Meaningful Lessons Research Articles

The Investigation of a Nelsonian Approach to Socratic Dialogue with Student-Teachers at a Midwestern Private University

Student-teachers must be afforded opportunities to seek guidance on challenges that arise during teaching experiences, such as addressing student behavior, creating meaningful lessons, and fostering open and welcoming learning environments. Student-teachers can undergo negative experiences, which can lead to frustration, anger, and lack of interest in the profession. One way to address these challenges is through dialogue (Kumar & Downey, 2018). In this qualitative study, the researcher investigated whether a nuanced version of the Socratic method, developed by Leonard Nelson (1882-1927), can be an efficacious instructional strategy for finding solutions to student-teachers’ classroom challenges. The research study consisted of five undergraduate students enrolled in a student teaching seminar at a private midwestern university. The course prepared students for roles as new teachers by reading, discussing, and sharing challenges about teaching. Both the researcher and research participants worked together to faithfully follow the essential steps of a Nelsonian Socratic method approach. Once the preparation was settled, the researcher, as the external analyst, facilitated a Nelsonian Socratic dialogue with the student-teachers on a specific challenge a student teacher within the group was facing. After the dialogue, participants were assembled in a focus group and asked several questions about their experiences participating in a Nelsonian Socratic dialogue. Descriptive, categorical, and analytical coding of data indicated that participants reached consensus on a solution for the student-teacher’s challenge and perceived the Nelsonian Socratic method approach as an effective dialogic strategy that generated feelings of belongingness and empowerment as a group, a shared understanding about the challenge, and a healthy respect for dialogue.

DESAIN PROGRAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS SEBAGAI MATA PELAJARAN KEJURUAN PADA KURIKULUM MERDEKA: CONTOH APLIKASI PADA KONSENTRASI KEAHLIAN ANIMASI

The current article is a response toward the significance of analysis which brings about theapplicable scheme in the learning process of “Kurikulum Merdeka” launched by The Ministryof Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia (2021). In thestructure of “Kurikulum Merdeka” in Vocational High School, English is included as one ofthe vocational subjects implying that the design of the lessons and the themes to bring up inthe learning process should be incorporated with the areas of expertise available in thecurriculum of Vocational High School. Hence, the meaningful lessons for the students arelikely to take place. By means of the analysis toward the learning achievement in “KurikulumMerdeka”, the article puts forward an application sample of English lesson as vocationalsubject in the concentration of Animation as one of the expertise areas of Arts and CreativeEconomics. In addition, the principles of arts integration lesson, differentiated learning, andsocial emotional instruction are included in the learning design as an attempt to interconnectthe pedagogical aspects in the lesson design.

Promoting leisure functions through setting creative linguistic landscapes in recreational zones.

Using creativity to promote recreational services is crucial. Accordingly, creative linguistic landscapes (CLLs) are being used to improve visitors' experiences in some recreational zones. However, relevant research is still in its early stages. Therefore, this study was conducted. It summarized the leisure function categories and function evaluation indicators of CLLs in recreational zones respectively based on image materials and related online reviews. The leisure function outcomes of all CLL types were ranked using the fuzzy PROMETHEE method; based on this ranking, a CLL configuration optimization mode was suggested. The findings reveal the following. (1) Currently, there are mainly nine leisure function types of CLL in practice, although the type structure is severely imbalanced; there are 12 primary corresponding function evaluation indicators, although each of them draws significantly different attention. (2) There are notable variations among the outcomes of different types of functions of CLL: mood adjustment is the most advantageous function of CLL for leisure services, followed by emotional guidance and cognitive building functions; (3) According to the study findings, in the configuration of CLL, which aims at leisure function optimization, the "function focusing and coordinating mode (the superior functions of CLL are focused on and its various functions are coordinated)" should be adopted. The results provide meaningful lessons for the establishment of rational and effective CLL in recreational zones.

