Higher Professional Education Research Articles

Predictor variables effect on the development of Burnout Syndrome in higher education professor.

to correlate the development of Burnout Syndrome in higher education professors with the following variables: sociodemographic, economic, work, sleep pattern, level of anxiety and quality of life. observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. Data collection took place from August to November 2022, with 140 professors from a private higher education institution in the Western Brazilian Amazon. professors who carried out activities outside institutional hours and who had sleep duration < 5 hours, presented lower scores in the personal fulfillment dimension of burnout, with (p=0.002) and (p=0.001), respectively. The higher the scores for the physical (p=0.001), psychological (p=0.000) and social relationships (p=0.002) domains of quality of life, the lower the personal fulfillment scores for the syndrome. through linear regression, it was evidenced that several variables explain the development of burnout. Institutional and governmental actions can minimize the negative influence of these variables.

Formação de profissionais da Educação: impactos políticos e sociais da relação entre orientador e orientandos na Pós-Graduação

Abstract This article is a reflection on the close relationship between research and the training of Education professionals. Its aim is to highlight that research in postgraduate studies affects society in all aspects, especially in Basic Education. Therefore, the training of new researchers by mentors is a key component for the development of science in the country. Given this perception, the topic needs to be explored and investigated because the relationship between mentor and mentee constitutes the heart of postgraduate studies, and its outcomes impact everyone, as evidenced by the data from Inep presented in the article. It’s important to consider that postgraduate studies, by generating science and training professors in Higher Education who train new teachers, should not be overlooked. I emphasize that the presented formulations here demonstrate my position in teaching, my political action, in which historical knowledge is the vector of communal life. Therefore, it is crucial to debate the relationship between mentor and mentee in postgraduate studies because that’s where I believe essential discussions should take place.

Teacher Professionalism in Higher Education: An Analysis of Multiple Identities Based on the UK Professional Standards Framework

Teacher Professionalism in Higher Education: An Analysis of Multiple Identities Based on the UK Professional Standards Framework

Attitudes of students of the Faculty of Education (Kosovo) about pedagogical practice in their preparation for service

Purpose of this study is the attitudes of students before the service for pedagogical practice in study program Preschool Education and Primary Education. Since the scope of these programs within the Faculties of Education has the mission of teaching. Research was carried out using the qualitative method, instrument for realization of the research was a semi-structured interview with a total of 15 students of these programs for pedagogical practice. Through reviewed literature and qualitative research, we have obtained results that pedagogical practice is useful and prepares students to be ready for service after graduation, also mentor teachers at school as well as supervising professors make an extraordinary contribution to the professional development of students before the service. To conclude, we have extracted the attitudes of students about importance of practical learning, students from pedagogical practice in educational institutions have benefited from experiences related to cooperation, planning, inclusiveness, plan realization, and should use these potentials for benefits of them regarding preparation for teachers in the future. Research is of particular importance in the field of education, serves students of Faculties of Education, teachers, professors of higher education, and as such is useful for sciences of Education in general.

КРАУДСОРСИНГ КАК ПРЕДИКТОР УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫХ КОМПЕТЕНЦИЙ У БУДУЩИХ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ ЕСТЕСТВЕННО-МАТЕМАТИЧЕСКОГО ЦИКЛА ОБУЧЕНИЯ В СИСТЕМЕ ВЫСШЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

