Teaching Management Research Articles

ONTO-SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF THE EMERGENCE AND EVOLUTION OF FUNCTIONAL REASONING

Developing students’ adequate functional reasoning requires paying attention to the design and planning of teaching from the first educational levels. This implies considering and progressively articulating the diversity of meanings of the function, attending to the generality and formalization levels that emerged in its historical evolution. In this paper, we review historical and epistemological studies on function using theoretical tools of the Onto-semiotic Approach to characterize different levels of functional reasoning. We interpret meaning in terms of systems of operative and discursive practices related to solving types of problems. In line with previous research, we identify partial meanings of function (operative-tabular, operative-graphic, algebraic-geometric, analytic, arbitrary correspondence between numerical sets, and mapping between arbitrary sets) that should be part of the overall reference meaning in the planning and management of function teaching and learning processes. This study provides a complementary view of the multiple investigations that describe the phylogenesis of the concept of function in mathematics with a historical and epistemological approach.

The Role of Digital Tools in Enhancing the Interactivity of Teaching Cultural Industry Management

With the development of technology, digital tools have become an important part of education, this paper investigates the role of digital tools in enhancing the interactivity of cultural industry management teaching and discusses its impact on teaching effectiveness. 513 pieces of valid information were collected from a random sample of frontline teachers and students in a university in Jiangxi Province using questionnaires and interviews, the results of the study show that digital tools play an important role in enhancing the interactivity of teaching and learning. Specifically, teachers and students identified basic teaching skills, instructional design ability, collaborative teaching ability, data diagnosis ability, and instructional decision-making ability as the main skills required for the application of digital tools in teaching and learning, among which, instructional design ability performs the best in stimulating students’ motivation strategy, with a mean score of 3.938. In addition, multiple linear regression analysis revealed that digital tools have a significant impact on the development of cultural industry management and the development of cultural industry management. In addition, multiple linear regression analysis reveals that digital knowledge and digital skills have a significant positive effect on the interactivity of cultural industry management teaching, and the study concludes that the effective integration of digital tools can significantly improve the interactivity and effect of cultural industry management teaching and promote the innovation of teaching mode.

Upgrading TPQ Management Skills for TPQ Teachers in Grogol District, Sukoharjo

In the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0, religious knowledge is very necessary. This is because humans are spoiled by technological advances that are rational, practical, empirical and material in nature. TPQ is one of the non-formal institutions that can protect the Muslim generation from these dangers. However, in reality, many TPQs in Grogol District, Sukoharjo, are not managed well. The management structure, curriculum, and teaching methods are not well-regulated. Therefore, the STIM Surakarta Community Service Team held a seminar on managing TPQ with the aim of enabling TPQ teachers in the Grogol sub-district to manage TPQ well. This Community Service uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method. The stages followed are observation, problem identification, preparation, implementation, evaluation and publication. This community service activity succeeded in providing insight to TPQ teachers about good TPQ management.

Understanding the Determinants of ‘Shared Control’ in Early Childhood Education in Ghana

Developing children who are autonomous learners and able to contribute constructively to decision-making, forms part of the reasons why the Ghana Education Service, in the year 2019, introduced the Standards-based curriculum for basic education in Ghana. Teachers were, thus, tasked to adopt the constructivist instructional philosophy to help realize this educational goal. Using a sequential mixed method, this research involved basic schools in the Sunyani-west municipal of Ghana as cases. The current study investigated the practice of shared control as a way of developing children’s autonomous learning abilities. The results of the study indicate that teachers hardly allowed learners to contribute to the management and planning of instruction. Teachers’ perception of the learners’ limited cognitive ability, policy constraints (lesson planning system, examination-driven nature of the curriculum), and some socio-cultural factors significantly contributed to the minimal practice of shared control during instruction. Further results show that the GES, ironically, worked against the possibility of ensuring shared control. Recommendations have, therefore, been offered for the consideration of policymakers and curriculum implementers.

