Professional Preferences Research Articles

Adaptive Approach To Creating Conditions For Practical Self-Realization Of Future Teacher-Programmers

Summary. The article substantiates the relevance of an adaptive approach to creating conditions in the educational process for the practical self-realization of students, considered as the implementation of the educational and research abilities of future teacher-programmers, and the formation of professional competencies. In the modern high-tech world, when digital technologies become the environment for the existence of future specialists with new opportunities for their interactions and the desire to solve problems through IT technologies, one of the trends in the development of the education system is to improve its quality, «... includes adaptive processes». Adaptive processes in the design of educational programs are based on the formation of a digital educational space, the availability of online training, the possibility of organizing mixed training, and building individual educational activities. Adaptive approaches are considered as personification of the practical-oriented component of educational activity, development of value orientations, attitudes, as a person-oriented interaction of a teacher-student and a weak impact, which under certain conditions can give a strong resonance. Adaptive approaches are presented as a system of flexible management methods that contribute to the practical realization of the interests, abilities and educational needs of students aimed at forming the basic professional competencies of future teacher-programmers. Adaptive approaches in learning management are considered as the personalization of distance activities, as the process of managing the personal and professional development of students; a process that contributes to the desired learning outcomes; the process of using management impacts. The adaptive interaction between the teacher and the student includes pedagogical support, allows you to focus on the abilities and professional preferences of future teacher-programmers, equalize their opportunities for self-realization, self-organization, self-development and personalize the accumulation of universal and professional competencies. The article notes that the widespread use of adaptive approaches has led to a shift in emphasis in education to the achievement of a practical result in the formation of professional competencies, which are not only the result of training, but also a resource for further quality education, training specialists for independent professional activities, the ability to quickly adapt to new socio-professional challenges and a willingness to study during life.
 Key words: adaptive approaches, adaptive interaction, digitalization, practical self-realization, training results, personalization, professional competencies of future teacher-programmers.

Stakeholder Values and Preferences in Lower Limb Amputation for No-Option Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia

PurposeThis study focusses on identifying values and preferences of patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals who have dealt with lower limb amputation for no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia. No-option chronic limb threatening ischemia is defined as limb ischemia for which no treatment options exist and where lower limb amputation is necessary in the short term. The values and preferences identified in this study can help improve decision-making processes.Patients and MethodsThis was a qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews to gather data from patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Participants were selected from the patient and employee population of an academic medical center in The Netherlands. Nine patients and seven caregivers who dealt with lower limb amputation for no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia six to twelve months prior to the interview and were not cognitively impaired were selected. Nine healthcare professionals dealing with patients with no-option chronic limb threatening ischemia and lower limb amputation were selected.ResultsLower limb amputation was explicitly discussed late in the disease process, sometimes during an emergency setting. Patients stated goals were never discussed, healthcare professionals stated they were. The most important goal for patients was to live independently after lower limb amputation. Patients and caregivers feel healthcare professionals should be upfront about the possible necessity of lower limb amputation. Reasons to undergo lower limb amputation were absence of treatment options, pain and wanting to enjoy life again. Participants indicated accelerating lower limb amputation was not a viable option.ConclusionAll stakeholders reported overlapping values and preferences regarding main reasons for lower limb amputation, the primary goals after lower limb amputation, and the absence of a desire to accelerate lower limb amputation. The main difference in values and preferences is the preferred timing of discussing lower limb amputation.

Mobility and Flexibility in the Regional Labor Market: Between State Regulation of Employment and Value Orientations of Employees

