Lack Of Qualified Teachers Research Articles

Problems and Countermeasures in Football Teaching in Colleges and Universities

The purpose of this article is to reveal the difficult problems faced in the process of football training in colleges and universities, and on this basis, formulate specific solutions to these problems. Under the background of increasing attention to physical education in China, football has been gradually integrated into the physical education system in colleges and universities because of its wide popularity. For example, in the process of classroom teaching, there are many common challenges, such as the lagging update of educational concepts, the lack of qualified teachers, the lack of diversified practice methods, and the low participation of students. The quality and physical fitness are all dragged down by the problems existing in college football teaching. This paper makes a detailed investigation and in-depth analysis of the current situation of football education in colleges and universities, and then puts forward a series of specific coping strategies, such as refreshing educational views, strengthening teachers professional training, expanding the diversity and interest of practice items, and stimulating students active participation, in order to provide reference for optimizing the quality of football teaching in colleges and universities.

Innovative Strategies for English Language Learning in Ecuador: A Focus on Playful Learning

Education is a universal right that extends beyond core subjects to include cross-curricular content essential for preparing students for a competitive global landscape. In this context, English serves as a critical tool, recognized as both the first official language for 370 million users and a second language for 978 million (Eberhard et al., 2021). Despite its global importance, Ecuador faces challenges in English language proficiency, ranking low in Latin America due to inadequate methodologies and a lack of qualified teachers (Education First, 2021; Banegas & Sanchez, 2024). This project aims to implement a playful program tailored to middle school students (5th to 7th grades) at Eugenio Espejo Basic Education School, addressing their unique educational needs through the development of didactic materials and training for non-specialized teachers. A descriptive quantitative approach will guide the methodology, focusing on communicative competence through structured tutoring sessions that utilize reusable educational resources. The study will assess students' prior knowledge through a pre-test, which will inform the creation of a tailored curriculum designed to enhance vocabulary and overall language skills. This initiative not only seeks to improve English proficiency among students but also aims to equip teachers with effective pedagogical strategies, fostering a more conducive learning environment in Ecuadorian classrooms.

The Impact of New Media Technology Applications on Educational Equity in Rural Areas

Educational disparities between rural and urban areas have long been a significant concern, driven by factors such as limited access to educational resources, insufficient infrastructure, and a lack of qualified teachers in rural regions. In response to these challenges, new media technologies (NMT)—ranging from digital learning platforms to artificial intelligence(AI)-driven educational environments—have emerged as promising tools to bridge the educational gap. This research explores the impact of these NMT applications on educational equity in rural areas, emphasizing both the opportunities they create and the challenges they introduce. These technologies have the potential to revolutionize traditional educational methods by providing innovative approaches to knowledge transfer and expanding access to a broader range of educational resources. However, the digital divide—a disparity in access to technology and digital literacy—remains a significant obstacle. Students in rural areas often face challenges such as limited digital literacy, insufficient access to technological equipment, and unreliable Internet connections, all of which exacerbate educational inequalities. This research advocates for targeted investments in Internet infrastructure and comprehensive digital training programs to mitigate these challenges and promote educational equity. By delving into the complexities of integrating NMT into rural education, this study aims to offer valuable insights for policymakers and educators in their efforts to develop inclusive strategies that ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their geographic location. The ultimate objective is to create an education system that empowers students in rural and disadvantaged communities to reach their full academic potential.

Diversive and comprehensive study of autism

The present study investigated the effect of Autism on the children behavior and health. ASD is a disease associated with repetitive sensory-motor behaviors associated with strong genetic component and the person suffers difficulty in social communication. However, most individuals will not work full-time or live independently. Genetics and neuroscience have identified the risks involved. The research work is still needed to understand the effect of medication and therapies on the autistic persons. In addition, teachers are not equipped with skills and knowledge needed to work with children with ASD in school, the little research available indicates a lack of qualified teachers and equipment, which negatively affects children.

