Participation In Educational Activities Research Articles

Peculiarities and debatable aspects of the grounds for applying incentive measures to juvenile prisoners

Incentive measures may be applied to juvenile convicts for conscientious behavior and attitude to work and education, active participation in the work of amateur organizations and educational activities (paragraph 1, part 1, article 144 of the Criminal Executive Code of Ukraine). However, the legislator does not define the content of most of the grounds for the application of incentive measures established by him, therefore the article clarifies the essence and peculiarities of each of them. The author analyzed the difference between such reasons and the reasons for applying incentive measures to adult convicts, defined in paragraph 1, part 1, article 130 CECU. The article establishes the meaning of the evaluative nature of the grounds for applying incentive measures. The author revealed the meaning of the terms "conscientious" and "active". The author considered the interpretation of the essence of the analyzed grounds in the Methodological recommendations of the State Department of Ukraine for Execution of Punishments regarding the organization of work related to the application of parole to persons deprived of their liberty by 2005, in the Methodological recommendations of the SDUEP for drawing up a characteristic of convicts by 2008 and in the Methodological recommendations for assessing the degree of correction of convicts by 1979. The article reveals various views of scientists regarding the understanding of the content and scope of the researched grounds for the use of incentive measures. Therefore, the author clarified the criteria for determining the presence of signs of conscientiousness in the convict's behavior and characterized the essence of the conscientious behavior of the convict, his conscientious attitude to work and education; and features of active participation of convicts both in the work of amateur organizations and in educational activities were revealed. The article states the need to more clearly formalize the content and scope of the grounds for applying incentive measures to juvenile convicts at the legislative level. The author proposed to legally distinguish 5 types of the following grounds: 1) conscientious behavior; 2) conscientious attitude to work; 3) conscientious attitude to education; 4) active participation in the work of amateur organizations; 5) active participation in educational activities.

The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in The Relationship Between Self-Determination Motive and Academic Engagement Among Undergraduate Students

Academic engagement (AE) is an educational concern, and universities seek to increase its level by identifying the factors affecting it. Self-determination theory (SDT) and self-efficacy (SE) have been assumed to affect academic engagement directly or indirectly. Recognizing the significance of investigating AE and the factors influencing it, a notable research gap is spotted in the exploration of the mediating influence of SE in the relationship between SDT and AE. The current study tried to fill this gap and aimed to reveal the levels of self-determination, self-efficacy, and academic engagement of undergraduate students as well as the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between the self-determination motive and academic engagement. After applying the relevant measures to a sample of 240 undergraduate students, the results showed that self-efficacy and autonomy as a dimension of self-determination had a medium level, while the level of relatedness was high; moreover, the level of academic engagement was high and self-efficacy was low. Autonomy and competence as components of self-determination were also revealed to directly and indirectly affect academic engagement. The results also demonstrated the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between self-determination motive and academic engagement. In light of the previous findings, there are some important implications, through which the teachers and faculty members can identify the factors affecting AE to help students increase their participation in educational activities. Psychological Counsellors can also use the findings to help students in coping with academic life challenges and positively interacting with their educational environment.

An Exploration of How Multimodally Designed Teaching and the Creation of Digital Animations can Contribute to Six-Year-Olds’ Meaning Making in Chemistry

Previous research shows that pupils’ participation in educational activities increases when they are allowed to use several forms of expression. Furthermore, digital media have become increasingly prominent as “carriers” of meaning in chemistry education. Based on that, this paper aims to explore ‘what is happening’ and ‘what is possible’ when six-year-old pupils participate in multimodally designed learning activities and create digital animations of water molecules and phase changes of water. This study is qualitative and draws on the frameworks of social semiotics and Designs for Learning, DfL, where teaching and learning are seen as a multimodal design. The Learning Design Sequence model, developed within DfL is used as a basis for the lesson design and as an analytical tool. The analyzed data were generated by filming when pupils participated in multimodal learning activities, created digital animations, and participated in meta-reflective discussions regarding their digital animations. The main findings are that multimodally designed lessons can increase pupils’ meaning making in chemistry, that the creation of digital animations may both increase pupils’ participation and support their meaning making, and that meta-reflection of pupils’ representations is an important part of the lesson design.

