Education Project Research Articles

Рец. на кн.: Marina Balina, Sergei Oushakine (eds.). The Pedagogy of Images: Depicting Communism for Children. Toronto; Buffalo, NY; L.: University of Toronto Press, 2021. XX+548 p.

The reviewed book The Pedagogy of Images: Depicting Communism for Children, edited by Marina Balina and Sergei Oushakine, is dedicated to Soviet children’s book illustrations of the 1920s–1930s, which had an ideological function. The introduction and sixteen chapters written by different authors demonstrate a variegated picture in which there is a place for avant-garde artistic experiments, educational projects and discussions about children’s books. Illustrations for books that were not related to politics did not come into the focus of attention of the authors of the collection, but nevertheless the coverage of the material is very wide. Different chapters examine how paper, nature, electricity, vezdekhodnost (goeverywhereness), time, the death of Lenin, the Red Army, the proletariat, and “Americanism” were represented in children’s illustrations. Due to involvement of many researchers, the book presents different approaches and methods of visual analysis borrowed from visual studies, art criticism, and history. Not all the authors are convincing in their analysis, but the publication of this collection is undoubtedly an important event in this field of study, even though illustrations for children of the 1920s and 1930s are well-studied.

Junior Doctor's Ideas, Concerns and Expectations About Electroconvulsive Therapy: An Educational Quality Improvement Project

Junior Doctor's Ideas, Concerns and Expectations About Electroconvulsive Therapy: An Educational Quality Improvement Project

“Se a gente tivesse direito, não teria necessidade de estar fazendo manifestação pra nada”: a luta das marisqueiras de Farol de São Thomé, RJ - Brasil contra estereótipos de gênero em políticas públicas

Abstract The work carried out by women in the artisanal fishing production chain is historically invisible, whether in the internal prestige of communities, in fishing management, or in the legal identification of workers. Women's invisibility even incurs the restriction of social security rights, such as the so-called Defeso. Over the years 2018 to 2022, the research investigated the struggle of shellfish gatherers from Farol de São Thomé, a community located in Norte Fluminense, RJ - Brazil, against gender stereotypes present in the public policy entitled Projeto Bolsa Cidadão (PBC), instituted in the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ from 2000 to 2021. Based on qualitative methodological techniques, such as direct observation in fieldwork, semi-structured interviews, and organization of a focus group, as well as a critical legal-anthropological epistemology, the text seeks to reflect on the dimensions of redistribution, recognition, and female participation in artisanal fishing and concludes that discriminatory blocks restrict or even exclude female workers from accessing social programs. This article results from research funded by the Pescarte Environmental Education Project (PEA), a mitigation measure required by the Federal Environmental Licensing conducted by IBAMA.

TRANSFORMING HIGHER EDUCATION IN MOLDOVA: A JOURNEY THROUGH DIGITALIZATION, AI AND FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

This paper analyzes Moldova's higher education transformation, focusing on digital and AI integration, underpinned by the Moldova Higher Education Project financed by the International Development Association. Findings highlight the project's effectiveness in aligning education with labor market demands through AI-driven personalized learning and administrative automation, significantly enhancing learning environments and operational efficiencies. Challenges include the need for improved digital infrastructure and equitable technology access. The study offers actionable recommendations for policymakers, such as enhanced AI training for educators and policy development to ensure fair access to technology. These insights contribute significantly to understanding and implementing educational reforms in similar contexts.

Evaluasi Program Pendidikan Karakter Di MI Arohmah Keraksaan-Probolinggo

Character education at MI Arohmah is an effort that is systematically designed and implemented to help students understand the values of human behavior related to God, self, fellow human beings, the environment, and nationality which are manifested in thoughts, attitudes, feelings, words, and actions based on religious norms, laws, manners, culture, and customs. The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the implementation or achievement of the Character Education Program at Mi Arohmah. This type of research uses the CIPP model, namely context, input, process, and product as an evaluation tool evaluated through qualitative research methods with a case study type approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis in the research was carried out through the stages of analyzing data collection, data compaction, data presentation, data verification. Checking the validity of the data in the research is the expansion of involvement, persistence of observation, and triangulation. The results showed that the character education project was in the good category. Then in the character education program evaluation value based on the four stages of the CIPP model, it gets a good category in the context stage, a good category in the input stage, a very good category in the process stage, and a good category in the product stage.