Формирование готовности учителей биологии к использованию технологии СLІL в профессиональной деятельности

Currently, all countries of the world consider it important to speak an international language, including English. We need to master several languages to ensure that our younger generation remains connected to global civilization. This is a necessity arising from the demands of modern times. The purpose of the study is to identify and develop methods for developing the readiness of future biology teachers to use CLIL technology in their professional activities. The study involved students and teachers of the secondary school named after. Makarenko, s. Sas-Tyube, Tyulkubas district, Turkestan region. An analysis of research, including scientific and methodological literature on the topic, has been provided; a lesson plan was developed using the subject "Biology" and an integrated module of the subject "English". A survey was conducted among science subject teachers at the school to determine their attitudes towards using CLIL technology. The results showed that this technology is considered rational, but some drawbacks were identified: there is limited time allocated to students in general secondary schools, a lack of qualified teachers, and a lack of understanding of this technology by parents and students. Respondents also demonstrated a shortage of materials, insufficient information on using CLIL technology, and a decline in teachers' proficiency levels. Thus, the formation of teachers' readiness to use CLIL technology is a key factor in the successful integration of innovative approaches into the educational process and the achievement of educational goals in the 21st century.

Transition to Post-Pandemic Education: Teaching Strategies of Tle Teachers in Secondary Public Schools

This study explored the teaching strategies of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) course in Cluster 5, Davao City. There were eight (8) home economics teachers who participated in the study. This study made use of a phenomenological approach to extract the ideas of the parent participants. The participants were purposely selected as representatives from the group of home economics teachers from schools in the same division. The in-depth-interview was employed to gather some information as regards to their respective experiences on the transition of their classes from blended learning to the new face to face classes during the post pandemic school year. Using the thematic analysis, the following themes emerged as pertains to the teaching strategies that were most effective for students during the post pandemic time, these are: the most effective teaching strategies in their TLE classes were demonstration method, lecture method and solving common problems. The challenges of the teachers were: the lack of funds, lack of practical strategies and lack of qualified teachers. The suggested teaching strategies to facilitate the students learning was to improve communication and improvement of their collaboration with stakeholders. The Technology and Livelihood Education teachers may be more proactive in implementing the course to their learners. The teachers may be more attentive to the needs and predicaments of their learners and other stakeholders, thus creating the harmonious learning environment.

Guest Faculty in the University System: Issues and Challenges

Why there is a shortage of teachers in the education system of our country, especially in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country? Is there a lack of qualified teachers or is there any problem with the recruitment mechanism of our university system? Answers to these questions lie in the fact that there is a lack of regular recruitment. The tentative solution to this problem, which has been found by the Indian Universities, is the hiring of ‘Guest lecturers and ad-hoc lecturers temporarily.

Investigating the Effect of Teacher Qualification on Students’ Performance in Mathematics Instruction in Asunafo North Municipality

Mathematics has a positive impact on the world, but students' performance in the subject is declining. Many researchers believe that one of the causes of this decline is the lack of qualified teachers. To investigate this further, a study was conducted in the Asunafo North Municipality to examine the effect of teacher qualifications on students' performance in mathematics classrooms. A descriptive survey research design was utilized to conduct this study which included 76 respondents, consisting of 60 students (WASSCE candidates) and 16 final year mathematics teachers. This was done through a purposive sampling technique for the sample of teachers and a simple random sampling for the selecting of the WASSCE students. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews, and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation were used, as well as paired samples T-test to answer the hypothesis testing. The results of the study showed that students taught by highly qualified teachers performed better than those taught by less qualified teachers. This indicates that teacher qualification has a significant impact on students' performance in mathematics. The study concludes that teacher qualification is a major factor affecting students' academic performance in mathematics. Based on the findings, it is recommended that education stakeholders in Ghana, including the Ministry of Education, should employ only qualified teachers who are graduates or masters’ holders with teaching qualifications to teach mathematics at the SHS level.

