Creative Individuals Research Articles

Development of Cross-Cutting Skills in Secondary Education Students Through the Use of Textbooks «Exploring Nature»

The article addresses the role of textbooks in shaping cross-cutting skills that are part of all key competencies outlined in the State Standard for Basic Secondary Education. An analysis of recent publications reveals a predominant focus on a competency-based approach, reflecting conceptual principles of textbook creation for the New Ukrainian School. However, these publications insufficiently illuminate the essence and formation of cross-cutting skills through school textbooks.
 The potential of author-created textbooks for the integrated course 'Exploring Nature' for grades 5-6 in fostering cross-cutting skills outlined in the State Standard for Basic Secondary Education is explored. Examples of tasks and text constructions are demonstrated as tools for developing each cross-cutting skill.
 It is emphasized that the formation of cross-cutting skills is both a process and a result. As a process, it requires active cognitive engagement from each learner, with textbooks serving as motivators and organizers. As a result, cross-cutting skills ensure the acquisition of key competencies and the realization of the personal potential of students, contributing to the development of the teacher's creative individuality.
 The article underscores the importance of textbook categorization in the development of cross-cutting skills. It highlights that textbooks serve as guides in shaping cross-cutting skills and do not interfere with teachers' methodological preferences.
 The methodology described in the article for forming cross-cutting skills can be applied by textbook authors from various school subjects, researchers in textbook creation, and educators aiming to implement the conceptual foundations of the New Ukrainian School. The article outlines perspectives for further research on the development of cross-cutting skills.

АНОНИМНОСТЬ И СУБЪЕКТИВНОСТЬ В ВИЗУАЛЬНЫХ РАБОТАХ DIE TӦDLICHE DORIS И THE RESIDENTS

The article analyzes applying of the categories of anonymity and subjectivity by the bands Die Tӧdliche Doris and The Residents, that dictate the images and semantics of their visual and audiovisual works. The specificity of the chosen subject stems from the unique borderline and not completely defined position of the bands perceived as art projects within rock culture. The issue of creative individuality in new art forms, as well as its manifestation and destruction, which still remains relevant, is refracted in the works and image-making strategies of Die Tӧdliche Doris and The Residents, giving rise to new forms at the intersection of contemporary art and popular genres of culture. Incorporating the methods of modern and avant-garde art into their creative concepts, the bands under consideration express their critical position regarding mass culture and its images in such forms as ready-mades, album covers, video works, actions and staging. Through the tactics of anonymization, self-deprecation and mystification, the bands build two types of the relationship between the individual and mass culture.

Effectiveness of Massage Therapy and Gentle Yoga with Prenatal Depression

Depression is a psychological health problem that is often seen throughout the world, It hinders the functioning, creativity, happiness, and satisfaction of individuals, reduces their quality of life, and causes disruption of activities in doing their work. Depression is prevalent during pregnancy and affects women 10% to 49%. Women who are depressed are more likely to give birth prematurely and neonatal conditions are more likely to have low birth weight or low birth weight or low birth weight of <2500 grams) The purpose of the study is to find out how effective massage therapy and gentle yoga are against prenatal depression in, Mataram City in 2023. This study was conducted by conducting massage therapy and gentle yoga prenatal gentle yoga where the movement can reduce the level of depression, especially among pregnant women at high-risk ages. The research method carried out using Quasi Experiment with pretest posttest nonequivalent one-group design is research whose conclusions are obtained by comparing data before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant difference before and after massage therapy and gentle yoga interventions against depression in pregnant women, with a p-value of 0.000<0.005. Conclusion: There was a difference in average scores before and after gentle yoga and massage therapy interventions for prenatal depression.

