Educational Paradigm Research Articles

Ontological study of problems in designing social science learning based on a Merdeka curriculum: A pilot study of social studies teachers in Malang city

The change in the curriculum to the Merdeka Curriculum also changed the educational paradigm in Indonesia. Curriculum changes bring changes to the content of social studies learning, especially at the junior high school level, thus creating problems for teachers in designing social studies learning. This research aims to determine teachers' problems in designing learning from the perspective of ontological studies (learning content) due to curriculum changes. For this reason, a qualitative approach was used with a pilot study design to examine this matter. Data collection was carried out through document review and interviews. Meanwhile, data analysis is carried out using an interactive model. The results of this research indicate that changes in the curriculum have caused a lack of synchronization between content standards and expected achievements in social studies learning. This has implications for teachers' problems determining learning material at each grade level. Teachers also need clarification on the suitability of the learning content and what is expected from the curriculum. Not only that, but planning differentiated learning is also one of the problems in designing social studies learning materials. This research's limitation is that it is a pilot study and discusses a narrow scope, namely an ontological study. In future research, it is hoped that more in-depth research can be carried out on teacher problems from an epistemological and axiological perspective. So, the entire teacher's problems in designing social studies learning can be described.

PROBLEMS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE EDUCATORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF CHILDREN IN THE CONDITIONS OF AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The article raises the issue of professional training of future educators for the development of children's creative potential in the conditions of an inclusive educational environment. The key object of the educational process in the modern educational paradigm is the personality of the child, who is able to critically perceive reality, analyse, propose ideas for solving tasks, realize his/her own uniqueness, the need for the development of individual abilities. The development of creative potential of a preschool child is aimed at forming the foundation for revealing the potential of each child in accordance with his needs, abilities, etc. The problem of the development of children's creative potential is intensified by the integration of inclusive education into the educational space of regular preschool education institutions, which puts forward new requirements for the professional training of educators who ensure the comprehensive development of all children in a single inclusive educational environment, adaptation and socialization of children with special educational needs in interaction with peers. Based on the analysis of scientific, pedagogical and methodological literature, the author highlights contemporary problems related to the research topic: the integration of inclusive education in Ukraine continues and has both positive developments and unresolved problems at the state and regional levels that slow down the achievement of the goal; the involvement of children with special educational needs in regular preschool education institutions requires in-depth improvement in order to expand opportunities for all children; lack of a model for the development of children's creative potential under the conditions of an inclusive educational environment; insufficient number of necessary specialists to work in the conditions of an inclusive educational environment; the need to modernize the variable component of professional training of future educators. The author comes to the conclusion that solving the above-mentioned problems requires targeted, thorough and long-term practical research in order to improve the quality of education, the productive development of the creative potential of each child in the conditions of an inclusive educational environment.

Learning Paradigm of Learning How to Learn, Learning How to Relearn, Learning How to Unlearn in PAI Learning

Paradigms in education must be dynamic and can change according to societal developments. Paradigm changes can occur through a learning process, either consciously or forcedly. The purpose of writing this article is to describe the learning paradigm of learning how to learn, learning how to relearn, learning how to unlearn in PAI learning. The research method used in this study is library research. The learning paradigm of learning how to learn, learning how to relearn, and learning how to unlearn is a comprehensive approach to learning Islamic Religious Education that emphasizes the importance of the learning process, relearning, and eliminating irrelevant understanding. In Islamic religious education learning, the learning how to learn, learning how to relearn, learning how to unlearn paradigm describes the importance of students' ability to learn effectively, be open to renewing their understanding, and be ready to let go of understanding that is no longer relevant or wrong in accordance with the principles -authentic Islamic principles. This concept allows students to become more adaptive learners, responsive to change, and able to apply religious teachings in their daily lives.

