Quality Of Teaching Staff Research Articles

Professional and personal development of newly-qualified teachers as a factor in sustainable development of the region

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problem of newly-qualified teachers’ professional development. The aim of the study is to identify the difficulties of novice teachers during their adaptation in educational settings of the region and to substantiate the ways to improve the quality of initial teacher education in the system of continuous teacher education. Materials and Methods. The methodological basis of the study consists of contextual biographical and cluster approaches. The contextual biographical approach involves studying teachers’ professional biographies in the system of continuing education, taking into account complex external conditions. The cluster approach defines the principles of interaction between various stakeholders within the regional community in order to ensure the sustainable development of the regional educational system. In order to achieve the research goal, the following methods were used: theoretical (analysis of scholarly literature, comparison, generalization) and empirical (online questionnaire, focus group method, method of independent expert assessments). Results. Based on the analysis of scholarly literature, the authors provide their definition of professional and personal teachers’ development as a basic component of their professional development during the period of initial teacher education and at the initial stage of professional development. The authors argued that the main difficulty of novice teachers during the adaptation period is their interaction with various subjects of the educational process at school - students and their parents. The article substantiates the necessity of creating a regional educational cluster as an effective mechanism for improving the quality of initial teacher education at different stages of continuous teacher education. Conclusions. Based on the authors’ idea about professional and personal development of teachers as a basic component of their professional development in the initial period of their working life, the study reveals the main difficulties of novice teachers during their adaptation in educational settings of the region, overcoming of which requires changes in the system of psychological, teacher and methods education at universities and colleges. As an effective mechanism for improving the quality of teacher education, the authors substantiated the idea of creating a pedagogical scientific and educational cluster in the region, which unites the participants of the territorial educational community interested in providing the regional education system with highly qualified teaching staff.

Financial Strategies of State Universities in Transition to Public Service Agencies: A Case Study of Universitas Bangka Belitung

In response to the challenges of globalization and the need to increase financial flexibility, many state universities (PTN) in Indonesia have chosen to transition to becoming public service agencies (BLU). This step is expected to provide greater autonomy in financial and resource management while increasing the competitiveness of institutions. This study aims to analyze PTN’s financial management strategy for transitioning to BLU status using a case study at Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB). The research approach used is qualitative descriptive with the SWOT analysis method to evaluate internal and external factors influencing the transition process. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, documentation studies, and observations of financial policies and practices at UBB. The research results revealed that the transition to BLU offers significant flexibility in financial management, allowing UBB to be more independent in using non-tax state revenue (PNBP). This directly contributes to improving operational efficiency and institutional competitiveness. However, several major challenges must be addressed, such as limited infrastructure, lack of highly qualified teaching staff, and competition with other state universities with BLU or PTN-BH status. This study also found that the greatest opportunities for Universitas Bangka Belitung (UBB) lie in optimizing assets and expanding industrial cooperation, primarily through the Kampus Merdeka program. In conclusion, UBB can leverage its BLU status to enhance the institution’s competitiveness by implementing more flexible financial management, but it requires a clear strategy to tackle internal challenges. Recommendations include increasing the teaching staff’s capacity, optimizing assets, and developing strategic partnerships with industry.

Examining Stakeholders’ Prospects on the Implementation of Equity-Based Strategies in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

The desire to address equity issues in the education sector is a shared philosophy by a number of countries, including Tanzania. As a result, Tanzania as a country is striving to address the issue of equity in its education system through the implementation of various equity strategies. This paper therefore sought to examine stakeholders’ prospects on the implementation of equity-based strategies in public secondary schools in Tanzania. Precisely, the interest of the researchers was to explore what was being done in the selected public secondary schools to implement equity-based strategies. A mixed-methods research approach combining both qualitative and quantitative analysis approaches was employed. The study also used a multiple case study design, which allowed the selection of two case study areas i.e. Dodoma City representing the urban setting, and Kondoa district representing the rural setting. A total of One Hundred Forty-Four (144) participants from seven (7) public secondary schools were involved in the study. Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive analysis and presented in numerical and graphical form while qualitative data were analyzed through inductive content analysis and presented in thematic form and narratives. Study findings revealed that the selected study schools were indeed implementing a number of activities towards the realization of equity and thus the prospects for implementing equity based strategies in these schools was found to be positive. For instance, activities such as the use of common and understandable language i.e., English and Kiswahili; ensuring that schools have qualified teaching staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment as well as strengthening and supporting school leadership were being implemented. Nevertheless, the study also noted that the implementation of some key factors critical for realization of equity in the schools such as incentive provision to teachers, use of appropriate technology and use of different learning styles was still weak and thus needed improvement.

