Professional Lecturers Research Articles

International case competitions

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings By preparing students to improve skills, broaden their horizons, and learn from feedback, these courses create competitive employees well-prepared for their prospective fields. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this paper include the small sample size and a focus on international case competitions which left a research gap on domestic competition outcomes. Practical implications Higher education institutions should promote and integrate international case competitions into their curriculum offerings to give their students stronger employment opportunities. Teachers should prioritize professional lectures and feedback in their competitions to optimize learning outcomes. Teachers should further ensure the balance of theory and practice to optimize course outcomes, ensuring knowledge is modern and forward-thinking to prepare students for future markets. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Leadership Transformational College Tall Based on Quality Management in Education Realizing Professional Lecturers in Schools Tall Theology

This study examines the role of transformational leadership based on quality management at STT Rahmat Emmanuel, Jakarta, and its impact on lecturers' professionalism. The main problem faced is the leadership crisis in higher education which often causes internal problems and reduces the quality of education. The purpose of this study is to explore how transformational leadership can be applied to support the development of professional lecturers and improve the quality of education. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, involving interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that adaptive transformational leadership based on changing times is very much needed. Leaders at STT Rahmat Emmanuel have succeeded in creating a positive influence and harmonious relationship between study program managers, lecturers, and students. The discussion in this study highlights the importance of educational quality management as a way to improve institutional performance, by utilizing human resources to provide a positive and sustainable influence for students. Lecturers are encouraged to optimize their roles in the Tridharma of higher education in order to improve the quality of education. Thus, STT Rahmat Emmanuel is committed to being a superior theological education institution that is open to Christian professionals, ready to produce quality graduates in church service and teaching.

Antecedents Of Career Optimism, Career Success, And Competence For Career Sustainability As A Professional Lecturer In Indonesia

This study aims to examine the relationship between the variables of career optimism, career success, and competence on career sustainability directly and indirectly in private universities in Indonesia. This study uses quantitative methods with structural equation modelling analysis techniques. The result is that career optimism has no effect on career competence, but career optimism has a positive effect on career sustainability. Furthermore, the results of indirect testing found that career competence is not able to intervene in the relationship between career optimism variables and career sustainability, but career success is able to strongly mediate the relationship between career optimism variables and career competence and strongly moderate the relationship between career optimism variables and career sustainability. The implication of this research is that all lecturers are expected to start thinking about their career sustainability, either by improving their abilities or taking higher education to reach a professional level as lecturers and educators.

대학 전공트랙제 기반 융합전공자의 전공적응 지원을 위한 비교과 교육요구 분석: H대학의 제2트랙을 중심으로

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the major adjustment and educational needs of students in convergence majors, and to suggest directions for the operation of educational programs aimed at major adjustment. Methods This study surveyed 83 students in convergence majors at H-University in Seoul, focusing on their major satisfaction, major adjustment, and educational needs for their major. For data analysis, the mean and standard deviation were calculated using the SPSS 22.0 statistical program. In addition, an independent sample t-test and univariate analysis of variance were conducted to confirm differences between groups. Results The results showed that, first, the students in convergence majors were generally satisfied with their major. second, major adjustment to the major track was high, satisfaction with course selection and goal orientation was high, but career decision confidence and support from the academic environment was relatively low. Third, in terms of extra-curricular requirements for adapting to the second major, students would like to have one to two hours of lectures, practical workshops and mentoring during the semester from industry or professional lecturers directly related to the second major. Conclusions The study will contribute to establishing a foundation for improving both curricular and extracurricular offerings for convergence major students.

THE VOICE OF ELT STUDENTS AT ISLAMIC COLLEGE ON ACADEMIC LIFE

Research shows that student voice might be an influencing factor in the future transformation and innovation of English language teaching (ELT). The voice has long been believed to be an instrument that could provide ELT practitioners and policymakers with meaningful feedback for the betterment of curricula, materials, and classroom practices. However, there are limited discussions exploring ELT student voice in such particular educational contexts as Islamic colleges. This article aims to contribute to our understanding of that rarely discussed voice with a particular focus on: (a) the students‟ best experience as English education students at an Islamic college; (b) the students‟ perceptions related to dress code and exams; and (3) the students‟ self- assessment of English language skills. This study presents a survey study on 278 students in the English language education department at an Islamic college in Lampung province, Indonesia. The data are drawn from a survey consisting of open-ended questions distributed to the respondents at the end of the semester. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively, ranging from preparing and organizing the data to interpreting the meaning of the data in line with the research questions and theoretical review. The findings reveal that among the students' best experiences were the Islamic atmosphere, affordable tuition fees, religious education, professional lecturers, and scholarship availability. The majority of students agreed with the dress code regulation and had problems with cheating on the final examinations. The findings also show that more than half of the respondents are not sure about their English competency. This study offers important implications for English teacher education in Islamic educational contexts.

