Practical Training Experience Research Articles

Problems and Experience of Practical Training of Masters in the Field of «Construction»

The problems and organizational and methodological approach to conducting technological and design practices of master’s students studying in the direction of 04/08/01 «Construction» are presented. It is proposed to organize these types of practices at the basic enterprise of the construction complex as a single process based on a combination of interdisciplinary, group and project approaches. Undergraduates divided into subgroups successively implement the common task to the team, first on technological, and then on design practice. The main task of the technological practice is to audit the quality and marketing systems of the base enterprise, which ends with the definition of its production and marketing problems. After defending the report, which contains, in addition to the team, an individual task for each member of the subgroup, undergraduates are given a task for project practice. Being a logical continuation of the previous one, it is associated with the development of measures to eliminate the identified problems, the calculation of financial costs for their implementation and the forecast assessment of changes in the cost of finished products. The approach considered in the article has been implemented for undergraduates within educational program «Quality Expertise and Marketing of Building Materials» at the Voronezh State Technical University. The proposed methodology of organizing practices contributes to improving the level of professional competencies that are formed in the process of practical training of undergraduates. The methodology, according to the authors, can be replicated for other master’s degree programs in the field of «Construction».

Career Path Education System at the College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea

This study examines a systematic and effective approach to career guidance in medical education, with a particular focus on the 6-year integrated career guidance education framework implemented at the College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea. Based on the “New SLICE” educational development principles, this framework comprehensively addresses the needs of medical students in career planning and development. It is structured into three phases: understanding yourself, exploring options, and choosing a specialty. The first phase, understanding yourself, helps students to recognize their strengths, weaknesses, aptitudes, and potentials, thereby setting the direction for future career choices. This phase includes various psychological tests and Self-Development and Portfolio courses. The second phase, exploring options, enables students to engage in related activities such as research and practical training, providing direct and indirect experiences across various fields. This phase offers courses including Medical Field Experience, Career Guidance through the Learning Community & Advisory Professors, and Student Participation in Professor Research Projects. The final phase, choosing a specialty, involves students making decisions based on in-depth self-assessment and exploration of majors, with a capstone project being a significant component. Maximizing the efficiency of career decision-making requires integration between the basic medical curriculum and postgraduate education. Including the period up to residency entrance in the framework is necessary for effective career guidance education.

Practical Training Experiences of HMD-based VR Foley Catheterization Education Content in Nursing Students

Practical Training Experiences of HMD-based VR Foley Catheterization Education Content in Nursing Students

Dementia knowledge and attitudes of nursing undergraduate students-association between lifestyle background and practical training experience.

To clarify the association between dementia knowledge and attitudes, lifestyle backgrounds, and practical training experiences of nursing students, and examine the basic nursing education for dementia. A total of 412 first-to-fourth-year students at Nursing College A participated in the study. A cross-sectional survey was conducted regarding knowledge (15 questions) and attitudes (15 questions) related to dementia. Consent was obtained from 158 individuals (The response rate was 38.3%). Significant items regarding dementia attitudes and cohabitation experiences were identified. Additionally, significant items regarding attitude toward dementia and care providing experiences were identified. Associations among attitude toward dementia, cohabitation experiences, and care providing experiences were determined. Knowledge and attitudes regarding dementia improved with practical training experience.

Developing Topics of Experiential Activities in Defense and Security Teaching in Order to Develop Learners' Ability to Learn about Nature and Society

This article aims to propose a set of topics for experiential activities in defense and security teaching that can enhance learners' abilities to learn about nature and society. The article begins by highlighting the importance of defense and security education in shaping learners' understanding of the role of military and security forces in protecting the nation and society. The article then presents five topics for experiential activities, which include visiting security and military agencies, practical experience in military training, practicing emergency response skills, learning self-defense techniques, and engaging in social activities related to security. The article argues that these activities can not only help learners gain a better understanding of defense and security but also provide them with opportunities to develop essential skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, and collaboration. Furthermore, the article suggests that these activities can instill a sense of civic responsibility and a willingness to contribute to the community's safety and well-being. Overall, the article proposes that incorporating experiential activities into defense and security teaching can enrich learners' learning experiences and foster their abilities to learn about nature and society. By providing hands-on experiences and opportunities for practical application, defense and security education can prepare learners to be responsible and engaged citizens who understand the importance of national defense and community safety.