The local disaster knowledge of local residents towards semeru eruption period 2021 in KRB III Semeru Volcano

Local disaster knowledge plays an essential role in efforts to reduce disaster risk. Meaningful lessons about post-disaster coping mechanisms cover a lot of traditional experience and knowledge regarding warning signs and evacuation sites. However, the changing nature of the eruption and the enormous impact in 2021 resulted in a heavy loss of life due to a lack of local knowledge and disaster awareness. This study aims to analyze local disaster knowledge on disaster risk reduction in Disaster Prone Area III (KRB III) of Semeru Volcano. This study uses a quantitative and qualitative approach with data collection techniques through surveys, observations, and in-depth interviews. The survey was conducted among 30 residents affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru. Respondents completed a questionnaire about their knowledge and actions taken when Mount Semeru erupted. Furthermore, in-depth interviews were conducted with several key figures in the field, including 1) Oro-Oro Ombo village officials; 2) the Volcano Observation Post at Mount Sawur; 3) the Head of BPBD Field Post, Curah Kobokan; and 4) the Regional Disaster Management Agency in Lumajang Regency. The aspects assessed are aspects of triggers, impacts, and forms of disaster mitigation carried out. The research results show that the public’s limited knowledge regarding the unpredictable characteristics of Mount Semeru’s eruption and which locations are safe to pass through is the cause of the large number of fatalities. The level of local disaster knowledge is directly proportional to the distribution of education and transportation facilities in Candipuro and Pronojiwo sub-districts. Belief in God causes good mental resilience so that people do not continue to be pushed down by circumstances.

“My Favourite Self:” A Retrospective Analysis of an Outdoor Orientation Program

Background: The short-term impacts of outdoor orientation programs (OOPs) have been documented in the literature for close to 40 years. While there is a fair amount of research examining the immediate effects of OOPs, there are relatively few studies exploring long-term impacts. Purpose: This study examined the important longitudinal “lessons learned” from participating in an OOP. Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a retrospective qualitative approach and employed the Most Significant Change technique to understand meaningful lessons learned. Alumni from an OOP participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analyses included open coding, focused coding, and axial coding. Findings/Conclusions: Primary themes that emerged from the coding process included community and social connections, mental health and well-being and environmental appreciation and value of nature. Participants reported learning valuable lessons related to community building, coping, stress relief, resiliency and thriving, and connection with nature. Implications: Results provide evidence supporting positive long-term effects of OOPs. A particular highlight is how participants noted the OOP helped shape their “favourite self” years after their university experience. Researchers and practitioners can use these results to inform OOP curricula and to include in program marketing and lobbying efforts.

Towards Paris Climate Agreement goals: The essential role of green finance and green technology

Probing the essential role of green finance (GF) and green technology (GT) is crucial to achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals. The investigation utilises the wavelet-based quantile-on-quantile regression method to capture the comprehensive interrelation among GF, GT and the progress towards Paris Climate Agreement goals (PCA). The quantitative analyses indicate that GF and GT exert favourable impacts on PCA at the high and low quantiles in the short run, underlining that green finance and green technology could facilitate the realisation of Paris Climate Agreement goals, but the adverse effects in several cases contradict this opinion. In addition, GF and GT's positive and negative impacts on PCA are weakened in the medium term, and their stimulatory effects are also shown in the long-run scenario. Through comparing the impacts of GF and FT on PCA, and find that green finance contributes more towards the Paris Climate Agreement goals than green technology. Against the backdrop of increasingly severe climate changes and risks, these discussions could put forward meaningful lessons to realise the Paris Climate Agreement goals by developing green finance and green technology.

Pembuatan Gim Edukasi Sejarah Pertempuran Tiga Hari Surabaya Menggunakan Interactive Digital Narrative

The rapid development of technology has impacted various aspects of life, including educational institutions, which are increasingly utilizing information technology to enhance the quality of learning. One significant advancement in information technology is the use of games as an educational tool. This research explores the Interactive Digital Narrative (IDN) design method in the development of history-based educational games. The game created in this study is set against the historical backdrop of the Pertempuran Tiga Hari Surabaya, which is one of the events leading up to the historic Pertempuran 10 November 1945 in Surabaya. Adapting a previously proposed methodology, the game is built using the Unity Game Engine and tested through Likert scale assessments. The test results reveal a positive average percentage of 80%, indicating that the IDN approach can make history-based educational games more engaging and effective. This research provides a valuable contribution to educational technology development, aiding educators in designing more efficient and meaningful lessons, particularly in the field of Social Sciences, which plays a crucial role in students' understanding of history and values like patriotism.