Challenges of tertiary higher education in the framework of highly qualified teacher training in Ghana

The study of the features of the educational system of the Republic of Ghana in the context of the third stage of higher education is necessary for the further development of Russian-Ghanaian relations and the growth of partnership projects between higher educational institutions of Russia and Ghana. A proper understanding of the educational system of the Republic of Ghana, as well as the existing problems in the training of postgraduate students and possible ways to solve them, can help to improve the training process of highly qualified teaching staff. The purpose of the work is to reveal the problems of the third stage of higher education in the context of teacher training, and identify possible ways to solve them. The study analyses: 1) the characteristics of the higher education sector in the Republic of Ghana, in particular its tertiary level; 2) existing state initiatives in the country to improve the training of highly qualified teaching staff on the third stage of higher education; 3) statistics characterizing the current situation of postgraduate studies within the framework of higher education in the country; 4) the challenges emerging in the training of highly qualified teachers in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as their relevance to tertiary education in the Republic of Ghana. The study has identified the following difficulties that affect the process of writing and successful defense of dissertations: insufficient awareness of graduate students about further prospects for their employment with a PhD; insufficient financial security of postgraduate students; insufficient level of scientific supervision and excessive academic workload on supervisors of dissertation research. The study proposes solutions to the existing problems, such as increasing financial incentives for high-achieving PhD students, increasing control over the process of scientific supervision, placing greater emphasis on conducting interdisciplinary research and establishing partnerships with other countries of the African continent, and developing existing interaction with states outside Africa, including the Russian Federation.

Prinsip Dasar Kualitas Seorang Pengajar Kristen di Gereja Menurut 1 Timotius 4:6-8

Since the beginning, Christian education has come from the church, the church has become the center or center of Christian religious education so that Christian education in the church should be taken seriously, quality and quality should be improved. The church in the modern era needs qualified teaching staff. The quality of a teacher can be reviewed in the letter 1 Timothy 4:6-8 which is the topic of discussion in this article. By using a qualitative method and an interpretive approach (interpretative design) the author observes the text of 1 Timothy 4:6-8 with the principle of hermeneutic interpretation to reveal and explain the basic principles regarding the quality of Christian teachers in the church. The results found are that the quality of Christian teachers must have knowledge of the scriptures (intellectual) as a basis for teaching and have a good spiritual life (spiritual).

Research on the Path of Cultivating High-Level Technical and Skilled Talents in Vocational Undergraduate Colleges and Universities

This paper explores strategies to cultivate high-level technical talents in vocational undergraduate colleges by analyzing their development, the essence of such talents, and proposing several key measures. Strategies include optimizing professional settings and curricula, enhancing school-enterprise cooperation and the integration of industry-university-research, improving teaching staff quality and educational standards, and expanding international cooperation. The importance of policy support and funding and establishing robust quality assurance systems is emphasized for effectively cultivating skilled talents in vocational undergraduate colleges.

Development of Scientific Thinking in Contemporary University Education: An Amplified Analysis

The present paper elucidates the issue of developing scientific thinking in contemporary university education systematically, taking into account certain principles. The problem of forming scientific thinking in university education resides in two aspects. The first is related to students, their attitudes, skills, and motivation to develop scientific thinking. The second aspect concerns the ability of highly qualified teaching staff to ensure optimal development of scientific thinking in students. In this context, several internal and external factors contributing to the development of scientific thinking in university education are presented. As a result, three directions of intervention are proposed to shape scientific thinking at the initial and continuous training stage. As a basis, the analysis of the Domain-Specific Learning Model is proposed, which would allow students to assimilate scientific concepts limited to the field of their studies.

Education Policy In Border Areas: A Narrative Literature Review

This study explores the challenges and solutions of education policy in border areas through a narrative literature review approach. Based on an analysis of 14 previous research articles, it was found that border areas face significant constraints in the education sector, including limited infrastructure, lack of qualified teaching staff and low community participation. Existing education policies are often inappropriate for the specific conditions of border areas, requiring adjustments that take into account local characteristics and the active involvement of all stakeholders. Proposed solutions include collaborative approaches, strengthening locally-based character education and improving educational infrastructure and resources. In addition, the government is expected to improve the quality and welfare of educators through special incentives and professional training. Effective education policies that are responsive to local needs are expected to improve the equity and quality of education in border areas, providing equal opportunities for all children to get a quality education. The results of this study emphasize the importance of regular policy monitoring and evaluation to ensure successful implementation.

