Modern Teaching Tools Research Articles

The Enhancing French Oral Production Skills Through Digital Media: The Effectiveness of the 'French School TV' YouTube Channel in Secondary Education

This study investigates the effectiveness of the "French School TV" YouTube channel in enhancing the oral production skills of secondary school students learning French at MAS YASPI Medan. Employing a pre-experimental design, 26 students from class X Agama were subjected to a pre-test to assess their initial proficiency in introducing themselves in French. The intervention involved the use of YouTube videos from the "French School TV" channel over two sessions, focusing on self-introduction skills. A post-test was conducted to evaluate the improvement in students' oral production skills. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the students' performance, with the average score rising from 26.92 in the pre-test to 84.58 in the post-test. Statistical analyses, including the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and paired sample t-test, confirmed the normal distribution of data and the significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores (p-value = 0.000). The N-Gain analysis further validated the intervention's effectiveness, with an average N-Gain score of 0.85, categorizing it as "highly effective." These findings suggest that integrating digital media, specifically YouTube, into the language curriculum can significantly enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. The study highlights the need for modern teaching tools and adequate teacher training to maximize the benefits of digital resources. While the results are promising, further research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended to validate these findings and explore the long-term effects of digital media on various aspects of language learning. The present study implies that the "French School TV" YouTube channel is a highly effective tool for improving the oral production skills of students learning French, offering valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers in the field of language education.

Robotic caudo-peripheral approach for liver parenchymal transection in anatomical liver resections for hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver parenchymal transection is a challenging step during hepatic resection, particularly when using robotic platforms that require specific skills to optimize this phase. Pedicle division at the beginning of the liver parenchyma helps to better identify the resection plane and minimizes blood loss. The three-dimensional (3D) high-definition vision and the robotic Maryland allow for clear identification of the hepatic pedicles that could be dissected or divided without the need for a laparoscopic ultrasonic dissector. The caudo-peripheral technique, combined with the Maryland bipolar Kelly clamp crushing technique, is a useful approach to complete parenchymal transection and achieve safe anatomical resections in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with multi-pronged bleeding control. This is essential for expediting the procedure, reducing the number of intermittent clamping times, and minimizing the risk of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In this setting, perfect synchronization between the surgeon operating at the console and the bedside assistant is crucial. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) systems have shown great potential to redefine clinical care management, preoperative planning, and intraoperative decision making for patients with HCC. This paper describes the most relevant details of our technique, its theoretical background, advantages, and limitations. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery offers the opportunity to share surgical experiences and technical progress through multimedia videos. This represents a modern and effective teaching tool to accelerate the learning process and overcome the challenges of the most complex procedures by offering surgeons various solutions to common technical problems.

ВЕБ-КОМИКСЫ КАК СРЕДСТВО НАГЛЯДНОСТИ ПРИ ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ИНОЯЗЫЧНОЙ КОММУНИКАТИВНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ

This article is focused on the necessity and possibility of developing the didactic principle of using visualization and modern teaching tools in teaching process. The aim of the research is to study the effectiveness of using web comics as tool of visibility in shaping foreign speaking competence. The scientific novelty lies in the scientific substantiation of the correspondence of comics to the didactic principle of clarity as a comprehensive mean of teaching foreign language communication. The practical significance lies in justifying the choosing web comics as implementing visibility means in the modern process of developing foreign language communicative competence. The authors prove effectiveness of the visibility means in the educational process on the results they got in experimental training using their own methodological recommendations.