Aim . The presented study aims to develop mechanisms for improving the efficiency of measures taken during the implementation of regional policies in the field of labor and employment. Tasks . Based on the analysis of scientific literature, the authors identify global and local trends in the labor market; determine positive and negative consequences of labor and employment trends for the economy; formulate recommendations for efficient regulation of the labor market at the regional level with allowance for the HR policies and strategies of enterprises and or- ganizations. Methods . This study is based on the analysis of the current laws and regulations and the prac- tices of implementing regional labor and employment policies in the subjects of the Northwest- ern Federal District (NWFD). The HR policy in the Northwestern Federal District at small, medium, and large enterprises operating in the field of innovation is examined by interviewing managers and HR experts. The authors also propose to study value orientations in the field of labor activity and professional preferences of the younger generation and older age groups. Results . Based on the results of the study, the authors formulate proposals that can improve the efficiency of interaction between stakeholders in the implementation of regional employment policies and regulation of labor relations. Conclusions . The study provides recommendations for improving the efficiency of state regula- tion of the regional labor market and implementing the national employment policy. After be- ing discussed by the expert community, these recommendations can most likely be successfully implemented at the regional level through educational activities and the work of specialized and interdepartmental commissions without significant financial and time expenditures. The proposed approaches are relevant due to the need to find new guidelines for the social policy and to react swiftly to emerging challenges and demands of labor market participants, while also making use of opportunities and prospects for the digitalization of the national economy.

Professional development training preferences of occupational therapists working with older adults in Australia: A discrete choice experiment.

Members of the public expect occupational therapists to provide evidence-based practice. Participation in professional development activities is essential to update knowledge and acquire skills to enable delivery of evidence-based assessment and intervention. Therapists commonly choose to participate in professional development through attending training workshops. Little is known about occupational therapists' preference of how continuing professional development training programmes should be designed and delivered. An online quantitative survey of occupational therapists working with older people in Australia, conducted June to September 2018, incorporated a discrete choice experiment to elicit and estimate preferences for professional development training when acquiring skills in delivering an evidence-based intervention. A series of questions asked participants to choose one of two options for training, each differing in terms of attributes (level of recognition, mode of learning, follow-up post-training and cost to establish willingness to pay). Statistical analyses were conducted according to recommended practice in the field of choice-modelling. A total of 108 responses were received from occupational therapists practicing around Australia. Therapists reported a strong preference for receiving post-training support to implement their new skills in practice and would be willing to pay an additional A$200 for training that included this option. They also highly regarded achieving 'certification' in their new skill (willing to pay an additional A$100) and having the opportunity to become a 'Master Trainer' in the future (willing to pay an additional A$200). This study generates new knowledge about aspects of a professional development training programme that occupational therapists' value and aspects that they are willing to compromise on when acquiring new skills that they intend to use in their practice. These findings can influence the training programme design utilised by those working in implementation research and providers of continuing professional development for health professionals.

GENDER FEATURES OF THE CHOICE OF CAREER ORIENTATIONS IN SHOOLCHILDREN

At the present stage of development of society, the influence of gender factors on the choice of profession has not been studied enough. In this regard, there is a need to consider the stated problem in more detail, using a comprehensive psychodiagnostics based on the identification of psychological qualities of schoolchildren, their gender stereotypes in relation to the chosen career orientations. The study studied the sociotype of adolescents, which was used to determine the gender qualities embedded in the personality structure. Students, regardless of their biological gender, were divided into four groups based on gender characteristics: with pronounced femininity and mild femininity, with pronounced masculinity and mild masculinity. Then they were tested to determine their professional preferences. Career orientations chosen by boys and girls in each group were subjected to statistical analysis and comparison. The study found that gender stereotypes, as well as gender characteristics, influence students ' choice of professional path. Thus, young men, despite their feminine or masculine qualities in the structure of the sociotype, strive to take a worthy place in life, move up the career ladder, and prefer leading and significant positions in the organization. Girls, on the contrary, despite the feminine or masculine qualities in the structure of the sociotype, choose professions that require positive and equal interaction with all employees, they are ready for good-hearted communication, mutual assistance, but do not seek promotion to leading positions in the organization. Thus, the feminine qualities in the structure of the personality of young men and masculine qualities in the structure of the personality of girls are rejected by them under the influence of gender stereotypes, which leads to insufficient disclosure of individual abilities and properties and makes it difficult to fully realize their Self in a rapidly changing world. The task of a psychologist when consulting students is to take into account both signs, so that the profession chosen in the future most fully reveals the social and personal potential of students.