Analisis Implementasi Strategi Bauran Pemasaran 7P pada Usaha Tempe Mendoan

The purpose of this research is to study how to implement marketing mix strategies in the Tempe Mendoan business. The current global pandemic, namely Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19), is hampering all community activities. The social distance system implemented to minimize the spread of virus transmission, on the other hand, has a negative impact. One of the elements most affected by the social distancing system is the workforce. Many workers were laid off and even laid off (termination of employment) due to the decline in company activity. Therefore, people are expected to become more creative and innovative individuals so that they can survive in meeting their daily needs, especially in this pandemic era. One way is to create an SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) which can be done at home by utilizing existing technology. Mendoan tempeh is a traditional culinary product that has great potential in the food market. In Indonesia, tempe mendoan has become an inseparable part of culinary culture, offering a distinctive taste that is appetizing. However, in the midst of increasingly fierce market competition, an effective marketing strategy is crucial to maintaining and increasing the competitiveness of this product. However, the large number of competitors and the current pandemic conditions mean that the Tempe Mendoan business must have a good and mature marketing strategy, namely the 7P Marketing Mix strategy. The research method the author uses is phenomenology with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are carried out by observation and documentation related to research. The research results show that the application of the 7P marketing mix method can provide development to the businesses run by MSMEs in Tempe Mendoan.

Artistic Aesthetics of English Idioms of Onomastic Nature

The article describes the ethnic and individual impact factors on the formation of conceptually linguistic picture of the world which works as a connecting primary phenomenon of every separate nationality, a marker of a national language, traditions, culture and literature. The subject of the research includes English idioms with an onomastic component, which ethnic identity is genetically determined by different strands: geographic and climate environment (natural landscape, pidsonnia (climate), natural disasters, flora, fauna), historical and social factors (economic activity (farming), occupation, relationship with the neighbours, social and political forms), mentally unique features of a national character. Phraseological units have become the ground for developing a phraseological picture of the world of the English ethnicity as an owner of an original outlook. The structure and semantics of these idioms comprise both the names connected with the England lands, and those that go far beyond its boundaries; it depends on the spreading area of a separate variant of the English language and its world significance. The key phraseological units of the English language contain toponyms (place names, proper names of geographical objects), anthroponyms (proper names of people). Thus, this study presents the other idiom groups as well. Toponyms of mythological, biblical and historical origin are the most spread among them. Sometimes English phraseological units comprise ethnonyms-componets to indicate the names of the nationalities, which representatives have contancted with an English cultural community one way or another. A specific typeof idioms is presented by the phraseological units of literary origin of the works of outstanding creative individuals. Shakespearisms make the largest group. Most of the studied idioms reflect ethnic and psychological peculiarities of a community, its national and cultural specififcs, demonstrate the sample of high artistic aesthetics.

USE OF BAMBOO AS THE ARTWORK MEDIA FOR THE STUDENTS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

One aspect that is considered a sign of a school's progress is its ability to adapt to technological developments. SMA Negeri 1 Kumelembuai is an example of a school that has successfully adapted to technological developments. Even though adequate technological learning facilities are available, it is not certain that students can become creative individuals without the guidance of teachers who also have high creativity. This has proven important in developing students' potential through creative and innovative learning approaches. The present study aims at describing the the fine arts learning at SMA Negeri 1 Kumelembuai where the the students used bamboo as the artwork media. This research amployed a qualitative approach as a research method. The reason for choosing a qualitative approach is because this approach allows researchers and research subjects to interact during the research process, which allows changes and development of the research design. The results of this research show that the use of bamboo waste as a medium for creating art by class X at SMA Negeri 1 Kumelembuai is a new innovation, with the potential to produce works of art that can be developed into a home industry.

Syntactic Combinations in Frederik Rreshpe’s Poetry

This article will explore the poetical style of Frederik Rreshpja, with specific attention to the syntactic aspect of his poetry. Through the implementation of a poetical structure analysis guided by the concept of prevalence in the text, this research aims to determine the distinguishing features of the creative individuality of the poet and outline his main trends. In our view, the method of text structuring, the selection of constructions, and their distribution in sustaining units are fundamental components for identifying the original spirit and investigating the creative individuality of Rreshpja’s poetry. By analyzing a selection of Rreshpja’s main poems, we will outline the key features that mark the poetic syntax of this poet.
 