Investigating the socio-ecological model factors influencing physical activity and health promotion among early adolescents in the southern parts of Ethiopia

Background: Currently the increased level of physical inactivity and lack of attention to health initiatives in educational settings is a hot issue in Ethiopia and worldwide. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate socio-ecological model factors hindering the promotion of school physical activity programs among early adolescents in the Gamo Zone primary schools, in the southern part of Ethiopia. Methods: The study conducted a mixed-method design to explore the roles and perspectives of stakeholders, using semi-structured interviews. Then, Thematic analysis and IBM SPSS (ver. 26) were used to analyze the data. Participants: The study purposely involved 20 respondents, aged 40.60±7.90 SD with a work experience year of 14.5±7.714 SD from in and out of schools. Results: The study found that physical activity is crucial medicine to prevent non-communicable diseases, and enhance overall health opportunities, and academic performance in school-aged early adolescents. However, issues such as inadequate physical education curriculum, lack of qualified teachers, and lack of facilities hindered the implementation of physical activity programs in the Gamo zone primary schools. Recommendation: The study put forward that collaboration of stakeholders and the school community should be a key strategy to boost physical activity in school settings. Also, further research is needed on different research methods to examine obstacles to school health initiatives.

ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ ВНЕДРЕНИЯ DEVOPS В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫЕ ПРОГРАММЫ

The article examines the problems and prospects of implementing DevOps in educational programs. The main principles and practices of DevOps, as well as the current state of educational programs in the field of IT, are considered. The problems of DevOps integration, such as the lack of qualified teachers, the lack of educational materials, difficulties in adapting to rapidly changing practices and financial barriers, are discussed. The article also provides recommendations for updating curricula and examples of successful implementation of DevOps in educational institutions. The prospects for students and educational institutions, as well as opportunities for cooperation with the industry, are assessed.

Revisiting the Use of English as the Language of Instruction in Tanzanian Secondary Schools

There are various challenges facing the use of English as the language of instruction policy in Tanzania secondary schools. These include low levels of English among teachers, a lack of qualified teachers, and a lack of guidelines about how to teach in English. The challenges negatively affect the learning of content subjects as well as the learning of the English language itself. This article examines English as the language of instruction policy in secondary schools by reviewing theoretical bases for adopting an additional language as a language of instruction and education approaches in which subject contents are taught using English as the medium of instruction. The paper discusses the weaknesses of the current practice and recommends refocusing English as the language of instruction policy by highlighting its implicit goal of improving language skills through the integrated content and language learning approach.

The Contribution of Preschool Teacher Education Program in Equipping Teachers with Indicators of Relevant Curriculum in Ethiopia

The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of Teacher Education Program in equipping preschool teachers with some indicators of relevant curriculum practice as guiding principles of development and learning, appropriate curriculum, learning cycles, and fit methods of instruction and assessment means for children in Ethiopia. A survey method was employed in conducting the study. The data for the study were collected from 221 teacher-trainees using questionnaires of rating scale with open-ended questions and five trainers using interview questions. The data were analysed using frequency, percentage, and sums. The data from survey questionnaire indicated that the contribution of Teacher Education Program in acquainting trainees with guiding principles of child development and learning, developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning cycles of children, fit methods of instruction and assessment means for children did not get high level of agreement from the respondents. The data from interview and open ended questions revealed obstacles as lack of qualified teachers, unsuitable curriculum materials, difficult courses, negative attitude to the profession, time shortage and absence of centres for skills development in the training program. Measures useful for alleviating problems were also indicated parallel to the problems.