This article explores the results of using crowdsourcing as a predictor of universal competencies among future specialists in the natural and mathematical fields of education. The authors have explored the potential of crowdsourcing technology across various professional fields and its effectiveness. Through an analysis of relevant scientific literature, they concluded that there was a lack of empirical research and theoretical knowledge on the use of crowdsourcing's predictive capabilities in the educational sector. In this context, the research purpose was to use crowdsourcing technology to predict the development profile of universal competencies in future specialists studying in the natural sciences and mathematics fields. This approach aims to identify competencies that will be in high demand in the future and to guide the development of corresponding skills in students. Based on the data obtained, the study advocates for adapting current educational programs to prioritize the formation of these essential competencies. Such adjustments are crucial for preparing specialists who can meet the evolving demands of the modern labor market and effectively navigate changing professional landscapes. This strategic alignment also promises to broaden the scope of future career opportunities for university graduates and enhance their competitiveness in the job market. The research employs quantitative-qualitative analysis, structural analysis, and Student's t-test to evaluate the outcomes of crowdsourcing predictions. A significant novelty of this study lies in pioneering crowdsourcing as a predictive tool in higher professional education. It establishes a framework for determining foundational competencies in natural sciences and mathematical education, serving as a valuable reference for curriculum developers. Furthermore, the design and methodology developed for using crowdsourcing as a predictor holds potential for predicting universal competencies across various other professional training domains. This approach will help to develop in-demand competencies and contribute to creating an adaptive educational environment, allowing for a rapid response to the challenges of the modern world.

RECURSOS EDUCACIONAIS PARA ESTUDANTES COM TRANSTORNO DO ESPECTRO DO AUTISMO (TEA): SÍNTESE DE EVIDÊNCIAS QUALITATIVAS

ABSTRACT Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that compromises communication and social skills. This study aimed to analyze the educational resources used by technical and higher education professionals who deal with students with ASD. This review was registered in PROSPERO CRD42020212986 and followed the recommendations of the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklist. The scientific databases used in the search were Medline via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Lilacs. Ten articles were selected for the review. The educational resources that stood out along the way were: training in social and organizational skills; educational/professional support and monitoring; technological artifacts for audiovisual interaction; and assessment tools with educational capabilities. It is understood that the improvement of educational resources, emphasizing clear and objective communication, as well as the sociability of classes, becomes essential to promote a more effective and stimulating educational environment for the learning of autistic students.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ РЕФОРМЫ ПРЕПОДАВАНИЯ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТА В ВЫСШИХ УЧЕБНЫХ ЗАВЕДЕНИЯХ

With the constant improvement of the education and teaching system in our country, higher professional education in economics and management also has new goals and requirements, as well as the need of society for talents. In the new situation, higher education institutions must constantly update learning models and concepts to improve learning effectiveness. This article examines the current state of management course teaching and suggests appropriate measures for teaching reform in order to develop comprehensive talents with innovative, research abilities, as well as the ability for practical application.

Формирование духовных потребностей студенческой молодежи в системе высшего образования

The article is devoted to the philosophical understanding of the peculiarities of the formation and development of the spiritual needs of students. The conclusions are substantiated that the attitude of students to the profession depends not only on the level of conformity of ideas about the profession, but also on its social significance. The authors also claim that the attitude of students to the profession depends on the dynamics of the assessment of their professional maturity. The system of spiritual needs is considered as the most important component of the life of society, reflecting the selective attitude of students to social values. They determine the line of their behavior aimed at achieving these values. The authors substantiate the idea that higher professional education should become not only a tool for the professional training of future specialists, their socialization and adaptation to life in a market society, but also an equal component of the formation of the spiritual needs of young people

Withdrawing from the Bologna Process – the Inevitability and Logic of Russian Education

The best practices of Russian Soviet education have always had an undeniable advantage over the existing Western methods offered to us as the educational paradigm of the Bologna Agreement. However, the transformation processes taking place in higher professional education in those days emphasized the need for an innovative approach to training and educating the younger generation of specialists and scientific personnel, which was relevant for pedagogical science as a whole. This fact was one of the prime arguments for joining the Bologna Convention. In reality, as shown by two decades, the existence of Russian education under the auspices of the Bologna Agreement turned out to be not so substantiated and motivated. It is now the question of the prospects for withdrawing from this convention due to the existing social, economic, cultural and, certainly, educational characteristics of Russian higher education. In our study, we would like to once again address the idea of the need to restore the nearly lost postulates and theories of Russian classical higher education, the compatibility of these theories with the best innovative traditions drawn from the strategic standards of undergraduate and graduate education that have already been developed over the years, as well as the inevitability of a pilot withdrawal from the Bologna process. This, in our opinion, is the relevance of this article. Our unique, established and repeatedly tested system of higher education is based on the interests of national economics, politics, and sociology, which create extensive opportunities for the training and professional activities of every student and graduate.