The programs of additional legal education as necessary element of system of training of students of medical university

The actual trends in training of health care professionals set before medical university task of actualization and diversification of training programs targeted to formation both professional and universal competencies to contribute to variable combination of different skills and habits in implementation of medical activities. The increasing needs of labor market in specialists capable to meet actual realities and associated with transformational transition from narrow specialization to different specific skills, inevitably results into increasing of importance for additional education programs as an element of continuing The following key features of various proposals for additional professional education programs were singled out. The major task of forming proposal of additional programs is seen by university through prism of possible increasing of income. And main contingent of students is formed by specialists improve their qualifications. The specificity of medical university is specialists training to implement medical practice. In this regard, additional law training programs are targeted to exclusively at persons mastering basic educational program for the first time. The competencies implemented are focused at extending and specifying training considering legal maintenance or new trends. Besides, applying value-based approach to formation of educational trajectory of student, university translates primary importance of autonomy of will of student choosing additional educational programs. Thus, learning program of additional education is carried out using basic training in law and considering necessary and sufficient factual component that meets the needs of modern labor market, permitting strengthen and expand available competencies for future professional activity of medical worker. The article analyzed results of studies of pedagogues and psychologists, specialists of philosophical direction, professional lecturers, and sociological studies. The methods applied were analysis and synthesis, formalization, generalization, document analysis. The main methods of data analysis were substantive (hermeneutical) analysis and discourse analysis.

The Teaching and Learning Methodology and Popularization Methodology of Professional Lectures in Korean literature in Classical Chinese Characters at University

The Teaching and Learning Methodology and Popularization Methodology of Professional Lectures in Korean literature in Classical Chinese Characters at University

EXPLORING THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF RURAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PRE-INTERMEDIATE GRAMMAR COURSE

In order to assist lecturers in customising their teaching strategies and course materials for pre-intermediate grammar students living in rural locations, this study focuses on doing pre-lecture needs analysis. Using a quantitative method, 24 students enrolled in Universitas Sulawesi Barat's English Language Education programme for the academic year 2023–2024 were given closed-ended questions via a WhatsApp group. To find patterns in the gathered data, statistical analysis and purposeful sampling were applied. The results shed light on a variety of student characteristics, including age, mother tongue distribution, performance in the basic grammar course, ability to build simple English sentences, mastery of verb tense formulas, lexical proficiency, preferences for learning and assignments, and skill targets. The study draws attention to a variety of factors, including student skill objectives, favourite activities, assignment preferences, performance gaps, and vocabulary problems. Teachers and policymakers can improve the quality of English language instruction, particularly in grammar classes, and establish a supportive learning environment for students in Indonesia's rural areas by acknowledging and addressing the issues and preferences that have been identified. Furthermore, teachers around the world can use the needs analysis tool, the WhatsApp polling technique, and the pre-lecture activities as a source of inspiration and guidance to deliver engaging, balanced, and professional lectures that are customised to the needs of their students and meet graduate competency standards.

2023학년도 대학 교양 음악 교과의 운영 실태 분석

This study aims to assess music liberal arts education in South Korea and suggest future directions. To achieve this, 40 of 4-year universities across the country were selected, and the curriculum, class objectives, and course plans for the year 2023 were collected and analyzed. As a result of the analysis, in terms of operation, the music department accounted for 61.78%, while the college of Liberal Arts accounted for 23.11%. As for the types of subjects, there were general education courses (41.33%) and distribution requirement courses (47.56%), and names of areas related to art or humanities were used. Content and method of lectures were categorized as follows: music theory lectures (68.21%), music applied lessons (31.79%), music convergence theory lectures (30.39%), and music convergence applied lessons (9.62%). While music lectures emphasized history, singing, and instruments, convergence lectures emphasized humanities. The proposal suggests securing professional lecturers to enhance liberal arts music education autonomy and developing diverse, high-quality music and convergence subjects.