Teaching Piano to Blind Children: An Analysis of Positive Perceptions Based on Perma Framework in Qingdao, China

Blind children can benefit from music education as it enhances their musical skills and auditory abilities. However, blind children in China face challenges in pursuing music education due to issues such as social stigma and lack of qualified teachers. Moreover, research in this area is lacking. On the basis of the PERMA (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment) framework, this study attempts to identify the positive psychology of blind children’s piano learning among teachers, blind students, and parents. This study aims to to fill the research gap of piano learning among blind children. Interviews were conducted with piano teachers, blind students, and their parents (N=56) using a qualitative research methodology through PERMA framework. The data identified that piano teachers’ instruction was influenced by their preparation of teaching and personal attitudes. Findings also revealed that the positive emotion, sense of engagement, and positive relationships, impacted the accomplishment and achievement of all participants. This study demonstrates that teachers’ preparation experience and positive attitudes, engagement, and building rapport with blind children and their parents are crucial to promoting their piano learning. This study offers readers the chance to get insight into the field of piano instruction for the blind as well as illumination from thought and empirical support for piano teachers and music educators in inclusive music education in China.

Sociological Study of the Integration Policy of Ukrainian in the World Cultural Space

Assess the factors influencing the integration of Ukrainian musical culture into the global artistic space. The modern era of globalization has led to increased interaction and mutual influence between cultures, creating a new space for the development of national cultural spheres and world art. As national cultures continue to interact and blend, the boundaries between states are weakened and a singular global cultural environment is formed. Conduct a research project exploring the practical aspects of incorporating Ukrainian music into the global cultural scene. The study reveals that integration processes have significantly impacted Ukrainian musical culture within the global artistic space. However, obstacles such as a lack of qualified teachers and graduates in musical specialties, as well as a low level of knowledge in culture and art, hinder full integration. Efforts to promote Ukrainian music include digitizing the archive of national Ukrainian music and organizing online music concerts. To achieve full integration into the global artistic community, it is essential to improve the qualifications and cultural knowledge of teachers and graduates.

Features of teaching the subject «actuarial and financial mathematics» in training future mathematics specialists

This article discusses the actual problems of teaching mathematics students related to the introduction of actuarial and financial mathematics into the curriculum. The premise of the article is the need to provide quality education for students in the field of financial and insurance activities. It also discusses various methods of teaching actuarial and financial mathematics, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the problems associated with the lack of qualified teachers in this area. The authors emphasize the importance of practical training and the use of modern technologies in teaching so that students can apply their knowledge in practice. To conduct the study, we used the methods of analyzing scientific literature, interviewing students and teachers, as well as a comparative analysis of curricula and programs in various universities. As a result of the study, problems associated with the quality of teaching actuarial and financial mathematics were identified, and ways to solve them were proposed. The authors note the need to introduce new approaches to teaching and organization of practices, as well as to improve the qualifications of teachers. The results of the research work can be used in the future to improve the quality of education in the field of actuarial and financial mathematics, as well as to develop new curricula and programs.

Examining Factors Affecting Curriculum Implementation in Achieving High Academic Performance in Malawi – A Case Study of Kadzakalowa Community Day Secondary School (Ntcheu)

This study examines the factors affecting curriculum implementation in achieving high academic performance in Malawi, with a specific focus on Kadzakalowa Community Day Secondary School in Ntcheu. The study employs a qualitative research design, using interviews and observations to collect data from teachers, students, and school administrators. The study aims to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing the curriculum, explore the strategies that teachers and school administrators employ to ensure successful curriculum implementation, and determine the impact of curriculum implementation on student academic performance. The findings provided an insights into the factors that contribute to successful curriculum implementation in Malawi and offer recommendations for improving curriculum implementation in the country. the study review also that thus factors, Lack of resources, Lack of qualified teachers, Poor students motivations, Lack of school fees, Poor curriculum implementation, Poor motivation of teachers, Poor administrative leadership and Long distance were factors affecting curriculum implementation in achieving high academic performance in Malawi at Kadzakalowa Community Day Secondary School in Ntcheu.