The Role of Social Media in Enhancing Social Awareness and Community Participation in Education

Education is recognized as one of the fundamental pillars in societal development. The advancement of information technology, particularly social media, has transformed the paradigm in education. Social media offers a broad and easily accessible platform for communities to share knowledge, information, and experiences. This research aims to delve deeper into the role of social media in enhancing social awareness and community participation in education. The research method employed in this study is a literature review using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data for this research were gathered from Google Scholar for the period 2008-2024. The study findings indicate that social media plays a significant role in enhancing social awareness and community participation in education. Through its ability to disseminate information quickly and widely, social media opens up opportunities to broaden societal awareness of social and educational issues. Furthermore, social media also facilitates active participation in learning and discussions, both in formal and informal contexts

Crip (Non)Pedagogies: Complementing and Mutating Anti-Oppressive Pedagogies

Abstract This article aims to navigate the nuanced realm of cripped (non)pedagogies and their potential to reconceptualize/de-conceptualize traditional educational concepts, as well as ethics, politics, and knowledge. By engaging with the tensions and the contextual rebellions of anti-oppressive pedagogies – contrasted against the more radical backdrop of crip theory qua anti-normativity (an immanence of immanence) – cripped (non)pedagogies not only disrupt conventional educational paradigms but also animate mutable, multiplicitous, and nonsensical conceptions/non-conceptions of thought/dis-thought and existence/dis-existence that continuously transgress normative educational boundaries. Throughout the article, I will assert that cripped (non)pedagogies embody a refusal to adhere to pedagogical norms, offering a space/un-space/non-space where educations/miseducations/anti-educations are not confined by normative regimes but are fluid, multivalent, imaginative/de-imaginative/re-imaginative, and aberrant/cripped. The final part of this exploration draws from seminal works in critical pedagogy to enhance our understanding/dis-understanding of how cripped (non)pedagogies align with, yet diverge from, conventional critical teaching methods.

Educational Transformation: Refocusing Research, Innovation, Technology Integration and Social Inclusion – An Editorial

In the post-pandemic era, the world simultaneously witnessed a rapid move towards technological integration and global interconnectedness, alongside social-economic disparities and setbacks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific progress extended beyond the healthcare industry and encompassed various domains of knowledge, including education. The pandemic accelerated the incorporation of ICT in education, an area that had lagged behind other sectors. Conversely, digital integration generates a disparity in knowledge acquisition between individuals who possess access to it and those who do not. This experience serves as a reminder that a considerable number of communities globally remain behind in terms of socioeconomic development and access to digital resources. This trend is especially evident in the global south, where the integration of numerous global educational innovations and approaches may further isolate an already marginalized community by failing to account for contextual factors. Providing this complexity of introducing innovative efforts to education, it is imperative to refocus contextual educational paradigms, employing a multimodal approach that intertwines research, innovation, technology integration, and social inclusion. The purpose of this editorial is to emphasize the importance of an all-encompassing educational approach that not only equips students for the challenges of the future but also cultivates a just, inventive, and resilient society. A total of 11 papers were selected to be published in this issue, which examines four significant domains of educational transformation: the integration of technology, innovative approaches, research in education, and the representation of perspectives from underrepresented groups in education. The increasing integration of technology in the field of education is evident in the articles that discuss ICT, media usage, and visual materials. Two papers revisit inquiry-based science instruction and school-home partnerships as educational strategies. Two publications centered on teachers' practice and intention research and action research exemplify the recent shift towards involving teachers in research activities, both in higher education and at the classroom level. Three additional papers investigate the perspectives of students and underprivileged groups who are often overlooked in the development of education procedures and policies. This journal issue, thus, represents the current focus, endeavors, and implementation of education across several educational disciplines. Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (2),9-14

Literature Manuals in Times of New Mediacy in Sweden

The present article focuses on the role of the teaching and learning of literature in a large-scale Swedish, professional development programme for teachers called the Reading Lift. More specifically this study, using qualitative content analysis, examines the educational function of the most prominently referred to literary didactic theory and method developers in the program: Judith Langer, Aidan Chambers, Louise M. Rosenblatt, and Rita Felski, but also the relationship between literary didactics, literacy, and fiction. The results show a strong domination of Langer-inspired manual and strategy-based approaches, primarily promoting efferent reading stances. More holistic hermeneutic and dialogic approaches in support of aesthetic reading, represented by Chambers, Rosenblatt and Felski, are less common. Further, there is a strong alliance between the literacy concept and the systematic and manual-based literary didactic approaches. Also, in the literacy discourse, literary works of art have become not just texts amongst other texts, and foreign, but are also framed as hypermediacy. Based on our results we tentatively suggest that a shift in paradigms of literature education has taken place, from literature pedagogy, grounded in print culture, to literature didactics, situated in new mediacy and the digital.

