Great Teacher Research Articles

PIROGOV N.I. SAVED MENDELEEV D.I. AND HELPED MECHNIKOV I.I.

It is not known about Dmitry Mendeleev's acquaintance with Ilya Mechnikov, but fate wanted to save Dmitry Ivanovich from a serious illness and help Ilya Ilyich continue his studies in Europe. This third genius was the great anatomist, surgeon and teacher Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov. Briefly about the brief meetings of the two geniuses with Nikolai Pirogov, this article.

Resilience and the Ethics of "Big Mind" Thinking in the Tibetan Diaspora

Drawing on extensive ethnographic research in Dharamsala, India, this article considers how sems pa chen po (vast or spacious mind) can be understood as emblematic of the Tibetan Buddhist view of resilience. The “big mind” view acts as a kind of north star principle, guiding the way, even and especially among those who are struggling. A spacious mind is not merely an outcome, but a pathway, a method, and a horizon, orienting those who are suffering toward recovery. This article explores resilience from a perspective that suffering is inherently workable, and in fact, can be a great teacher. This argument is framed theoretically within an “anthropology of the good,” which seeks to understand resilience as moral experience; more aptly explaining what Tibetan Buddhists do in the face of adversity than the dichotomy of trauma/resilience, which is rooted narrowly in a Euro-American view of mental health.

ASD and Inclusion: Teacher Training and the Use of Alternative and Extended Communication in Inclusive Educational Contexts

In recent decades, there has been a search for a model of education that allows the participation of all students in the same school space, that is, an inclusive school. Inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been a recurring topic and has posed challenges for teachers, families and school management aiming at the participation of these students in the school environment and its pedagogical practices. ASD is currently classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder marked, mainly, by the difficulty of interaction and social communication (APA, 2014). As a result, it is common for students with ASD to present verbal and/or nonverbal communicative deficits. Given the pivotal role communication has in ensuring the socialization and educational inclusion of students with autism, this research seeks to answer the following questions: How does teacher training prepare teachers to help students with ASD? What resources of alternative and/or extended communication (AEC) can enable students with ASD to better communicate with their teachers? In order to answer these questions, the present paper investigates the theoretical and political foundations that regulate the inclusion of students with ASD in regular school, and analyzes teacher training in its relation to promoting their inclusion. Thus, the present paper discusses teacher training for the use of AEC tools in the regular classroom. It is believed that the great challenge teachers face is continuing education of the pedagogical strategies and practices for assisiting students with ASD in their learning processes in the regular classroom. This paper also addresses relevant public policies and the responsibility of the public power to effectively promote education for all, an education that respects the Other as a true Other.

KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK YESUS BERDASARKAN MATIUS 5-7 DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA DALAM PELAYANAN SEKOLAH MINGGU

Jesus Christ is the Great teacher of great influence. Every teacher who wants to be successful must learn from Jesus who has pedagogical competence based on Matthew 5-7. The purpose of this study was to find the reasons why Jesus 'pedagogical competence based on Matthew 5-7 had not had a maximum impact and to find the implementation of Jesus' pedagogical competence in Sunday school teaching at the KIBAID Church in Tombang Congregation. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques through observation and interviews. The informants involved were pastors, elders, Sunday school teachers, and parents. The results showed that the cause of Jesus' pedagogical competence based on Matthew 5-7 had not had a maximum impact on Sunday School teaching in the KIBAID Church of the Tombang Congregation due to lack of lesson planning preparation, lack of skill in choosing and using appropriate teaching strategies, lack of creativity in developing teaching methods. Therefore, it is necessary that Jesus' pedagogical competence based on Matthew 5-7 needs to be implemented with full love and attention to students, able to direct students, base teaching with prayer, and guide students to practice the truth.