Analyzing the Education Gap Between Rural and Urban Environments in China

Three major issues that widened the Education Gap in rural and urban environments in China are, 1) the lack of financial support in governmental funding, 2) the lack of qualified teachers in rural education systems, and 3) barriers in education after the National Curriculum Reform towards suzhi jiaoyu, human quality education. This paper provided details on the influences of educational investments and funding on reported rural school dropout rates, misconceptions about rural students ability and competence swayed by negative stereotypes, neglected rural students feelings and issues in rural ideology and values as burdens on rural students, and the mismatch in curriculum with examination as an assessment tool in the current education system. Along with current educational efforts at the core to increase literacy rates, quality of population, and promote human modernization, suggestions were offered on how society, government, and the field of education can take positive actions that have profound impacts on rural students life, such as to increase educational investments toward rural education in the maintenance of school functioning, hiring qualified teachers as well as raise their wages, and effective use of the internet as the access to high-quality courses to prepare rural students for future assessments. Doing so would help them attain quality education, have better academic, health, and life outcomes, and contribute to society.

The Refugee Children Legal Rights to Education: The Case of Bambasi Refugee Camp in Ethiopia, Africa

This study aimed to investigate the legal rights of refugee children in Bambasi Refugee Camp, Ethiopia. Qualitative method via case study were used. There were 11 participants interviewed from the selected officials wring from teachers, Bambasi Authority for Refugee and Returnees Affairs (ARRA) and Benishangul Gumz Regional State (BGRS) Education Bureau. Some refugees children who aged from 12 to 17 years old with their parents authorization were included in the interviews too. They were chosen based on their academic performance, age and grade level. The whole process were reinforced with field observations and journalling. Within the periphery of this articulation, results showed that the refugee camp school lack classrooms, library room was not functional and no laboratory rooms as well. The school curriculum need to be revisited as there was no special education in curricular offerings. Lack of qualified teachers was another issue, language barrier and financial scarcity were among the identified challenges faced by refugee children. Their rights to education need to be protected. This implied for the government to look seriously into the situation of the refugee camp school so refugee children’s right to education will be protected and to reinforce quality education in the camp.

Preparing Cherokee Language Teachers: Lessons Learned From an Innovative Licensure Program

Cherokee is an endangered Indigenous language. Revitalization efforts often include offering Cherokee language instruction, but these efforts have been hampered by a lack of qualified teachers. An initial licensure program was launched in fall 2019 aimed at supporting Cherokee language renewal via the preparation of teachers. While a step forward, little is known about this program and the extent to which it meets the needs of Cherokee language teacher candidates. In response, we conducted a year-long case study to chronicle the experiences of a Cherokee language teacher as he completes this program. Results confirmed that teachers of Indigenous languages may still be developing language proficiency and may lack resources, rendering instruction more challenging. Findings also shed light on beneficial program characteristics (e.g., attention to lesson and unit plan design) and emphasized the need for greater involvement of the Indigenous community in teacher preparation programs.

Emergence, evolution, challenges and future prospect in LIS education and its impact on job opportunity of LIS education in Pakistan

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the status of library and information science (LIS) education in Pakistan, as well as LIS progress, level of employment and issues, infrastructure and facilities, challenges faced by LIS institutions and future prospects of the profession.Design/methodology/approachA total of 115 permanent/regular and visiting academic members from different Pakistani institutions/universities participated in the research. A mixed-method was used, and data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively.FindingsThis study’s results showed that assistant, associate and associate professors have been very involved in producing high-quality research articles and producing quality graduates. This study also found that there are several problems with LIS education in Pakistan, such as a lack of qualified teachers, resources and facilities. This study provides all the answers to these problems. They are useful for LIS teachers and students in Pakistan because LIS education has been around for a long time, but there are still some problems that need to be fixed. The results could have an immediate effect on the direction, ability to survive and future of LIS education in Pakistan.Originality/valuePreviously, different studies have been conducted on evolution and challenges to the LIS profession, but to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no study has been reported based on the professional experiences in other Universities of Pakistan. According to the research, the findings are crucial for LIS professors and students in Pakistan. In addition, the research investigates the challenges faced by LIS teachers in Pakistan. It concludes with suggestions on how to address some of these problems. It is also said that Pakistan must develop universal standards for LIS to close the gap between what users want and what library workers can do.