Learning Methods in the Era of Society of Society 5.0: Implications of the Islamic Education System within the Merdeka Curriculum

This paper delves into the dynamic realm of learning methods within the context of the Era of Society 5.0, an era characterized by rapid technological advancement and profound societal transformations. As traditional educational paradigms are being reshaped, there is a growing recognition of the need for innovative approaches that equip learners with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Central to this discussion is the exploration of the Merdeka Curriculum, a pedagogical framework that emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and adaptability. By empowering learners to take ownership of their education and cultivate a deeper understanding of the world around them, the Merdeka Curriculum seeks to prepare individuals for the complexities of the modern world. Within this framework, the integration of the Islamic education system presents unique opportunities to enrich the educational experience. Islamic principles, which emphasize ethics, morality, and spirituality, can serve as a guiding light in navigating the complexities of contemporary society. By incorporating these principles into the curriculum, educators can foster a sense of identity, purpose, and belonging among learners while also promoting values-based education that transcends cultural boundaries. Moreover, by embracing diversity and inclusivity, the Merdeka Curriculum can serve as a platform for promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding, fostering a sense of global citizenship among learners. Through this exploration, we aim to shed light on the transformative potential of integrating the Islamic education system into the Merdeka Curriculum, highlighting the synergies that emerge when tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of holistic education.

Implementasi Pendidikan Inklusif Sebagai Perubahan Paradigma Pendidikan di Indonesia

The aim of this research is to provide information about how the implementation of inclusive education as a change in the educational paradigm in Indonesia can be carried out. The method used in this research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach. Library studies can be defined as a series of activities related to collecting library data, reading and taking notes, and processing research materials. Based on the results of the literature study, the implementation of inclusive education in Indonesia is an important paradigm shift in the education system. This aims to ensure that every individual, including those with special needs, has full access to quality education. There are several steps that can be taken in implementing inclusive education as a change in the educational paradigm in Indonesia, namely, policies and regulations; training and education for educators; inclusive curriculum development; inclusive physical facilities; community education; collaboration between institutions; as well as evaluation and monitoring. So in essence inclusive education is very important to create equality, participation and respect for diversity in the classroom. Even though its implementation is still faced with various challenges and obstacles, the efforts of the government and related stakeholders have produced policies, programs and best practice models in inclusive education. Thus, it is important for the government, educational institutions, teachers and society as a whole to continue to work together and commit to encouraging the implementation of better inclusive education.

Learning Tools Based on Outcome Based Learning in Science Courses of Postgraduate Primary School Teacher Education Programs

Curriculum development in higher education currently requires implementing the independent campus program. The independent campus program requires universities to be able to implement an output-based curriculum or outcome-based education. This research aims to analyze the need to develop learning tools based on outcome-based learning, especially in the core scientific subjects of primary school teacher education postgraduate programs. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection used questionnaire techniques, observation, and interviews with 14 lecturers as respondents. This research produced three important findings. First, all lecturers prepare learning tools before carrying out lectures. Second, 57.1% of lecturers prepared non-OBE-based learning tools. Third, 71.4% of lecturers need to learn about OBE-based learning tools. The education paradigm is changing from Input-Based to Outcome-Based Education (OBE). Education is reviewed and replaced with something more relevant, originally 'what is important for lecturers to teach' and has now changed to 'what is important for students to learn and master.' For this reason, it is necessary to develop OBE-based learning tools in core scientific subjects in Primary School Teacher Education Postgraduate Programs.

Black Sheep as Tragic Hero: How Disruptive Students Resist the Oppression and Why They Fail to Liberate?

Within the educational landscapes, there exists a prevailing dichotomy. On one side stand the obedient students, absorbing knowledge from their teachers unconditionally, and on the other side stand their non-compliant counterparts who are prone to disrupt the prescribed order, labeled as the black sheep of the academic flock. In education, obedience and conformity are celebrated, while noncompliance is stigmatized. Researchers often focus on strategies to control disruptive behavior, perpetuating teacher-centered approaches that maintain power imbalances. However, disruptive behavior is not just defiance. It's a response to an oppressive educational paradigm. This study delves into the narrative of these disruptive students, exploring their resistance to an educational system with intrinsic oppressive nature and the obstacles they encounter in their pursuit of liberation. The theoretical framework of this study is mainly constructed upon Freires critical pedagogy theory and literature on power dynamics to examine power dynamics in education settings and to understand students resistant behavior and why it fails to provoke change.

