Influential Teacher Research Articles

Reflections: fragments in the life of English teaching

ABSTRACT With an introduction to set some context, this is an autobiographical piece by Simon Clements, an influential English teacher and HMI, who was co-author of the seminal English ‘text’ book Reflections (1963a). Through his own reflections, we see the importance of collaborations and personal and professional networks and how these were critical in the reshaping of the ‘new’ English through the 1960s and beyond.

The Stanislavsky System of Actor Training and Piano Performance: The Need for Interdisciplinary Applications

ABSTRACT This article presents the need to address common performance challenges faced by university-level piano performance majors by adapting techniques from the acting System of Konstantin Stanislavsky, a Russian actor, director, writer, and founder of the Moscow Art Theatre (MXAT) who lived from 1863 to 1938. The common performance challenges addressed in this study are performance anxiety, physical tension in performance, interpretation challenges, and stage presence – the “visual rhetoric” of piano playing. Because the impact of Stanislavsky’s methods on piano pedagogy and performance is not widely understood, this study also gives background and context for the influence of Stanislavsky on a generation of Russian-born and other influential pianists and teachers who became part of the American system of piano pedagogy in the first half of the twentieth century. The article provides support and context for i) the four performance challenges addressed in the study from writings in the field of piano performance and pedagogy, and ii) provides an overview of the Stanislavsky’s acting System, outlining what Stanislavsky described as a lifelong process of learning and implementing his theory of performance. Finally, this article explores iii) the relationship between acting (particularly the methods of Stanislavsky) and piano performance through statements and writings by pianists and pedagogues including Theodore Leschetizky, Heinrich Neuhaus, George Kochevitsky, Rosina Lhévinne, Sviatoslav Richter, and Arthur Rubinstein.

Readiness On Online Learning Modality Among Junior High School Teachers of a National High School

One of the modalities used to continue education here in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic is the online learning modality. Online learning will be considered successful if the teachers handling this modality are equipped with appropriate knowledge and the right attitudes and online practices for this kind of teaching. To be regarded as an influential online teacher, their readiness for the modality should be high. This research study describes the of preparedness of high school teacher-respondents of Locloc National High School regarding the use of online learning modality by assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the thirty-six teacher-respondents focusing on the use of online learning. An online questionnaire was developed and given to each respondent, following strict health guidelines and protocols. Constructed on the research outcomes, Locloc National High School teachers have high knowledge, proper attitudes, and sound practices when it comes to implementing and utilizing the online class modality in their school. Therefore, respondents have a high level of readiness about using online learning modalities for their students. For further improvement of teachers regarding the use of online learning modality, an Online Learning Modality Enhancement Program (Table 20) should be taken into consideration. Other divisions should adapt it for teacher readiness enhancement for online learning modality.

Constructing and governing freedom – physical environments as a discursive practice in Swedish early childhood education

ABSTRACT This article problematizes the ideals and norms surrounding the organization of environments for children. It investigates the understanding of the arrangement and organization of Early Childhood Education (ECE) environments, aiming to offer an alternative perspective on taken-for-granted assumptions about ideal environments for children. Using Foucault’s conceptualization of discourse and power, the article examines how discursive practices shape and reshape norms and ideals of what constitutes a ‘good’ physical environment in ECE. Based on 145 texts published between 1969 and 2021 in an influential Swedish preschool teacher journal, the study analyzes systematic discourses on preschool environments. Key findings concern the environment’s role in the governing of children. The discursive construction of ideal environments emphasizes a ‘toy-free’ setting with minimal framing and instruction, pointing to a discursive shift in the desired type of freedom for children: from the freedom to become a part of culture, to the freedom to change culture.

School teachers’ unions social justice approach in top-bottom decision-making process: A case study of school teachers’ unions in Northern Pakistan

Top-down decision-making process has revealed several challenges in educational reforms in North-West part of Pakistan. Political bosses and bureaucrats have often placed an authoritarian decision-making process where school reforms are implemented without much consultation with school teachers’ unions. Given the continued need of school teachers’ unions being one of the main stakeholders, it is necessary to examine the perspectives and experiences of the leadership of school teachers’ unions’ who work hard to make niche on the basis of social justice approach in the top bottom decision making process and to identify ways to implement democratic decision making process. The purpose of the current exploratory qualitative study was to investigate school teachers’ unions’ leadership experiences in the top bottom decision making process, and their overall perspectives on the school-based reforms. This paper explores the perspectives and experiences of five most influential school teachers’ unions’ leaders regarding the nature of the decision-making process. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and was analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that leaders faced several challenges in making their voices count in the current decision-making mechanism. Findings revealed the top-bottom decision-making mechanism is based on vested interests, disregarding the ground realities. School teachers’ unions challenge the top bottom approach and support initiatives for evidence-based knowledge, arranging conferences and debates, using print and electronic media to convey their views. They are also use strikes and demonstrations as their last option. The study implies that there is a need for a democratic decision-making mechanism where the input from the school teachers’ unions is given due consideration in school based reforms.