 Received: 2 October 2023 / Accepted: 10 November 2023 / Published: 23 November 2023

Категорія стилю (ідіостилю) як літературознавче явище

The article summarises modern approaches to the interpretation of the essence of the concepts of «style» and «individual style of a writer». The universality and interdisciplinary nature of the definition of «style» lies in the fact that the term is used by linguistics, cultural studies, aesthetics, art studies and literary studies. And this gives rise to a certain difficulty in understanding of the term, sometimes leading to unwanted synonymy and blurring of conceptual boundaries. Various interpretations of this concept can be observed in literary studies. For example, scientists distinguish the style of a time and the style of a tendency and direction; the writer’s style and the style of a certain period of his (or her) creativity; the style of a work and the style of its individual element. The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that scientists have not yet developed common approaches to the study of this category. Therefore, the most widespread thing in literary studies is the understanding of style as an individual creative manner, the «creative face» of a particular writer. The concept of «style» is widely used to comprehend the trends of the literary process, to clarify the national specificity of literatures and the creative individuality of authors. The article highlights the essence of the concept of «individual style of a writer», which is based on the works of famous literary critics. It is established that the problem of idiostyle is one of the most relevant in literary studies when researching a literary text. The correlation between general style and idiostyle is analysed. It is determined that they are generally interrelated and to a certain extent determine each other. Often, style is also considered as a display of the essence of many individual styles, united by common features. Therefore, individual style can be considered as a space of interaction between the author and the recipient, each of whom is looking for the most optimal means of expression and cognition. The style carriers and stylistic dominants laid down by the writer help the reader to «build» the «author’s image». The individual style of a writer is defined as an extremely complex phenomenon, which can be explained by a whole complex of style-forming factors. Among them literary critics distinguish socio-historical and cultural conditions, correlation of biased traditions and special innovation in a particular work of a writer or in hisentire creativity, specific generic and genre features of the work, tone of the narrative, worldview, artist’s talent, freedom of creativity, fictional truth and creative conjecture.

Caregiver Psychological Maltreatment Behaviors Toward Children on TikTok.

We examined TikTok user engagement when parents post videos engaging in psychological maltreatment (PM) behaviors towards their children, using the APSAC-endorsed definition of PM. A new TikTok account was created and seeded with PM behavior videos identified previously; similar videos then appeared on the new account's "For You Page" (an algorithmic feed curated by TikTok). Researchers identified 35 creators who had posted at least one PM behavior video, resulting in their full profile being coded (N = 2684 videos) for five engagement metrics, presence of children, and presence of PM behavior. Non-parametric paired comparisons (Mann-Whitney tests) were made within individual creators for: (1) engagement metrics before and after the first PM behavior video, (2) engagement metrics for PM behavior videos versus non-PM videos, (3) engagement metrics for child videos versus non-child videos, and (4) proportion of videos containing children before and after the first PM video. All but one analysis was significant (effect sizes from .28 to .59, average r = .46). We discuss directions for future research, as well as how child welfare and content moderation policy can be updated to change social norms around sharenting.

Creative and Happy Individuals Concerned about Climate Change: Evidence Based on the 10th Round of the European Social Survey in 22 Countries

