageable risks. By utilizing the right tools and strategies, educators can leverage AI to create more personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for students. These innovations have revolutionized teaching and learning, offering tailored experiences to meet individual needs and interests. To better comprehend the advantages and disadvantages of each, this paper compares and contrasts the most significant distinctions and similarities between traditional schooling and AI-based learning. Despite the numerous benefits of AI education, traditional methods have endured for a reason. As the educational landscape evolves, a balanced approach that integrates both AI and traditional methods appears to be the most promising way forward, ensuring that students and educators benefit from the best of both worlds. By synthesizing existing research, this study seeks to provide insights into the advantages, challenges, and future directions of education in the age of AI.

Analyzing the concept of participatory learning: strategies, trends and future directions in education

PurposeThe research questions probe into the heart of participatory learning’s scholarly landscape. They inquire about historical trends, shifts in research interest, and regional contributions, highlighting the global reach of participatory learning discourse. The study also reaches into the most cited papers, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the field’s trajectory. Design/methodology/approachThe research design of our study involves a retrospective analysis focused on the topic of participatory learning in education. A retrospective analysis is a methodological approach that entails examining existing literature, data, and publications within a specific field to identify trends, patterns, and insights over a defined period. In the context of participatory learning in education, this research design allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution, contributions, and emerging directions within this pedagogical approach.FindingsThe culmination of this study lies in formulating 75 thought-provoking future research questions. These questions are designed to guide the future trajectory of participatory learning research, addressing existing gaps and propelling the field toward new horizons. The findings of the study contribute to a panoramic view of participatory learning’s evolution, global impact, and potential for reshaping education. It is a compass for researchers, educators, and policymakers navigating the intricate landscape of participatory learning in education. Research limitations/implicationsThemes and topics are thoroughly explored, unrevealed the multidimensional nature of participatory learning research. The investigation spans time, revealing enduring themes while unveiling emerging areas of inquiry that capture the attention of researchers and practitioners. Current trends and focus areas are scrutinized, offering insights into the ever-evolving scholarly pursuits within participatory learning.Practical implicationsThis comprehensive study investigates the evolution and impact of research on participatory learning in education from 1995 to 2023. The research objectives encompass a broad spectrum, including trend analysis, geographical distribution assessment and identification of influential papers, thematic exploration, and the formulation of future research questions. Through a meticulous examination of published literature, this study aims to shed light on the development of participatory learning as a transformative educational approach.Originality/valueThis study’s originality lies in its comprehensive analysis of participatory learning in education from 1995 to 2023, revealing temporal trends, global contributions, influential papers, thematic nuances, and emerging trends. By amalgamating these dimensions, it offers a holistic view of participatory learning’s evolution, impact, and future directions, enriching the understanding of this transformative educational approach and guiding further research and practice.

Leveling Up Learning: Exploring Meaningful Gamification in Psychology Courses

Introduction: As instructors continue to search for innovative and interactive methods, incorporating games and game elements into higher education is increasingly more prominent. Statement of the Problem: While the role of play in cognitive, social, and emotional development is well-understood, there is need for deeper exploration into the practical application of meaningful gamification, especially within psychology courses. Literature Review: Few studies focus on the application of gamification in psychology, and this paper discusses the concept of meaningful gamification and its potential benefits in the classroom. Teaching Implications: This research addresses the real-world advantages and challenges of implementing meaningful gamification, while also outlining potential future directions for educators and researchers in the realm of psychology education. Conclusion: Opportunity exists within psychology courses to implement and advance the study of meaningful gamification via innovative instructional gamification approaches in pedagogy.

대학 입시 공정성에 관한 해외 고등교육 관련 법과 사례에 관한 분석

Korea is a country recognized globally for its enthusiasm for education, and Korea's education craze is thanks to the parents, students, government, and private education system playing their roles. However, fairness in admissions, which should be a prerequisite for the above multi-party relationship, is difficult and ambiguous in its concept and application. Accordingly, this study aims to introduce cases that became an issue in the United States and Japan and consider the problems. In particular, we would like to look at the specific contents of 『Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government』.
 The main objectives of this study are as follows. First, because qualitative evaluation is less objective than quantitative evaluation, the possibility of various value judgments being involved is relatively higher than quantitative evaluation. Korea's college entrance exam cannot help but worry about the issues of fairness/inequality/discrimination, and the need for a nationwide inspection of the fair system has emerged following the Jeong Yu-ra/Sookmyung Women's High School twins/Cho Kuk incident. Accordingly, the thesis would like to introduce the purpose/ specific provisions/implementation system of the American education system that enacted and implemented the Higher Education Act. Second, the thesis would like to find, introduce, and analyze cases related to college entrance exams in the United States and also introduce incidents that became an issue in Japan. This will be an opportunity to look at the problems and status of the overall social structural system, beyond simply the application of each country's laws and policies. Third, the thesis aims to introduce and analyze laws and policies/cases to understand the current situation and suggest future directions for education.