Incorporating Teaching-Learning Materials in the English Language Classroom: A Narrative Inquiry on Edufluencers’ Textual Cycles

In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the attention given to language learning materials, particularly those designed for English language learning. However, previous literature has concentrated on various aspects like materials design and development, materials evaluation and adaptation, all while leaving out a crucial aspect: the actual use of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials by teachers and learners. Thus, this study aims to explore how Edufluencers, a group of influential teachers entrusted as the voice of the Ministry of Education Malaysia, incorporate teaching-learning materials in their English language classrooms and the factors that influence their textual cycles. Narrative inquiry through oral history text will be employed in adopting a qualitative research approach. Purposive sampling will be used to select the respondents of this study. Online semi-structured interviews, together with document analysis on social media posts and lesson plans, will then be conducted. Subsequently, the collected data will be analysed to gain invaluable insights and enlighten educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders on how to improve the language learning experience.

From Brunfels to Bauhin – The first 100 years of „botany” in the German-speaking area

This article examines how Caspar Bauhin (1560–1624) became famous as a scientific author and University teacher in Basel focusing on the evolution of scientific practices such as botanizing and herbarizing in the German-speaking world. In the early 16th century German-speaking publishers were the first to sell well-illustrated books that would be of great help to readers in identifying plants. After 1550, Swiss and German physicians such as Felix Platter, Leonhard Rauwolf, Kaspar Ratzenberger and Johann and his brother Caspar Bauhin began collecting plants for their herbaria, some of which are among the oldest still preserved today. The Rauwolf herbarium, with its most „scientific” design, shows how plant identification was done in practice. Rauwolf also was the first to leave behind a comprehensive report of his fieldwork in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq, written in German. In Basel, Caspar Bauhin was to become a particularly influential academic teacher in the German-speaking world and beyond when he took over the newly established chair for Botany and Anatomy in 1589. He trained a total of nearly 800 students during his University career. Moreover, Bauhin’s extensive correspondence comprises over 2500 letters and provides insights into the lively discussions among the fellow botanists with whom Bauhin corresponded.

Meritocracy Disguised as Equity: The Relationship between Teacher Professional Organizations and Teacher Ideology

The institution of public schooling in the United States exists in the popular imagination as a primary means of achieving social mobility. It is believed that schools provide students with unbiased opportunities to earn credentials that translate into real, economic benefits. This myth of equality of opportunity in the contexts of schooling, while idyllic, does more harm than good when it comes to addressing historical inequities and serving as a means for the realization of social justice. Through a window into a larger qualitative study with practicing secondary school teachers at a large, district high school in the southwest United States, I show how discourses of meritocracy at a micro level are reflected in the language of influential teacher professional organizations. I call on these organizations to examine how their use of language promotes meritocratic myths that homogenize diverse student populations and eclipse historical, Generational inequities that persist to this day.

The Scottish Enlightenment and the Father of Russian Jurisprudence

Abstract Desnitskii was the leading explicator in Catherine II’s Russia of British thought, especially that of the Scottish Enlightenment, and of British institutions, an influential teacher, and a socially engaged intellectual. The author, in earlier work, showed that Chapter 22 of Catherine’s Nakaz was directly influenced by Desnitskii and, indirectly, by the Moscow University Law professor’s esteemed Glasgow teacher, Adam Smith. This new article draws on digitized archival sources to cast additional light on the Scottish education of Desnitskii and his colleague Ivan Tret’iakov – on the professors with whom they interacted, the lectures they attended, and the books they read. Desnitskii was profoundly influenced by Smith and by Law Professor John Millar, and well acquainted with the inventor James Watt whom he urged Catherine to invite to Russia. In his extensive reform proposals to the Empress, Desnitskii especially championed the raznochintsy, seeking a role for them in the governing of Russia.