Teaching curricula for musical instruments in Iraq

Every new onset, situation or phenomenon, positive or negative, there are obstacles, obstacles or difficulties you face, or perhaps you need to study more thoroughly and comprehensively including the use of western musical instruments in our eastern Iraqi music.The experience of using Western instruments in the music curriculum in Iraq has played a positive role while at the same time negatively affecting our music heritage in particular. Most music institutes and colleges in Iraq lack the teachers of Arabic authentic instruments such as Al Awd, Al Nai, Al Sinatour and Al Jawah. Because of the lack of a qualified teaching staff who give practical and applied lessons to these machines I have found the opportunity to study quickly this important and useful topic for us and our students, and I am sure I have come up with some indicators or conclusions, some negative and the other positive because it is an experience, we are taking for the first time but it remains the leading and ideal experience and it is sure to evolve in the years ahead.

Infrastructural Needs for Establishing Non-Formal Schools in Afghanistan A Case Study

This study explored the infrastructural needs for the establishment of Non-Formal Schools (NFSs) within the existing setup of mosques and guesthouses of the community, aiming to enrol out-of-school children and alleviate illiteracy in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Employing a case study and qualitative research design, 62 research participants from the education sector and the Hajj and Islamic Affairs sector were purposively selected. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and was analysed using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that generally buildings and carpets were the available facilities for the initiative; however, other essential facilities such as furniture, teaching materials, stationery, and qualified teaching staff were needed for the establishment of NFSs in the province. The study suggests that the government need to collaborate with non-governmental organizations and support the initiative by devising comprehensive policies, allocating sufficient funds, and providing the basic infrastructure facilities to open NFSs addressing the issue of illiteracy in the province and the country.

Analisis Kebijakan Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Era Globalisasi di Madrasah

The aim of this study is to assess how the Islamic Religious Education Policy responds to the emerging challenges in the globalized era. Qualitative methods, centered on case studies, are employed for this research. During the research process, data collection is conducted through interviews, Observation and documentation were used as methods. Afterwards, the data was analyzed using three techniques: summarizing data, presenting data, and making conclusions while ensuring the validity of the data. Islamic Religious Education encounters various challenges amidst globalization, such as moral crises, insufficiently qualified teaching staff, inadequate welfare for educators, a cognitive-centric approach to learning, suboptimal madrasah management, and negative community perceptions towards madrasahs. To address these challenges, several strategies for Islamic Education are proposed, including the development of an Islamic education paradigm, the implementation of effective educational practices, the enhancement of teaching resources' quality, and the creation of education tailored to the characteristics of the millennial generation.

Pentingnya Komunikasi Interpersonal Guru dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Belajar Siswa

The problem in general is that along with the presence of many educational institutions, both private and state, whether accompanied by the readiness of reliable and qualified teaching staff in accordance with their fields, or it can be said, whether the existing teaching staff (teachers) are in accordance with their competence. This is the question which is a big problem related to the development of the world of education in Indonesia. For example, those at the kindergarten level or also at the level of bringing Play groups. Some factors that cause poor teacher quality include unskilled teachers in teaching, lack of communication with students, teachers do not understand children's characters, teaching methods that are less interesting, then the number of children who are allowed to play, teachers who are impatient in teaching and reduced hours of reading and arithmetic. One form of communication that must be considered carefully for a kindergarten teacher is interpersonal communication.

Violence and Higher Education Quality in Zambia: A Theoretical Framework

Violence, in the same measure as shortage of adequately qualified teaching staff, inadequate infrastructure for teaching and learning, and inadequate capacity to develop curricula, poses a significant threat to the quality of education in the higher education institutions in Zambia. Through the lens of a theoretical framework, this research paper delves into the effects of violence on the educational landscape by examining the perceptions of students, faculty, and administrators. With a comprehensive approach that includes 100 interviews and 10 focus group discussions with students, faculty, and administrators to explore their perceptions of violence and its effects on the quality of education, this study aims to shed light on the intricate dynamics between violence and education quality. Violence in higher education institutions is a multifaceted issue with significant ramifications for the quality of education provided. In Zambia, where higher education plays a crucial role in national development, understanding the dynamics of violence within these institutions and its effects on educational quality is imperative. This theoretical framework aims to provide a structured approach to investigating the relationship between violence and the quality of higher education in Zambia, drawing on existing literature and secondary data collected by the Higher Education Authority (HEA). By employing a theoretical framework that integrates diverse perspectives, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of violence in Zambian higher education institutions and its implications for the quality of education. The findings will inform evidence-based interventions to address violence and enhance the educational experience for students and faculty.