Technology for designing structural-mental schemes for calculation tasks

The purpose of the study. Modern teaching tools and methods, as a rule, implicitly rely on the “black box” model. In contrast, the “white box” model has clear didactic advantages. Unfortunately, they are difficult to implement in the educational process due to the lack of available ways to construct this model. The purpose of the study is to develop a technology for constructing a “white box” model in the form of a structural and mental scheme of calculation tasks in the field of elementary physics. This technology involves the use of calculation primitives to design task schemes by superposition.Materials and methods. Development of technology for constructing the “white box” model in the form of a structural and mental scheme of calculation tasks in the field of elementary physics. The use of calculation primitives to construct task schemes by superposition. Determining the complexity of a specific task through the number of primitives involved in the “route” of the solution. Organization of students’ training according to the “white box” model with visualization of the process of forming skills to solve calculation tasks.Results. Schemes have the ability to ensure the strength and completeness of the formation of the ability to solve problems of the student. At the same time, the variety of routes and the set of weights of the paths make up the information model of learning. As an example, structural and mental schemes on the topic “thermal phenomena” are presented. They show the need to use several types of primitives, in particular, function primitives, sum primitives. Structural and mental schemes allow students to organize training according to the “white box” model, visualize the process of formation and development of students’ skills to solve calculation tasks, thereby ensuring control and self-control of educational activities.Conclusion. Based on the provisions of the mental approach, a technology for constructing structural and mental schemes representing a cognitive way of thinking in solving computational problems is proposed. The basic technology is computational primitives, with the help of which problem schemes are constructed by superposition. The complexity of a particular task is determined by the number of primitives involved in the “route” of the solution. The proposed technology is applicable to the construction of structural and mental schemes of computational problems in various subject areas.

Study of the effectiveness of modern learning technologies in preparing future professionals

This study investigates the effectiveness of contemporary learning technologies in equipping prospective professionals with the necessary skills. The objective is to assess how modern teaching tools enhance the preparation of future experts in diverse fields. The methodology involves a comparative analysis between traditional teaching methods and the integration of advanced technologies in educational settings, measuring learning outcomes and student engagement. The findings reveal a significant improvement in students' retention of information, critical thinking abilities, and practical skill acquisition when exposed to modern learning tools. Moreover, the study highlights the importance of adapting teaching practices to align with technological advancements to better prepare future professionals for the evolving demands of the workforce.

Exploration of the prospective utilization of educational robotics by preschool and primary education teachers

Educational robotics integrates aspects from various scientific disciplines, encompassing the entire spectrum of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Its effective application is heavily reliant on educators tasked with implementing it within a school setting. This study aimed to investigate the potential adoption of educational robotics among preschool and primary education teachers. The study involved 191 preschool teachers (62.2%) and 115 primary school teachers (37.8%). Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire, AKAER, demonstrating strong internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of α=.892. Educators, irrespective of their specialization, gender, or scientific background, acknowledge the significance of educational robotics and express eagerness to incorporate it. A substantial percentage of educators expressed discomfort in using educational robotics and related if they had trained or not. Nonetheless, more than 70.0% of the surveyed educators expressed interest in receiving training on educational robotics to proficiently integrate it into their teaching methodologies. To ensure that the new generation of students can reap the benefits of modern teaching tools like educational robotics, closely tied to STEM education and the cultivation of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills, we must not only supply schools with the required materials but prioritize the provision of adequately trained and informed educators.

The Evaluation of a Technology-Embedded Solar Energy STEM (SESTEM) Module: A Pilot Implementation of Modern Teaching Tool for Diploma Science Students

Utilising an excellent teaching tool is vital for students' education nowadays. In contrast to the traditional teaching way, Technology-Embedded Solar Energy STEM (SESTEM) module was created as a modern teaching tool for physics subject. In order to develop and evaluate the students’ perception towards the complete SESTEM module, developmental research and technology acceptance model (TAM) were applied in this research study. 52 randomly selected diploma students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) were involved as respondents in this work. After the development of the SESTEM module using the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation (ADDIE) model, the perceptions of students as respondents towards this module were evaluated based on the TAM via questionnaire. Based on the responses from the respondents, the majority of the respondents demonstrated positive attitudes and behaviour intention, as well as agreed that the SESTEM module was useful as a teaching tool. Besides, the respondents showed a positive technological acceptance towards SESTEM module. The respondents' acceptance was contingent on the employment of technology for educational purposes in the future. Consequently, SESTEM module could be utilised by educators as a contemporary tool for enhancing student learning for future benefits.