Yaşam Tarzı Göstergesi Olarak Meslekler

The aim of this study is to inquire how the relationships created by individuals from various professions for the purpose of performing the profession affect their lifestyles. In this direction, firstly, the characteristics of the social environment in which the individuals, who are the representatives of various occupations, have grown up and the effect of this environment on the choice of occupation have been tried to be described. Secondly, it was tried to be determined the existence of a lifestyle specific to the members of the occupational category through the behaviors, relationships and interactions required by the profession. Finally, the possible existence of an interaction between the lifestyle of occupational members and selected variables related to their social environment and occupations was tried to be analyzed. The field data of the study was gathered interviewing face to face, via a question form which consisted of structured and semi-structured questions intending for a sample of 384 people determined at 95% confidence level over individuals in various occupational groups in the city center of Isparta. These data were categorized into various statistical categories in the light of the information in the related literature and were tried to be analyzed applying the significance test (X2). One of the most significant general results of modernization is the differentiation of the groups that constitute societies regarding various variables. One of these differentiations, also referred to as multiculturalism, is occupational groupings. This study is considered significant in terms of revealing whether social groups that differ through professional preferences form a unique lifestyle or not. As a result of the findings obtained in the study, it was detected that the occupations learned by traditional methods and the groups of professional occupations acquired through education differ in terms of their lifestyles. While members of traditional professions have less lifestyle differentiation compared to the previous generation, professional occupational groups differ much more than previous generations to which they are connected in terms of their social origins. Professional occupation groups create distinctive lifestyles in the context of professional diversity in their own category, as well as differentiation in terms of social prestige, leisure time activities, family structures, consumption tendencies and approaches of evaluating their social environment, according to the members of the traditional profession.

Perceptions of and Opinions on a Computerized Behavioral Activation Program for the Treatment of Depression in Young People: Thematic Analysis.

BackgroundDepression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability in young people, with approximately 20% having experienced a depressive episode by the age of 18 years. Behavioral activation (BA), a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence–recommended treatment for adults with depression, has shown preliminary support for its use with young people. BA may have the potential to be adapted and delivered in a computerized format to address the barriers often associated with young people accessing support. Despite the benefits of adopting computerized therapy delivery, the limited effectiveness of some programs has been attributed to a failure to tailor interventions to patients and practices. Therefore, while developing new treatments, it is important that target users be involved in the intervention design.ObjectiveThis qualitative study aims to explore the views and preferences of young people and health care professionals regarding the development of a new computerized BA therapy for young people with low mood or depression, to ensure that the therapy was suitable for the target user.MethodsSemistructured focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with young people (those with experience in accessing support and those without) and health care professionals regarding the development of a new computerized BA therapy for young people with low mood or depression. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsA total of 27 individuals, comprising both health care professionals and young people, participated in this study. Vital information pertaining to the important components of a new therapy, including its presentation, delivery, and content, was collected.ConclusionsVariations in perspectives highlighted the need to adopt a systemic approach in therapy development by considering the opinions of young people with and without experience in accessing mental health support and health care professionals.

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The main objective of this research is to investigate adolescents’ perceptions concerning professional interests and preferences. Nowadays, a major problem of the teenager is the choice of career path to follow. Vocational identity is an important aspect of individual identity that adolescents explore and are asked, in high school mainly, to choose an orientation group (general high school) or sector (vocational high school) and consequently the subject of study and field of work. Their decision to choose studies and profession is not easy. The teacher specializing in Counselingand Orientation has the opportunity to help adolescents to understand their personalities and interests, combining Counseling and the use of appropriate psychometric tools. The qualitative research, in which 19 students of the Third Grade of Lyceum participated, showed that they discovered, confirmed and reflected on issues of their professional identity, using the Holland Personality and Vocational Guidance test.

Factors influencing oral anticoagulant prescribing decisions for patients with atrial fibrillation: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence

Abstract Introduction Despite their efficacy in reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), oral anticoagulants (OACs) remain under-prescribed [1]. Until recently, warfarin has been the dominant OAC. The introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) led to changes in anticoagulant prescribing patterns, with an increase in OAC prescribing and a shift towards DOACs [2]. Treatment decisions for OACs are complicated, and require a discussion between clinicians and patients when deciding on a treatment [1]. Aim To investigate the main factors that influence initial and ongoing OAC prescribing decisions for patients with AF according to patient and health professional views. Methods A systematic review was conducted according to the Toolkit for Mixed-Methods Reviews, and was registered on PROSPERO: CRD42019145406. Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Knowledge and PsychInfo were searched in August, 2019. Primary qualitative and quantitative studies, published between 2009 and 2019, exploring patient and health professional perceptions, views and experiences of OACs in AF were included. McMaster critical appraisal tool for quantitative studies and Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist for qualitative studies were used for quality assessment. The review followed a convergent integrated approach to data extraction and analysis, which involves extracting and analysing results of quantitative and qualitative studies at the same time using the same method. A data extraction form was adapted from Joanna-Briggs Institute (JBI) mixed-methods extraction form. Study author interpretation of quantitative data was summarised as qualitative statements which were coded together with primary qualitative data using NVIVO 12 software; codes were applied to each sentence in the findings, and were grouped into a hierarchical tree structure Results The systematic review included 62 papers (58 studies) discussing clinical and non-clinical factors influencing decisions to initiate OACs, the choice between warfarin and DOACs, and the choice between individual OACs. The balance of stroke and bleeding risks was the most influential when making the decision to initiate anticoagulation according to both patients and health professionals. Convenience-related factors, such as monitoring requirements, dosing regimens, and interactions impacted the choice between warfarin and DOACs, whereas, reversibility and dosing regimen influenced the choice between individual medications according to the views of both groups. Health professional specialty and years of experience affected all aspects of treatments, with specialists and senior clinicians more willing to initiate anticoagulation and choose DOACs. Even though health professionals often expressed that patient views were considered when deciding on a treatment, patients generally said that they followed their physician’s recommendations without questioning. Conclusion The review revealed similarities and differences across patient and professional views, experiences, and preferences of anticoagulation. The main discrepancies were related to the decision-making process, and whether patient views are being considered when prescribing. Combining quantitative and qualitative evidence helped explore a wide range of views of OAC and AF, however the review only included published research papers in English, which might have led to exclusion of valuable evidence. More research is needed to explore the factors driving the choice between OACs, especially the choice between individual DOACs.

Research on Pre-service English Teachers' Professional Ability Development Preference Based on MALL

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) provides a new method and view for pre-service English teachers to improve their professional ability. Through the questionnaire survey of 105 students majoring in English in colleges and universities, using SPSS20.0 to carry out descriptive statistics on the effective data collected, analyzing the data of their maximum value, mean value and single sample t test, this paper discusses the preference of different pre-service English teachers to improve their different professional abilities by using mobile devices. It is found that pre-service English teachers pay more attention to the improvement of English professional knowledge with the support of mobile devices, followed by teaching skills, and the lowest attention to the use of mobile devices to improve their teacher professional quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find out the lack of pre-service English teachers' preference to improve their ability through mobile technology, which provides a new learning idea and inspiration for the future English teachers to polish their own professional skills.

Health Care Professionals' Confidence and Preferences for Diagnostic Assays for SARS-CoV-2: A Global Study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an urgent requirement for novel diagnostic tests that determine infection with SARS-CoV-2 and the development of an immune response against it. The perspective of end users on the characteristics and clinical use of these assays has not been previously considered.Methods: We surveyed 17,186 health care professions (HCPs) in 29 countries to gauge opinion on the design, use, diagnostic impact and diagnostic accuracy of COVID-19 tests. Results were correlated with national statistics on the burden of disease and testing in individual countries.Results: HCPs overwhelmingly recognized the importance of COVID-19 tests but 37.1% were unsure of the appropriate timing of investigations relative to disease symptoms. Confidence in the diagnostic accuracy of assays varied inversely with COVID-19-related mortality in individual countries but had no relationship with the total number of tests performed. There was global consensus that the most important impact of positive antigen and antibody testing was confidence in returning to work following recovery. Saliva was the preferred sampling fluid for COVID-19 diagnostic tests in all groups surveyed.Conclusions: HCP input can ensure novel assays are fit for purpose in varied global health care settings, but HCPs may require support to effectively use novel diagnostics thus minimizing waste when supplies are limited.

Who Should Get COVID-19 Vaccine First? A Survey to Evaluate Hospital Workers' Opinion.