E-Service-Learning for more digital and inclusive EU Higher Education systems: a new e-SL Design Framework

As e-Service-Learning emerges as a promising tool to foster collaboration and solidarity in Higher Education, there's a pressing need to delve deeper into the factors underlying its efficacy. This paper presents a comprehensive framework of e-Service-Learning design principles and subjects it to empirical validation. Derived from a systematic literature review, the framework's structure was further consolidated through co-design sessions and validated through focus groups involving students, higher education professionals and community partners. Insights from these experts not only reinforce but also refine the initial framework, setting the groundwork for future e-Service-Learning endeavors in higher education. An analysis of the collated data culminated in a framework characterized by four distinct structural elements: three foundational pillars, four sets of design principles, three overarching goals, and a pivotal role of technology as an enhancer of learning. Both the pillars and the design principles are elaborated upon in detail. This study's outcomes hold potential to shape pedagogical strategies in higher education, ultimately driving a more empathetic and contextually relevant approach to learning.

The Topic of Money in the Life of a Specialist of Helping Professions

This article examines from different angles the issues of choosing a cost of payment for psychological counseling, the role of a therapist’s own life script and its impact on the personal financial sphere. It is assumed that the topic of money, consciously or not, is often avoided in discussions by the professional community of psychologists and other helping professionals. The author suggests that the reasons for such avoidance are: the cultural script, the history of the development of psychology in the post-Soviet space, the peculiarities of the ethics of the profession and higher professional education. The author proposes methods for calculating the cost of one consultation and a scheme for studying personal financial blocks in a psychotic script of a psychologist. An algorithm is presented that allows decontamination of the Adult ego state through working with proverbs, sayings and family myths using phenomenological questions and subsequent analysis.

Experiences of First-Generation College Students Attending Universities

Each year, institutions all around are working together to enhance the college student experience. Administrators work with campus departments to try to figure out the best ways to serve their students. As time has passed, college campuses have become more diverse and the needs of the students are decreasing. Colleges are now dealing with special populations and must find the best way to serve and support these students. One of the most increasing student categories colleges are seeing today are first generation college students. These are students who are the first in their family to go to college (Atherton, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of first-generation college students that attend four-year institutions with little to no resources available for their community. This paper will also share information as to how higher education professionals can better help first generation students adapt to the college lifestyle and succeed during their time there.

The role of symbols in higher professional education

The article considers the peculiarities of knowledge translation in modern professional education, reveals the negative sides of scientificity of educational content. In particular, the separation of the subject and object of research characteristic of scientific consciousness can negatively affect the formation of the subject of professional activity in the process of professional education. After all, the subject of scientific research, in order to remain in scientific positions, should not be partial to the studied object, inextricably link his life with it. At the moment, higher school should not only transfer scientific knowledge to future specialists, but also educate them as professionals, linking their lives with their profession, as well as patriots, ready to defend their country. In this regard, since this year a new subject - "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" - has been included in the curriculum. At the same time, students' mastering the content of this discipline as a purely scientific one may not lead to the formation of their patriotic position. In this regard, the authors of the article suggest that when teaching such disciplines to emphasize not on the scientificity, but on the symbolism of the content taught. In this connection, the article considers the differences between scientific and symbolic content of education, defines the concept of symbol, establishes the role of symbols in human life and education.&#x0D; Material and methods. When writing the article we relied on the works of A. F. Losev, in which he unfolds a dialectical understanding of the symbol and its role in people's lives. Following A. F. Losev, we use the dialectical approach to understand human existence and the role of symbols in it. Naturally, the education of people is inextricably linked to their existence, which means that it cannot do without symbols. Relying on the dialectics presented in the works of A. F. Losev, we designate this approach as dialectical-symbolic.&#x0D; Results. According to the results of our study, in the process of education it is necessary not only to transfer scientific knowledge to students, but also to familiarize them with appropriate symbols. Such familiarization will allow to form them as patriots of their country and as full-fledged subjects of professional activity.