Deutsch-dänische Kunstbeziehungen 1820 bis 1920

Deutsch-dänische Kunstbeziehungen 1820 bis 1920

Authority as a Challenge

The early Christian world was diverse. Various groups of Christians held opposite views on crucial theological and social elements while claiming to be the true followers of Jesus Christ. In this diversity, two streams of Christianity were particularly popular: proto-orthodox Christians and Valentinian Gnostics. These groups were included in the sharp polemical discussions and battles, as they tried to gain a monopoly in the early Christian world. In the end, proto-orthodoxy won thus marginalizing Valentinian Gnostics. In that process, Church authors, such as Irenaeus and Justin Martyr reclaimed the history of Christianity by defining themselves as the guardians of orthodoxy. Furthermore, they put the label of “heresy” on Valentinians claiming that they are not real Christians, but a subversive group that had corrupted the original message of Jesus and his disciples. In this paper, I have tried to demonstrate that one of the crucial reasons for the triumph of the Great Church was related to the concepts of authority and organization. To show that, I have analysed what kind of attitude Valentinian Gnostics had toward authority and organization. As sources reflect, Valentinian Gnosticism was an anti-structural movement that emphasized an individual approach to the divine through esoteric knowledge. Furthermore, their belief in the threefold division of humanity affected their attitude toward bishops and apostolic succession. Consequently, they rejected the authority of bishops and presbyters and put the emphasis on the small philosophical circle of students that would gather around influential teachers. Eventually, such a spiritual and religious perspective made it impossible to create a network of connected communities whose sense of universal identity would transgress local and regional borders. In the end, Valentinian Gnosticism was a conglomerate of independent communities scattered across the Mediterranean. In other words, Valentinian’s theological beliefs that modelled their attitude toward authority and social structure were a crucial factor in their marginalization within the early Christian world.

Student training in pedagogical practice in subject “Methodology of Biology Teaching”

This article is devoted to the issues related to the student training in pedagogical practice in subject “Methodology of Biology Teaching”. Recently, a number of radical steps have been taken in the direction of improving the education system, substantial work has been done and is being done in the field of organizing a new education system that resonates with the requirements of the current era. This education system is based on national and international human values and democratic principles. From this point of view, several changes were made in the structure of higher education, curricula were updated, students' knowledge was assessed by means of a multi-point system, and the credit system was introduced. There is a great role of the correct organization of the pedagogical process targeted to the students' acquisition of their chosen specialty for being good, influential teachers and educators of the future; for having national-moral values, general and pedagogical culture, exemplary behavior, broad outlook, deep and comprehensive knowledge, skills, theoretical and practical training. The efficiency of the pedagogical process depends to a great extent on the effective establishment of teacher-student relations, the ability of the teacher to skillfully manage the educational process. At the same time, this allows students to grow up as individuals who are loyal to the traditions of freedom and democracy of our people, who absorb the spiritual, humanistic and cultural values of our nation, who love their native land and its inhabitants, who protect the honor of our country, who are able to think independently and creatively. The training of initial pedagogical personnel depends very much on the level and quality of teacher-student relations. In order to properly establish teacher-student relations, first, the teacher must acquire high moral qualities, behave in an exemplary manner, and justify himself/herself as a specialist, an employee and a human being. Methods: The article is based on the method of comparative analysis. Application importance: the material can be used in lecturers and seminars in higher education institutions (HEIs).

Dialogue with the Giants of Microsurgery: Professor Fu-Chan Wei and Professor Joon Pio Hong.

A poll by the International Microsurgery Club (IMC) identified Professors Fu-Chan Wei and Joon-Pio Hong as the most influential teachers in microsurgery. This paper summarizes the lessons from the "Dialogue with the Most Influential Teachers in Microsurgery" webinar with Prof Wei and Prof Hong conducted on 9 April 2023, divided into technical, non-technical, and life lesson sections.

Engineering Education - Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education Across All Fields, with Flexible Curricula, Creative Combinations of Subjects, and Multiple Entry and Exit Points as Per NEP-2020

Engineering Education - Multidisciplinary and Holistic Education Across All Fields, with Flexible Curricula, Creative Combinations of Subjects, and Multiple Entry and Exit Points as Per NEP-2020

Minat Belajar Santriwati Terhadap Pendidikan Pesantren Salaf di Pondok Pesantren Al-Is’af Kalabaan Guluk-Guluk Sumenep

Salaf Islamic boarding school education is a significant and intriguing institution in Islamic education. These traditional Islamic educational centers have deep historical roots in Indonesia, pre-dating the spread of public schools and madrassas into rural areas. This study addresses the interest of female students (santriwati) in Salaf pesantren education, which differs from modern general education. Salaf pesantren education remains rooted in tradition and lacks the typical graduation certificates found in mainstream schools. The research focuses on two key aspects: (1) the motivation of female students (santriwati) in pursuing Salaf pesantren education at Al-Is'af Kalabaan Guluk-Guluk Sumenep Islamic Boarding School; (2) the factors influencing the interest of students in Salaf pesantren education at Al-Is'af Islamic Boarding School Kalabaan Guluk-Guluk Sumenep. This qualitative study employs interviews, observations, and documentation as data collection methods. Findings suggest that female students' interest in Salaf pesantren education is driven by three primary factors: admiration for influential teachers, a desire to deepen religious knowledge, and an interest in learning the sciences of nahwu, fiqh, and women's fiqh. Furthermore, interest is influenced by internal factors like motivation and a love for the subjects, as well as external factors including caregiver motivation, teaching methods, parental support, and peer influence.