Музыка советской эпохи как часть публичной истории (по материалам сайта Arzamas)

This article is devoted to the phenomenon of Soviet music as presented in the Russian‐language educational project Arzamas (2015–2023). Posted in the public domain of the Internet, the materials on the Arzamas website fully fit into the interdisciplinary discourse of public history. In this article, the author selects and from the perspective of cultural recycling analyses an array of materials of the Soviet period presented on the website: from folk and Soviet mass songs, gypsy and classical romance (including romance in cinema) to jazz, symphony, ballet, and break dance. The article traces how the authors of different genre materials interpret selected works and the historical and cultural profiles of their creators from the point of view of postmodernity. Special attention is paid to the principles according to which the website forms a musical image of the Soviet period for the modern audience (which statistically consists of Millennials and, if taking into account the Arzamas Children’s Room, the next two generations — Z and Alpha). The author of this article makes a conclusion that what is meant by Soviet music in the Arzamas project is compositions created from the 1920s to the late 1960s (early 1970s) and listened to by different social groups. The dominant type of a musical composition is a song in various modifications. Soviet music (mostly non-academic) is treated as an integral part of the country’s history which emotionally accurately reflects political and cultural changes. In such a context academic music becomes a peripheral phenomenon: only two composers are highlighted — Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich — but shown as victims of the Soviet system.

Rethinking Community Cultural Wealth

In this essay David Shuang Song uses Bourdieusian theory and its contemporary reapplications to address theoretical problems in Tara Yosso's concept of community cultural wealth and to propose a rethinking of the influential model. He argues for redirecting attention to how agents both make exchangeable and exchange the legitimized practices and objects in a marginalized ethnic/racial community with those of the formal education system. Song illustrates this reconceptualization through a sketch of his ethnographic research on a community school in one large city's Chinatown. His approach emphasizes key Bourdieusian concepts that are sometimes missing in education research and sociology of education, resituates Bourdieusian theory as capable of offering insights into racialization and racial oppression in the United States, and offers insights for the study of community-based education projects among people of color.

Insights into teachers' training and professional development: introducing online technologies

The article deals with the problem of professional development of teachers and lecturers in Ukraine in today's challenging conditions. The authors of the article are representatives of the development team of the online course "Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Methodology" for educators. It is a product of the collective creativity of the Foreign Language Teacher Training Capacity Development as a Way to Ukraine’s Multilingual Education and European Integration (MultiEd) project team, сo-working under the umbrella of the Erasmus+KA2 programme. The course is hosted on the Moodle platform of Zaporizhzhia National University; it is aimed at training specialists capable of adapting and implementing advanced teaching methods in the educational process of the New Ukrainian School. This course is designed for subject teachers, foreign language teachers in secondary and higher education, as well as educational institution leaders who understand the contemporary challenges of education in line with the demands of the job market and are interested in modernizing existing educational programs, improving teaching and learning methods, and implementing a culture of quality assurance in education. The course is developed in the Ukrainian and English languages; it is flexible in time and choosing subject themes to fill the gaps in knowledge. The article presents the stages of course development and implementation, description of its content and structural elements. The course was piloted in all UA universities, partnered with the MultiEd team, encompassing 583 participants, 466 of which successfully completed the course. This article focuses on the results of 194 participants’ training on the Moodle platform of Zaporizhzhia National University (March – November 2023), their progress, evaluation and critical remarks, and highlights the prospects of its use in the system of professional teacher training

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP MODELS IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF SPECIALISTS FOR THE CONTEMPORARY LABOR MARKET NEEDS