The Micropolitical Literacy of a Novice Principals to Promote International Education

<p>本研究探討初任校長在國際教育推動的學校變革行動中，如何運用微觀政治素養。研究者選取一所致力推動國際教育，且以其為學校願景的國民小學。研究結果發現，儘管推動國際教育有其挑戰與優勢，初任校長本著過去執行經驗，在學校變革行動中，涵育微觀政治素養：認知面秉著「國際教育」經驗，以之為學校願景，通盤了解工作分配的內容、行銷策略、教學內涵；技能面，初任校長正向尊重和負向控制的策略，無可避免學校內部勢力消長，教學管理策略創造親師生多贏局勢；情意面，關懷弱勢學生，增強教師使命感，強化家長歸屬感。</p> <p> </p><p>This study investigates the micropolitical literacy of a novice principal who lead the organizational change to promote International Education as a vision for the school. The researcher interviews the principal, the director of Teaching Affairs Division, a teacher with administrative duty, an English teacher, and a homeroom teacher. Despite of challenges and opportunities associated with a school’s readiness for change, novice principal mobilizes change for the first time. The main findings are as follows: from cognitive aspect, the novice principal with International Education experience is awareness of school aims, work loading, colleagues’ ability, internet marketing, and teaching knowledge. From skill aspect, he respects and controls with strength along with weakness of different parties. His teaching management creates win-win situation for students, teachers, and parents. From affective aspect, his concern to the disadvantaged students triggers positive emotions and fulfillment of teachers and students’ parents as well.</p> <p> </p>

Investigating Virtual Teaching Experiences: Perspectives of Undergraduate Student Teachers in Singing and Choral Techniques

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a widespread shift toward virtual learning across various educational domains, significantly impacting music instruction. This qualitative study, conducted at a university in the Eastern Cape Province, delved into the experiences of third-year undergraduate music students enrolled in the "Singing and Choral Techniques" module. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Constructivist Learning Theory, the research employed thematic analysis on in-depth interviews with 30 purposefully sampled students, revealing intricate dynamics related to technology, collaboration, student engagement, and motivational factors. Findings not only illuminate the challenges faced by students but also present innovative strategies aimed at elevating the quality of online teaching. Key motivational factors, including effective time management and interactive teaching methods, emerged as crucial elements for fostering meaningful online learning experiences. These insights are paramount for educators and policymakers, shaping the trajectory of online music education. The study emphasised the importance of strategic investments in technology, the creation of collaborative environments, targeted student support, and specialised training for educators. Policymakers can leverage these insights to formulate inclusive policies and initiatives that enhance the quality of virtual music education. Serving as a guiding compass for music education in the digital age, this research not only highlighted hurdles encountered but also unveiled innovative solutions, thus contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of online music education.

The Influence of Teaching Management on Academic Challenge and Academic Achievement of College Students—Take the School of Economics and Management as an Example

Teaching management is one of the important means for the university to manage the students, it has an important impact on the academic challenge and academic performance of college students. This paper takes the School of Economics and Management as an example, through the analysis of teaching management, discusses the specific impact of teaching management on college students’ academic challenges and academic results, and puts forward the corresponding improvement measures.

Development and validation of the “Instructional Leadership Behaviors Scale”: The Turkish urban sample

BackgroundThe worldwide interest in the instructional leadership behaviors of school administrators has led to the prevalent use of the concept in domestic research. The increasing number of domestic research on instructional leadership research is a challenge but also an opportunity for the fields of educational leadership and management. ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate the “Instructional Leadership Behaviors Scale” (ILBS) to describe the instructional leadership behaviors of school administrators in Turkey. MethodsThe data were collected online from 1100 teachers working in public schools in Turkey for exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and reliability analyses. ResultsThe analyses showed that ILBS comprised 28 items and two factors: “instructional management” and “professional development.” The ILBS was a valid and reliable instrument developed according to teachers’ opinions. ConclusionIt is expected that ILBS would be a reliable instrument sensitive to the domestic and legal aspects of “instructional management” and “professional development” in the instructional leadership behaviors of school administrators in Turkey.

Application of Computer Science Technology in Computer Education

The arrival of the era of big data, making the computer in all walks of life are widely used in the teaching process is also inseparable from the application of computers, some of the traditional teaching methods have also been replaced by computer technology, computer teaching has become the mainstream of the times, and has become a very effective means of teaching as well as teaching tools. The application and popularization of computers has brought great convenience to people's daily life, and has a great effect on the improvement of teaching quality. In the process of computer popularization, it is widely used in real life. And the computer as an education and learning tools, for computer education itself has great significance. In assisting teachers in the management of teaching and practical work at the same time, but also to provide students with richer learning resources and learning efficiency, so that the teaching and learning process is more concise and easy. The arrival of the era of big data, making the computer in all walks of life are widely used in the teaching process is also inseparable from the application of computers, some of the traditional teaching methods have also been replaced by computer technology, computerized teaching has become the mainstream of the times, and has become a very effective means of teaching as well as the teaching tools of the times. The application and popularization of computers has brought great convenience to people's daily life, and has a great effect on the improvement of teaching quality. Especially in the cultivation of talents in colleges and universities, the application of computers can have a great role in promoting the cultivation of innovation ability of college students. This article briefly analyzes the application of computer science and technology in computer education, starting from computer science and technology.