Analysis on the Thinking Innovation of Ideological and Political Education Based on the Theory of Blockchain in the Information Age

Abstract Blockchain is the systematic integration innovation of distributed accounting, consensus mechanisms, point-to-point transmission, encryption algorithms, intelligent contracts and other technologies, providing a solution for information security and social trust in the Information Age. The principles, characteristics and deep thinking of Blockchain technology can promote thinking innovation and solve the existing obstacles, including the weak effectiveness of education activities, the burnout of education subjects and the lack of mutual trust in the field of ideological and political education. This paper focuses on analyzing the expanded application of Blockchain theory in ideological and political education. The fit of blockchain technology application of educational thinking innovation and value orientation is 0.928; there is a linear relationship, and after applying blockchain technology for one year, the difference between the students’ thinking tendencies and the six aspects of their performance, except for the desire for knowledge, is statistically significant (P<0.5) when compared with the situation of the students one year ago. In addition, it is emphasized that we should build Learn Ledger, promote the participation degree of education subjects, establish a new interactive trust mechanism and intensify endogenous incentives to promote the deep transformation of ideological and political education, enhance the effectiveness of educational content, expand the participation in educational activities, and strengthen the multi-subject trust-relationship reconstruction of ideological and political education.

GAMIFICATION OF EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN DISTANCE LEARNING

The use of gamification in elementary school is a modern approach aimed at improving learning and increasing students' interest in the learning process. This approach makes it possible to improve the effectiveness of education, involve students in active participation and develop various important skills. Due to the use of modern technologies and changing approaches to education, gamification has become a powerful tool for stimulating the learning process in elementary school. This article examines methodological aspects of using gamification in the educational process of elementary school students. Considering the growing interest in the use of game elements in education, special attention is paid to the analysis of various methods and approaches to the implementation of gamification in the educational process. Strategies for developing gamified lessons, selecting appropriate game elements and integrating them into the curriculum to achieve optimal results are considered. The importance of a methodical approach to the introduction of gamification into the educational process of elementary school is analyzed in order to optimize the quality of education and attract students to active participation in educational activities. Theoretical sources from the pedagogical and psychological fields, as well as practical research on the use of gamification in education, are considered. The online platforms Matific, Learning.ua, Math Learning service, Smart Kids project and «Child Development» were used for the analysis. These tools allow students to be actively involved in learning, adapt the material to their needs, overcome geographical barriers and ensure more effective learning. When choosing educational services, elementary school teachers should take into account the age and development of children, as well as the coherence of the curriculum and values to ensure successful learning and development of students. The main requirements for the implementation of methodological aspects of gamification of the educational process of elementary school include: 1) clear identification of optimal strategies and methods of gamification, as well as 2) development of recommendations for teachers regarding their practical application in the educational process. Teachers can use the findings to create interesting and effective lessons, which contribute to the active involvement of students in the learning process and improve their learning results. In general, we note that the popularity of games among students is explained not only by the very fact of their existence, but also by the satisfaction of the game process itself, the quick feedback and the satisfaction of solving tasks. This can significantly increase the effectiveness of learning and the involvement of students in gaining new knowledge.

Educational trajectory of forensic medical expert in the system of continuous medical education

The objective of the study is to determine the possibility and the right to choose the directions of self-education and self-development by forensic medical experts within the framework of personal and professional development program in the educational trajectory formation. The materials of special and encyclopaedic literature including pedagogical and sociological sciences, as well as legal framework regulating the processes of continuing medical education have been studied. The choice of educational trajectory of forensic physician depending on personal benchmarks, self-education building and participation in educational activities has been defined.