The relevance of the article is determined by the need to substantiate the characteristics of the application of public-private partnership models in the vocational training of specialists in institutions of vocational (vocational-technical) education, taking into account the contemporary needs of the labor market, capable of working effectively in high-tech manufacturing environments. Objective: To identify and substantiate the characteristics of the application of public-private partnership models in the vocational training of specialists for the contemporary needs of the labor market. Methods: Analysis of normative and scientific literature regarding the development of public-private partnerships in the field of vocational (vocational-technical) education and the summarization of its results – to identify the state of the problem's development and to clarify the characteristics of the application of public-private partnership models in the vocational training of specialists for the contemporary needs of the labor market. Results: The characteristics of public-private partnership models in conducting the vocational training of specialists for the contemporary needs of the labor market have been determined and substantiated. The participation of private companies in co-financing programs for the vocational training of specialists, the modernization of the material and technical base of vocational (vocational-technical) education institutions, and the creation of conditions for internships for students and teaching staff of vocational (vocational-technical) education institutions at high-tech workplaces have been analyzed. Conclusions: It has been found that the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in the vocational training of specialists is ensured through the implementation of models: joint financing of vocational (vocational-technical) education programs; internships for students of vocational (vocational-technical) education at partner enterprises; organization of dual form of vocational education; training of specialists on the order of enterprises. Among the characteristics of the application of public-private partnership models are: ensuring the quality of vocational training of specialists, reducing expenses from the state budget on the implementation of vocational (vocational-technical) education programs, increasing the level of employment in the profession of graduates, and strengthening the links between vocational (vocational-technical) education and private business. Recommendations have been formulated for activating public-private partnerships in the vocational training of specialists through organizing informational and educational work, improving the regulatory framework, ensuring funding for educational projects, coordinating efforts on the part of all interested partners, and enhancing transparency and accountability of their activities, in order to minimize the risks of corruption in the implementation of public-private partnership projects.

Pentingnya Mewujudkan Pertahanan dan Keamanan Bagi Generasi Z di Era Media Sosial

In the digital era, the spread of hoaxes poses a serious threat to national defense and security. False and misleading information can easily spread through social media, causing unrest in society and even disrupting the stability of the country. Generation Z, as active users of social media, is vulnerable to being exposed to hoaxes and is the main target for spreading them. This research aims to socialize the importance of digital literacy and strategies for dealing with hoaxes to Generation Z at SMAN 108 Jakarta. By increasing their understanding and skills in analyzing and verifying information, it is hoped that Generation Z can become the country's defense in the digital era. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data was collected through interviews, observations and surveys of representatives of Generation Z students at SMAN 108 Jakarta. The research results show that Generation Z has sufficient understanding of digital literacy and hoaxes. They also have sufficient skills to analyze and verify information. The dissemination of digital literacy and strategies for dealing with hoaxes has proven to be effective in comprehensive information about SMAN 108 Jakarta students' understanding of the spread of hoaxes in the digital sphere. After participating in the socialization, they showed an increase in students' understanding of SMAN 108 Jakarta in using technology as wisely as possible, as well as how to deal with the spread of fake news on social media from the socialization activities that would be carried out. This research shows that disseminating digital literacy and strategies for dealing with hoaxes are important for improving national defense and security in the digital era. Generation Z needs to become smart and responsible netizens to combat the spread of hoaxes. With adequate understanding and skills, they can become agents of change and contribute to the creation of a safe and conducive digital society. It is hoped that this socialization can provide a deep understanding of the importance of handling hoaxes that spread in the digital space and become the basis for an education project for young students at SMAN 108 Jakarta as Generation Z, thereby giving birth to a generation that can think critically. With joint efforts, we can realize stronger national defense and security in the digital era.

