Teaching Research Methods Research Articles

The Impact of Heterogeneous Forms for the Same Subject on the Professional Development of English Teachers

As an educational research method, heterogeneous forms for the same subject cannot only help teachers accelerate the internalization of teaching concepts in a short period of time, but also highlight the social value of individual teachers and generate collective wisdom, which can effectively and quickly promote the professional development of English teachers. This paper expounds the related concepts of heterogeneous forms for the same subject and English teachers' professional development, and basically illustrates that heterogeneous forms for the same subject is one of the effective ways to promote the professional development of high school English teachers.

Enhancing research engagement in MSW students by investigating social work majors’ adverse life events and mental health outcomes

ABSTRACT Research literacy for graduate social work students may be enhanced by approaching the process of teaching research methods from an experiential learning perspective. This article provides an overview of an introductory MSW research course where students investigated adverse life events (ALEs) and their association with mental health outcomes in social work majors (N = 51). MSW students’ inquiry into ALEs helped to increase their understanding of the practical elements of trauma exposure and aftermath, along with conducting research that adds to the knowledge base of the topic. The findings on childhood maltreatment, adult interpersonal violence, and mental health outcomes are presented, along with students’ process of constructing and implementing their research studies. ALEs were common across the lifespan. However, few associations were found between ALEs, whether in childhood or adulthood, and mental (depression, anxiety, stress) and behavioral (alcohol use, cannabis use) health. Such findings underscored for students the complex relationship between psychological distress and resilience for social work trainees. Implications include further investigation to examine how positive coping skills may serve as essential moderators that create stress-buffering effects for social work trainees in the context of risk. Such information may enhance curricula to prepare students better to achieve professional competence.

An Innovative Assessment for a Research Methods Module: Assessing Master’s Students Analytical Skills Beyond a Traditional Dissertation

Research methods education is significant for enabling postgraduate students to demonstrate a mastery of knowledge and skills required to achieve their degree (QAA, 2020). Yet there is a lack of research on how students are assessed in research methods apart from a ‘final project’ (Earley, 2014). This presents a gap in pedagogical scholarship in engineering education on the assessment of student’s analytical skills to conduct research. To address this gap, the paper investigates the research question: “How to assess engineering master’s student’s analytical skills for research?” The authors present a case study of reflective practice in which an innovative analytical skills assessment was designed for 955 full-time postgraduate students enrolled on a transferrable skills module offered to 6 master’s courses. The paper presents challenges in designing a constructively aligned assessment for a diverse group of students with varying research interests and disciplines. Based on the authors’ reflections, recommendations are provided on the design of innovative assessment of analytical skills for a large class of engineering and business students as well as a call to develop a culture of engineering education scholarship on research methods education.

Effects of Action Learning Strategies and Reflection in Teaching Business Research Methods in Business and Management Education

In a rapidly changing business world, Research Methods (RM) and their application to real-world problems are becoming skills that equip students for the rest of their lives. Thus, there are ongoing debates about several practical and pedagogical challenges to teaching research methods. One of the questions to address challenges is how to make RM interesting to Business and Management (B&M) students. Addressing this issue becomes even more debatable for the large class seatings in an increasingly internationalised context. Arguably, to remain relevant, Management Education (ME) must reflect the realities that influence its subject matter, while at the same time addressing social needs and expectations. Therefore, introducing innovative and inclusive methods for learning, teaching and assessment is becoming undoubtedly important for shaping the future of ME. This article presents a reflective analysis of introduced innovative learning, teaching and assessment methods for teaching RM on one of the largest PG taught courses in one of the UK’s higher education institutions. In this course, students learn and develop a research proposal for the final PG project. The innovative methods employed in this course were to address the above-mentioned challenge, making RM more interesting for B&M students by improving an engagement. This was achieved by incorporating an active and action learning strategies in flipped classroom settings. The idea was to create an interactive environment where students could master technical information through Learning Set Conversation (LSC), Reflection, and Critical Analysis. Having, LSC about the Case Study, which was linked to research process, helped students to adopt multicultural environment and have a great experience while they were learning and developing their Research Proposal. In addition, introducing the weekly Reflective Work/Reflective Diaries submission as a form of assessment, helped students to keep Reflective Diaries, which allowed them to observe their own research practice and the lessons they have learnt. Effectiveness of the introduced methods and recommendations are based on the Mid-module feedback data which was taken form 3 different intakes between 2021-2023.