대학생의 비판적 사고 향상 미디어 리터러시 교육에 관한 질적 메타분석

Objectives This study focused on critical thinking on the effects of media literacy education in universities and sought to find out the implications of this.
 Methods A qualitative meta-analysis method was used based on studies on subjects related to media literacy opened in universities. Therefore, the future direction of education was considered through the positive effects and complementary points of the educational method for improving critical thinking, focusing on the cases of 6 qualitative research subjects finally selected according to the 7th stage of the analysis procedure.
 Results While the sharing of various opinions under the guidance of the instructor was very helpful in cultivating a critical mind, most of the learners found it difficult to lead learning activities voluntarily due to the nature of the discussion. In addition, it was found that it was important to select the latest issues or related media in a timely manner, but the lack of concentration in class was revealed as a problem due to unreliable data exposure and irra-tionality that could occur due to bias. Above all, considering that writing education for critical thinking has hardly been dealt with except for Part 1, it can be seen that it is urgent to prepare a plan to activate writing.
 Conclusions In this study, through a qualitative meta-analysis of media literacy education for the improvement of college students' critical thinking, positive effects and complementary points of discussion, media analysis, video platform, and critical writing were derived. The implications of this include development of convergence ed-ucational contents, design of critical thinking process, and development of evaluation tools. Even though the Ministry of Education and the field of education are currently emphasizing the importance of media literacy educa-tion, universities still lack systematic programs. In the future, it is expected that media literacy education for learn-ers will be activated in various major subjects through collaboration between universities and instructors.

Integration of AI with Higher Education Innovation: Reforming Future Educational Directions

Integration of AI with Higher Education Innovation: Reforming Future Educational Directions

Adolescents' perspectives about their digital and connective literacies

AbstractAs a term, “connective literacies” refers to the reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and critical thinking skills necessary for students to engage and interact meaningfully, productively, and safely in a variety of digitally connected spaces. Using a critical literacies approach to honor the voices of adolescents as producers and consumers of online texts, in the present study, researchers conducted two focus groups of nine eighth‐grade students. Adolescents shared their insights about their use of connective literacy skills in and outside of school, including how they use digital technologies, and how they connect with others in digital spaces. Researchers share and discuss five thematic findings, using transcript excerpts as illustrations to present adolescents' perspectives. Finally, we offer future directions for educators, policymakers, researchers, families, and students to advance adolescents' connective literacy skills.

Educational intervention for family caregivers of older adults with delirium: An integrative review.

To propose educational strategies to prevent delirium in older adults. Integrative review. This review followed the methodology of Whittemore and Knafl (J Adv Nurs 52(5):546-553, 2005. 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2005.03621.x). A literature search was performed of the PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library CENTRAL, and Scopus databases on 8 July 2022. Three themes of educational interventions were identified: capacity building, resource provision and enhancement of relationships, collectively termed Fa-CARE. Educational interventions improved family caregivers' knowledge about delirium, their anxiety; depression; self-efficacy; and attitudes. Among older adults, these interventions improved the duration, severity and incidence of delirium; functional abilities; and length of hospital stay. Providing education to family caregivers benefits both those caregivers and the older adults. When planning educational intervention, diverse and innovative approaches need to be considered. This study can guide family education regarding the care of older adults with delirium. Educational interventions positively impacted both family caregivers and older adults with delirium. Educational interventions provide family caregivers with resources, improve their capacity for delirium management, and enhance their relationships with older adults. This study suggests future directions in education for family caregivers of older adults with delirium. This review adhered to the EQUATOR guidelines by using the PRISMA 2020 checklist. No patient or public contribution.

Waypoints: Narrative connections for curriculum futures

In this article, I examine the intersections between culture, education, and future through the lens of curriculum studies. Drawing upon key concepts in the field (Wearing et al., 2020), I explore the relationship between culture and curriculum and situate this relationship within the broader context of education. Schwab's four commonplaces of curriculum and Pinar’s four phases of currere guide this narrative exploration of curriculum thinking. By revisiting six key curriculum concepts, I show how connecting multiple curriculum constructs using keyword responses can be a method for curricular insight. Arguing for curriculum theory that is accessible to a broad audience of readers, I introduce "waypoints" as a conceptual tool for navigating future directions in education. The result is an inclusive and accessible curriculum approach that has the potential to engage scholars and teachers in conversations with young people about desirable futures. The article offers valuable insights into the narrative interconnections between culture, education, and future, and provides an opportunity for meaningful engagement with curriculum studies.