In memoriam: Robert T. Leshner, MD

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A Systemic Perspective

A Systemic Perspective

Decision making of university teacher: motivating and inspiring students versus too high criticality and demands of teacher

Profession of a university teacher is extremely difficult and responsible. On the one hand, teachers are faced with a sense of high social responsibility for their work, and on the other hand, they need a high motivation for their work, often associated with a great deal of altruism and a sense of belonging with their colleagues and students. Based on the questionnaire survey, conducted on a sample of 357 students of University of Žilina, students deemed the skills to motivate and inspire students as essential attribute of a great university teacher. On the contrary, excessive criticism and demands of teachers in relation to students (which basically represents the mirror – reflection – of the teacher’s perceived responsibility) is considered by students as inappropriate, undesirable attribute of teacher. Based on analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization of theoretical knowledge and evaluation of the survey results, the aim of paper is to focus attention on two academic top- attributes of teacher: (a) the effort to instill in students a high responsibility for their own decisions/outcomes; (b) the skills to motivate and inspire students to expected results. To master a harmonized mixture of these two elements represents a difficult decision problem of many university teachers. Therefore, conclusion of the paper gives a simple qualitative model of decision-making that can simplify teacher’s decision-making regarding the efforts to be popular among the students for easy tasks and/versus be respected in motivating-and-inspiring approach based on precise and hard work and interaction of both the student and the teacher.Â

Vsevolod Topilin is a legendary pianist, but… unknown

Inroduction. Vsevolod Vladimirovich Topilin (1908–1970) is a concert pianist-virtuoso and a teacher who played a significant role in the development of Ukrainian piano culture. His name was as famous as V. Pukhalsky’s, F. Blumenfeld’s, G. Beklemishev’s in the 30-ies of the XX century, and in our time he was respected along with S. Richter, A. Vedernikov and the «great Henry» – H. Neuhaus. He was well-known as the first accompanist of D Oistrakh. Their legendary ensemble was formed in 1930 and toured triumphantly throughout the territory of the Soviet Union and abroad until 1941. The tragic events of the twentieth century broke his life and career, deleted him from the sphere of public activity. He remained in the memory of very few people (and not only musicians!) as the pre-war legendary image of the pianist in the halo of European glory. Theoretical Background. Great significance of V. Topilin’s personality and the scarcity of information about him as well as the absence of special works about the life and work of the pianist and the complete social evaluation of his place in the musical culture determined the goals of this publication. The theme of the tragic fate of the world-acclaimed patriotic musician arises in the context of cruel circumstances of the war and brutal laws of the power. The problem of “artist and government” is reflected in the fate of Topilin in one of its most tragic refractions – under the totalitarian Soviet regime with its antihuman laws. Studying the life of V. Topilin helps us feel the inhuman character of a bygone era, realize its truth and lies, and ask: what are the other layers of unknown spiritual and creative life hidden under the cover of oblivion? The study of this topic is very urgent in the post-Soviet period which is marked by a keen interest in our past and primarily in its forgotten heroes. The purpose of the article is to expand knowledge about the great musician and teacher, adding new details and facts about his personality, and to restore the status of V. Topilin in the history of European pianism. The scientific novelty lies in the reproduction of the facts of V. Topilin’s biography as a whole, inscribed in the general historical and cultural context. The life and work of V. Topilin in the context of the 20s–60s of the 20th century is presented as a real biography of the pianist: from apprenticeship to the first heights of professional recognition; from fascist captivity – through many years of the Gulag and ‘amnesty’ – to the late revival of Conservatory classes. The whole life of the artist is traced in inseparable connection with the historical, and first of all – musical-historical context of the time. Conclusions. Our research has returned the name of Vsevolod Topilin to the history of our culture, revived an important page of our history, rudely torn out by the previous government. The life of V. Topilin demonstrates greatness of the spirit of the artist, who was able to find the strength to return to the great art and leave his mark in the history of national culture.

Perjalanan Karir Kesenimanan Siti Chairani Proehoeman Sebagai Penyanyi Soprano (Sebuah Biografi)

This research, is the career journey of Siti Chairani Proehoeman as a soprano who has taken part in various countries, and is a great teacher who is a role model for every student who specializes in studying in the field of sound art. Siti Chairani Prohoeman is an Indonesian citizen who is very influential in Malaysia, he created a movement about vocals in Malaysia, great enthusiasm Siti Chairani Proehoeman has made vocals a culture for Malaysia. The names of the countries that Siti Chairani Proehoeman often performed at concerts, operas and recitals are in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Finland, USA, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia. Siti Chairani Proehoeman already has several serial albums and her professional career is a Classical / Opera singer (Soprano). The factors of Siti Chairani Proehoeman became a famous soprano in various countries, namely family background, habits, environment and education. This study discusses Siti Chairani Proehoeman's career as a soprano in a biographical form. In this case the history of Siti Chairani Proehoeman's career as a soprano based on data, sources, informants and all matters relating to the life history of an artist. This research method, analytic description, case study, observer participation. The results showed that, in the practice of Siti Chairani Proehoeman's life based on a musicalological perspective and assisted through historical and biographical reviews, Siti Chairani Proehoeman's position was a famous soprano.