Effectiveness of a Modified Phantom-based Mannequin in Improving Vaginal Toucher Examination Skills of Midwifery Students

Introduction: The goal of clinical practice is to provide students with practical training experience and the ability to work as a team. Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a phantom-based mannequin in improving midwifery students’ performance in vaginal toucher (VT) examinations Materials and Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design. Participants were 70 final-year midwifery students in two groups of factory mannequin (n=35) and modified mannequin (n=35). The instrument used for assessing performance was a validated 10-item scale. Data analysis was done using paired t-test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, and ANCOVA. Results: Participants had a mean age of 21.6±2.2 years in the modified mannequin group and 21.3±2.4 years in the factory mannequin group. There was no significant improvement in students’ performance after using the factory mannequin, but the modified mannequin improved their skills, since there was a significant difference in VT examination performance before and after using the modified mannequin (mean difference=3.97, P=0.001). The ANCOVA results showed a significant difference in the mean post-test scores between the factory and modified mannequin groups (mean difference=1.59,η2=0.299, P<0.05). Conclusion: The modified mannequin is more effective than the common factory mannequins in improving the VT examination performance of midwifery students. For this reason, these devices are highly recommended for practical learning of VT examinations.

Intervention Strategies for Psychological Disorders Combined with Vocal Fold Closure Disorders: The Effects of Respiratory Transformation and Self-Vocalization Techniques

The intervention effects of psychological disorders combined with vocal fold closure disorders can be achieved through the transformation of respiratory patterns and the establishment of self-vocalization techniques. However, current research lacks sufficient consideration in sample preprocessing and integrated learning, leading to classifier misguidance, poor classification accuracy, and instability. Through the use of psychiatric scales, assessments, and diagnoses by professional physicians in psychiatric hospitals, it is frequently observed that patients with vocal fold closure disorders also exhibit tendencies or diagnoses of depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental disorders. This issue is often overlooked by voice doctors, voice trainers, and speech trainers, neglecting the coexistence of psychological disorders in individuals with vocal production disorders. Over the past six years, based on the collection and analysis of American Journal of Speech® voice biomarkers, as well as practical experience in voice training and voice rehabilitation systems, it has been discovered that the adoption of correct and effective self- vocalization techniques can effectively intervene in the psychological disorders of patients with voice production disorders. This intervention helps patients recover their psychological state related to voice production in a relatively short period of time, promotes the rehabilitation of their own psychological disorders, and maximizes the restoration of appropriate vocal fold movements. By simultaneously intervening in respiratory techniques and vocal correction for patients with psychological disorders, a synergistic effect is achieved, resulting in dual benefits from a single effort. Currently, renowned teams such as Harvard University and the University of Oxford are conducting research focusing solely on the respiratory transformation of psychological disorders, which has been published in top academic journals. Practices such as meditation and breathing exercises are also widespread in Silicon Valley, USA. However, through nearly a century of scientific research and practical application, the AJS® system has found that the intervention effects achieved through respiratory transformation, the establishment of self-vocalization techniques, and individual-specific vowel sound training exceed the impact of any psychological counseling or meditation training. Furthermore, it significantly accelerates the voice rehabilitation of patients with vocal fold closure disorders, far surpassing the effects of training solely focused on vocal correction. This research path and achievement differ from the research conducted by the Institute of Architectural Acoustics at Tsinghua University and a tertiary hospital in China, which is based on the Jindrak hypothesis proposed by Jindrak K.F. and Jindrak H. in 1988, studying the intervention of human vocalization and cranial resonance on brain nerves: "The vibration caused by vocalization can massage the brain, promote the exchange of metabolic products between brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid, and affect arachnoid granules, accelerating the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the subarachnoid space into the superior sagittal sinus and lateral ventricle, and then returning to the bloodstream. This accelerates the renewal of cerebrospinal fluid and enhances brain cleansing. With the rapid development and continuous evolution of artificial intelligence and big data, our team has collaborated with experts in voice feature analysis from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as psychology experts from Harvard University, and jointly established a software platform based on frequency- related sound (vocal) neural conduction mechanisms, developed through integrated algorithms. Currently, we use two software programs, Apotheose®, for the collection and analysis of voice biomarkers, to assist in the voice rehabilitation and vocal correction of patients with vocal production disorders. Additionally, through software and data, we assist rehabilitation patients in establishing their own voice feature files.

Creating "boots on the ground": addressing the shortage of field epidemiologists in the Philippines through intermediate-level training programmes.