A Study Regarding Early Teacher'S Perception Toward the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Applications and the Use of Educational Robots in the Teaching Process

Over the years Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised not only industries but also education worldwide. With the 2020 pandemic, teachers around the world have had to reconfigure their teaching process, so AI products are becoming more and more prevalent in early childhood settings to enhance the learning and development of pre-schoolers. Although robotic toys (Bee-Bot, Robot Mouse, Robotbloq Qobo, Ozobot) have been used for several years as modern teaching tools, teachers in Romania face some difficulties in integrating them into the teaching process, either because of lack of adequate training in handling these tools or because of the infrastructure needed for this purpose. The use of robotic toys in kindergarten activities is a matter of teachers' perceptions, so they decide on the use of robotic toys in the teaching process and the types of activities that would allow their use for teaching purposes. In our study, we aimed to measure teachers' perceptions of children's use of robotic toys and their incidence of using them appropriately, in the teaching process, integrated into Experiential Domain Activities. In this way, we will be able to make correlations between the use of these tools and teachers' perceptions, highlighting the benefits they bring to the teaching process and consequently to the development of children in early education.

Edutainment as a Modern Japanese Language Teaching Technology (Using Songs and Web Quest)

Introduction. Among the modern trends in the development of education, there is a growing demand for entertainment projects. In teaching foreign languages and cultures in institutions of higher education, active learning entertainment technologies also occupy a prominent place, because they have significant potential. Purpose. To demonstrate the linguodidactic and socio-cultural potential of using songs and web quests as edutainment technology tools in teaching the Japanese language and culture to university students. Methods. Consideration and practical application of some modern approaches to the use of educational technologies through the example of songs and web quests in order to analyze the features and benefits of their use. Results. The possibilities of using songs in the educational process in the formation of language, speech and socio-cultural competencies were analyzed and demonstrated. There were provided examples of exercises for working with song material and web quests at the beginner and advanced stages of learning the Japanese language and culture. It can be concluded that the use of edutainment technology tools in learning foreign languages and cultures has a positive impact on student’s motivation, promotes the activation and practical application of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired in the learning process and significantly diversifies it. Conclusion. Songs and web quests as tools of educational technologies can perform educational, upbringing and developmental functions and have significant methodological potential as a modern teaching tool that deserves further study. At the same time, we cannot deny the fact that educational technology tools like songs and web quests are not an alternative to academic education.

МОДЕЛЬ ФОРМУВАННЯ ГОТОВНОСТІ ВИКЛАДАЧА ДО ПРОВЕДЕННЯ ПРАКТИЧНИХ ЗАНЯТЬ З МАЙБУТНІМИ ФАХІВЦЯМИ В ГАЛУЗІ ПРАВА

The article represents a model of the formation of teachers’ readiness to conduct practical classes, taking into account the components of readiness, stages of its formation, features of the use of various pedagogical technologies, methods and forms of education. The purpose of the research is to determine the technologies, forms and methods that allow organizing practical classes and building a model of the teacher’s readiness to conduct practical classes. The methodology of the research. Considering the goals of conducting practical classes, it was revealed that the effectiveness of the practical lesson depends on the interaction between the teacher and students, which is based on the organizational work carried out by the teacher, and certain forms, technologies, methods and means of learning are chosen for use in accordance with the set goal. It has been established that practical training is mostly conducted using cases that are based on simulated or real situations. The demands placed on students as a result of their participation in practical classes are demonstrated. The theoretical basis of the formation of the readiness of teachers is presented through the methodical provision of practical classes, the introduction of pedagogical conditions. The results. The analysis of pedagogical learning technologies made it possible to highlight the peculiarities of their application through the setting of tasks, the choice of content, forms and methods of learning, diagnosis of results, introduction of business and role-playing games, simulation exercises, trainings, psychological and pedagogical trainings for individual development, dialogical thinking. It has been proven that the effectiveness of training teachers for practical classes depends on the ability to choose pedagogical technologies, methods, techniques, modern teaching tools that allow modeling and reproducing certain professional activities of future specialists, orient them to the development of professional qualities (be: non-conflict; attentive to details ; stress-resistant; ready to take into account someone else’s point of view; ready to work in a team; ready to interact with different people). The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the fact that they contribute to the formation of the readiness of teachers for practical classes through their understanding of the stages of preparatory work, setting goals, determining the forms and methods that can be used to form the professional qualities of students, their competencies and evaluate the results of educational work. Key words: forms, methods, pedagogical conditions, pedagogical learning technologies, stages of teacher’s preparation for practical training, training components.