Crafting An AI-Powered Adaptive E-Learning Framework: Based on Kolb's Learning Style

In the contemporary educational realm, the convergence of pedagogical advancements with machine learning presents a profound opportunity for transformation. This in-depth exploration delves into the complexities of constructing an adaptive e-learning platform, seamlessly integrating Kolb's learning preferences with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. At the core of this initiative lies the certification module, meticulously scrutinized to bolster its effectiveness in acknowledging student accomplishments. With a focus on personalized education driven by machine learning for error analysis, learner profiling, and content adaptation, this amalgamation reshapes the educational landscape, offering bespoke and dynamic learning journeys. By proposing an intelligent and dynamic adaptive learning system, this study addresses the constraints of passive and one-size-fits-all platforms, aiming to discern and furnish personalized learning environments tailored to the unique needs of individual learners within the hybrid teaching paradigm.

Changes in Education: Towards a New Paradigm

This paper in reacting to the reality of the present days education system suggests that there is a need to work within a susceptible to present conditions educational paradigm. More specifically, the unambiguous position of this paper is that a new paradigm shift has appeared in teaching and learning leading to alterations of operating within, between and outside the classrooms as a result of the changes that have taken place of the principal dimensions of education such as: the form and approach to teaching and learning; the factors responding to the evolution and adaptation to changing needs and expectations in education; and the way education is perceived and practiced through time. This new paradigm, the integration-centred, should replace the student-centred, which itself has replaced the teacher-centred one. Therefore, the paper presents a new paradigm, which should be based on the integrated dimension of education, where the importance of the effectiveness and efficiency of teaching and learning implies a tautological integrated approach in considering education.

Роль соціальних мереж у трансформації сучасної освітньої парадигми

Роль соціальних мереж у трансформації сучасної освітньої парадигми

A problemática da reforma do ensino da filosofia em Angola

This work is a logical result of the discussions that took place in 1991 in the context of the formation of the new political mentality in Angola. The discussions discussed above continued in the academy based on the reflections entitled “Process of reforming the teaching of Philosophy in Angola: some epistemological and methodical aspects”, and as a response, the article by Professor Muanamoni Matumona “The teaching of Philosophy in Angola” appeared. It was an imperative need to develop reforms in the teaching of philosophy due to the spirit of social changes existing in the country. This meant the restructuring and construction of a new model and paradigm of education and teaching, in which Philosophy was integrated. Our analysis focuses on understanding the reform process at three crucial moments: The teaching of philosophy in the post-colonial era and the current moment. With this simple theoretical contribution, we take as our main reference the intention of interacting, implicitly, two issues that title it: epistemology and methodology, without losing sight of the accentuated treatment of the theoretical foundations of the teaching and study of philosophy in Angola.

Does the German sports system recruit coaches with a functional personality?—Attempting an answer by comparing German basketball coaches with teachers and managers

Currently, there is no theory that identifies the ideal personality type for sports coaches. The study’s goal is to gain insight into the personalities of German basketball coaches and use existing study results from other professional groups to make recommendations for the content of coaches’ education. Given the German Olympic Sports Federation’s emphasis on comprehensive coach education that includes personal development, this paper examines the relationship between a coach’s vocation and personality, filling in knowledge gaps about how coaches’ personalities appear. The analyses are based on a unique dataset of 360 German basketball coaches and data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP), allowing for a more in-depth comparison of coaches’ Big Five personality traits. Using SOEP data from the German general population, teachers, and managers as benchmarks, this paper investigates the relationship between different coaching license levels and distinct personality profiles, providing insights into the characteristics displayed by coaches at various professional levels. The analysed data indicate that lower coaching licence levels are associated with lower neuroticism and more agreeableness, whereas openness, conscientiousness, and extraversion are higher. When comparing coaches to the general population and other occupational groups, A‑license coaches have more characteristics that are similar with managers, whilst C‑license coaches have more parallels with teachers. Furthermore, examining particular traits and individual comparisons, it is transparent that C‑license coaches are more agreeable than A‑license coaches. The findings suggest that coach development programs should be improved by incorporating insights from teachers and managers to select coaches and update educational paradigms more carefully. The study emphasizes the importance of traits such as conscientiousness and agreeableness in coaching success and identifies potential areas for intervention to maximize coaching efficacy. In conclusion, this study adds to our empirical understanding of the complex relationships between personality traits, professional roles, and effective coaching on multiple levels. Furthermore, it emphasizes the dynamic relationship between an individual coach’s intrinsic disposition and professional efficacy, showing the importance of tailored interventions to improve coaching outcomes.