UK higher education staff's mental health and wellbeing during Covid-19

PurposeThis paper examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of academic and professional Higher Education (HE) staff in the UK.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-method survey questionnaire was sent to almost 300 UK HE staff to secure qualitative and quantitative data to enable data triangulation.FindingsThe study found an adverse impact on academic and professional staff's mental health and wellbeing, further resulting in stress and anxiety. Several reasons for the increased stress and anxiety levels were identified, but social isolation and the increased workload were the most commonly reported. The most affected groups by the pandemic were females, younger staff, full-timers and those with disabilities or caring responsibilities.Practical implicationsThis study offers a range of strategies to support staff's mental health and wellbeing; as such, it is of great interest to policymakers to inform their decisions of similar crisis events in the future. It also addresses some of the COVID-19 areas of research interest for the UK parliament.Originality/valueThe study's originality derives from exploring the pandemic's impact on UK HE staff's mental health and wellbeing by including professional staff's experiences alongside those of academics. It also expands the scant evidence concerning the pandemic's impact on HE staff in the UK.

Improving The Information and Communication Competence of Higher Education Teachers in The Process of Distance Education

This article examines the development of information and communication competence of university teachers in the environment of distance learning support. In connection with the ever-increasing requirements for the level of training of specialists in higher professional education, the need to change the very paradigm of the educational process, its conceptual model from “education for life” to “education throughout life” has become obvious. The paradigm shift determines the main trends in the development of modern education, namely: continuity, mass character, fundamentality, individualization and humanization, orientation towards a competency-based approach. The use of new technologies currently makes it possible to organize the educational process at a qualitatively new level and to significantly expand the forms and methods of its organization. One of these forms is distance learning. Distance support of the educational process involves the use of tools and methods inherent in distance learning in the traditional educational process of a university. The purpose of the study is to develop and analyze a system for developing information and communication competence of teachers when using tools and methods of distance learning support.

О некоторых особенностях обновления системы высшего образования России

The purpose of this work is to discuss the problems that arise at the next stage of the renewal of the national system of higher education. Based on the results of the study, the author assesses the planned structural changes in higher professional education in Russia, the degree of their continuity with the existing structure of higher education, identifies the emerging features of the main educational programs of higher education, the degree of their compliance with the new requirements for specialists with higher professional education in various sectors of the national economy. It is shown that the proposed restructuring of the main educational programs of higher education needs a thorough adjustment, since it does not solve the problem of high-quality training of specialists with higher professional education based on the conjugation of the main educational programs of higher education and the sphere of work.

University autonomy and the increasing shift to English in academic programmes at European universities: In dialogue with Liviu Matei

Abstract This paper centres on a dialogue with Liviu Matei, Professor of Higher Education and Public Policy at Kings College London, which aims to transcend sociolinguistic disciplinary boundaries by exploring the increasing use of English for higher education academic programmes at European universities within the context of university autonomy. Once Provost of the Central European University, forced to move from Hungary to Austria when its institutional autonomy was increasingly infringed by the state, Liviu Matei’s academic work combines intellectual acuteness with experience, further deepened in the practice of consultation and applied policy research for influential international bodies and organisations, including the Council of Europe and the European Commission. With him, we consider in novel ways the role that legal reform granting a regulated autonomy to universities accompanied by a more corporate style of higher education governance may have played in the rampant growth in recent decades of English language academic programmes in the now European Higher Education Area (EHEA). We reflect on the historical and public policy contexts out of which English as a medium of instruction (EMI) arose, the regulated autonomy of universities by ministerial practices of steering at a distance, and widely obtaining political epistemologies and policy narratives.

Validation of the internal structure of the Brazilian Dental Vulnerability Scale.