Региональная система научно-методического сопровождения педагогических работников и управленческих кадров образовательных организаций общего образования

The effectiveness of the education system in general and general education in particular depends on highly qualified teaching staff carrying out educational activities. A high level of professional training of pedagogical staff implies their continuous professional development (training). In order to create an effective system of ad-vanced training for teachers and school leaders, it is necessary to have a comprehensive system of scientific and methodological support for this activity. Relevance of the problem under study. The relevance of the devel-opment of the system of support for the professional development of teaching staff is due to the lack of a uni-fied approach to the organization of the activities of methodological support services, as well as insufficient scientific methodological justification of this activity, the lack of connection between science and practice. Mate-rials and methods of research. Analysis of normative legal acts on the problem; official websites of federal and regional executive authorities managing in the field of education; analysis of domestic and foreign academic research on the problem. The results of the research and their discussion. The comparative analysis of the im-plementation of the system of scientific and methodological support of professional activity of teachers and school managers was carried out; the main directions of activity for the improvement and development of the system of scientific and methodological support of professional activity of teaching staff were determined; the system of professional development of teaching staff in educational organizations of general education was proposed.

Motivation for Salary Increase for Teachers Depending on the Quality of Teaching and Research Results

Abstract In the world market, success is achieved by the countries that have better human capital and allocate sufficient resources for its reproduction. One of the results of the growing enrollment of many universities has been the need for additional qualified teaching staff and advanced training, which has led to the need to retrain existing teachers for staffing the growing number of higher education institutions. The first of the major success factors in this endeavor is to ensure that teachers are motivated to earn a relatively adequate salary. In recent years, a number of RA universities have successfully applied the method of salary calculation, which is based on the principle that a teacher (professor, associate professor, assistant, etc.) receives a salary depending on his category and workload (number of hours per academic year). Another important component of the assessment is the real involvement of the teacher in scientific activities and, based on this, a method for calculating the salary of a teacher is proposed, taking into account, among other things, his scientific activity. In order to encourage the scientific activity of the teacher, an indicator of the effectiveness of his scientific activity is introduced, the measure of which is scientific work during the previous (three to five) years.

Assessing the Effects of Teachers Qualification on Students Academic Performance in Private Secondary Schools in the South Eastern Nigeria

Ensuring high-quality teaching is vital for positive student learning experiences and achievement outcomes. This study investigated the effects of teachers’ qualification on students’ academic performance in private secondary schools in Southeastern Nigeria. Through a thoughtfully designed survey, over 515 respondents from 187 schools shared insights into their daily educational realities. Their responses revealed generally qualified teaching staff dedicated to covering subjects comprehensively. However, some specialized areas needed more depth, potentially hindering modern curriculum demands. The analysis uncovered largely positive yet complex qualification dynamics. Higher teacher numbers correlated with broader competencies, benefiting coverage. Formal training is strongly associated with examination success, highlighting qualifications' value. Yet continuous skills growth matters as needs evolve. These honest respondents' voices prompt thoughtful reflection. While standards currently meet minimums, achieving excellence requires collaborative progress. Targeted support could strengthen specialized expertise within small classes. Incentivizing expansion motivates continuous learning curves. Partnering with educators and communities cultivates locally tailored growth. Monitoring disparities prompts equitable support. This humble work invites an understanding how qualifications interconnect with private secondary school students' performance, championing each Student's potential. Through open minds and caring hands, we may clear pathways for all hearts and minds to blossom.
 