MPLEMENTASI FUNGSI POKOK MANAGEMEN HUMAS PADA YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN

The MI Ma'arif NU Banjarsari Education Foundation is an educational institution committed to providing quality educational services for students and the community. In this effort, educational institutions need good public relations management to build a positive image, expand cooperation networks, and increase community participation in educational activities. In this article, we discuss the main functions of education public relations management according to experts and the importance of public relations management in the administration of education. We also review the implementation of public relations management carried out by the MI Ma'arif NU Banjarsari Education Foundation, from planning, implementation, to evaluation. The evaluation includes evaluating customer satisfaction, evaluating employee performance, evaluating learning programs, and evaluating social activities. By conducting periodic evaluations, the MI Ma'arif NU Banjarsari Education Foundation can correct existing deficiencies and improve the quality of education services provided to students and the community.

Conceptual Definition and Analysis of the Quality of Working Environment for Kindergarten Teachers

In recent years, the focus on early childhood education has shifted from merely providing care to emphasizing high-quality nurturing. Consequently, there has been increased societal attention and demand for kindergarten teachers. Within the context of comprehensive enhancements in the quality of early childhood education, a paradox has arisen between the high expectations for kindergarten teachers and the prevailing issues of low compensation and limited foundation in their working environment. As direct participants in educational activities, kindergarten teachers working environment significantly influences not only the well-being of young children but also the overall quality of early childhood education. While many administrators and governmental bodies recognize the impact of environment on individuals, the current state of the working environment for kindergarten teachers in terms of external support, its scientific assessment, and how its specific components affect teachers professional well-being necessitates systematic discussion. Therefore, this study aims to examine the concept of the quality of working environment for kindergarten teachers within the context of Chinese culture and to critically analyze relevant concepts. This endeavor seeks to enrich theoretical frameworks and assist practical administrators in better regulating the constituent elements of the working environment to more accurately safeguard the external conditions of kindergarten teaching.

Adult education and training for the development of problem-solving skills

Introduction. Currently, the presence of employees with developed basic skills of working with textual and numerical information can no longer explain how effectively a person functions in society and the professional sphere. This is due to the rapid transformation of the innovative economy and the renewal of production technologies and business processes. Therefore, the key basic skills of the adult population have been supplemented with one more cognitive skill – problem solving. Aim. The present research aimed to present a portrait of a person with a developed problem-solving skill on the basis of sociological data, and to identify which types of employee training could most effectively lead to his/her development during participation in educational activities. Materials and methods. The study was based on theoretical methods of literature analysis, which made it possible to describe the categorical field and to systematize existing scientific approaches. The empirical foundation for this research was built on the data of OECD-PIAAC studies in Russia (2013). The study sample consisted of 3,877 people employed in various sectors of economic activity. To process the results obtained, the authors used the methods of mathematical statistics (descriptive statistics, one-factor analysis of variance, regression analysis method). Results. It was discovered that even prolonged employer-provided training does not lead to development of problem-solving skills, but still provides an increase in salary for some workers. Moreover, training which is not directly connected to the professional field and not initiated by the employer would lead to increase in problem-solving skills in a technology-rich environment. In this study, it is debated that the most significant increase in problem solving skills was brought by informal on-the-job training. It was shown that problem-solving skills provide significant increase in labour productivity in the production fields and intellectual labour fields (education and science). At the same time, problem-solving skills barely provide any increase in labour productivity in the routine fields, because such type of jobs does not involve behavioural variability, operational problem solving, and constant cooperation with other people. Scientific novelty. For the first time in the Russian academic literature, the authors conceptualised the concept of problem-solving skills and clarified which types of training significantly increase the contribution to the development of human capital of Russian workers. Based on the results of the study the authors presented a sociological portrait of a Russian worker with a high and low level of problem-solving skills. The revealed patterns allowed the authors to form an idea of the system of organisational conditions of enterprises that ensure maximum involvement of employees in the constant updating of their knowledge and skills, and contribute to the effective use of the problems-solving skill in the process of labour activity. Practical significance. This article might be of interest for the specialists in sphere of adult education and lifelong learning, HR-specialists and small and medium-sized enterprise managers in order to improve the efficiency of the recruitment process and to adopt more efficient employer-provided training systems.