Labour-related Dispute Settlement under the United States’ Free Trade Agreements and Recommendations for Vietnam

Many United States’ free trade agreements, including the new generation of free trade agreements, contain strong commitments on labor, especially from a dispute settlement perspective. There are concerns about the effectiveness of such labor dispute resolution mechanisms. However, the practice of settling disputes between the United States and its partners has partly shown that these mechanisms have worked quite well to quickly resolve problems and disagreements between the parties during the implementation of their labor commitments. This can help Vietnam draw some meaningful lessons. Therefore, this article will focus on analyzing some key points in the labor dispute settlement mechanisms, the practical use of this mechanism in free trade agreements to which the United States is a member and on drawing some lessons for Vietnam

The Market Responses of Ice and Snow Destinations to Southerners’ Tourism Willingness: A Case Study from China

Since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, China has been promoting ice and snow tourism, mainly to domestic tourists from southern China. Thus, ice–snow tourism operators in the north need to know what Southerners want. Respondents from south of the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province were administered a questionnaire about candidate national parks in Inner Mongolia as tourism destinations. A qualitative method based on picture material was used to summarize the categories of ice–snow tourism activities. Based on questionnaire data by OLS (ordinary least squares) and quantile regression, respectively, this study identified the average and differential (by the difference of respondents’ willingness level) inducing effects of different tourism activities on Southerners’ ice–snow tourism willingness. With the supply–demand comparing method, the impacts of the tourism activity availability on the fulfillment of Southerners’ ice–snow tourism desire were revealed. For formulating sound market positioning to expand the southern market, suggestions for promoting the preferred activities and complementing the supply shortage were put forth based on Southerners’ willingness. The results provide meaningful lessons for developing, operating, and marketing ice–snow tourism destinations in the north in response to Southerners’ willingness to travel.

A Neglected Narrative in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological and Clinical Impacts of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Syphilis.

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives. While healthcare resources were redistributed and mobilized to focus on dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, there have been unmet medical needs of patients with other diseases such as syphilis, weaving an integral but neglected component of the pandemic story. In different countries, the epidemiology of newly reported syphilis underwent diverse changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asymptomatic cases experienced the largest decline in number. From the perspective of transmission, on one hand, the implementation of lockdown measures led to a higher degree of abstinence and sex distancing in many countries, thereby reducing the transmission of syphilis. On the other hand, vertical transmission was reported to have increased significantly during COVID-19. Meanwhile, the volume of STI clinic capacity declined, and STI staff were redeployed to facilitate the contact tracing of COVID-19. As a result, many STI centers converted traditional in-person clinical services to telemedicine and self-testing. However, syphilis testing and clinical treatment cannot fully adapt to this conversion. In syphilis diagnosis, COVID-19 infection and vaccination were reported to cause false positivity in syphilis serological tests. Diverse cutaneous manifestations of COVID-19 could resemble the skin lesions in syphilis patients, requiring differential diagnosis from clinicians. As for the post-pandemic years, consequent to service interruptions and diagnosis delays, a surge in the number of confirmed cases of syphilis is expected. The COVID-19 pandemic has also been a meaningful lesson for the control and prevention of infectious diseases. The experience in combating COVID-19 has underscored the importance of maintaining a robust and well-supported medical system for the provision of sexual health services and better healthcare equality even during eras of crisis, not least for syphilis patients.

How resistant is gold to stress? New evidence from global supply chain

The investigation performs the wavelet method to explore the time-dependant correlation between gold price (GP) and global supply chain pressure (GSCP). The conclusion shows that GSCP positively leads GP in the long, medium and short runs, meaning that the strains of the global supply chain can motivate the gold market, and gold has the ability to resist these stresses. Conversely, GP positively leads GSCP in the medium and short terms, suggesting that the gold market can be considered as a forward-looking index to reflect GSCP. Then, we could discover that gold may play a dual role in hedging and predicting global supply chain risks in the medium and short terms while only showing hedging ability in the long term. By comparing the gold prices in different denominations, we can not only evidence the robustness of this investigation but also conclude that dollar-and Renminbi-denominated gold is better than euro-and pound-denominated gold in hedging ability but worse in perspective capacity, while Yen-denominated gold exhibits the weakest interrelation with GSCP. In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war and serious global supply chain crisis, these outcomes can give meaningful lesson to the public, enterprise and relevant countries.