Previous studies, to some extent, link creativity, well-being, and environmental concerns. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the associations between self-reported creativity, psychological well-being, and climate change concerns. This study was based on data derived from the European Social Survey’s 10th round and applied several items from sections H, B, and C. The findings revealed that creativity was positively linked to climate change concerns and psychological well-being, while psychological well-being was, to some extent, negatively related to climate change concerns. The SEM model demonstrated an acceptable fit, χ2 = 1627.862; Df = 7; CFI = 0.959; TLI = 0.876; NFI = 0.958; RMSEA = 0.078 [0.075–0.082]. Additionally, the findings indicated that more creative and happy individuals were also more concerned about climate change; they were more prone to believe that climate change is caused by human activity, they felt a higher personal responsibility to reduce climate change, and they were significantly more worried about climate change. This implies that as creative and happy individuals have a heightened sense of responsibility for climate change, these individuals may indeed play a key role in promoting climate change awareness and actions, including communication on sustainability, sustainability-related projects, and other activities; thus, tailored campaigns could be developed within the frames of citizen science. The findings also suggest implications for policy development: policymakers could consider the perspectives of creative and happy individuals when crafting climate policies, potentially leading to more effective and widely accepted solutions.

Importance of Blogging in Language Teaching

It is widely acknowledged that teachers should support student autonomy and encourage learners to develop foreign language skills outside the classroom to keep learners motivated enough to show the possibility of using languages in the immediate future outside class. Incorporation of technology in classrooms is considered one of the effective tools that brings a lot of opportunities and fun in language teaching and learning. However, applying technology in language teaching shouldn’t be only fun. Following paper introduces how blogging can be used as an instructional tool for language learning and teaching considering several important basic benefits such as effects on building intercultural competence, enhancing student interaction and communication , improving basic language skills, boosting learner motivation and language authenticity, as effective assessment technique and a great learner autonomy builder. Wrede (2003) states that if teachers want students to become autonomous, creative, and cooperative individuals, educational institutions must actually allow them to practice exactly these skills by incorporating blogging into curriculum since it fosters dynamic motivation for learning through authentic practice of language learning.

MODEL OF PERSONALITY TRAITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS TEACHERS

Modern trends in the development of education, increased professional requirements towards the personality of the teacher have necessitated forming the teacher's creative individuality and unlimited realization of his or her creative skills. Dealing successfully with the demands depends not only on the professionalism of the teacher but on his or her personality, in particular, on the teacher’s personal qualities.The aim of the research provided in this article was to develop a hypothetical model of professionally valued personality traits of the physical education and sports teacher of a general education institution and its experimental verification on the Georgian population. The research has shown that there is a certain difference between the hypothetical model and the personality traits obtained through the research. The experimental study conducted on the Georgian population has revealed seven key personality traits characteristic of the physical education and sports teacher: high level of rule-consciousness, high level of self-control, relaxed, socially boldness, emotional stability, and sensitivity. It has also been found that only a small number of teachers (38.8%) are open to change. A large proportion of the participants are characterized by low (28.2%) and average (50.4%) level of creativity.

Promoting Youth Involvement in Environmental Sustainability for a Sustainable Future

Promoting youth involvement in environmental sustainability is crucial for a sustainable future. This article explores effective strategies and policy recommendations to engage young people in environmental conservation efforts. By integrating environmental education in school curricula, establishing youth advisory councils, providing funding for youth-led initiatives, promoting inclusivity and diversity, and recognizing youth contributions, we can harness the creativity and passion of young individuals to address environmental challenges. These efforts should be supported by leveraging technology, facilitating collaboration, and ensuring equal opportunities. Empowering youth as leaders and change-makers will pave the way for a greener and more resilient future for all.

Producing podcasts in the UAE: Exploring storytelling structures

With convergence of broadband access, computing and telephony, smartphones have empowered listeners to break free from the constraints of schedules and take control of their listening experiences. As a result, podcasts have gained popularity globally and many new people are finally tuning in. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the podcast community thrives with stories ranging from tech, culture and music to Middle East affairs, hosted by a diverse group of expatriates and local Emiratis. This study investigates the burgeoning podcast landscape in UAE, examining content creators’ motivations, challenges and opportunities in this emerging media space. Through in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including pioneers and newcomers in the UAE podcasting industry, the research explores factors driving podcasting’s rise in the region, such as the need for localized content, the changing media landscape and the significance of community-building and interactivity in podcast creation and distribution. Furthermore, the study delves into podcasting as a horizontal medium, offering insights into how content creators push the boundaries of democratized culture on the World Wide Web. The findings highlight growth and monetization potential within the UAE podcasting market and the challenges and opportunities presented by decentralized podcast distribution. Finally, the research touches upon regulation and standardization in podcasting, examining the freedom of expression afforded by this relatively unregulated medium compared to traditional media forms. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the emerging podcasting landscape in the UAE and sets the stage for future research exploring the motivations and challenges faced by individual creators and podcast networks in the region.

MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS SISWA KELAS I DENGAN MENERAPKAN MODEL PBL DAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA MAGIC BOX DI SDN MOJOREJO 1 KOTA BATU

One strategy that can be used by teachers to achiveve One strategy that can be used by teachers to achieve success in the learning process is to choose the right learning model according to the material and characteristics of students. Appropriate learning models can help students become creative and independent individuals in the learning process. This study aims to improve the creative thinking skills of grade 1 students by applying the Problem Based Learning model and Magic Box media at SDN Mojorejo 1 Kota Batu. This research is a class action research (CAR). The data collection technique uses a test, by providing 10 test questions to measure the level of student creativity. Based on the results of research in cycle I it was found that the presentation of student creativity reached 72.47% of 30 students. In cycle II the presentation of creativity reached 93.3%. So seen from the presentation of student creativity in cycle I and cycle II there was a significant increase of 20.83%. From the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning and Media Magic Box learning models can improve the creative thinking skills of grade 1 students at SDN Mojorejo 1 Kota Batu.

Условия формирования творческой индивидуальности будущего педагога в образовательном пространстве педагогического вуза

The study aims to determine the potential of pedagogical education to promote the formation of creative individuality among future teachers. The paper analyses the modern challenges for higher pedagogical education caused by the digitalisation of the educational environment of the university and, consequently, the changing role of a teacher. The specifics of the process of creative individuality formation among modern teachers are clarified. The essence of the process of formation of pedagogical artistry as an integrative quality of a professional is determined. The psychological and pedagogical conditions for the organisation of professional pedagogical education contributing to creative individuality formation among beginning teachers are analysed. The scientific novelty of the study lies in determining the pedagogical conditions for creative individuality formation among future teachers at the university. The researchers propose using elements of theatrical pedagogy as a pedagogical tool through the introduction of a training course aimed at the development of pedagogical artistry as a component of future teachers’ creative individuality. As a result, the possibility of forming the creative individuality of a future teacher in modern conditions of education digitalisation based on pedagogical artistry development is substantiated.

Mahasiswi FISIP USU, Yuliance Alua Mengajak Anak Tunanetra Yayasan Pendidikan Tunanetra Untuk Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri

North Sumatra Blind Education Foundation (YAPENTRA) in Tanjung Morawa, Deli Serdang district. This foundation is a foundation that educates blind children and children with special needs in general, the focus of the author is blind children. Blind people are someone who has visual impairments. the author's goal is to find out the problems or obstacles faced by blind children. The problem or obstacle they experience is a lack of self-confidence. Confidence is the ability to believe in our abilities or the ability to develop positive judgments for ourselves or our families and the environment. The method used is group work with a non-directive approach where the author involves children in solving the obstacles they face. This foundation not only provides education but provides various skills and training to develop the talents of blind children, so that blind children can grow to become more independent and more creative individuals.