Confucius' Thought of Education and Insights for Today’s Moral Education

The present paper attempts to gain insights into Confucius' thought of education and to draw lessons for today’s education in the Industry 4.0 era. Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, deserves the world recognition as ‘the great exemplary teacher for generations’ for his dedication and contributions to education with respect to the role, aim, contents, and pedagogical methods of education. As per Confucius, education should be a universal right and not a privilege only to a group of people in society. The theory of ‘no class distinction in education’ soon initiates a real revolution in ancient educational thought, availing education to the broad masses of ordinary people. This radical thought is the greatest of all, attesting the importance of equity and equality in education to people from all walks of life. A synthesis of Confucius' thought of education from prior studies, thus, extends the existing literature on education philosophy and expands global understanding of the greatest educational thoughts of all time. These insights have practical implications for today’s educational leaders and policymakers alike.

Performance habitus: performance management and measurement in UK higher education

Purpose What academic and managerial elements are particularly influential regarding performance? This study aims to address these questions as part of a broader longitudinal study. The current paper focusses on the results relating to performance management and measurement, and how the sectorial developments impacted on individuals and institutions. Design/methodology/approach An interpretive research methodology was used, which illustrates the institutional performance management and measurement system. The first part of the interpretive study was a single case study, focussing on one “old” research-intensive university. The second part included five institutions, three UK top-tier universities, focussing on top-level research and education, and two “new” universities with a greater teaching than research portfolio. Findings The current paper focusses on the results relating to performance management and measurement, and how higher education (HE) developments impacted on individuals and institutions, reflected in the notion of performance habitus. The qualitative element of the study sought to gain insight into which factors influence performance management and measurement and what changing effect these have on academic members of staff. The findings illustrate how academic values and managerial control practices create an academia-specific performance management approach, measured by particular key performance indicators that are used for the institution as a whole and then applied to units and individuals within institutions. With regard to institutional performance, more established and institutionalised performance management and measurement practices are relied upon. Both elements are addressed in this study, and the authors conclude that the interplay of human capital and institutional structure creates the most successful performance-related outcome. Originality/value The current study adds additional insights on how the changing HE context affects academic members and how the future of the UK HE sector is perceived. Insights can be derived for other HE sectors, as the contextual factors of international competition, tightening of resources and nature of the academic sector transcend national borders. Thus, practices illustrated in the current study are useful for institutions and academic managers of other HE sectors as well.

Robert A. Rescorla (1940-2020).

Memorializes Robert Arthur Rescorla (1940-2020), emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Rescorla was the world's most distinguished scholar in animal learning and a great teacher. Rescorla thought of himself as primarily an experimen talist, and his experiments on Pavlovian conditioning and instrumental learning would win any prize for the aesthetics of experimental design. Most of his nearly 200 empirical articles included multiple experiments with replications. Among Re scorla's most beautiful experiments were the studies of extinc tion performed in the last decade of his career. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).

ПРОЄКТУВАННЯ УРОКУ БІОЛОГІЇ ЗА СЦЕНАРІЄМ ДОСЛІДНИЦЬКОГО НАВЧАННЯ В УМОВАХ ОЧНОЇ, ДИСТАНЦІЙНОЇ І ЗМІШАНОЇ ОСВІТИ

The article highlights the need to introduce research training into the educational process in accordance with the concept of “New Ukrainian School” and the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education. Based on the pedagogical ideas of great teachers, the essence of the concept “research teaching” as a pedagogical technology by which students form a new experience in the process of independent activity is determined. The author substantiates the stages of a biology lesson according to the scenario of research training on the basis of the international project Co-Lab, which allows to design a lesson in the conditions of full-time, distance and mixed education; to fill the educational content of the lesson with text documents, video materials; to import the developed materials by the international community; to have a discussion. The actions of the participants of the educational process are determined according to the stages of the basic cycle of the Go-Lab research: orientation, conceptualization, research, conclusion, discussion. Effective methods are presented – educational tools that promote the students’ self-educational activities, increase their cognitive activity: 1) research, which involves the study of biological objects or processes, the students’ work with text or handouts, problem solving, design or modeling, and 2) creative, based on the creation of something new. Considerable attention is paid to the methods of presentation of research results, including: Russell hexagons, digital artifacts, emoticons. Emphasis is placed on the discussion stage as a reflection of the lesson. The possibility of using Viber, Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp, Google Docs Service, and Trello.com has been proved to organize teamwork.Identified further prospects in the development and formation of the bank In the future, we envisage the development and formation of a bank of STEM-tasks, as research training is related to STEM-education.