Educational work in institutions of higher education in the conditions of distance learning

The article is devoted to the analysis of the peculiarities of the implementation of forms of educational work with students of higher education in the conditions of distance learning (from the experience of H.S. Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University), based on the approach to education and upbringing as a single process, continuous at all stages of education. Traditional forms of educational work with students in a higher education institution (organizational, practical, verbal, active, face-to-face) were considered and it was proved that in the conditions of distance learning they acquire special features and even certain new opportunities due to the online format. Examples of such educational activities are given and the specifics of preparation and implementation of them are revealed at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics H.S. Skovoroda KhNPU. Meetings of the student team (in courses, in groups, meetings of student self-government bodies, etc.); festivals and competitions (university and faculty); interactive online games and quizzes; online tours; different types of meetings; online holidays; flash mobs and challenges are concedered as examples of such educational activities. The role of curators in the educational process in a distance format has been specified. Special attention is paid to the work of Student Council, its structure and committees and it is emphosised on the cooperation with student self-government. The areas of coverage of educational activities due to the use of modern Internet technologies are considered – websites, social networks, chats, channels, etc. The following features of educational work in institutions of higher education were singled out as significant: overcoming spatial and temporal barriers between participants in the educational process; overall quantitative and qualitative increase in the number of participants in educational activities; individualization of work with students; popularization of the idea of student self-government; changes in organizational principles and introduction of new methods of educational work; strengthening of requirements for digital competence of participants, etc. It is emphasized that taking into account the specified advantages should perform a compensatory function during the aggravation of the problems of the implementation of the educational process associated with the limitations of the distance form of education.

Madrasah curriculum development

The development of madrasah curriculum in Indonesia has undergone various transformations since the colonial period until now. The purpose of this research is to find out the development of madrasah curriculum in Indonesia. The research method used by researchers is library research. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that the development of madrasah curriculum in Indonesia has undergone significant changes, especially after Indonesia's independence. The Indonesian government issued various policies to advance education in Indonesia, including Islamic religious education and madrasah. One of the policies issued is the integration between the general education curriculum and Islamic religious education in madrasas. The government can provide adequate financial support and experts for madrasah curriculum development. The community can support through active participation in educational activities, such as providing educational facilities and infrastructure. The industrial world can provide support in the form of internship programs and cooperation with madrasah to improve student skills. In the development of madrasah curriculum in Indonesia, there have been significant changes and developments since the establishment of Madrasah Aliyah in 1945. The currently implemented madrasah curriculum, the 2013 curriculum, has integrated general and religious education in a more balanced manner.

The Influence of Parental Education on Children's Participation in Extracurricular Classes

Integrating the influence of parents' education on their children's education, this paper delves into the status of the influence of parents' education on their children's attendance in extracurricular classes. The core idea of this dissertation is to verify that parental education has a significant effect on children's education. In previous studies, the correlation between parent's education level and children's participation in extracurricular classes has been expressed through data analysis such as CGSS. Therefore, concerning the data from previous studies and CEPS data, this paper incorporates descriptive statistics , sum analysis , and logit simple regression analysis. Inspired by real-life examples, this study conclude that parents' education level affects children's participation in extracurricular classes, that parents have different degrees of influence on children's participation in extracurricular classes, and that high parental education level and children's participation in extracurricular classes are not common. The research significance of this paper is that it can clarify the current situation of the development of children's daily education, and according to the research results, it can predict and guide the development trend of education in the future. Participation in educational activities for children, parents, and schools indicates the focus on the direction of choice and planning.