Transformational leadership and organizational citizenship behavior: The role of person-job fit and person-organization fit in social exchange perspective

BACKGROUND: Transformational leadership is critical in today’s organizations from a social exchange perspective as it helps create a positive work environment, drives innovation and change, and leads to improved organizational effectiveness. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to test the direct effect of transformational leadership on person-job fit (PJ fit), person-organization fit (POF), and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). This study also examines the mediating role of PJ fit and POF on the relationship between transformational leadership and OCB. METHODS: This study collects data using a cross-sectional survey from professional lecturers of three selected public universities in Southeast Sulawesi - Indonesia. A total of 221 purposively sampled responses are utilized in the data analysis. A quantitative approach with structural equation modeling (SEM) via Amos 21.0 software is used to test the proposed hypotheses. RESULTS: The findings acknowledge that transformational leadership seems to have a direct positive effect on PJ fit, POF and OCB. Also, this study reveals that PJ fit and POF have significant positive effects on OCB. This study further unveils that PJ fit and POF fully mediate the relation between transformational leadership and OCB. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that the more transformational leadership behaviors are demonstrated by leaders within organization, the more PJ fit and POF of followers will accomplish and experience with their organization, which in turn, increase OCB. It further means that transformational leadership can be crucial for recent organizations from a social exchange perspective by promoting healthy relationships and positive outcomes by encouraging followers to engage in behaviors that benefit the organization.

Mining and Incorporation of Value Elements in Drainage Science and Engineering Programmes

Previous engineering education only focuses on the training of theoretical knowledge and skills, neglecting the formation of spirit and values. Mining education elements in the process of knowledge transfer is a new educational concept proposed by China's engineering education community in recent years. In order to achieve the goal of comprehensive education, the article suggests that, on the one hand, based on the main channel of classroom teaching, we should scientifically and systematically develop the value resources of the curriculum, and excavate the spiritual elements implicit in the depth of theory. On the other hand, we should make good use of professional lectures, disciplinary competitions and practical teaching platforms to achieve the unity of knowledge and action. We must pay attention to the unity of value formation, knowledge transmission, and ability cultivation, and make good use of the phenomenon teaching method to improve the coupling and fluidity of value elements in professional knowledge. This article provides an example of talent cultivation in civil engineering.

The Influence of the Teaching Campus Program as an Effort in Preparation to Become a Professional Lecturer in Students

This research aims to determine the influence of lecturer competency on English language education students at FKIP Sisingamangaraja XII Tapanuli University. The research method used is descriptive quantitative. Data collection was carried out using population, samples, and sampling techniques. All Class I, II, and III Teaching Campus participants from the 2018-2019 FKIP Sisingamangaraja XII Tapanuli University English Language Education study program are the population of this research. The sample for this research is all participants in the 2018-2019 FKIP Sisingamangaraja XII Tapanuli University English Language Education Teaching Campus program from classes I, II, and III, totaling 33 students. Data and data sources were obtained from lecturers and students of English Language Education, FKIP, Singsingarah XII Tapanuli University. In this research, the researcher's analysis to test this hypothesis uses a simple linear regression test to determine the influence of the independent variables on the respective dependent variables. The results of the research show that the influence of the Campus Teaching Program as an Effort in Preparing to Become a Professional Lecturer on English Language Education Students at FKIP Sisingamangaraja XII Tapanuli University is Adequate Academic Qualifications amounting to 90%, Experience in the Field amounting to 80%, Mastery of Teaching Materials amounting to 58%, Adaptation Ability amounting to 85%, Use of Educational Technology 75%, Coaching and Guidance amounting to 55%, Responsiveness to Students amounting to 95%, Evaluation and Feedback amounting to 65%, Ethics and Professional Attitudes 80%, and Innovation in Teaching amounting to 91%. There is a significant influence of the Independent Learning Campus Teaching Program (MBKM) as an effort to become competent lecturers for English language education students at FKIP Sisingamangaraja XII Tapanuli University with an average score of 80%.