 Received: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: xx October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023

Assessing the Effects of Teachers Qualification on Students Academic Performance in Private Secondary Schools in the South Eastern Nigeria

Ensuring high-quality teaching is vital for positive student learning experiences and achievement outcomes. This study investigated the effects of the teachers’ qualification on students’ academic performance in private secondary schools in Southeastern Nigeria. Through a well-thought-out and carefully designed survey, over 515 respondents from 187 schools shared insights into their daily educational realities; their responses revealed generally that qualified teaching staff are dedicated to covering subjects comprehensively, however, some specialized areas needed more in-depth modern curriculum demands. The analysis uncovered largely positive yet complex qualification dynamics; higher teacher numbers correlated with broader competencies, benefiting coverage. Formal training is strongly associated with examination success, highlighting qualifications' value. Yet continuous skills growth matters as needs evolve. These honest respondents' voices prompt thoughtful reflection. While standards currently meet minimums, achieving excellence requires collaborative progress. Targeted support could strengthen specialized expertise within small classes. Incentivizing expansion motivates continuous learning curves. Partnering with educators and communities cultivates locally tailored growth. Monitoring disparities prompts equitable support. This work facilitates an understanding of how qualifications interconnect with private secondary school students' performance, championing each Student's potential. Through open minds and caring hands, we may clear pathways for all hearts and minds to blossom. Keywords: Teacher qualification, Student academic performance, Secondary education, Private schools, South Eastern Nigeria, Educational standards, Correlation analysis, Student achievement.

The Management of Foreign Language Development in an Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren)

The mastery of foreign languages, especially English and Arabic. is one of the educational goals in most pesantrens in Aceh. This study aimed to find the management of foreign language development along with its supporting and hindering factors in one of pesantrens in Aceh Tengah using a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection technique applied was interview, and the subjects were the leaders, teachers, and the students. This study delved into the four functions of management: planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. The result of the investigation showed some plannings of the foreign language development management, i.e., holding a meeting at the beginning of the semester, selecting the language coordinator, and devising methods and techniques language development program. Next, organizing included forming the structure of the dayah organization, students’ organization, and administrator in language department. In addition, actuating in the language development was implemented in direct method and control. Both applied muhadharah (speech), muhadatsah (conversation), mufradat (vocabulary), listening, watching movie, and studying kitab kuning (yellow book). Lastly, controlling was executed by holding the meeting of the staffs’ main task result either at the end of every month or semester. This phase was done by language coordinator through language administrators. Then, the teachers (ustaz and ustazah) controlled by walking around and worked together with the jasusah (secret agent). Furthermore, the supporting factors of language development included the existing facilities and infrastructure, qualified teaching staff, and students’ high learning motivation. While the hindering factors were the lack of teaching staff in English, the lack of motivation from the leaders, and the lack of students’ interest in participating language development process.

THE FORMATION OF A TOLERANT PERSONALITY IS THE MAIN TASK OF EDUCATION

The article deals with the essential status of the phenomenon of tolerance in the society, when the modern man needs to properly navigate in the space of multiculturalism in order to adequately respond to the changes, to distinguish the negative, destructive from the truly positive, constructive. In this respect, it is easy to get lost if the existing system of education does not direct the spiritual development of man in the right direction, which implies the strength of the spirit in the process of merging with the dynamically changing surrounding reality. A qualitatively new educational system also implies a qualitatively new interpretation of human freedom in the context of tolerance. It means that a person must be free from socio-national stereotypes of the attitude towards other cultures and peoples and to develop, together with qualified teaching staff with sufficient spiritual experience behind them, his/her view of the peoples and cultures of the world, which would not contradict their consideration as rich historical formations. Modern man, first of all, must learn to be responsible for those values that concern not only his everyday life, but also belong to the world’s spirituality. This includes, above all, the values of human life, individual freedom, creative realization, etc. All this can be taught from an early age by a quality educational system oriented toward this direction.

Analisis Penilaian Kinerja terhadap Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan pada SDIT At-Taqwa 2 Surabaya

This study aims to find out how the performance appraisal conducted by SDIT At-Taqwa 2 Surabaya, on educators and their educational staff. Educators and educational staff are an important part of the running of the educational process, where it must be able to run well. The method used in writing this article is descriptive qualitative method of data collection and literature study. With the analysis that has been carried out by researchers, the following results are found, 1) What are the steps taken by the school principal in determining qualified teaching and educational staff. 2) Obstacles encountered in the process of assessing educators and educational staff, namely the difficulty of male teaching staff. 3) How do educators overcome the difficulties experienced by students. 4) Factors in the success of education at SDIT At-Taqwa 2. 5) There are teaching staff but not in accordance with the required criteria. 6) There are some educators who cannot recite properly and correctly 7) Institutions that are still relatively new and lack experience in learning. 8) Almost all teaching staff have not been certified by the education office. And so forth.