JetIQ electronic ecosystem at the service of the university in the country that has undergone armed aggression

The development of modern technologies and innovations provides opportunities for higher education institutions (HEIs) and directly for teachers and students to voluntarily use tools for distance and mixed learning. However, remote access in a pandemic or a state of war is necessity and has no alternatives.The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the JetIQ electronic ecosystem for Vinnytsia National Technical University (VNTU) in wartime conditions. As in all HEI of Ukraine, the educational process at VNTU changed significantly during the year of military aggression. The need for students and teachers to hide in bomb shelters during air raids, frequent and, most importantly, unexpected interruptions of the educational process, and significant complications of access to laboratory equipment negatively affect the psychological state of all participants in educational activities. In these conditions, the JetIQ electronic ecosystem brought substantial benefits and became the primary tool for the management of the educational activities at VNTU. Reliable technological support also improved the psychological confidence of students and teachers. A comparison of the interim indicators of the 2022/2023 academic year with the trends of the three previous academic years in terms of quantitative indicators of educational resources and actions of all groups of JetIQ users showed positive trends. This testifies to its stability in the conditions of martial law.

Elucidating experiences of faculty members in applying effective teaching strategies in the online class during the COVID-19: A qualitative study.

Despite the restrictions on providing medical courses online in medical universities, all instructors were required to provide training on virtual platforms. This study aimed to explain faculty members' experiences applying effective strategies in online class teaching. This study has been done with a qualitative approach and using the method of conventional content analysis. Participants included 14 faculty members working at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Semistructured interviews were used to collect data. Faculty members who had experience in conducting online classes were purposefully selected. Graneheim and Lundman's (2004) approach was used to analyze interview data. Two main categories were obtained from the data analysis: interpersonal communication and supportive behavior. The category of interpersonal communications comprises the subcategories of emotional expression and flexibility. The category of supportive behavior includes the subcategories of educational design, learner encouragement, diversity in evaluation, collaborative learning, and prompt feedback. Our findings confirmed that an appropriate teaching strategy leads to better attention to class and deep learning in learners. The cause is that in online classes, the student's attention is more minor than in daily classes due to its virtual nature. Appropriate educational strategies will motivate learners, interest them, and improve teacher interaction. These strategies increase students' participation in educational activities.

The problems of digital training of specialists for the agro-industrial complex

New trends in the agro-industrial complex require specialists working in agriculture to possess digital skills and competencies. There is an acute shortage of personnel capable of solving a wide range of tasks based on modern digital technologies. The article is devoted to the actual problem of training graduates in the context of the development of digital didactics as a new methodology for teaching in a digital environment with changes in technologies and means due to the digital transformation of all types of social life. In this study, using a questionnaire on a wide range of issues, an analysis was made of the readiness of teachers and students for the digital transition in education and their ability to use the digital educational space to organize and conduct the educational process. The strengths and weaknesses of the participants in educational activities, the positive and problematic aspects of digital education, the didactic difficulties of learning in the digital environment are noted. The emphasis is on assessing the state and problems of digital didactics in domestic and international educational practice. The factors that determine the effectiveness of training in the digital environment are described. New didactic principles are presented that contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of educational activities, requiring digital literacy of teachers and students for their implementation.

Therapeutic educational robot enhancing social interactions in the management of obesity.

Obesity is a chronic multifactorial pathology determined by many factors, including incorrect eating habits and a low level of physical activity. There is an urgent need to promote a persistent change in lifestyle in obese subjects, but very few individuals maintain long-term results achieved after diet therapies. Therapeutic Education (TE) has taken over an important role as a multidisciplinary intervention aimed at improving lifestyle and at acquiring new skills for the management of the disease. However, only a small portion of patients can maintain participation in such programs and fully benefit from them. Assistive technologies, and in particular assistive social robots, are powerful tools to boost independence and improve participation in educational activities. The aim of the research work described in this article is to evaluate the effect of employing a social robot as a therapeutic educational robot helping the expert therapist in the education activity. This article describes the implementation, deployment, and evaluation of a social educational robot used as a TE assistant. Although we cannot provide statistically significant results due to the limited number of people involved in the experimental protocol, all experimental results show a positive trend, indicating that the robot can enhance the social interactions between the patients and the therapist and among the patients, thus bringing to better overall results of the TE sessions, measured with standard tests for obesity management.