E-Learning Using the Flipped Classroom Model-Based Teachmint Application and its Impact on Student Science Learning Outcomes

The lack of teachers' ability to create science learning media that is integrated with technology and information for grade V elementary schools prompted this research. The purpose of this research is to create a valid, practical and effective e-Learning product for the fifth grade science class in elementary schools. The research method used is Research and Development and refers to the ADDIE development model. Data collection techniques are divided into 2, specifically Qualitative and Quantitative data. Qualitative data had been received from suggestions and comments by means of validators and practitioners. The media became validated by 2 material professional lecturers, 2 media professional lecturers, and 1 language professional lecturer, and tested by 2 instructors and 10 students for practicality, and 31 college students for effectiveness. Quantitative information was acquired from the results of validator and practitioner questionnaire exams. Data analysis techniques uses a Likert scale and a paired sample t-test. The results of the validation and testing of science lessons show that the Media Media e-Learning based on the Flipped Classroom Model using the Teachmint application on Ecosystem Theme 5 is said to be very valid with a score of 91, very practical with a value of 92.5 and very effective 92.1. Based on the results of the data acquisition, it shows that e-Learning using the Teachmint application for science learning outcomes is considered very valid, very practical, and very effective in learning science in elementary schools.

The Voice of ELT Students at Islamic College on Academic Life

Research shows that student voice might be an influencing factor in the future transformation and innovation of English language teaching (ELT). The voice has long been believed to be an instrument that could provide ELT practitioners and policymakers with meaningful feedback for the betterment of curricula, materials, and classroom practices. However, there are limited discussions exploring ELT student voice in such particular educational contexts as Islamic colleges. This article aims to contribute to our understanding of that rarely discussed voice with a particular focus on: (a) the students’ best experience as English education students at an Islamic college; (b) the students’ perceptions related to dress code and exams; and (3) the students’ self-assessment of English language skills. This study presents a survey study on 278 students in the English language education department at an Islamic college in Lampung province, Indonesia. The data are drawn from a survey consisting of open-ended questions distributed to the respondents at the end of the semester. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively, ranging from preparing and organizing the data to interpreting the meaning of the data in line with the research questions and theoretical review. The findings reveal that among the students' best experiences were the Islamic atmosphere, affordable tuition fees, religious education, professional lecturers, and scholarship availability. The majority of students agreed with the dress code regulation and had problems with cheating on the final examinations. The findings also show that more than half of the respondents are not sure about their English competency. This study offers important implications for English teacher education in Islamic educational contexts.

Pelatihan Pengembangan Kemampuan Komunikasi Interpersonal Peserta Didik Di Rumah Tahfiz Qur’an (RTQ) Mushola Nurul Iman Kelurahan Penaraga Kecamatan Raba Kota Bima

Interpersonal communication suggests that communication is important for building self-concept, for survival, self-actualization, for obtaining happiness, avoiding pressure and dependency, among others through entertaining communication, and fostering relationships with other people. Through interpersonal communication we can work together with community members to achieve common goals. Through communication with other people, we can fulfill our emotional and intellectual needs, by cultivating warm relationships with those around us. Interpersonal communication indicates that communication is done for self-fulfillment, to feel entertained, comfortable and at ease with oneself and also others. The methods used include varied lectures, demonstrations, and exercises. The results of this training will benefit students and youth, so that the communication delivered is better and has a clear meaning, which is easily understood by the other person. The process of learning and teaching in training activities will be more interesting by understanding the concepts and knowledge conveyed by professional lecturers in their fields. Besides that, with training activities for developing interpersonal communication skills, it is hoped that it will increase students' knowledge, especially communication science so that students can maximize their potential, develop their public speaking and be able to communicate well.

Problems of Moodle-Based Learning Management System Development in Improving Lecturers' Professional Competence

The Covid-19 pandemic brought changes to the implementation of lecturer certification. But change is not always taken for granted, there are several problems. This study aims to analyze the problems of developing a moodle-based learning management system in increasing the competence of professional lecturers. This research focuses on three things, namely on the use, impact and problems in its development. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach, with research informants, professional lecturer competency training participants at UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau. Collecting data using observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study reveal that the learning management system is used as a virtual learning platform that allows participants to access and read learning resources, discuss and carry out assignments. A significant impact on the increase in professional competence is realized from the higher mastery of lecture material, and the increase in the technological competency of the participants. Problems faced such as difficulty adapting, network damage, difficulty understanding information. This research certainly has implications as a reference for UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, especially in improving the quality of training.