Using Hyperlocal Projects to Teach Entrepreneurial Skills

This article presents a comprehensive exploration of employing hyperlocal projects as a pedagogical approach to teach entrepreneurship. Hyperlocal projects entail focusing on specific, localized communities to address real-world business challenges and opportunities. The study emphasizes the significance of integrating hyperlocal projects into entrepreneurship curricula, offering educators innovative methods to engage students and cultivate essential entrepreneurial skills. The paper outlines the implementation of the Madison Square Business Association project at Grand Valley State University, where students collaborated with a local non-profit to support businesses within a designated area. Through extensive data collection and collaboration with businesses, students developed persona descriptions, identified critical business issues, and proposed tailored support services. The project spanned two semesters, allowing students to iteratively refine their solutions and engage with local stakeholders. Key findings highlight the benefits of hyperlocal projects in entrepreneurship education. These projects foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills by immersing students in real-world business contexts. Moreover, hyperlocal projects facilitate community engagement, providing students with hands-on learning experiences while addressing local economic challenges. The article also offers practical insights into the implementation of hyperlocal projects, including strategies for project planning, stakeholder engagement, and assessment. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of hyperlocal projects for future research, emphasizing the need for long-term outcome evaluations, examinations of their impact on underserved populations, comparative analyses with other educational methods, and exploration of cross-disciplinary applications. Overall, this study underscores the value of hyperlocal projects in entrepreneurship education, encouraging educators to embrace innovative teaching approaches that promote real-world problem-solving and community engagement. By incorporating hyperlocal projects into curricula, institutions can empower students to become entrepreneurial leaders equipped to drive local economic development and social change.

Doing History at the Edge of the Map: The “Digital Thrace” Research Project

Abstract “Digital Thrace: Mapping the History and Culture to Enhance the Tourist Economy” is a three-year (2021–2023) research project conducted by the Democritus University of Thrace. “Thrace,” a geographical rather than a regional or political designation, is divided into three nation-states (Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey). Despite historical nationalist conflicts and ethnic stereotypes, Thrace maintains its multicultural character. This article shows that the Digital Thrace Project not only generates research but also transforms it into knowledge and cultural experiences for visitors. It bridges the gap between academic historiography and cultural studies on one side and the public space on the other. This multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary project employs cutting-edge technologies to provide two main components to its users: a digital platform primarily aimed at researchers and educators, and a digital tour application for the general public. Special attention is devoted to the project’s pedagogical section. Based on the principles and methodologies of intercultural and democratic education, over 30 educational projects have been designed for primary and secondary school classes. These projects aim to engage students in exploring not only the history and culture of their own communities but also those of the others.

A Survey on Sun Protection and Skin Cancer Understanding of Women at the Shelter

As medical students, we want to make people understand the significance of skin health and protection from the sun. Despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer, melanoma continues to claim lives due to a lack of understanding and awareness regarding skin health. In addition, the United States faces a skin cancer epidemic — with cancer cases on the rise — emphasizing the importance of preventative education. However, not all people have the same opportunity to acquire this vital data. This is the reason we are suggesting a skin education and sun protection advocacy project aimed at the high-risk communities in New York City. We aim to enlighten vulnerable groups so they can make reliable decisions and safeguard their health. We started by doing workshops and practical training sessions at women's shelters.

Physical therapy for survivors of torture: A scoping review.

Torture can result in impaired functional mobility, reduced quality of life, and persistent pain. Physical therapy (PT) is recommended for holistic care of survivors of torture (SOT), however there are limited evidenced-based guidelines. We conducted a scoping review to identify and describe the approach and gaps in knowledge around the PT treatment of SOT. We adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Re-views. Nine databases were searched. Eligible sources involved PT treatment for SOT. Interventions were categorized into themes based on recommendations from the Physiotherapy and Refugees Edu-cation Project: 1) trauma-informed care, 2) body-awareness and empowerment, 3) pain management. The final analysis included 15 sources. Eight sources included all three themes; three of these eight sources were research studies examining outcomes following the PT intervention. While out-comes of these studies were significant for improvement among the PT groups, results must be taken cautiously due to methodological limitations of the trials. Studies assessing treatment that included only one theme resulted in no differences between the control and intervention groups. We describe the scope of the literature regarding PT for SOT. A trauma-informed PT approach, co-ordinated with pain management, and body-awareness and empowerment interventions may address the complex needs of survivors. However, rigorous studies of this three-themed approach are lacking. As SOT seek medical services, healthcare providers must be prepared to care for these vulnerable people. Physical therapists are encouraged to utilize a holistic approach, and to examine outcomes of this approach for SOT.