НАВЧАННЯ І ВИКЛАДАННЯ НА ОСНОВІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ У ПІДГОТОВЦІ ФАРАМАЦЕВТІВ В УНІВЕРСИТЕТАХ ВЕЛИКОЇ БРИТАНІЇ

The article examines the problems of research-oriented learning and teaching at universities in Great Britain. It was found that the educational and professional programs for training pharmacists in Great Britain are based on conducting scientific research and are focused on training specialists for scientific research activities in the field of pharmacology and pharmaceuticals. Improving the effectiveness of pharmaceutical education is based on the use of modern teaching methods, technologies and tools. Special attention is paid to the implementation of the model of research-oriented learning and research-oriented teaching. It has been established that students are actively involved in research and project activities during their studies. It has been established that the problem-based training of pharmacists allows for the formation of critical thinking skills, independence and responsibility, which are important for future specialists in the field of pharmacy. The basis of research-oriented education is the direct introduction of a research component into educational programs through the implementation of individual research projects by future pharmacists, and their active involvement in research conducted at universities. It has been established that each university or college has its own requirements and approaches to the implementation of research-oriented education. Most universities offer a mandatory module for future pharmacists - a research project. The topic covers many aspects related to the production, development and use of medical products, as well as the study of their interaction with the human body. Special attention is paid to the implementation of the research project: topic selection, and research stages. Peculiarities of preparation for the implementation of the project and the importance of practice were studied. The main ways of publicizing the results of pharmacists' research are characterized. It was concluded that preparation for scientific and research activity is an organic component of the content of educational programs for pharmacists’ training at the UK universities, focused on their acquisition of additional professional knowledge and the formation of scientific and research culture.

Упровадження сучасних інноваційних технологій у контексті професійної підготовки для розвитку фізичної культури в закладах вищої педагогічної освіти

The relevance of the research is due to the fact that the professional training of teachers is one of the most urgent issues of pedagogical science, and the professional training of a future physical education teacher in the new conditions of today is a process of personality formation that occurs in accordance with professional activity. One of the leading trends in the modernization of higher education in Ukraine is increasing attention to the problem of improving its quality. In institutions of higher pedagogical education, there is a problem of organizing an educational process focused on a student-centered approach, high-quality professional training of students, in particular: mastering professional knowledge, abilities and skills, personal and professional qualities, which will allow students of higher pedagogical education to use modern teaching tools and methods and be focused on successful professional activity with wide access to employment. The new requirements of society provide for the introduction of innovative approaches and non-standard methods in the entire educational process, and in the field of physical education – the development and use of innovative means and modern health technologies and fitness programs. The main resource for the implementation of innovative technologies in the process of physical education is the physical culture teacher of the educational institution. While building his knowledge system, a modern teacher must possess innovative technologies, modern fitness technologies, navigate a wide range of modern innovations and be able to implement them in the educational process.