This study aimed to evaluate evidence of validity of internal structure of the Brazilian Dental Vulnerability Scale (EVO-BR) when applied in Brazil. This is a psychometric study that seeks to validate a scale elaborated by evidence of internal structure. Data collection was conducted in 18 basic health units that implement the Brazilian Healthcare Planning (PAS) methodology, across the five regions of Brazil. The initial version of the EVO-BR contained 41 items that measured dental vulnerability and was applied to users of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) aged 18 years or older who were in basic health units for consultation with higher education professionals. To evaluate the evidence, the following statistical analyses were performed: exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and network analysis. A total of 1,753 users participated in the study. To adjust the sample, we considered the factorability obtained from Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) test = 0.65, Bartlett sphericity test = 8019.7, and a matrix determinant of 0.008. The initial parallel analysis indicated a four-dimensional model and had the items adjusted according to factor loading (ranging from 0.38 to 0.99), common factors (0.13 to 0.89), and Pratt's measure, until the model presented congruence in the statistical and interpretative principles simultaneously. The final model contained 15 items, maintaining the four dimensions indicated by the parallel analysis, and held an explained variance of 68.56%. The EVO-BR is a validated scale to measure dental vulnerability and, thus, can contribute to the organization of access to the oral health team in primary health care (PHC) by stratifying the population, as recommended in the Brazilian Healthcare Planning.

Forging the path in the third space

This concise paper explores the role of learning designers as third-space professionals in higher education, exploring both their self-perception and the perceptions held by other professionals in the sector. Learning designers play a crucial role in learning support, program design, web-based learning, and industry partnerships, being also able to challenge traditional practices and enhance student experiences and outcomes. However, a comprehensive understanding of their roles remains complex and necessitates further exploration. The challenges faced by learning designers include ambiguous role definitions and the delicate balance of meeting diverse stakeholder expectations. Through an autoethnographic approach, members from an ASCILITE Community Mentoring Program group offer insights into the multifaceted contributions of learning designers. Recognizing, working collaboratively with, and appreciating the diverse expertise of learning designers are key factors for universities to effectively address recent societal changes and meet the evolving needs of their students.

Assessment of the Need for Staff of Public Libraries of the Subjects of the Russian Federation

The monitoring of the staffing needs of public libraries of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, conducted by the Russian State Library, shows the dynamics of the regional library policy and allows us to determine the vectors of development of the human resources potential of libraries in the near future.The staffing needs of public libraries of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation — participants of the monitoring, their size and professional structure are different and are mainly conditioned by the size of the regional library network, the level of staffing in the region and the professional composition of library staff. These factors directly determine the indicators of staffing needs of libraries in the near future.The needs for library specialists with higher profile education prevail in relation to other professional groups. However, the absolute indicator of these needs does not exceed half of the regions’ staffing needs and accounts for 43.07 percent of their total number. At the same time, the average value of the relative indicator of the regions’ needs in library specialists with higher profile education is only 29.7 staff units.The need for library specialists with secondary non-core and core additional education remains high. Based on the requests of libraries, their number should be increased by 5.76 percent of the available number.The regional comparative-correlation analysis of the need for library specialists revealed that there is a great need for specialists with higher profile education in a number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, which have specialised universities that train bachelors and masters in “Library and Information Activities” (Republic of Tatarstan — 77 specialists, Altai Krai — 87, Krasnodar Krai — 174, Samara Oblast — 127). Perhaps, the high demand is due to the low availability of specialists with higher profile education in libraries in these regions (on average — 33.21%).The monitoring data indicate an increased need of public libraries for IT specialists: it amounts to 11.65% of the total staffing needs of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Based on the stated needs, the number of IT-specialists should be increased by 30.42%. At the same time, the need for IT specialists with higher profile education significantly exceeds the need for specialists with secondary profile education: 71.45% to 19.35% respectively.The needs of libraries in specialists of other professions are relatively small and occupy 8.43 percent of their total staffing needs. Of these, 71.65 percent are specialists with higher professional education.