Plastic Interpretations of the World Artistic Heritage in the Monotypes of Valery Babanov

Since his youth, Valery Babanov’s professional activity has been connected with the art of book design. He is a graphic artist, illustrator of classic and modern prose, poetry of domestic and foreign authors. The search for his own line in art revealed the proximity of his individual creative nature to the monotype technique. The history of the creative path of the outstanding master of prints E.S. Kruglikova, thanks to whose activity it was in St. Petersburg in the early twentieth century that the Russian school of monotype was born, had a great influence on his choice. Prominent Leningrad artists K.A. Kordobovsky, G.D. Epifanov, D.M. Plaksin became mentors in mastering the “pictorial” graphic printing technique. But an example of virtuoso artistry in working with monotype was K.I. Rudakov. A true fan of monotype in book illustration, Babanov strives to create subtle professional graphic works that reveal the essence of the literary work. Long practice has honed the techniques used by the artist in his work: the base — perfectly smooth plates of plexiglass of different sizes with slightly rounded edges, black paint layer, squirrel brushes, cotton paper. In addition to the visual interpretation of literary texts, the master actively works in easel graphics, in particular, realizing a project of plastic interpretations of the world’s artistic heritage. The artist’s solo exhibition “Striving for Perfection” (2020), which became the intermediate result of his activity, presented selected monotypes, in which Babanov reflects on the work of the great masters of painting, passing the history of art through his perception. A visual narrative of contemplation and plastic retelling of the legacy of the old masters and artists of the twentieth century — interpretation by means of monotype — in personal sensations there is a reflection of creative individuality, a fuller disclosure of natural identity. The more the artist understood, penetrated, felt the sample of copying, the more he presented himself. Turning to the past, V.V. Babanov continues to follow the eternal path of apprenticeship.

Pelatihan Konten Kreator Meningkatkan Kreatifitas Komunitas Disabilitas Mata Hati

This fieldwork study program aims to explore the impact of content creator training on enhancing creativity within the Blind Heart Disability Community. This community consists of individuals with various visual impairments who often face difficulties in expressing themselves and sharing their stories with the outside world. The research methodology involves implementing content creator training that includes theoretical approaches, skill development, and the use of current technology in creative content production. The training participants are members of the Blind Heart Disability Community who have an interest in developing their creative skills. The research findings indicate that content creator training has a significant positive impact on enhancing individual creativity within the community. Participants reported an improvement in their ability to express ideas, tell stories, and produce creative content relevant to their life experiences. They also reported increased self-confidence and social engagement within the community. Additionally, this training enables members of the Blind Heart Disability Community to utilize existing technology to expand the reach and impact of their creative work. By combining theoretical knowledge and technical skills acquired through the training, they are able to create inspiring and positively impactful content for the broader society.This study demonstrates that content creator training can be an effective tool in enhancing the creativity of individuals with visual impairments and strengthening their community. The increased creative skills and social engagement of the participants can bring about positive changes in how they interact with the world and expand their opportunities to create social impact through their creative works.

Creativity in Art Education as Environment for Realisation of Professional and Creative Potential of the Individual

The purpose of the article is to consider the issue of creativity in modern art education, which forms a holistic environment within which the realisation of the professional and creative potential of the individual becomes possible. The research methodology is based on systemic and value-based approaches, as well as on the application of analytical, synthetic, and cultural methods, which will allow a comprehensive consideration of the above issues and obtaining relevant research results. The scientific novelty lies in the theoretical understanding of issues of formation and development of creativity and creative environment of artistic educational institutions, which contributes to the realisation of the creative potential of the individual and the acquisition of professional competences. Conclusions. The study has revealed an increase in the role of the creativity component in the formation of a holistic space of art education, as well as the transformation of the paradigm in the field of education based on the general principles of humanisation and culturalisation, based on a comprehensive understanding of human existence in the world, their relationship with the environment and the value dimensions of personal development. It is proven that the development of the creative potential of the individual is carried out under the influence of a creative environment, which, in turn, becomes both a condition and a result of the activity of a creative individual. The basis of creativity is the inner potential of the individual, their professional self-realisation and the ability to generate new knowledge, which is largely formed in the environment of art education. Accordingly, art education institutions have the potential to form and/or transform into creative hubs for learning and creating an open creative environment in the process of creative activity, where an innovative product is created and space becomes creative.
 Key words: creativity, art education, creative space, creative personality, creative environment, art education institutions.