The Quality of Experience of Integrated Management Tahfiz Model (IM-Tahfiz) in Malaysian Education

Nowadays, the Islamic educational system in Malaysia demands a new technology for teaching and learning in Tahfiz education management. This Tahfiz learning management relatively has issues due to insufficient resources, infrastructure, and facilities. This paper proposes the usefulness of the Integrated Management Tahfiz Model (IM-Tahfiz) towards the effectiveness of education satisfaction at the heuristic level. The focus will be on Quality of Experience (QoE) based on user satisfaction due to implementing the IM-Tahfiz Model in the random Tahfiz institution in Malaysia.

Managing Modular Instruction and Students' Learning Outcomes

This study was conducted to determine the level of management of modular instruction in relation to the student’s learning outcomes. The study was conducted among 31 teachers, 12 school heads, 55 parents, and 191 Grade 10 students in Paquito S. Yu Memorial National High School of Lower Timonan, Dulop National High School of Dulop, Dumingag National High School, all of Dumingag Zamboanga del Sur during the School Year 2021-2022. This study used the quantitative-correlational research design. The descriptive statistics included the use of weighted average mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage distribution; and inferential statistic were done using Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman-rho correlation and t-test of r using SPSS and online data analysis calculators. The findings revealed that the respondent schools are highly equipped with educational technology to support modular instruction, have modules downloadable through the DepEd websites. The schools have sufficient financial support and material resources and it is properly utilized to sustain the massive reproduction of Self-Learning Modules (SLMs). Teachers were highly trained to manage modular instruction including the preparation of the contents, printing, distribution and assessment. They were also provided with adequate trainings to enrich their content knowledge with integration of educational technology. The contents of the self-learning modules were not only limited to the minimum essential learning competencies, rather it is enriched with in-depth discussions of concepts, visual illustrations, links for demonstrations and short videos. Moreover, the study concluded that the four groups of participants have similar perceptions on the level of management of modular instruction. Most of the student participants have satisfactorily achieved the minimum essential learning competencies in their English subject during the second quarter. The empirical evidence pointed out that even if the schools have highly evident provisions of technology and highly trained teachers, the students’ learning outcomes may not be very impressive. Finally, the study recommends that the Department of Education should allocate an additional budget for modular distance learning modalities; provide teachers with laptops, ensure reliable internet connectivity, provide assistance to teachers, design enhancement activities to improve students' learning outcomes; and encourage parents to support their children. Future researches should focus on the effect of modular instruction on higher-order thinking skills.

Teaching airway teachers: a post-course quantitative and qualitative survey

BackgroundAirway management is a crucial skill for many clinicians. Besides mastering the technical skills of establishing a patent airway, human factors including leadership and team collaboration are essential. Teaching these human factors is often challenging for instructors who lack dedicated training. Therefore, the European Airway Management Society (EAMS) developed the Teach-the-Airway-Teacher (TAT) course.MethodsThis online post-course survey of TAT-course participants 2013–2021 investigated the impact of the TAT-course and the status of airway management teaching in Europe. Twenty-eight questions e-mailed to participants (using SurveyMonkey) assessed the courses’ strengths and possible improvements. It covered participants’ and workplace details; after TAT-course considerations; and specifics of local airway teaching. Data were assessed using Excel and R.ResultsFifty-six percent (119/213) of TAT-participants answered the survey. Most were anaesthetists (84%), working in university level hospitals (76%). Seventy-five percent changed their airway teaching in some way, but 20% changed it entirely. The major identified limitation to airway teaching in their departments was “lack of dedicated resources” (63%), and the most important educational topic was “Teaching non-technical skills” (70%). “Lecturing “ was considered less important (37%). Most surveyed anaesthesia departments lack a standardized airway teaching rotation. Twenty-one percent of TAT-participants rated their departmental level of airway teaching overall as inadequate.ConclusionsThis survey shows that the TAT-course purpose was successfully fulfilled, as most TAT-course participants changed their airway teaching approach and did obtain the EAMS-certificate. The feedback provided will guide future TAT-course improvements to advance and promote a comprehensive approach to teaching airway management.