Teachers’ professional development: active approach and meaningful learning in the instruction in english as a foreign language

This study aims to contribute to the professional teacher’s development proposing the use of active and meaningful learning to improve English Language instruction. The research team used qualitative and quantitative educational research approaches to collect information. The participants were 76 people among high school students, trainee teachers, and teachers in service in Manta, Ecuador. The Likert scale questionnaire, survey, and open-ended interview questions were used to gather information. Results allowed the research team to determine that the traditional methodology used for the instruction limits the students’ engagement and motivation for learning English as a foreign language. It concluded that an active approach and meaningful learning could improve student-teacher feedback creating a positive synergy and better educational environments. EFL classes should be more active and exciting for students to answer according to their local context and interests. In the same way, lessons should be supported with the scaffolding process for building more meaningful lessons to remember.

Decolonising Canadian water governance: lessons from Indigenous case studies.

Meaningful lessons about decolonising water infrastructure (social, economic and political) can be learned if we scrutinise existing governance principles such as the ones provided by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2021's Principles on Water Governance. Instead of using only Western frameworks to think about policy within Indigenous spheres of water, sanitation and hygiene, the Government of Canada can look to Indigenous ways of knowing to complement their understanding of how to govern areas of water, sanitation and hygiene efficiently. In this paper, the term Indigenous encompasses First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations. This paper is presented as a step out of many towards decolonising water governance in Canada, and is intended to show that it is necessary to make space for other voices in water governance. By highlighting the dangers in the case studies, three lessons are apparent: (1) there needs to be an addition of Indigenous Two-Eyed Seeing in water governance; (2) Canada must strengthen its nation-to-nation praxis with Indigenous communities; and (3) there needs to be a creation of space in water, sanitation and hygiene that fosters Indigenous voices. This is necessary such that there can be equal participation in policy conversations to mitigate existing problems and explore new possibilities.

Bare bones, or a rich feast? Taking care with context in a data rich world

AbstractProviding a rich context has become a sine qua non of principled teaching of applied statistical thinking. With increasing opportunities to access secondary data, there should be increasing opportunity to work with rich context. We review the contextual information provided in 41 data sets suitable for introductory tertiary statistics teaching, available in the R “datasets” package, and investigate the source information for four data sets. We find failure to describe and retain important contextual information, including aspects that raise questions about the credibility of the data for statistical inference. The sanitization of data reduces the opportunities for learning meaningful lessons in statistical thinking and the real‐world application of statistics. We advocate for teachers and users of such data to be curious about the provenance and context, and for the curators and distributors to examine, where possible, the primary sources, to accurately preserve the context and optimize pedagogical opportunities.

The effect of non-uniform urban illumination upon pedestrians’ alertness and sense of safety

The influence of urban lighting on the visual tasks of pedestrians are well known and, likewise, studies have explored the relationship between urban lighting and pedestrians’ feelings of safety. But there are other, less investigated, possible effects of light in mesopic situations. Research on street lighting for pedestrians has traditionally focused on minimal required illuminance for various visual performance tasks (e.g., obstacle detection and face recognition). However, it is not only pedestrians’ visual performance that is important for safety, but also their general attentiveness to the environment. Despite this, the psychological concepts related to the individuals’ attention, such as alertness, arousal and anxiety, have not been considered in street lighting research to date even though they too can play an important role in pedestrian’s attention and safety. Since proper metrics for these concepts are needed, we conducted a pilot study to test their sensitivity. We decided for a conceptual replication of a field experiment from 1916 and managed to partly replicate the findings. More importantly, we learned meaningful lessons from this endeavour. Implications for future research are discussed.