Prospective planning of COVID-19 vaccines allocation will be essential to maximize public health and societal benefits while preserving equity. Decisions about how to allocate limited supplies of vaccines need to be clear about the criteria used in setting priorities, with a specific commitment to transparency and communication. The aim of our study was to think through these competing demands, focusing on the opinion of healthcare workers (HCWs). The primary endpoint of the study was to assess the opinion of all the HCWs in a University based Italian Hospital about the fairest priority order to COVID 19 vaccines and to understand on which criteria the prioritization preferences of HCWs are implicitly based. The secondary endpoints were to assess whether HCWs approach differs from national guidelines and to assess the attitude of HCWs towards mandatory vaccination. An online survey accounting with multiple choice single answer questions and ranking questions was administered to all the HCWs of the University Hospital P. Giaccone of Palermo (Italy) and completed by a total of 465 participants. Almost all respondents confirmed the need for prioritization in COVID-19 vaccination for HCWs (n = 444; 95.5%), essential services and law enforcement (both n = 428; 92%). Clinically vulnerable individuals, HCWs and population over 65 years have been considered the first three groups to be involved in getting vaccination, being indicated as first position group by 26.5%, 32.5% and 21.9% of respondents, respectively. A large majority of respondents (85%) asked for a consistent, transparent and detailed order of priority at a national level. After adjusting for potential confounding due to sex and age, physicians have been found to be statistically significantly associated with the choice of mandatory vaccination (odds ratio (OR): 10.2; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.7–39.1) or with other strategies different from voluntary (OR = 7.2; 95% CI = 1.9–27.3). The broad consensus expressed by respondents towards mandatory vaccination for HCWs is extremely relevant at a time when vaccination hesitation is one of the biggest obstacles to achieving herd immunity. Data show a mismatch in the position attributed to long-term care residents compared to the position of absolute priority assigned by most of national distribution plans, impelling us to reflect on the issue of maximizing benefit from limited healthcare resources. Our findings clearly indicate a preference for COVID-19 frontline health professionals as the first tier of recipients, since they better meet all the criteria (higher risk, immediate system stability). As the guidelines are likely to directly affect a considerable number of citizens, our results call for policy interventions to inform people on the ethical rationale behind vaccine distribution decisions, to avoid resentment and feelings of unfairness.

Many physiotherapists lack preparedness to prescribe physical activity and exercise to people with musculoskeletal pain: A multi-national survey

ObjectivesDetermine physiotherapists’ (i) awareness of physical activity, and exercise prescription guidelines; (ii) perceived role, knowledge, confidence, skills and training in prescribing and progressing aerobic exercise and resistance training to people with musculoskeletal pain; (iii) professional development preferences; and (iv) perceived influences of external factors on exercise prescription for people with musculoskeletal pain. DesignMulti-national cross-sectional survey. MethodsAn open online survey was developed specifically for this study. Results1,352 physiotherapists from 56 countries participated. The majority of respondents correctly stated physical activity guidelines for adults (60%) and children (53%), but only 37% correctly stated guidelines for older adults. Eleven percent and 16% could name an accepted guideline for aerobic exercise and resistance training, respectively. Most agreed their role included prescribing aerobic exercise (75%) and resistance training (89%). Fewer reported they had the confidence, training or skills to prescribe aerobic exercise (38–50%) and resistance training (49–70%). Workshops were the most preferred (44%) professional development option. Most respondents believed appointment scheduling and access to equipment and professional development (62–79%) affected their ability to prescribe effective exercise. ConclusionMany physiotherapists lack knowledge and training to provide physical activity advice, and to prescribe aerobic exercise and resistance training to people with musculoskeletal pain.

Design of a Game-Based Training Environment to Enhance Health Care Professionals' E-Mental Health Skills: Protocol for a User Requirements Analysis.