Curriculum Integration Constructs in Integrated Islamic Elementary School

Despite the extensive documentation of educational curriculum research, there is still a lack of studies examining the constructs of integrated curriculum and its presentation by incorporating religious content into various subjects. To address this gap, this research aims to analyze the constructs of integrated curriculum in terms of curriculum content, presentation, and the supporting factors for implementation in the learning process. Data collection involves document analysis of curriculum guidelines, teacher manuals, student package books, and direct observation of learning implementation. The study's findings, based on document analysis and observation, are further reinforced through interviews with the school principal and teachers. The research reveals that the curriculum constructs at SDIT Insantama Kendari encompass the classification of material comprising elements of Islamic character formation, introduction to Islamic culture (tsaqafah), and the introduction of science and skills. These components are presented in the learning activities by integrating religious education into all subjects through team teaching, non-co-education, and a shared perception among teachers who assume the role of religious educators.

A Behavioral Mode-Driven Educational Management Assessment Method Using Convolution Neural Network

Neural network innovation has become widely employed in many spheres of society, including education, due to the rapid growth of today’s global technologies and science. Promoting and interpreting wealth creation as a fundamental aspect is necessary. Education must implement efficiency of the management creation and use novel technological and scientific resources to increase the level of management of teaching in this circumstance. The level of management over education systems may also be effectively increased, complementing the framework to manage students’ academic development. An adequate learning idea, a specific instructional orientation, higher academic inspiration, joy of knowledge, and a readiness to study are the qualities intended to be established in the students. Initially, the student data are collected. Further, preprocessing has been achieved by using the normalization technique. Next, a convolutional neural network is proposed as a method for evaluating a student educational management system that takes into account dynamic student behavior during online learning. Moreover, statistical methods such as ANOVA and chi-square test are employed for further analysis. Finally, the performance of the system has been evaluated. Thus, the effectiveness of the student educational management mechanism is analyzed well and effectively.

Developing a proof-of-concept curriculum foundation model for industry 5.0: A primary data survey of built environment academics

Purpose: Higher education curriculum development in the construction industry has historically received scant academic attention and often, courses/programmes are largely developed using the tacit knowledge of individual tutors. This research investigates the core interpersonal and technical skills and competencies required of a contemporary construction management graduate. Specifically, the work culminates in the development of a proof-of-concept model that could be incorporated into higher education curriculum development. Methodology: A mixed philosophical stance is implemented using both postpositivism and interpretivism together with inductive and abductive reasoning to examine built environment academics’ perceptions of the phenomena under investigation. Descriptive and inferential statistics (i.e., weighted average, relative importance index, one sample t test, Chi-square test and Kruskal-Wallis test) are utilised to formulate a foundational set of core interpersonal skills for construction management curricula. Such knowledge provides a strong foundation for building an optimised course curriculum. Findings: Research findings demonstrate that, whilst technical skills are relatively important for the construction manager’s role, they significantly pale in comparison to interpersonal skills. Furthermore, an aggregate ranking of skills and competencies suggests that a substantial number of interpersonal skills and competencies out-rank numerous technical skills and competencies. Surprisingly, digital-esque themes rank towards the bottom of the table, with ‘traditional’ skills competencies (i.e., workflow, budgeting and costing) ranking higher. Originality: This research constitutes the first attempt to: understand the core interpersonal and technical skills and competencies required of a contemporary construction manager; and premised upon this, generate a construction management education curriculum foundation model. Nascent findings pinpoint the core interpersonal skills and competencies that serve as the curriculum’s foundation and expose the inadequacies of digital technical skills in core construction management teaching.

Implementation And Initiatives of Higher Education Reform to Teaching Management

The implementation and promotion of higher education reform are of great significance for improving the quality of teaching management in higher education. This paper used qualitative research to investigate and study the specific measures of teaching management in Shandong Youth University of Political Science during the implementation process of higher education reform. It aims to identify the problems in teaching management of Shandong Youth University of Political Science in higher education reform, and further construct a scientific feasible optimization strategies and implementation suggestions can help promote the healthy development of the university's teaching management and provide excellent case support for the teaching management and improvement of other universities.

Implementation of a dermatology skin of color educational module for medical students.