A revised model of cognitive apprenticeship: A qualitative study

AbstractThe six‐phase model of cognitive apprenticeship (modelling, coaching, scaffolding, articulation, reflection and exploration) has been recognized as a useful and effective instructional method in educational research; however, only a few studies have investigated the structural relationships among the six phases at work. This study aimed to qualitatively examine the relationships among the six phases of cognitive apprenticeship. The study focused on the preceptorship of clinical nursing education in which an experienced nurse (preceptor) instructs a newly registered nurse (preceptee) during their first year of tenure. The grounded theory approach was used to analyse open‐ended survey data from 41 nurses at a university hospital in Japan. Participants were asked to recall how they were instructed by their preceptors. The results indicated that preceptors used articulation and reflection during coaching, scaffolding, and exploration, and that scaffolding was closely associated with exploration. Based on these findings, a revised model of cognitive apprenticeship was proposed. This study contributes to the literature by proposing a revised cognitive apprenticeship model.

Mapping Of Occupation In Quality Management Within National Qualification Framework To Close The Gap Between Education And Industry Needs

In the face of rapid industrial changes and globalization, there is a growing demand for highly skilled professionals in quality management within Indonesia. The Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (IQF) seeks to align vocational education with industry demands by establishing a clear framework of work competency standards. However, discrepancies persist between the competencies taught in vocational programs and those required in the industry, particularly in advanced areas such as data analysis and strategic quality planning. This study undertakes a systematic occupational mapping in the quality management sector to identify these gaps and develop strategies to address them. Utilizing methodologies like the Rapid Assessment Process (RAP), Gall and Borg's educational research methods, and Regional Model Competency Standards (RMCS), the study formulates a comprehensive occupational matrix. This matrix serves as a crucial tool for planning human resources, developing relevant educational and training curricula, and fostering career development aligned with market trends and needs. The research outcomes are aimed at enhancing the alignment of vocational education with industry standards, thereby increasing the employability and effectiveness of graduates in the quality management sector.

Pedagogical implications of pragmatic HRM research.

This chapter examines the interplay between human resource management theory and human resource management practice. It advocates that effective human resource management practice and theory are intrinsically intertwined, and this indispensable link ought to be central to the pedagogy of management research methods. Through greater embeddedness of the institutional and societal context in research method teaching, students can develop as scholars who understand their roles as facilitators of dialogue between researchers and a significant part of their audience (practitioners). The chapter conceptualizes this perspective as a collaborative model in human resource management research, which then must hold centrality in the teaching of research methods in our university and college classrooms.

THE CONTENT OF FORMING SCIENTIFIC-RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF FUTURE TEACHERS

This article explores the importance of developing scientific-research competence among future teachers. It analyzes the content and methods of fostering this competence, shedding light on the training and practical application of research skills in teachers' professional practice. Key aspects of teaching research methods, data analysis, literature review, and dissemination of research findings are discussed.

Beyond analytics: Using computer‐aided methods in educational research to extend qualitative data analysis

AbstractThis study proposes and demonstrates how computer‐aided methods can be used to extend qualitative data analysis by quantifying qualitative data, and then through exploration, categorization, grouping, and validation. Computer‐aided approaches to inquiry have gained important ground in educational research, mostly through data analytics and large data set processing. We argue that qualitative data analysis methods can also be supported and extended by computer‐aided methods. In particular, we posit that computing capacities rationally applied can expand the innate human ability to recognize patterns and group qualitative information based on similarities. We propose a principled approach to using machine learning in qualitative education research based on the three interrelated elements of the assessment triangle: cognition, observation, and interpretation. Through the lens of the assessment triangle, the study presents three examples of qualitative studies in engineering education that have used computer‐aided methods for visualization and grouping. The first study focuses on characterizing students' written explanations of programming code, using tile plots and hierarchical clustering with binary distances to identify the different approaches that students used to self‐explain. The second study looks into students' modeling and simulation process and elicits the types of knowledge that they used in each step through a think‐aloud protocol. For this purpose, we used a bubble plot and a k‐means clustering algorithm. The third and final study explores engineering faculty's conceptions of teaching, using data from semi‐structured interviews. We grouped these conceptions based on coding similarities, using Jaccard's similarity coefficient, and visualized them using a treemap. We conclude this manuscript by discussing some implications for engineering education qualitative research.

Teaching Research Methods through a Community-Based Research Project: Connecting Theory and Practice to Make it “Real” for Students

This paper describes the experience of teaching an undergraduate research methods course through a qualitative community-based research project and the impact of that approach on student learning. Course composition and design are outlined, followed by the community-based research project’s impetus, focal research questions, and implementation protocol. Evidence of the impact on learning for the fifteen students in the course is drawn from three sources: reflection papers, student comments on formal course evaluations, and pre and post-test (survey) self-assessments of student knowledge. Collectively, the data suggest student learning was supported in several ways: by enhancing their ability to connect theory with practice, increasing appreciation of the scope and rigor of social science research procedures, viewing research as a vehicle to develop empathy, and recognizing the utility of research skills to job-readiness. Challenges and critiques related to implementing this type of project are also discussed.