Beyond Girls’ Education: Pathways to Women’s Post-Marital Education in Matlab, Bangladesh

Globally, expanding women’s educational opportunities is promoted as an effective strategy for their empowerment. While women’s access to education in Bangladesh has increased in recent years, little is known about their participation in educational activities after marriage. Historically, local gender norms expect women to marry at an early age, perform domestic labor, and discontinue educational activities in adulthood. In this study, twenty-four married women and twenty-five married men ages 15–49 were interviewed about women’s experiences with post-marital education in Matlab. Results showed that husbands and wives acted within the bounds of persistent, classic patriarchal norms to seek or inhibit access to education within marriage. Despite increases in women’s primary and secondary school graduation rates in Bangladesh, this study suggests that women still face barriers to access to educational opportunities and understanding these limitations is crucial to advancing women’s pathways to economic and overall empowerment in Bangladesh. HIGHLIGHTS Married women encounter numerous barriers to education in Matlab, Bangladesh. Married couples strategize to negotiate wives’ aspiration to pursue education. Married men view wives’ post-marital education unfavorably as a means to employment. Women self-restrict education, considering lack of social and familial endorsement. Engaging husbands in research and programs to advance women’s education is needed.

Log in or out of online schooling: the case of Romania.

This paper is about access to and participation in education under COVID-19 circumstances, in 2020, for the case of Romania. The study is based on a desk research and a qualitative research. The purpose of conducting the desk research was to better understand the circumstances under which educational activities have been performed in Romania during 2020. The qualitative research was conducted between November and December 2020, with the representatives of disadvantaged educational units from several development regions of Romania. The following research questions guided the study: (i) what are the key factors influencing access and participation in educational activities during the pandemic in Romania? (ii) which are the coping strategies (if any) developed in response to the pandemic constraints? The respondents of the qualitative research are school principals of ten pre-university disadvantaged educational units. The conducted thematic analysis identified six themes, with various subsequent themes in each field. They are grouped as follows: (1) high instability of the educational environment; (2) distance learning without an online component, incorporating a discussion on access to equipment and internet; local administrative capacity; increased educational risks and inequalities and implications for student’s assessment; (3) distance learning for children with special educational needs and children with disabilities; (4) coping strategies used in distance learning; (5) parents’ participation in distance learning and (6) perceived difficulties and support needed during distance learning. The paper provides implications and future research directions in the last section.

The Impact on Healthcare Workers of Italian Law n. 24/2017 "Gelli-Bianco" on Patient Safety and Medical Liability: A National Survey.

Italian “Gelli–Bianco” law (law n. 24 enacted by the Italian Government on 8 March 2017) introduced innovative changes and regulations regarding patient safety and healthcare workers’ (HCWs) liability. We promoted a national survey to evaluate the effect of the law on HCWs. The questionnaire was edited and distributed using the free online tool “Google Forms” (Google LLC). The mode of administration chosen for the questionnaire was telematic self-completion. In particular, the questionnaire was sent to several portals of information, websites, in the scientific and medical sectors. Four hundred forty-five subjects participated in the survey. The differences in categorical variables for Gelli–Bianco Law reading with professional variables were analyzed in a univariate analysis using the Chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. Reading the law is significantly and positively related to knowledge and communication of adverse events and sentinel events, checklist adoption, and participation in educational activities on risk management. The law’s implementation and promotion is a reliable educational tool for increasing patient safety culture and involving HCWs in risk management activities. Knowledge of the law, related education, and understanding of its application are still inadequate; therefore, educational programs regarding patient safety, risk management, and the contents of the law itself must be vigorously promoted to achieve clinical governance goals.

FURTHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION OF THE SOLDIERS OF THE ARMY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

The article presents some results of research . It deals with identifying the participation degree of military professionals in educational activities and identifying decisive motivational factors and barriers affecting participation in educational activities. The article is also aimed at analysing the influence of selected characteristics of age and the economic status of individuals. The analysis results show that no significant distinction in the representation of individual motives between the age groups has been proved. Statistically significant differences have been shown in the frequencies of responses expressing the evaluation of the significance of selected barriers by respondents with higher and lower military ranks.