Research in dermatology education highlights the lack of skin of color (SOC) instruction for medical students, leading to concerning healthcare outcomes. Because of the already limited opportunity for students to have dedicated teaching in pathophysiology, management, and treatment of dermatologic diseases in medical school, we developed an educational module that addresses these gaps. We created a one-hour virtual lecture for medical students focused on common skin diseases tested on the United States Medical Licensing Examination with visual images across all skin types. A questionnaire was administered before and after the educational module to assess outcomes comparing disease identification in lighter (Fitzpatrick scale I-III) versus darker (Fitzpatrick scale IV-VI) skin tones and to determine medical school student attitudes. An analysis of 43 examination scores before, and after attending the educational module determined rosacea, psoriasis, and basal cell carcinoma to be conditions in SOC patients that demonstrated the most significant improvement (47.3%, 54.9%, and 30.8%, respectively). Our results also highlighted worse performance outcomes for diseases in SOC in the pre-examination questionnaire. Thus, our study indicates that a concise education module focused on disease presentations inclusive of all skin types may efficiently increase students' ability to identify diseases commonly misdiagnosed in the clinical setting.

Design of the Architecture of the Virtual Learning Community: VLC via Metaverse to Promote Digital Teacher’s Competency

The architecture of the virtual learning community via metaverse, or VLC via metaverse, to promote digital teacher’s competency is related to the application of the concepts of virtual learning community integrated with virtual reality technology to promote the competency of teachers in the digital age. This is also to equip these teachers with comprehensive digital competency in order that they can apply it in the instruction management in a more efficient manner. In addition, this competency is believed to encourage teachers to have a step-by-step thinking process and enable them to use information technology media more practically with more understanding and creativity. The objectives of this study are (1) to synthesize the conceptual framework of the VLC via metaverse to promote digital teacher’s competency, (2) to design the architecture of the VLC via metaverse to promote digital teacher’s competency, and (3) to study the results of the design of the architecture of the VLC via metaverse to promote digital teacher’s competency. The participants in this research are 7 experts from different institutions, all of whom are specialized in the design and development of instruction systems. The research tools include (1) the architecture of the VLC via metaverse, and (2) the assessment form on the suitability of the architecture of the VLC via metaverse. The results of this research show that (1) the overall suitability of the design of the architecture of the VLC via metaverse (overall elements) is at the highest level (Mean = 4.71, SD. = 0.57), and (2) the overall suitability of the design of the architecture of the VLC via metaverse is at the highest level (Mean = 4.70, SD. = 0.52).

The Imagineering Learning via Metaverse: ILM Model via Metaverse to Promote Creative Thinking Skills

The ILM model to promote creative thinking skills is concerning the application of the concepts of virtual technology in the instruction management, which is consistent and appropriate for learners in the digital age, so that they are able to learn anywhere and anytime by means of the brand-new teaching innovations. The objectives of this research are (1) to synthesise the conceptual framework of the ILM model, (2) to develop the ILM model, and (3) to study the results of the development of the ILM model. The research tools include (1) the ILM model, and (2) the evaluation form on the suitability of the ILM model. The results show that (1) the overall suitability of the ILM model (overall elements) is at the highest level (Mean = 4.88, SD = 0.14), and (2) the overall suitability of the ILM model is at the highest level (Mean = 4.90, SD = 0.18). This can be summarised that the ILM model is a kind of learning model that was developed by applying the concepts of virtual technology and imagineering learning process that can be used as guidelines to learn anywhere and anytime for the 21st century learners.

Palliative care training in medical undergraduate education: a survey among the faculty

BackgroundA minority of European countries have compulsory training in palliative care within all medical schools. The aim of the study was to examine palliative care education in Estonia.MethodsWe used the adapted version of the Palliative Education Assessment Tool (PEAT) to evaluate palliative care education at the University of Tartu, the only medical school in Estonia. The PEAT comprises of different palliative care domains and allows for assessing the curricula for palliative care education.Results26 hours (h) of palliative care is taught within the basic medical curriculum, which is divided between 14 courses. Ethical issues (4 h, lecture and seminar) and basics of palliative care (2.5 h, lecture) are well covered however, pain and symptom management (12.5 h, lecture, seminar, workshop), psychosocial, spiritual aspects (5.5 h, seminar), and communication (1.5 h, lecture) teaching do not reach the recommended number of hours. Teamwork and self-reflection are not taught at all.ConclusionsIncreased time, more diverse teaching strategies and clear learning outcomes are required to enable the development of palliative care education in Estonia. The teaching and learning of palliative care is a process that requires constant development and collaboration.