Integrating Islamic Psychological Principles in Enhancing Students' Academic Resilience

This study examines the concept of resilience within the context of Islamic psychology, an area relatively unexplored by conventional psychological approaches. Employing qualitative methodology, particularly document review, this research aims to understand how principles documented in the Quran and Hadith can influence individual resilience in facing academic stress and challenges. The data analysis process involves data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing, emphasizing validation through credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability of results. Key findings indicate that the practical application of Islamic values enhances academic resilience, reflected in individuals’ resilience when facing academic tasks. This study provides new insights into educational psychology by offering an alternative perspective that integrates spiritual dimensions into education. This enriches our understanding of resilience, while also making a significant theoretical contribution to the development of modern educational paradigms. By exploring the methods of Islamization of knowledge, this study also delves into aspects of resilience rooted in Islamic values, providing constructive solutions to criticisms of modern psychology often considered detached from divine values. The practical implications of this research are expected to support more effective mentoring and teaching efforts in value-based educational contexts.

Protocol for a scoping review study on learning plan use in undergraduate medical education

BackgroundThe current paradigm of competency-based medical education and learner-centredness requires learners to take an active role in their training. However, deliberate and planned continual assessment and performance improvement is hindered by the fragmented nature of many medical training programs. Attempts to bridge this continuity gap between supervision and feedback through learner handover have been controversial. Learning plans are an alternate educational tool that helps trainees identify their learning needs and facilitate longitudinal assessment by providing supervisors with a roadmap of their goals. Informed by self-regulated learning theory, learning plans may be the answer to track trainees’ progress along their learning trajectory. The purpose of this study is to summarise the literature regarding learning plan use specifically in undergraduate medical education and explore the student’s role in all stages of learning plan development and implementation.MethodsFollowing Arksey and O’Malley’s framework, a scoping review will be conducted to explore the use of learning plans in undergraduate medical education. Literature searches will be conducted using multiple databases by a librarian with expertise in scoping reviews. Through an iterative process, inclusion and exclusion criteria will be developed and a data extraction form refined. Data will be analysed using quantitative and qualitative content analyses.DiscussionBy summarising the literature on learning plan use in undergraduate medical education, this study aims to better understand how to support self-regulated learning in undergraduate medical education. The results from this project will inform future scholarly work in competency-based medical education at the undergraduate level and have implications for improving feedback and supporting learners at all levels of competence.Scoping review registration:Open Science Framework osf.io/wvzbx.

Analyzing the teaching profile and competency-based training in online education: a case study of Ecuadorian professors

In the global landscape of education, the online modality has emerged as indispensable for extending access to academic training. This study delves into the teaching profile and competency-based training in online education within the context of Ecuador, a developing nation in South America. Employing a qualitative and exploratory approach, an exhaustive documentary review was conducted, followed by a comparative analysis of gathered information. The documentary review encompassed a meticulous examination of academic literature, governmental policies, and curricula pertaining to online education in Ecuador, with emphasis on selecting pertinent and representative sources. Through the comparative analysis, discernible patterns, similarities, differences, and trends regarding the teaching profile and competency-based training in Ecuadorian online education were identified. The findings present a comprehensive portrayal of how these dimensions have been addressed within Ecuador, thereby serving as a benchmark for future research endeavors. Moreover, they contribute to the advancement and enhancement of online academic programs not only within Ecuador but also in analogous contexts globally. Furthermore, the results offer valuable retrospective insights into the evolution of online education in Ecuador, shedding light on areas of strength and opportunities for refinement within this educational paradigm.

Goal-setting in the didactic system of K.D. Ushinsky in the context of the modern humanistic paradigm of education

Goal-setting in the didactic system of K.D. Ushinsky in the context of the modern humanistic paradigm of education