BackgroundE–mental health (EMH) offers various possibilities for mental health care delivery, with many studies demonstrating its clinical efficacy. However, the uptake of EMH technologies by mental health care professionals remains to be low. One of the reasons for this is the lack of knowledge and skills in using these technologies. Skill enhancement by means of serious gaming has been shown to be effective in other areas but has not yet been applied to the development of EMH skills of mental health care professionals.ObjectiveThe aim of this paper is to describe a study protocol for the user requirements analysis for the design of a game-based training environment for mental health care professionals to enhance their skills in EMH.MethodsThe user requirements are formulated using three complementary outputs: personas (lively descriptions of potential users), scenarios (situations that require EMH skills), and prerequisites (required technical and organizational conditions). We collected the data using a questionnaire, co-design sessions, and interviews. The questionnaire was used to determine mental health care professionals’ characteristics, attitudes, and skill levels regarding EMH and was distributed among mental health care professionals in the Netherlands. This led to a number of recognizable subuser groups as the basis for personas. Co-design sessions with mental health care professionals resulted in further specification of the personas and an identification of different user scenarios for the game-based training environment. Interviews with mental health care professionals helped to determine the preferences of mental health care professionals regarding training in EMH and the technical and organizational conditions required for the prospective game-based training environment to be used in practice. This combination of requirement elicitation methods allows for a good representation of the target population in terms of both a broad view of user needs (through the large N questionnaire) and an in-depth understanding of specific design requirements (through interviews and co-design).ResultsThe questionnaire was filled by 432 respondents; three co-design sessions with mental health care professionals and 17 interviews were conducted. The data have been analyzed, and a full paper on the results is expected to be submitted in the first half of 2021.ConclusionsTo develop an environment that can effectively support professionals’ EMH skill development, it is important to offer training possibilities that address the specific needs of mental health care professionals. The approach described in this protocol incorporates elements that enable the design of a playful training environment that is user driven and flexible and considers the technical and organizational prerequisites that influence its implementation in practice. It describes a protocol that is replicable and provides a methodology for user requirements analyses in other projects and health care areas.International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR1-10.2196/18815

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) use among osteopathic physicians in the United States.

Updated data on the use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments (OMT) by osteopathic physicians in the United States is overdue. This data would provide an up-to-date point of reference for evaluating the current use of OMT as a distinguishing feature of the osteopathic profession. To determine the prevalence of OMT use, barriers to its use, and factors that correlate with increased use. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) distributed its triannual survey on professional practices and preferences of osteopathic physicians, including questions on OMT, to a random sample of 10,000 osteopathic physicians in August 2018 through Survey Monkey (San Mateo, CA). Follow-up efforts included a paper survey mailed to nonrespondents one month after initial distribution and three subsequent email reminders. The survey was available from August 15, 2018 to November 5, 2018. The OMT questions focused on frequency of OMT use, perceived barriers, and basic demographic information of osteopathic physician respondents. Statistical analysis (including a one sample test of proportion, chi-square, and Spearman's rho) was performed to identify significant factors influencing OMT use. Of 10,000 surveyed osteopathic physicians, 1,683 (16.83%) responded. Of those respondents, 1,308 (77.74%) reported using OMT on less than 5% of their patients, while 958 (56.95%) did not use OMT on any of their patients. Impactful barriers to OMT use included lack of time, lack of reimbursement, lack of institutional/practice support, and lack of confidence/proficiency. Factors positively correlated with OMT use included female gender, being full owner of a practice, and practicing in an office-based setting. Our data suggest that OMT use among osteopathic physicians in the US continues to decline. Barriers to its use appear to be related to the difficulty that most physicians have with successfully integrating OMT into the country's insurance-based system of healthcare delivery. Follow-up investigations on this subject in subsequent years will be imperative in the ongoing effort to monitor and preserve the distinctiveness of the osteopathic profession.

The level of aspiration as an indicator of a person’s desire for financial well-being

The mobility of the modern world generates interest not only in innovative technologies but also in workers themselves, the assessment of their level of aspiration. Consequently, the level of aspiration falls into the zone of research interest and should be considered as a significant factor of human practical activity. It can be studied through diagnostic procedures aimed at identifying the structural and content components free of the professional subject orientation. This corresponds to the study of the level of aspiration on the material of aspiration for financial well-being. The conducted empirical study explores the characteristics of the level of ambition including a focus on the goal, monetary motivation, professional preferences, assessment of personal resources and capabilities. The study sample consists of 42 budgetary workers at the average age of 35. The overall direction and purpose of the empirical study are associated with revealing the characteristics of the level of ambition and its interrelation with Homo faber’s desires and expectations, motivational and personal characteristics, value orientations, and focus on the goal. The primary research method is a written questionnaire (a survey). Goal orientations are found to be quite strongly expressed in the studied sample, the respondents have developed self-respect and are not inclined to shift the blame to external circumstances but lack ambition. It is revealed that a budgetary worker desires financial well-being and high income and does not mind getting rich but is not ready to change themselves and compromise the established norms of a stable life. The level of aspiration is found to be “split”: the set objective goals are low compared to higher ones kept to oneself.