The influence of sports games on the formation of technical skills of athletes in ukrainian belt wrestling

The article reveals current issues of forming the high level of technical fitness of athletes in Ukrainian belt wrestling. The main task of a technical training of an athlete is the formation of skills and abilities to perform competitive actions that allow to effectively use the athlete's capabilities in the process of sports activity. Technical skills training in any sport is aimed at teaching an athlete the technique of movements, improving them to perfection. The purpose of the research: to determine the influence of sports games on the formation of the level of technical skills of athletes in Ukrainian belt wrestling at the stage of preparation for major competitions. Research methods: analysis and synthesis of literary sources, methods of observation and comparison, pedagogical research methods (testing of physical qualities: coordination, speed and strength, power abilities, flexibility), medical and biological research methods, methods of mathematical statistics. Conclusions: the level of athletes' technical skills in the experimental group during the period of the pedagogical experiment by the indicator - throws of the partner, the speed of throws increased by 21.8% in relation to the control group - 4.7%.

The application research of scenario simulation teaching method in the teaching course of traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics and traumatology.

The application research of scenario simulation teaching method in the teaching course of traditional Chinese medicine orthopedics and traumatology.

Formation of students� cognitive and value attitude to folk music

Relevance. The study aimed to examine the processes and mechanisms that contribute to the formation of students� conscious and value-rich attitudes towards folk music in the context of their cultural education and sociocultural environment. Purpose. This research investigates the impact of folk music on students' cultural education and its role in shaping their cognitive-value attitude towards it. Methodology. This scientific work employed the analysis method to study the influence of folk music on the formation of the cultural context in Kyrgyzstan. It also utilised generalisation and systematization to investigate the impact of pedagogical activities on students� cognitive-value attitude towards folk music. Results. The study notes that folk music plays a key role as a cultural channel and reflection of the evolution of society. The results confirm that studying folk music not only preserves cultural heritage but also serves as a means of forming national identity and sociocultural integration. The research revealed that the development of a conscious and value-rich attitude among students towards folk music depends on several aspects. These include educational programs, pedagogical approaches, cultural environments, multimedia resources, and research methods. Conclusions. The processes and mechanisms studied interact to ensure a deep understanding and appreciation of folk music by students, contributing to the formation of their value-based attitude towards this musical genre. The role of the teacher in this process is significant. Teachers not only impart knowledge but also stimulate respect and love for folk traditions through music. Studying folk music in educational institutions helps expand students� repertoires and develop their cultural literacy and creative thinking. Keywords: creative thinking; cultural values; modern technologies; emotional experience

Online poetry writing at school – comparing lower secondary students’ experiences between individual and collaborative poetry writing

IntroductionThis study investigates how seventh-grade students experience online collaborative writing, its support in writing poems, and how collaboratively and individually written poems differ.MethodsThe educational design research method was used in this mixed-methods study, which was conducted in natural classroom settings to investigate students’ individual and collaborative poetry writing.ResultsThe quantitative analysis of questionnaires and qualitative thematic analysis of postexperimental interviews show that the students enjoyed collaborative writing more and found it more accessible than individual writing. They experienced that it supported them in writing better poems and increased their writing confidence. They also appreciated the support of teamwork, although individual writing gave them more liberty to explore various aspects of poetry and express their feelings.DiscussionFrom a pedagogical point of view, the students need to be provided with opportunities for collaborative poetry writing to make the writing process easier and more enjoyable. Online collaborative writing supports the process of poetry writing.

A review of machine learning methods used for educational data

AbstractIntegrating machine learning (ML) methods in educational research has the potential to greatly impact upon research, teaching, learning and assessment by enabling personalised learning, adaptive assessment and providing insights into student performance, progress and learning patterns. To reveal more about this notion, we investigated ML approaches used for educational data analysis in the last decade and provided recommendations for further research. Using a systematic literature review (SLR), we examined 77 publications from two large and high-impact databases for educational research using bibliometric mapping and evaluative review analysis. Our results suggest that the top five most frequently used keywords were similar in both databases. The majority of the publications (88%) utilised supervised ML approaches for predicting students’ performances and finding learning patterns. These methods include decision trees, support vector machines, random forests, and logistic regression. Semi-supervised learning methods were less frequently used, but also demonstrated promising results in predicting students’ performance. Finally, we discuss the implications of these results for statisticians, researchers, and policymakers in education.