The New Professionalism Character in Education: Framing the Management Issue

Professional character development necessitates a variety of outcome-based evaluation strategies. This article suggests modifying the concept and substance of the lecturer evaluation system to improve professional lecturer characteristics. Qualitative research using the grounded approach, technological data mining, and experience Data analysis on MPI professional practice at IAIN Lhokseumawe utilizing analytic research. The study's research boundaries represent instructors' professional competency in the aims of the Tri Dharma of higher education. The results of the study revealed that the new subject offered by the MPI IAIN Lhokseumawe. To begin, lessons learned about professional traits based on religious beliefs and job evaluations have implications for classroom instruction, research, and community outreach. Second, the identification of empirical indicators of professionalism outcome attainment is identified by performance assessment reports and procedures for building a culture of professionalism that is regarded as ideal for formalization through a reward and punishment system. Third, professional growth in higher education is accomplished by strategic evaluative personal skills, substantial education, institutional training, job autonomy, and adherence to an ethical code. When the principle of professionalism is studied, the practical implication will be the establishment of a global management professional who will contribute qualitatively to the demands of the industrial world and raise the growth of the global economy as a whole.

USE OF PEER ASSISTED LEARNING FOR PRE_SERVICE STUDENTS IN CREATING LESSON PLAN

Peer Assisted Learning is an active discussion and cooperative learning method within the framework of a partnership in the peer-aged group with the formal structures of the course. PAL is learning that is carried out by fellow students and does not involve professional lecturers in the process. This study aims to explore in depth students' perceptions of PAL in the learning process at the Education Study Program at UHAMKA. This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach and the technique of taking participants in this study with maximal variation sampling. The main participants in this study were students from the 2021 totaling 24 people consisting of men and women who were peer tutors and peer tutors. Retrieval of main data through focus group discussions 3 times, while as data triangulation the researcher used in-depth interview techniques with the subject lecturers who held the PAL and observed PAL activities. There are various student perceptions regarding the definition and benefits of PAL, as well as factors that influence PAL, which includes supporting factors such as good communication from peer tutors and the material provided by peer tutors is in accordance with the learning objectives. Factors that hinder the process of implementing PAL include readiness for implementation, readiness for peer tutors, and readiness for peer tutors. In addition, there are also student perceptions regarding expectations for the implementation of PAL, namely the application of PAL in TEFL 3 (Teaching Practice lesson), the use of technology, and evaluation in its implementation. Student perceptions of PAL, namely peer tutors and peer tutors influence each other in their implementation.

The Effect of Lecturer Certification on Improving Teaching Performance: A Case Study of Japanese Language Lecturers in West Java

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia provides allowances for certified lecturers to improve the quality of lecturers. Lecturer certifications are competency tests for lecturers who have met the professional lecturer certificate requirements. The purpose of this study is to discuss the effect of lecturer certification on improving the teaching performance of lecturers. The method used in this research is the descriptive method. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires online. Respondents in this study were 25 Japanese language lecturers from 7 private universities in West Java namely Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Universitas Nasional Pasim, Universitas Widyatama, STBA Yapari Bandung, Universitas Pakuan, and IPB Cirebon who have been lecturer certified. This research was conducted from July to November 2022. The results showed that lecturer certification has a significant positive effect on improving the teaching performance of lecturers. This can be seen from the high influence of lecturer certification on increasing the pedagogical, professional, social and personal competence of lecturers, thus increasing the quality of Japanese language learning. It is hoped that this can also improve students' abilities in hard skills and soft skills to face competition in the global market. Therefore, continuous self-quality improvement for certified lecturers is needed.

VR(틸트 브러쉬/Tilt Brush) 이미지 창작 매체의미술교육 적용과 도출 문제 분석

Purpose: This study aimed to confirm the application of Art Education using the tilt brush programas part of future education incorporating virtual reality technology and analyze various problems derivedfrom the field. Methods: A practical study was conducted with participants in Art Education activities using virtualreality at B-Middle School of Arts, a specialized school, and a focus group interview was conductedwith professional lecturers who had experience in conducting the class were carried out. Results: Physical and non-physical problems were confirmed through conducting the class. First,educators and trainees felt ‘unfamiliar with the medium’ following the introduction of new technologiesand devices that were not in popular use. Second, the physical limitations according to the specialnature of school education environment are confirmed. Third, it was judged that there were variousproblems for the media to be actively introduced into Art Education, and that these environmentshinder development. This was interpreted as the ‘limitation point of base expansion’. Conclusion: In order to introduce future education practices that meets the 'digital-based education'of the 2022 revised curriculum, it is necessary to identify various problems derived from the educationalfield, as shown in the results of this study. In order to solve this problem, this research suggests thatchanges in the educational environment and system establishment should be made through continuousadministrative support at the national level, and social interest and efforts to rapidly apply variouspreceding studies are required.