교양교육과정 중 기초교양 영역 학생의견조사 연구

The purpose of this study is to develop and conduct a student opinion survey on the humanities and sciences of basic liberal arts in the liberal arts curriculum of K University, and to identify the operation status based on the analysis results, and to discuss future educational directions and improvement plans. These subjects are required areas and are encouraged to be taken by first-year students as credits for graduation. In order to develop this student opinion survey, in the second semester of 2022, the liberal arts education student monitoring group took the lead to case studies and the survey development. After that, the survey was conducted and the results were analyzed to confirm the operation status of the area and subject opening, class/test difficulty, and course application, and constructive improvement plans were derived. Through this study, it will be possible to confirm students' awareness of the current state of the humanities and sciences of the basic liberal arts and to seek ways to improve the quality of the liberal arts curriculum.

대학 교양교육에서의 소양교육 교과 현황 연구

The purpose of this study is to check the current status of the subjects of character education in college’s liberal arts education and to explore future educational directions. To this end, in this study, from June to November 2020, through literature research and survey development and consultation related to character education, questions were confirmed and surveyed, and results were analyzed and discussed. Considering that it is not easy to cooperate with each university due to COVID-19, related information was investigated online such as universities' websites. The subjects of this study became a total of 115 universities. As a result of the study, there were many cases where the domain called 'character' was not organized separately, and the degree of non-organization in the sub-category of character education was also varied. The percentage of subjects opened was 'emotional/aesthetic experience', 'employment/start-up', and 'physical experience' in the order. As for the required subjects, ‘college life guidance for freshmen' and 'college teaching' were high. According to the results of the analysis of 'character education' subjects, the subjects in the physical and emotional experience domain showed clear and differentiated characteristics. It was confirmed that the history and tradition of character education are in touch with the present. Through this study, it will be possible to examine the purpose and operational status of character education in college’s liberal arts education and to explore the future educational directions.

Diagnostic Radiography Education in South Africa: Where We Were, Where We are and Possible Futures

South African radiography education has its roots in a western knowledge system. The education programme’s structure has undergone significant transformations since its inception to what is currently available. Reflections for future directions are ...LAY ABSTRACTThis paper provides a comprehensive overview of the development of diagnostic radiography education in South Africa. The authors also provide reflections that could inform the future direction of education for this imaging profession.

The effect of problem-based learning on students’ learning attitude in tertiary level education: A case study of the college system in Bangladesh

This study was initiated to explore the effect of problem-based learning on learners’ attitudes among tertiary level students. The decision to concentrate on a sample from Bangladesh was motivated largely by that country’s poor record to date in pedagogical innovation, meaning that the experiment could take place in the closest thing to an uncontaminated laboratory as this type of research permits. That students’ attitudes towards learning were positively influenced by PBL to a statistically significant degree can be taken as a decisive endorsement of the method as a vehicle for teaching and learning. Clearly, the students who made up the sample have an appetite for constructivist approaches that place them at the center and redefine the teacher as a facilitator, rather than an orator. As a contribution to the debate about future educational directions in Bangladesh, this is highly persuasive.

Analysis of Worldwide Research Trends on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence coexist, and no field is free from the impact of AI. At present, education cannot be discussed without mentioning AI, which has an omnidirectional impact on all its areas, including the purpose, content, method, and evaluation system. This study aimed to explore the future direction of education by examining the current impact and predicting future impacts of AI. It also examined research trends and collaboration status by country through network analysis, topic modeling and global research trends in AI in education (AIED), by applying the Latent Dirichlet Allocation algorithm. Over the past 20 years, the number of papers on AIED has steadily increased, with a dramatic rise since 2015. The research can be broadly classified into eight topics, including “changes in the content of teaching and learning.” Using a linear regression model, three hot topics, two cold topics and trend changes for each research topic were identified. The study found that AIED research should be more thematically diversified and in-depth; this directly applies AI algorithms and technologies to education, which should be further promoted. This study provides a reference for exploring the direction of future AIED research.