Lorenz E. Zimmerman: The Man Behind the Slides.

Lorenz E. Zimmerman: The Man Behind the Slides.

Special Issue Title: Special issue in memory of Prof. Giovanni Sindona

On January 16th, 2020, Prof. Giovanni Sindona, Department of Chemistry, University of Calabria (Italy), a great teacher, a renowned scientist, and a dear colleague and friend to many, passed away leaving us disheartened and producing an unbridgeable void in the Italian and international scientific community. To honor his memory, The Journal of Mass Spectrometry dedicates this special issue to Giovanni's life and to his many achievements. In the arrangement of this issue, Prof. Sindona's biography is followed by a collection of significant photos, a seminal paper by him in mass spectrometry and remembrance personal letters of some friends. Original research papers complete the issue.

Computer science, computer, computational complexity

This article is based on a report made by V. N. Chubarikov at the International Scientific and Practical Conference of Education — 2020 in the city of Orel, October 26–30, 2020. The conference was dedicated to the 115th anniversary of the birth of Patriarch of Russian education, the great teacher, and mathematician, academician S. M. Nikol’skii (1905- 2012 gg.). The event was organized by the Academy of education Informatization and Orel state University. I. S. Turgenev, with the financial support of RFBR. The article deals with various aspects of the informatization of society, primarily from the point of view of mathematicians and scientists associated with various areas of use of computer technology and computer technology. The following questions are briefly discussed: 1. Programming — the basis of computer science; 2. Models of computing systems, computers, programming languages; 3. Artificial Intelligence systems; 4. What is TeX and LaTeX? 5. Computational complexity; 6. Search for computer science literature; 7. Albert Rubenovich Yesayan Scientific School and Computer Science at the Tolstoy State Pedagogical University. The article is dedicated to the memory of the outstanding mathematician and teacher, Professor Albert Rubenovich Yesayan. 50 years of his work at the Tula State Pedagogical University named after L. N. Tolstoy were devoted to the introduction of advanced approaches in the field of teaching mathematics into the pedagogical process of training teachers of mathematics and computer science. He made a significant contribution to the development of practical approaches to the teaching of computer science in pedagogical universities.

"Time is a Great Teacher, but Unfortunately It Kills All Its Pupils": Insights from Psychiatric Service User Engagement.

:In this Foundations article, the authors reflect on the meaning of time through their past work creating novel roles for psychiatric service users to be involved in the education of health professions trainees and faculty. Inspired by music composer Hector Berlioz, the authors explore and critique the ableist, chrononormative temporalities of academia, and medical education. The authors introduce the conception of crip time from critical disability studies and use it to reflect on their experiences of the different temporalities that people bring to service user engagement and other collaborative projects. “Crip time” can help challenge notions of pace and productivity to create a more inclusive space for teachers and learners in health professions education.

THE FRENCH FOUNDATIONS OF HUTTON’S THEORY OF THE EARTH, PART ONE: HUTTON AS A STUDENT OF GUILLAUME-FRANÇOIS ROUELLE

ABSTRACT This contribution, in two parts, addresses a long-standing problem in the history of geology: Was the geological theory of James Hutton derived inductively from observations and scientific knowledge, or was it derived a priori as a speculative system? Hutton’s own writings do little to clarify the question, and the conflict in interpretations has remained at an impasse. This contribution proposes to resolve that conflict by focusing on the two years Hutton spent as a young man studying chemistry in Paris. I argue that Hutton studied with one of the great chemistry teachers of the eighteenth century, Guillaume-François Rouelle, and that Rouelle’s teachings provided the foundations of Hutton’s geological theory. Part One of this contribution reviews Hutton’s early studies in chemistry, and presents evidence to show that Hutton continued his chemistry studies with Rouelle in Paris from 1747 to 1749. Part One describes as well the geological content of Rouelle’s lectures, as derived from notes taken by his students, with focus on Rouelle’s methodology, his ideas on the origins of coal and limestone, and his observations on erosion and river transport. This Part concludes that Rouelle should be regarded as an important figure in the history of geology, not only in the francophone tradition, but, through Hutton, in the anglophone tradition as well. A detailed analysis of the influence of Rouelle’s teachings on Hutton’s Theory of the Earth (1788), and the development of Hutton’s overall theory, is the subject of Part Two.