Smart EDU Guide Aid for Electronics and Communication Graduates

Smart Edu-guide Aid for E &CE graduates is a dynamic web application designed to revolutionize the way student access study materials. stay updated on academic events and collaborate on projects. This innovative platform offers a one-stop solution for educational resources events and projects. Enhancing the learning experience for users. Education is the cornerstone of human development and progress. It encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, and experiences that empower individuals to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Education is not limited to formal schooling; it is a lifelong journey of exploration and growth. It equips individuals with the tools to understand the world. There could be various reasons why students might be lagging behind in their Studies. It could be due to a lack of difficulties in understanding the concepts, laziness, lack of interest in reading books, time management issues, or distractions. it's important to identify the specific reasons for the struggle and work on solutions that cater to those issues. This application provides learning materials like Syllabus, Projects and related to Events anytime, anywhere, making education more accessible. Students can carry their educational materials in their pockets. Concepts can be quickly searched, making it easier to find specific information.

Türkiye’de Kamu Politikalarında Yerel Karar Verme Sürecinin Merkezi İdareye Bağlı Taşra Teşkilatlarında Uygulama Örneği: Kefe Projesi

The supervision authority of the Ministry of National Education, which is the central administration in education policies in Turkey, is exercised by various methods in many areas. Auxiliary resources such as Education Information Network (Eba), General Directorate of Secondary Education Material (Ogmmateryal), Student/Teacher Support System (Ods) prepared by the Ministry of National Education for the use of students and teachers in lessons have been made available as an education policy on the basis of equal opportunity in education. However, the supervision and control of these resources by the Ministry of National Education at the policy evaluation stage is carried out only in Support and Training Courses, and there is no supervision or control in their use in other education and training activities. Within the scope of the Kulu District National Education Directorate Equal Opportunity in Education (KEFE) Project, ensuring that the auxiliary resources of the Ministry of National Education are used by teachers and students in lessons is supervised within a system integrity, taking into account local needs in addition to the central administration's supervision system. This research examines an example of how the KEFE project can be implemented by taking initiative in provincial organizations within the local decision-making process, which is mostly seen in local governments, by extending the partial control system of the central administration to all education and training activities, outside the central administration in the supervision of education policies. Keywords: Public Policies, Education policies, Local decision-making process, Ministry of National Education.

Effect of Project Control on Project Performance of Education Projects in Rwanda: A Case of SOMA Umenye Project

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of project control and project performance in education project. Despite the fact that the Rwanda Basic Education Board in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has implemented the Soma Umenye Project through project control in terms of scheduling, financial resources, risk control and change control, its performance remains poor and critical. In conducting this research, four objectives were: to effect of project schedule control on Soma Umenye project performance, to examine the effect of project resources control on Soma Umenye project performance, and to analyze the effect of project change control on Soma Umenye project performance. To achieve these objectives, literature reviewed on the subject matter including definitions of key concepts, conceptual review, theoretical framework, conceptual framework and research gap analysis, moreover both planned theory and contingency theories were used. Descriptive research design was used and also the target population of the study was 169 employees of Rwanda Basic Education Board and all of them a sample size of 169 employees were selected by using stratified sampling technique. Questionnaire, interview guide and documentation were used as tools of data collection. Data was processed through editing, coding and tabulation and the data was also analyzed by using descriptive statistics. Findings indicated that that holding all the project control to a constant zero, project performance of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) will be 0.083 percent, a unit increase in the use of project schedule control would lead to reduction in project performance of Rwanda Basic Education Board by 3.4%, a one percent increase in the use of project resources control would lead to an increase the project performance of Rwanda Basic Education Board by 7.5%, a one percentage increase in the use of risk control would lead to 62.3% increase of project performance of Rwanda Basic Education Board and lastly a one percentage increase in the use of project change control would lead to 27.1% increase of project performance of Rwanda Basic Education Board. Overall, the project risk management control had the greatest effect on project performance at REB, followed by project change control, project resource control and lastly project schedule control. At 5% level of significance and 95% level of confidence, project resources control had 0.549 level of significance; project schedule control had a .327 level of significance, project risk control had a 0.000 level of significance finally project change control also had a 0.011 level of significance. The study concluded that there is a positive relationship between project controls on project performance of education projects in Rwanda, moreover the researcher in line with the findings and objectives of the study suggested that Rwanda Basic Education Board, as a public organ, may continuously establish checkpoints and milestones to review the project's progress, address key issues, and take corrective actions if necessary, to keep the project on track.