Twelve tips for using rapid research methods in health professions education

Information may be required within a short time-frame for making decisions about programmes and interventions in health professions education. Rapid research methods have been increasingly used in healthcare, especially for qualitative research studies and literature reviews. An essential aspect of using rapid research methods is pragmatism, in which there is a balance between the constraints of the short time frame (typically less than 3 months), the available resources, and the rigour for an appropriate standard of quality. Achieving this balance requires careful attention to the design of the research, including clarification of the decision-maker’s information needs and the use of rapid methods for literature review, selection of participants, and data collection and analysis. The intention of the article is to provide a practical guide for how rapid research methods for qualitative research studies and literature reviews can be adapted for health professions education.

전공맞춤형 미디어리터러시 교과목 긍정탐색 (Appreciative Inquiry) 교수법 적용 설계 연구

In order to achieve the goal of media literacy, this study applied the Appreciative Inquiry teaching and learning method and focused on learners’ creative thinking and self-development in the 4D learning process to improve self-directed learning and creative convergence capabilities of students in convergence majors. The purpose is to design classes and produce results so that students can become familiar with problem-solving skills and creative cooperative learning through strengthening and team-based learning. To this end, in applying the Appreciative Inquiry teaching and learning method to media literacy class design, we followed the ADDIE teaching system development model and used the creative convergence competency learn ing performance rubric evaluation sheet and class satisfaction questionnaire as research tools. Operation results were measured for second semester students. As a result, effective education can be realized in strengthening learners’ creative convergence capabilities, reinforcing learner-centered proactive attitudes, pro moting creative thinking through team-based cooperative learning, implementing classes based on instructor-learner exchange methods, and improving the quality of classes through 4D learning activities.

Studying the characteristics of mentoring university students with the main focus on supporting their professional development

Introduction. The problem of training and development of demanded, highly qualified professionals is explored. The purpose of this article is to identify the characteristic features of mentoring university students aimed at enhancing their professional development. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted using theoretical, empirical and auxiliary methods of psychological and educational research. General logical methods of scientific knowledge included analysis, synthesis and generalization of information. The analysis was based on questionnaires, as well as the method of collecting social information. Mathematical and statistical methods for interpreting the results were used as auxiliary methods. When assessing the reliability of differences between the data obtained from students of different years of study, a nonparametric statistical method was used (the Pearson chi-square test). Results. The authors identified features of mentoring university students. Four types of mentors have been identified: 1) mentors for learning; 2) mentors as psychologists; 3) research mentors; 4) field-based mentors. The functions of each type of mentors have been described and clarified. Furthermore, the authors proposed a system of interaction between mentors. Conclusions. The article concludes about the characteristic features of mentoring university students in order to facilitate their professional development as future professionals. The authors proposed a system of mentoring focusing on training, support and guidance of students which includes four types of mentors. A system of interaction between mentor and student is described.

Fairy-tale therapy as a means of developing communication skills of preschool children

Relevance. At the present stage of the search for new forms and methods of teaching, the development and education of children are one of the main tasks of preschool pedagogy. The relevance of the study is determined by the importance of fairy tales in the development of preschoolers' speech. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to include valuable levels of fairy tales in the communicative and cultural development of preschool children. Research objectives: to develop the ability to emotionally react to imaginary events; to strengthen a conscious approach to the rules of personal safety; to use movements of expression. Methodology. The following methods and approaches were used in the study: activity approach, personal approach, method of pedagogical research, system approach. Results. The presented results demonstrate that a systematic and scientifically based approach to conducting specially organised classes using fairy tales develops expressiveness, accuracy of speech, grammatical correctness, lexical completeness and semantic organisation, cognitive data, etc. Conclusions. Thus, the study confirms the hypothesis that a fairy tale can be an effective means of developing the speech of younger schoolchildren in educational activities, as well as another means of ensuring the attitude to the student as a person. This study has prospects for further research on the problems of the influence of fairy tales as a metaphorical text on the development of tolerance in primary school children, as well as studying the possibility of the phenomenon of negative semantic resonance. Keywords: fairy tale therapy; preschool children; pedagogical activity; psychological training; personality development

The Research on Teaching Methods

Teacher is the most glorious profession under the sun. The summary and transmission of human excellent cultural achievements and the training and cultivation of various talents are inseparable from the hard work of teachers. Science continues to progress, our education should also keep up with the pace, in the face of the defects and deficiencies of existing education, we should be a teacher to become more painstakingly study and study, strive to be able to research more effective innovative teaching methods and means, so that more students can learn and grow in a happy atmosphere. Starting from the significance of teaching method research, this paper analyzes the existing problems and countermeasures in the current teaching method and teaching process.