As of 2022, only 49 graduates of the Philippines' Field Epidemiology Training Programme (FETP) were employed by the Philippine Government, emphasizing the urgent need to increase the number of practicing field epidemiologists to better equip the country for public health emergencies. The FETP-Intermediate Course (IC) curriculum is based mainly on the module of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that was incorporated into the Philippine context. It consists of five 1-2-week lecture series that provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct job-relevant field projects. Individual projects are the centrepiece of the FETP-IC, requiring trainees to investigate outbreaks, design and develop protocols, conduct field data collection, manage data, analyse data, interpret data, write reports and deliver oral presentations. To address the shortage of practicing field epidemiologists in the Philippines, a subnational initiative in Northern Luzon was implemented. Within 3years, the two FETP-IC subnational training programmes have produced 42 applied epidemiologists who will strengthen epidemiology and surveillance in their respective localities. As of February 2023, 92 studies have been conducted, including 39 outbreak investigations, 37 data quality analysis/process improvement projects, 10 epidemiological studies and six surveillance evaluations. By training and deploying skilled epidemiologists to local health offices and hospitals, the programme is helping to improve the capacity of the health system to respond to public health threats and protect the health of the population. The programme's emphasis on practical training and real-world experience is an effective way to build a strong and sustainable epidemiological workforce.

Methods and directions of practical training of social workers (on the example of Oles Honchar Dniprov National University)

The scientific article reveals the experience of practical training of social workers in the United States of America, France, England, Scandinavia, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Ukraine. Practical training of social workers is carried out taking into account and in compliance with the Global Standards of Education and Training in Social Work. Training of specialists in the social sphere involves close connection with development of communication skills, mastering and application of social work technologies in professional activities with different categories of clients. The scheme-model of practical training created to systematize the experience of practical training. With the help of this model it is possible to analyze the directions, problematic issues and methods of practical training. This scheme allows identifying the main demands and effective methods that will be successfully implemented in the practical activities of social workers. The main skills and traits that are necessary for social workers (empathy, active listening, advocacy, etc.) are revealed. The need for a value-oriented approach and a combination of classical and innovative methods of social work, theory and practice is emphasized. The experience of implementation in the educational process of teaching practical skills in such disciplines as: "Social policy", "Social work with different groups of clients" for students - future social workers of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University. The methods of practical training are implemented: case-studies, trainings, literary social clubs, and presentation of the experience of practitioners. The use of practical training methods requires professional experience and constant self-education and professional development. The scientific article systematizes the experience implemented in the educational process.

The Application of Constructivist Grounded Theory Methodology in an Urban Planning Doctoral Thesis

The aim of this paper is to show the potential value of using the constructivist grounded theory (CGT) methodology in the Urban and Regional Planning discipline. This is done by reflecting on the application of the CGT fundamentals defined by Kathy Charmaz, applied in a doctoral thesis in Urban and Regional Planning. The substantive area of research in which the thesis took place was the practical training experience of planners in becoming professionally registered. The thesis collected primary data through interviews with 14 planners who have undergone the process of practical training to record, document, and analyse their experiences as a prerequisite and requirement of professional registration. The use of the CGT methodology provides valuable insight into the registration process of planners in South Africa and encourages doctoral candidates to use CGT methodology with the aim of generating new knowledge and theory in the built environment. This paper recommends that CGT methodology should be encouraged, particularly when contributing to fields that are under-researched, limited, or non-existent.

INFLUÊNCIA DA VARIAÇÃO DE ALTITUDE NO DESEMPENHO ATLÉTICO EM CORREDORES DE LONGA DISTÂNCIA

ABSTRACT Introduction: The academic community has demonstrated the link of athletic performance in track and field with critical factors of sports training, including the psychology of competition. Recently, research has been verified that athletic performance is also related to altitude, weather, ambiance, and the timing of the competition. There are no studies to provide theoretical and practical training experience in the regional environment of Ganzhou. Objective: This paper analyzes the influence of altitude training in professional performance athletes. Concurrently, analysis of the physiological and biochemical indicators of the athletes is performed. Methods: Several long-distance runners had an 8-week altitude training. Analyzed the physiological and biochemical indicators of the athletes before and after the training. At the same time, perform mathematical-statistical analysis on the performance of long-distance runners before and after training. Results: After altitude training, hemoglobin and red blood cells showed a significant decrease (P<0.01). After training, athletes’ performance improved considerably (P<0.01). Conclusion: Training at different altitudes may promote an ascending curve in the athletes’ performance until a plateau in the fourth week of training. Evidence Level II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigating the result.