Trends and features of the informatization of higher education modern stage

Problem statement. Nowadays, people are increasingly talking not about the progressive development of higher education in the context of the use of digital technologies, but about its more drastic digital transformation. The problem of identifying and systematizing patterns characterizing the development of universities in the context of the mass introduction of new digital technologies, as well as changes in external influences on student training systems, is urgent. The solution of this problem is significant for determining further scientific and pedagogical research, as well as ways to develop teacher training systems. The purpose of the study is to identify on the basis of domestic and foreign analytical data (OECD, UNESCO and others) directions, characteristics, problems and prospects of informatization of higher education. Methodology. The analysis of scientific publications on the development of didactics and the use of modern teaching tools in universities is based on the study of the species composition and specifics of existing digital resources, the use of mathematical methods for processing numerical data and technologies for their visualization. Results. It is shown that modern informatization of higher education is characterized by the spread of online courses, collections of digital resources, a decrease in the number of computer equipment in universities, the penetration of technologies of the new industrial revolution and many other factors. The development of a fundamental component of higher education that is invariant with respect to the development of technologies, the preparation of students for the use of promising technologies in professional activities, the pooling of resources into a single digital educational environment are significant. Conclusion. Research should be continued to ensure and evaluate the quality of all types of learning tools, to identify theoretical and practical approaches to the integration and unification of disparate information systems. There is a need for a scientifically based substantive and methodological update of the systems of training and retraining of all specialists working in the conditions of digital transformation of higher education.

USE OF DIGITAL SERVICES AND TOOLS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE MUSIC TEACHERS

The scientific article is devoted to the issue softraining future music teachers, in particular, the use of modern digital services, tools, information technologies and resources in distance and blended learning in institutions of higher pedagogical education. The purpose of the article consists ingeneralization of the information on modern teaching tools, in particular digital services and tools, which are expedient to use indistance and blended learning format in the training of future music teachers. The legal framework is presented, which determines the need for the active implementation of computer educational technologies and increasing the digital competence of scientific and pedagogical workers, in particular: the Framework of Digital Competence for Citizens of Ukraine (2021), the Concept of the Development of Digital Competences (2021), the Conceptual and Reference Framework Digital Competence of Pedagogical and Scientific-Pedagogical Workers (project 2021), etc. The essence of the concept "digital competence" isrevealed. The classification of modern teaching aids, which are used when training future music teachers indistance and blended formofeducation, is presented: traditional (simpleandcomplex), multimedia (traditional, electronic, hardware, software), mobile (toolsforlearningmobilecontent, mobileapplications), digital (services, educationalplatforms). The article pays special attention to digital service sand tools used for teaching and learning music in Ukraine and China. The requirements for the effective use of distance and blended learning tools are defined. It was concluded that the use of distance and blended learning tools, in particular multimedia, mobile and digital tools, is aimedat forming both the professional and digital competence of future music teachers, the development of the irdigitalliteracy. Prospects for furtherscientific research are outlined, which consist in the study and analysis of the experience of using digital tools in the process of training music teachers in the People's Republic of China in the "Internet+" era.

Teaching Reform of Double-center & Three-cycle Hybrid Mechanical Specialty

The ability of college students to discover, propose and solve engineering problems in machinery has become an essential part of a contemporary college education. Therefore, the teaching reform focusing on cultivating College Students’ ability to propose and solve engineering problems has become an essential part of a college education. Taking mechanical students as an example, this paper constructs a teaching content and method with “students” and “theory, engineering” as the double centres, combined with “pre-class”, “in-class” and “after class”, in which the teacher put forward the relationship between curriculum knowledge points and mechanical engineering problems, guide students to discover actively, learn and apply curriculum knowledge points, and put forward practical solutions to engineering problems in combination with mechanical engineering related issues. To achieve the goal of teaching engineering problems based on theoretical knowledge and practical operation, we should combine the “Internet plus” modern teaching tools to create “Online & Offline” mixed interactive courses and high-quality curriculum resources, forming the circular multi-dimensional closed-loop teaching mode of “student, theory, engineering” cycle, “pre-class, during-class, after-class” cycle and “before class test, instruction, after class test” cycle, which the students’ ability to master knowledge points in the teaching process.