COVID-19 InfoVaccines: A WHO-supported educational project to promote COVID-19 vaccination information among professionals and the general population

ABSTRACT COVID-19 vaccine uptake varied across countries, in part due to vaccine hesitancy fueled by a lack of trustworthy information. To help health workers provide evidence-based answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, and thereby, assist individuals´ decisions on vaccine acceptance, COVID-19 InfoVaccines, a joint WHO-EU project, was launched in February 2021 to support COVID-19 vaccine rollout in 6 Eastern European countries. COVID-19 InfoVaccines was made available in seven languages and shared on social media networks. A total of 262,592 users accessed COVID-19 InfoVaccines.com between February 11, 2021, and January 31st, 2023. The users were most interested in: general questions; vaccine efficacy and duration of protection; vaccine safety; vaccine co-administration, and dose-interval and interchangeability; though the interest in a specific theme varied in function of the epidemiological situation. A total of 118,510 (45.1%) and 46,644 (17.7%) users scrolled up to 35% and 75% of the COVID-19 InfoVaccines webpage, respectively. The average engagement rate was 71.61%. The users accessed COVID-19 InfoVaccines from 231 countries and territories, but the majority were in Ukraine (N = 38,404; 14.6%), Spain (N = 23,327; 8.9%), and Argentina (N = 21,167; 8.1%). Older Facebook users were more interested in COVID-19 information than younger individuals (X 2 p-value < .0001). Two hundred twenty-eight videos were shared on YouTube. The average Click-Through-Rate on Facebook was 7.82%, and that on YouTube was 4.4%, with 60 videos having a Click-Through-Rate >5%, falling in the range of average YouTube video Click-Through-Rate (2% – 10%). As misinformation about vaccines and vaccination spreads easily and can negatively impact health-related decisions, initiatives like COVID-19 InfoVaccines are crucial to facilitate access to reliable information.

Emergent forms of ‘Dark Green Religion’ and the (ecofascist) future of environmental education in the United States

What is the future of environmental and climate change education in the United States given the emergence of neofascist and Christian Nationalist political movements during a time of social secularization? In this essay we discuss the politically heterogenous appeal of environmental concern in America, the tenuous nature of environmental education’s current Left-liberal political valence, and implications for climate change education amidst ongoing culture wars. We proceed by examining Bron Taylor’s influential typology of Dark Green Religions and consider how the American political Right may emerge as having their own Dark Green Religious movement. We are concerned that the field of environmental education remains ideologically blinkered toward other normative educational projects on the political Right, a situation that leaves us unprepared for how projects such as climate change education can be appropriated for reactionary and sometimes violent ends. We argue that the field of environmental education needs to pay greater attention to the multifarious political and cultural conditions that shape its enactment and develop considerations for an anti-fascist environmental education accordingly.

Thirty-five years of the European Society of Hypertension: from past to future.

The European Society of Hypertension (ESH) was established 35 years ago. Since then, it promoted and coordinated a number of activities which include educational projects, epidemiological surveys and research investigations whose main focus includes different clinical and therapeutic aspects of the hypertensive disease. This article, which is based on data presented during the Presidential lecture held during the 33rd ESH Meeting in Berlin, will provide an overview of the main organization and structure of the ESH. Emphasis will be given to the relevance of the different society bodies, with a particular focus on the educational and research activities, such as the 15 working groups and the more than 120 excellence centers located in European and extra-European countries. Other main activities of the Society refer to the ESH Hypertension Specialist Program, the ESH Summer School, the ESH Young Fellow Program and the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society. A special emphasis will be given to the central role of the Society in the organization of the various research projects and in the development and dissemination of the ESH Guideline document on hypertension diagnosis and treatment. Finally, the future perspectives of the ESH in the context of the European scientific framework will be highlighted.