E- LEARNING

The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought about vast changes in the lives of people, from daily routines to social interactions. These abrupt changes hugely affected the education system, bringing about initiatives such as online classrooms and asynchronous activities. This scenario is tough for everyone, but it is more challenging to people with special needs and disabilities, particularly those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. Some mitigating factors that the government has imposed to curb the spread of the virus include social distancing and health protocols, contributing to the struggles faced by the children and their families. With the use of technology, E- Learning has been made possible. Schools help lighten up the load by creating learning management system which acts as a replacement of traditional learning. Aside from children with disabilities, their parents or guardians should also be taught how to use the e-learning platforms for them to be effective partners of the teachers in guiding and nurturing these students. Through the literature review, this paper seeks to analyze the role of the school and the educators in promoting and fostering a culture of inclusivity for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic outbreak, and to analyze how the Universal Design for Learning success model as an intervention that can support learners with special needs. The paper gives future directions for educators and researchers. Keywords: E-learning, Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Inclusion during COVID-19

Digital Permanences in the Contemporary Educational Space. The Moodle Elearning Platform

Abstract The authors of this paper bring to the fore the connections existing between contemporary educational realities and the technological dynamics, highlighting, not only as an example of good practice, but also as a real support, as a true partner in teaching, the Moodle eLearning platform. The future educational directions do not only revolve around learning content, learning competences, appropriate pedagogical approaches, but also refer to the specific support from the area of information and communications technology, designed to contribute, in a beneficial manner, to shaping the architecture of the man of the future.

An Investigation into Effective Ways to Involve Ethnic Minority Parents to Enhance the Chinese Learning of Their Children

Parent involvement has been found to be vital to children’s school success, as such, it is important to find ways to engage parents in students’ learning activities, especially for those who came from culturally diverse background. This paper presents the concepts of parent involvement and uses a case as an exemplar to capture the facilitating factors for involving an ethnic minority (EM) parent for enhancing the Chinese learning of her child in the Hong Kong context. Qualitative results showed that successful factors for engaging EM parents include: having high learning motivation, good program elements (such as employing the pleasurable learning elements, being culturally sensitive), the establishment of a first language-like environment, and being empowered. Future directions for education and social service sectors for engaging EM parents are also discussed.

The Organization for Tropical Studies: History, accomplishments, future directions in education and research, with an emphasis in the contributions to the study of plant reproductive ecology and genetics in tropical ecosystems

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) has played a pivotal role in our understanding of tropical ecosystems' structure and function. For more than fifty years, OTS has contributed to the training of three generations of tropical biologists and facilitated, supported, and promoted leading-edge research in its field stations. Plant reproductive ecology and genetics have been a significant focus of OTS research since the early 1960s, and Dr. K.S. Bawa made a significant contribution to the advancement of this field. His work improved our understanding of the diversity and evolution of breeding systems in tropical forests, their phenology and pollination ecology, and their mating and genetic structure. We argue that his work inspired other tropical biologists' work and used the work of one of the authors for illustration when appropriate. We point out the need for research in critically important topics to slow down biodiversity loss, prevent the collapse of tropical systems in a changing climate, and the emergence of zoonotic disease. We suggest future research topics for the OTS field stations, including in plant reproductive biology.

Entrepreneurial Education in the Context of the Imperative Development of Sustainable Business

Entrepreneurial education is one of the fastest growing areas in the world today, with a growing interest in academia, which allows the possibility of linking current labor market needs to academic theory. The purpose of this article is to make a positive contribution to the formation of future entrepreneurship programs, by analyzing existing curricula to identify potential educational gaps, as well as to identify the skills needed by students in the context of sustainable business development. This will allow entrepreneurial trainers to exchange ideas that facilitate collective learning and help inform researchers about the future directions of education. This article will focus on the analysis of existing entrepreneurship education at the international level, as well as on the development of suggestions on how entrepreneurship education can progress further, as a way of shaping the future development of the economy.
 Keywords: entrepreneurial education, sustainable business, sustainable development

Telepractice in the System of Providing Correctional and Developmental Services to Children with Speech Disorders: Interaction at a Distance

The article is devoted to the problem of optimizing the process of providing correctional and developmental services to children with special needs education in the conditions of significant territorial distances. The study outlines Ukraine's achievements in introducing inclusive education in the country, creating conditions for children with special educational needs to receive quality educational and correctional services, including in educational institutions that are most accessible and close to their residency. It is noted that children with speech disorders make up a significant share among them. Emphasis is placed on the difficulties of receiving correctional and developmental services by such children in rural areas, especially in remote settlements. Taking into account the experience of foreign colleagues, the available legal documents reflecting the consensus developed by all countries of the world on future directions of education for people with special needs education, in the article sets out its vision for their partial solution through the use of speech therapy assistance telepractice. The article formulates and presents the author's definition of telepractice, which means a teacher-speech therapist providing correctional and developmental services using information and communication technologies to accompany and support children with speech disorders and their parents in significant territorial distances. The main advantages of this form of work are substantiated, the specifics of realization of remote interaction models are covered, the expediency of their association for qualitative estimation, diagnostics, correction, and speech development’s monitoring of the child is proved. The problems that hinder the introduction of telepractice in Ukraine, the ambiguous attitude of speech therapists to it are pointed out.