Experience of practical training of masters in specialty "Economics" in the conditions of online learning

Today, the training of masters involves conducting research and the formation of professional competencies, which cannot be provided without the passage of higher education by relevant practices. However, the challenges of recent years (originally the COVID-19 pandemic, today Russia's military aggression) are forcing students to undergo practical training remotely. The article reveals the experience of organizing and conducting industrial practice in organizations and institutions of industrial and non-industrial sphere and research practice of undergraduates of GS Skovoroda Kharkiv National Pedagogical University, specialty "Economics" in online learning. The goals and results of these practices, directions of practical activity of higher education seekers and features of practice tasks realization in distance format, in particular, with use of distance education platform Moodle, electronic services Google Meet, Zoom, Skype, Viber, Telegram, etc. are defined. In order to increase the effectiveness of practical training of undergraduates in "Economics" in terms of limited direct access to practice bases, measures are proposed to improve it, aimed at improving the material and technical equipment of training, electronic content for internships and high digital literacy of participants.

Features of training of vocational education teachers in Germany

Influenced by the processes of European integration, globalization and, in particular, in order to build a single European higher education area, an important task of Ukrainian educators is to study the practical experience of our foreign colleagues in training teachers for vocational schools at all levels. Among the European countries where close attention is paid to the quality of teacher training, in particular in the field of vocational education, Germany stands out. The purpose of the study is to analyze the features of modern training of teachers of vocational education in Germany with the prospect of using progressive German experience in the Ukrainian system of training/retraining of teachers for institutions of professional and higher technical education. A detailed analysis of the German teacher training system, carried out in the course of this study, allowed us to make some important generalizations. First, it is worth noting the high expediency and effectiveness of Germany's extensive system of institutions, which, thanks to a clear division of functions, contribute to the effective organization of three-stage training of qualified teachers for vocational education. Secondly, the analysis of the content of the curriculum for future teachers of vocational education in Germany shows an attempt to train competitive professionals not only in the vocational education system, but also in the labor market in general. Third, the developed Standards for teachers in the field of educational sciences effectively influence the implementation of training programs for teachers of vocational education, requiring the formation and further improvement of their competencies in the field of teaching, education, evaluation and implementation of innovations. Finally, it is worth noting the urgent need to use the achievements of the German experience of practical training of VET teachers in the Ukrainian system of training and retraining of teachers for institutions of professional and higher technical education

Radical Welcome in the Archives: What Does It Really Mean to Say “You're Welcome Here”?

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Clinical Practice Experience of Nursing Students in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Purpose: This study examined the practical training experiences of nursing students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and investigated their experience during their practical training.Methods: Data were collected between April 29 and June 24, 2021. The 29 participants chosen from three universities in the study were either fourth-year students or graduated in 2021 after attending nursing college, and they had taken at least one semester of practical training including alternative practice training after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inductive content analysis was employed for data analysis.Results: Based on the analysis of data from focus group interviews, the following four categories and 11 theme clusters were drawn from 235 key statements: (1) situational change in the clinical practice environment; (2) perceived difficulties in developing core competencies as a nursing student; (3) unstandardized alternative practical training procedures; and (4) demand for systematic improvement in practical training while maintaining social distancing.Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the need for effective and constructive practical clinical training in order for nursing students to achieve productive learning from practical training while maintaining social distancing, Alternative training modalities should continue to be developed and reviewed.

“Hot Case-workers and Squint-eyed Whores” - Sexual Harassment of Norwegian Social- and Health Care Students in Practical Training

ABSTRACT Sexual harassment is a societal challenge. Youth, women, students, and health care professionals are some of the groups most at risk for experiencing sexual harassment. In this study, we examine how higher education institutions and practice institutions handle sexual harassment and how students in practical training experience and cope with sexual harassment. A survey and in-depth interviews were conducted among nursing students and social work students at one Norwegian university. Our results indicate that students experience sexual harassment during practice that is an obligatory part of training, that guidance and follow-up are often lacking, and that they experience negative consequences from these incidents. We also identified a range of strategies used to cope with SH, strategies that are not necessarily compatible with a sound development as a health care professional.