Going beyond common motivational strategies and teaching styles

This paper aims to determine the styles of teaching and motivational strategies carried out by two teachers in Frank McCourt’s Teacher man (McCourt, 2005) and School of Rock, a film (Linklater, 2003). The comparative method is used in this study as an effort to take a scientific approach on literary works. The researcher sorted, dissected, and compared literary works in different settings to make meaning, to convey their feelings, sentiments, and concepts to the author himself as a reader. Based on the findings, teachers in Frank McCourt’s Teacher man (McCourt, 2005) and School of Rock, a film (Linklater, 2003) make their students interested in the material being discussed in class they are more likely to channel their own internal motivation towards education and end up learning more. Teaching beyond the curriculum standards should be viewed as incredible opportunity to create meaningful lessons that will capture the attention of all students. Keywords: motivational strategies, teaching styles, teaching

Lessons from First Nations partnerships in hepatitis C research and the co-creation of knowledge.

BACKGROUND: Administrative health data provide a rich and powerful tool for health services research. Partnership between researchers and the Ontario First Nations HIV/AIDS Education Circle (OFNHAEC) allowed for comprehensive analyses of the health and economic impacts of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in First Nations populations across Ontario, using administrative data. Examples of meaningful involvement of First Nations partners in research using secondary data sources demonstrate how community-based participatory research principles can be adapted to empower First Nations stakeholders and decision-makers. The aim of this review is to summarize and reflect on lessons learned in producing meaningful and actionable First Nations HCV research using health administrative data, from the perspective of health services researchers who collaborated for the first time with First Nations partners. METHODS: We discuss how our relationship with OFNHAEC formed and how engagement contextualized findings and provided opportunities for fostering trust and mutual capacity building. Methods included adherence to data governance principles, agreements outlining ethical conduct, and establishing commitment between partners. RESULTS: Engagement with OFNHAEC enhanced cultural understandings in study conception, design, and analysis, and enabled meaningful lessons for both parties through contextualizing findings together. Partnership ensured attention to factors, such as strength-based approaches and limitations of administrative data in their representation of First Nations peoples, that are not considered in standard HCV health services research using administrative health data. CONCLUSIONS: Collaboration throughout the HCV research provided first-hand experience of the relevance, representation, and importance of incorporating First Nations perspectives in health services research using administrative data.

Human Development and Government Expenditure in Asian Countries: An Empirical Study

This study examines the impact of public spending on human development in Asian countries, considering both investment and current spending. The empirical method is a system-GMM, using a dataset of 35 Asian countries collected from 2005 to 2014 by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The findings indicated that government spending, both investment and current spending, had effects on the human development index, but these effects are not linear. Depending on the type of expenditure, the detected threshold effect is U-shape or inverted U-shape. According to this study, government spending could adversely impact human growth if the optimal expenditure thresholds are broken. These findings have significant implications for enhancing the effectiveness of public expenditure to improve the human development index. This study also provides meaningful lessons that are especially pertinent for Asian countries, including Vietnam.

Concept and Guidelines of Consuming Halal-Tayyiban Food from Islamic and Health Perspectives: A Meaningful Lesson from COVID-19 Outbreak

The first outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China proves consuming non–halal and non-tayyib food leads to widespread diseases and viruses. Since this occasion, the Covid-19 virus has widespread worldwide and has left negative impacts on the economic development, health quality, and social development of human beings. Therefore, this paper reports on the concept and guidelines of consuming halal-tayyiban food following the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight the importance of practicing a healthy lifestyle with an ideal selection of food to maintain a good immune system and preventing from harmful diseases. The data and information were gathered from electronic sources such as journal articles and trusted websites. It is hoped that the outcome of the paper will assist other researchers to come out with new ideas for a healthy lifestyle such as practicing a good Halal lifestyle and consuming Halalan Tayyiban products.

Shared Perspectives of Strength Among Black Women Social Work Educators in a Global Pandemic

ABSTRACT Social work faculty have had to manage the complexities of delivering quality education amid the coronavirus pandemic. While some faculty had support from their institution, factors of service, scholarship, student advising, and technology capacity became meaningful lessons for faculty development. The authors relied on strength as a mechanism to navigate through this unprecedented time. Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema and resilience theory are the anchors of this continuum on opposite sides. The shared perspectives of three Black women faculty as (a) an instructor with an administrative appointment, (b) a teaching fellow, and (c) an adjunct instructor at varying institutions will demonstrate how the SBW schema and resilience theory have guided their ability to adapt to changes during the global pandemic.