Inovasi Guru Menciptakan Komunikasi Pembelajaran Yang Sukses Dan Berpengaruh

A successful and influential teacher is a teacher who can be a good relationship in terms of teaching, communication, and have the best impression on his students if the teacher teaches with full expertise in educating, training, teaching. This study aims to examine teacher innovation in creating successful and influential learning communication. By using qualitative methods of literature or contect review, which is very helpful in providing context and meaning in analyzing the meaning of innovation, successful teacher learning communication. The results of this study illustrate first, teachers innovate, starting from curriculum innovation, understanding innovating and creativity in student learning processes, modalities, developing strategies, methods, learning models and canva application media that create interesting learning and seem effective and efficient. Second, interactive teacher and student communication Messages are conveyed in the form of material or teachings both verbally and non-verbally. Third, teachers who have four competencies. They are pedagogic, professional, personal and social. Successful teachers are professional teachers, teachers who are ready to face the challenges of the times, teachers who are ready to innovate, work and be creative. Teachers who teach expect the value of worship and shape the character of teachers and students.

From “Putting the Last First” to “Working with People” in Rural Development Planning: A Bibliometric Analysis of 50 Years of Research

The contribution of academics and researchers to the discussion around sustainable rural development planning and its impact on rural communities has grown exponentially in recent years. Understanding trends in sustainable rural development research requires considering the different factors involved and affecting people from a holistic approach. This review examines, through bibliometric studies, the scientific knowledge generated on sustainable rural development planning in the last 50 years, analysing 6895 articles published in journals between 1970 and 2020. The results reveal the existence of three clusters, and important growth is observed to respond to the continuous needs in relation to sustainable rural development. This research shows the evolution of a new approach for the planning of sustainable rural development projects in postmodernity: Working with People (WWP). This WWP model, as a conceptual framework from social learning, has been validated as a novel proposal in numerous contexts. The bibliometric analysis shows an evolution in “From Putting the Last First” to “Working with People in Rural Development” research and the contributions of influential teachers, such as Chambers and Cernea. These bibliometric analyses demonstrate the correct approach of the WWP model and open new fields of research in the planning of sustainable rural development projects.

Towards the Contributing Factors for the Inconsistency Between English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teachers' Equity-Oriented Cognition and Practices.

Though EFL teachers now generally hold an equity-oriented mindset, they are often blamed for not implementing equitable practices in the actual teaching. The contributing factors causing cognition-practice inconsistency should be recognized and highlighted to ensure equitable teaching. Therefore, by taking an interpretative qualitative approach, this study explored in-depth the contributing factors that caused the mismatch between EFL teachers' equity-oriented cognition and practices. We adopted classroom observation and stimulated recall interviews with 10 university teachers to examine the contributing factors that lead to cognition-practice inconsistency. Our results showed two experiential factors (unpleasant schooling experiences and limited effective training) and five contextual factors (unfavorable student factors, inharmonious classroom climate, toxic school contexts, equity-deficient education system, and negative social cultures) mediated the relationship between teachers' equity-oriented cognition and practices. The findings shed light on an association between influential factors and teachers' equity-oriented cognition-practice mismatch. Moreover, an equity-oriented teaching framework was thus proposed to help eliminate the constraining effect of these factors.

Two Danish Artists—Two Not So Divergent Paths: C. C. A. Christensen, Carl Bloch, and the Evolution of Latter-day Saint Art and Aesthetics

Two Danish Artists—Two Not So Divergent Paths: C. C. A. Christensen, Carl Bloch, and the Evolution of Latter-day Saint Art and Aesthetics

БЕКТУРСУН АЛЫМОВДУН КЫРГЫЗ АДАБИЯТЫНА ЖАНА ПЕДАГОГИКАСЫНА КОШКОН САЛЫМЫ

The article defines the great contribution of B. Alymov to the Kyrgyz literature and pedagogy. In addition to analyzing the genres of Kyrgyz literature, the scientist also proposed specific methods for teaching them. In his methodological works, he also divided literary genres depending on the age perceptions of students, psychological changes. An influential teacher in the 1960s and 70s, together with the Kyrgyz Research Pedagogical Institute, carried out traveling research work in almost all regions of the country. They went to the teachers' classes, analyzed and gave the necessary methodological instructions. At the end of the article, it is proved that B. Alymov studied Kyrgyz literature in depth, read scientific and methodological lectures and reports at a high level on how to implement actual problems in teaching the Kyrgyz language and literature in accordance with the requirements of the ongoing reform, and created extensive works on pedagogy. It was also noted that B. Alymov was an understanding, open, far-sighted and kind person.