Motivated by Money: Evidence on the Personalities of People who Choose to Work in Finance

In the wake of the global financial crisis, many studies have sought to assess the values and culture among professionals in finance. However, prior research is mostly cross-sectional and does not consider the role of self-selection and socialization — individuals with certain values are more likely to choose and remain working in finance and employees internalize the values and culture of their industry. This paper analyzes in a hazard model individual-level panel data from 464 banker in Germany surveyed over 2,000 times between 2000 and 2017. We assess the role of selection and socialization in shaping values in the finance industry. Results indicate that preferences for risk and money are already present before they start to work in finance and are not socialized in the sector. The results indicate a business norm in the financial sector that attracts professionals who think in a riskier and more income-focused manner. Average risk preferences of financial professionals were highest in the immediate years before the global financial crisis in 2007/08. We conclude that changing the culture in the finance industry requires a concerted effort involving recruitment and retention.

Utility and perceptions about web-based academics among physicians during COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction:Coronaviral disease-19 is the global challenge for medical fraternity and public health sector. Need of social distancing has compelled physicians and surgeons to continue medical education through virtual mode like webinar.Objective:To study the perceptions, practice and preferences of medical residents and professionals about webinar-based teaching.Methods:An internet-based google-sheet questionnaire was circulated via email and social media for opining different facts about webinar-based teaching. Responses were analysed further to find the facts and preferences.Results:Our study showed that majority of participants found webinars as a useful and sustainable mode of teaching however some of them felt it as an overdone action resulting in unnecessary stress.Conclusion:Teaching through virtual mode (e.g. webinar) is definitely a valuable tool for medical education especially during the need of social distancing. Its frequency, quantity, and quality should be monitored properly for the optimum outcome.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME INCOMPATIBLE WITH TEACHER PREFERENCES OF CLASSROOM PRACTICE IN ONE RURAL EDUCATION DISTRICT OF THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

Ponte Academic JournalOct 2021, Volume 77, Issue 10 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME INCOMPATIBLE WITH TEACHER PREFERENCES OF CLASSROOM PRACTICE IN ONE RURAL EDUCATION DISTRICT OF THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCEAuthor(s): Ntando Mpahla ,Bulelwa MakenaJ. Ponte - Oct 2021 - Volume 77 - Issue 10 doi: 10.21506/j.ponte.2021.10.4 Abstract:The study assessed teacher preferences of classroom practices as regards the viability of the implementation of Continuing Professional Teacher Development (CPTD) programmes to such a cause. The study used a qualitative research methodology. The paper becomes a qualitative study in view of studying the life preferences of teachers in their natural and context-specific settings. Data collection was done using interviews and document analysis. These were semi-structured interviews that allowed the researchers to compile an interview schedule in order to probe the participants during the interview sessions. The researchers selected 18 participants through purposive sampling because of their common defining characteristic in the problem under study. The participants included district officials, school principals, school HODs and post level 1 teachers. Data was analysed through narrative analysis. Results indicated that teachers prefer a constructivist approach to teacher professional development where they have a voice about their preferences in improving their classroom practices. The paper concludes that the only common programme of implementing CPTD programmes in the district under study is through the use of workshops. These workshops follow a top-down approach that is in the form of a cascade model. In its normal nature, a top-down approach does not include teachers who are the real implementers of policy programmes on the ground.\nKeywords: Continuing Professional Teacher Development, Preferences, Rural, Teacher, Education, Implementation Download full text:Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution Username Password

On becoming an autonomous teaching professional: Mapping staff professional development preferences

On becoming an autonomous teaching professional: Mapping staff professional development preferences