THE INFLUENCE OF USING YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON EFL LEARNERS: THE MODERATING ROLE OF TECHNOLOGICAL SELF-EFFICACY

This study aims to examine the influence of YouTube videos on developing the skills of EFL learners in Jordan. The data were collected through 352 valid surveys from five Jordanian schools by quantitative method, and analyzed using SEM. The findings are closely related to previous studies indicating that YouTube videos have a positive significant impact on EFL learners. Moreover, the results revealed that technological self-efficacy moderates the relationship between YouTube videos and interaction, YouTube videos and listening and speaking skills, and YouTube videos and acquiring vocabulary. The research contributed to the adoption of technology in Jordanian schools, such as YouTube videos. Furthermore, our research results suggest that technological self-efficacy reinforces EFL learners to use YouTube videos to improve their English language acquisition. Accordingly, the research recommends implementing modern teaching and learning tools like YouTube in Jordanian schools while focusing on technical skills for both learners and teachers to use such tools effectively.

Development of technology-embedded solar energy STEM (SESTEM) module among Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) diploma science students

The purpose of this study is to design and develop a Solar Energy STEM module (SESTEM) among a class of 80 diploma science students in the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This module was developed to create an enjoyable technology-embedded learning process for solar energy education. The students’ perceptions evaluations of the complete SESTEM module were based on questionnaires and open-ended questions. The module implements fully hands-on activities using smartphones, QR codes, images, and videos. This work was based on the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) instructional model. The findings showed that students gave positive feedback regarding the contents and the activities implemented in the module. In conclusion, SESTEM can be considered a modern teaching tool, enhancing more value-added skills and being accustomed in the future

Application of online learning combined with case-based discussion in oral medicine education.

During the past decades, the rapid development of modern teaching tools and methods has been observed, and the new teaching module constructed through digitization or networking has been widely used in the field of medical education. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of the online learning combined with case-based discussion (CBD) approach in oral medicine education. Sixty senior students majoring in stomatology were randomly divided into two groups. One group (new module-based teaching group [NG], n=30) watched an online teaching video and discussed clinical cases in groups. The control group (traditional lecture-based group [TG], n=30) was assigned to the traditional lecture-based teaching. Subsequently, a theory assessment was conducted on the topics taught, and the scores of both groups were compared. Feedback about this teaching model was obtained from the NG. The results showed that students in the NG had significantly better performance in terms of mastering professional knowledge than did students in the TG. Moreover, most students in the NG had a high degree of satisfaction with this new teaching method, as they agreed that it can mobilize their learning enthusiasm and promote their engagement, interaction, and cooperation in the learning of oral medicine. Our findings indicate the effectiveness and high satisfaction of CBD combined with online learning in the teaching of oral medicine. This study is expected to provide new ideas for improving the dental teaching quality.

TO USE OR NOT TO USE: INSTAGRAM AS A FACILITATOROFDEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING SKILLS

Developing writing skills may be challenging for the majorityofstudents while learning English. They easily get bored of typical writingstructures and often neglect such tasks. In order to engage students in the writingprocess and boost their interest, teachers always try to search for new modernteaching tools. One of the contemporary instruments to develop English as aforeign language (EFL) learners’ writing skills might be using social media. Thecurrent article attempts to conduct an overview of the studies devoted to theinvestigation of Instagram as a tool to practice writing as well as to facilitate thedevelopment of writing skills

Readiness of future teachers for sociocultural education of children in modern conditions of society development

The modern sociocultural situation of the development of society involves taking into account all aspects of human life in the educational process. Are our students - future preschool teachers - ready to build their activities taking into account socio-cultural aspects. The authors consider the characteristic of readiness, highlighting motivational and value-based component (awareness of the importance of their process, readiness for continuous improvement and professional development, highlighting the values of professional activity), activity-technological component (knowledge of the ways of interaction with the subjects of the pedagogical process, design of the educational and educational process, the use of modern teaching tools (IT), information and knowledge component (knowledge of the specifics of preschool childhood, modern trends in the development of society and education, learning technologies). The study shows the insufficient level of development of the 2nd and the 3rd components of the readiness of future teachers. The proposed methods of professional training of future teachers of preschool education are associated with the use of business games, conducting master classes, studying the technological component of the educational process.