Комплекс специальных упражнений для формирования профессионально значимых физических качеств горноспасателей

The aim of the study is to describe the methodology for applying an adapted set of training exercises for the formation of professionally significant physical qualities of mine rescuers, using standard equipment of sports halls of universities as part of practical classes in physical culture and sports. Based on the analysis of the current standards for the physical training of mine rescuers and the six-year experience of practical training of students in the Mining specialty, the Technological Safety and Mine Rescue focus (profile) from 2013 to 2018, on simulators in paramilitary mine rescue teams, we selected elements of special physical exercises, which, without any difficulties, can be included in the general set of exercises in the disciplines (modules) of physical culture and sports in all courses of study in the above or related specialties. Based on the results of the experiment, we made the following conclusions. The work of mine rescuers is unique in its physical requirements. They must have a high level of fitness in order to perform professional tasks with high quality and intensity over a relatively long period compared to other emergency services. The physical readiness of mine rescuers should include the following professionally significant and specific physical and psychophysical qualities: speed of reaction; coordination and reflex dexterity; flexibility; power static endurance; dynamic indicators of the body; accuracy of movements; muscle strength; motor reaction; overcoming fear of heights, fear of closed space; psychophysical stability and survival in extreme conditions. These qualities must be formed and developed in the process of regular training and special exercises, starting from the first year, as part of the educational process in the disciplines of physical culture and sports, and elective disciplines in physical culture and sports. The effectiveness of the set of special exercises in physical culture and sports for the formation and development of professionally significant skills of mining engineers-rescuers was experimentally proven. Specialized physical training in the sports hall of the university will lay the foundation for the formation of professionally significant qualities of a mine rescuer, form an understanding of the importance of their development, and help to determine the functional reserves of the body for the effective implementation of tasks in extreme situations.

University Students’ Online Learning Experiences in Context of COVID-19: Study in Greece

Online teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic was a sudden experience for all students, including those studying at university. Therefore, this study aimed to provide evidence on university students’ online learning experiences in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 24 Greek students participated, and their data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The findings indicated that the main advantages experienced were time-saving and the comfort of being at home, while the main perceived disadvantages regard technical problems (such as bad internet connectivity) and lack of practical training experiences. Students’ feelings were negative, in particular, at the beginning of the pandemic. Although communication collaboration with peers was experienced as effective, student-teacher communication-collaboration was described as a positive and negative experience at the same time. For the improvement of online education, students hope to have better university infrastructure, preparation, and training for tutors, as well as student training. Implications for educational policy and practice are discussed, accordingly.

Is present pharmacy education adapted to needs? Survey results from young practitioner views regarding pharmacy education outcome towards a national reform in Hungary

BackgroundThe pharmacist career is constantly adapting to societal and health care needs. The past decade has seen a growing demand for curricular development to align graduation outcome with workforce competencies. ObjectiveThis study aims to identify expectations for both didactic and experiential components of a new curriculum based on young pharmacist practitioner views. MethodsAn online survey questionnaire was used in 2019–2020 to evaluate the pharmacy curriculum to detect indicators or key areas which require comprehensive reform. ResultsThe predominant majority of the 205 study participants recommended reduction in credit hours for Natural Sciences (78.54%) and a similar increase in the Theoretical and Practical Expertise Module (77.9%). Pharmaceutical care, clinical therapeutics and clinical pharmacy competencies should also be more highlighted in the program. Findings indicate the current training does not prepare for problem-solving and daily workplace challenges (72.7%) or for extended pharmacist skills and competencies (71.71%). Results show inconsistency in practical training experience, as all respondents participated in practical training for drug manufacturing and analysis but 61.0% reported no hands-on skills training in a hospital-clinical simulation setting. Indications for practitioner involvement into the natural sciences and biomedical subjects (86.3%) confirm the obvious need for more practice-oriented education. ConclusionsEducational reforms seem to be inevitable to achieve measurable improvement in professional practice and skills competency. The country specific demand for a needs-based pharmacy education reflects global trends but may also provide useful insights for individual transitions to transform education through practice and improve practice through education.

Nature and challenges of sports job training during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics: listening to the lived experiences of sports managers

This study explores the nature and challenges of sport management training during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics through the lived experiences of sports managers. Using a qualitative case study, eight sports managers involved in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games (PCOG) were purposely selected and interviewed as the research participants. Their lived experiences address the gap between the external and internal realities of PCOG within human resource management. Specifically, they point to a lack of (1) sufficient pre-training, (2) a standardized program, (3) a training program for specialists, and (4) practical experience in sport management training. Additionally, their shared experiences indicate two challenges pertaining to the necessity of (1) a standardized program and (2) general and professional programs, which must be resolved for sustainable sport management training in all sport organizations.