The Story of the Crucial Cs: Tradition, Origin, and Applications

The Story of the Crucial Cs:Tradition, Origin, and Applications Amy Lew, Guest Editor (bio) At the time of this writing, the world is experiencing a pandemic, and many people feel that all their Crucial Cs—connect, capable, count, and courage—are disrupted. People are disconnected from their friends and family. Many are unable to work or provide for themselves and others. During remote learning, children are separated from friends and the opportunity to hone and show their capabilities. Many children who excelled at sports or music or drama are unable to feel significant through those avenues. Our courage is profoundly challenged. We see, more than ever, how not feeling the Crucial Cs affects how we behave and how we respond to others. Some of us become angry and withdrawn, some refuse to acknowledge that there is a pandemic, and others summon their courage to find useful ways to feel the Crucial Cs. Just like after 9/11 (Lew, 2002), they find ways to reach out to friends and family through Zoom and social media. They look for what they can do to help; they make masks, check on and shop for neighbors, give emotional support and appreciation to first responders. They try to feel that they make a difference through such contributions. Social upheaval abounds, perhaps magnified by feelings of helplessness in the face of COVID-19. Some overcome the feeling of powerlessness by trying to assert their superiority over others. They find connection by joining together with like-minded people to push others down. They think fighting is a sign of strength and courage and feel significant by frightening and belittling others. Others try to find the Cs through constructive means. They rally and protest, joining together to stand up for others. They vote and write postcards and letters to help others have a voice. They work to change the system so that all people have the opportunity to feel safe and significant. For example, the statement "Black Lives Matter" has been advanced by African Americans and others to raise awareness about systemic racism in [End Page 119] U.S. society. How one reacts to that statement can reflect how individuals experience the Crucial Cs. Most people take that statement to reflect the importance of demanding equality for Black Americans, as a declaration that we are all connected by our common humanity and should be allowed to develop according to our potential. For some others, they feel that the statement somehow lessens the importance of their own lives; that if others are empowered, then they are diminished. If we are going to come out of our various current crises, we will need to find ways to strengthen the Crucial Cs for all people. Alfred Adler believed that all problems were social problems and that the solution to all of humanity's "dis-ease" is social interest and social equality. We need to amplify our human connection, show that we are able to care for others (if only by wearing a mask), and feel that what we do matters and that we can participate in the solutions. Because this issue is dedicated to some of the many applications of the Crucial Cs, I thought I would place them into context as I introduce the articles and share some of the other ways they have been used. Tradition Alfred Adler was committed to making Individual Psychology understandable and accessible to everyone. His original students continued this tradition in the United States. Heinz and Rowena Ansbacher translated, disseminated, and explained his work; Lydia Sicher and Sophia de Vries taught and lectured; Kurt and Alexandra Adler brought Adlerian ideas to New York; and Rudolf Dreikurs spread the ideas around the world through lectures, demonstrations, and clear, easy-to-understand writings, as well as books for parents, teachers, and individuals, and numerous articles for professionals. Dreikurs also inspired some great minds and teachers who continued to spread Adlerian ideas around the world. These included Bernard Shulman, Harold Mosak, Mim Pew, Edna Nash, Adeline Starr, Sadie Tee Dreikurs, Achi Yotam, Mica Katz, Ray Corsini, Ray Lowe, Manford Sonstegard, Oscar Christensen, Robert Powers, and Frank Walton. Each of these Adlerian pioneers was committed to making...

In memoriam: Professor Roger Valentine Short AM FRSE FRS FAA, 31 July 1930 to 6 August 2021.

Professor Short was a great scholar, researcher, teacher, mentor and raconteur whose research spanned 60 years and an incredible breadth of topics.