Relevant Programs Research Articles

Planning Steps of The Orientation Period and Competency Improvement for Employees Appropriately

This study aims to explore the appropriate planning steps for orientation and competency enhancement of employees based on the in-service training model with an andragogical approach. Andragogical approach considers the characteristics of adult learning, allowing for the development of more effective learning strategies in the workplace context. The research methodology employed is a literature review and analysis of various in-service training models implemented in different organizations. The findings highlight key steps in planning orientation and competency enhancement, including identifying training needs, developing relevant curricula, devising interactive teaching strategies, and ensuring ongoing evaluation. The practical implications of this research involve the development of planning guidelines to assist organizations in designing and implementing effective and relevant in-service training programs for employee development.

EFFECT OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NINE YEARS BASIC EDUCATION SCHOOLS OF RWANDAA CASE OF NYARUGURU DISTRICT

Background: This study investigated the effect of continuous professional development on students Academic performance in nine-year basic education schools in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda. The specific objectives were to identify continuous professional development Programmes practiced in nine years basic education in Rwandan schools, to analyze the students academic performance due to continuous professional development in Rwandan schools and to assess the influence of continuous professional development on students performance in nine-year basic education schools in Rwanda. This study is useful to all stakeholders in education sector such as public institutions, decision makers, district authorities, head teachers, teachers, learners and scholars. The researcher applied a descriptive correlational study, targeting 5 head teachers, 150 teachers and 88 School based mentors. This study selected respondents and key informants purposively and randomly. A study sample of 243 respondents was obtained by use of Yamanes formula. Materials and Methods: Information was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences version 26.0 to generate descriptive statistics in terms of frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics were produced in terms of correlation and regression coefficient for determining size effect between variables. Results:English proficiency factors indicated that 79.2% strongly agree that Educational document preparation, and 82.6% strongly agreed that Teaching techniques, 79.9% strongly agreed that Course content, 77.2% strongly agreed that Classroom management show continuous professional development Programmes in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda, Results on the students academic performance 79.4% strongly agreed that improved academic performance, 82.6% Strongly agreed that high national examination. Additionally, 77.9% Strongly agreed that improved personality development 68.5%. Strongly agreed that improved personal development, 78.5% strongly agreed that improved academic performance indicates student academic performance. Results from objective three reveal a strong positive correlation between academic performance improvement, educational document preparation, teaching techniques, course content, and slow learners treatment, suggesting effective policies and professional development time, and that they were positively and statistically correlated since most of their levels of significance were greater than 0.05 in association. Conclusion: It is advised that the Ministry of Education and the REB (Rwanda Education Board) develop effective policies and devote adequate time for CPD in schools. They should also organize school principals to enhance CPD practice. To offer effective, ongoing professional support for teachers, it is strongly suggested that certified CPD facilitators be recruited and principals skilled in educational leadership and management be hired throughout all secondary schools across different districts. Relevant professional training programs should be developed in response to the unique training requirements of professors. To do this, competent authorities at all levels must pay close attention to this issue. To improve their abilities, school principals should emphasize CPD and actively involve themselves in peer learning. There is a need to carry out a research on The study recommends more research into the effects of continuous profession development on teachers performance in teaching career.

Views and experiences of health visitors on an early literacy promotion intervention

Background: The advantages of early literacy activities in promoting infant and child development have been well documented in the literature as well as the effectiveness of relevant interventions implemented by health professionals. Yet, data on the perceptions and attitudes of primary health care providers about the implementation process of such interventions remain scarce. Objective: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences and views of health visitors (n=13) in applying an early literacy promotion intervention during their practice in primary health settings. Methods: Data were collected through questionnaires with open ended questions and analyzed through thematic analysis. Results: Findings showed that parents welcomed the advice and were willing to introduce literacy-oriented activities with their children in their daily family routine. Parents’ and children’s receptiveness as well as health visitors’ own belief in the significance of the intervention were considered factors largely facilitating its implementation and success, despite time constrains and system level shortcomings. Continuing education was recommended both to provide constant support to health visitors, and also sensitize other members of the primary care team for program sustainability and expansion. Conclusions: The results of this study highlighted the importance of recording health professionals’ views, concerns and experiences on applying early literacy promotion so as to receive feedback on ameliorating relevant programs and maximizing their valuable impacts on infant and child development.

Ethnic health inequalities in cardiac rehabilitation: driving high-quality data

People of South Asian ethnicities are underserved by cardiac rehabilitation services, despite being more susceptible to developing cardiac risk factors and experiencing higher rates of cardiac-related mortality and hospitalisations. To reduce ethnic health inequalities and increase uptake and completion of cardiac rehabilitation, services must understand the demographic characteristics related to this population and make culturally relevant programme adaptations. Cardiovascular nurses can play a key role in improving the quality of data collection, identifying and reporting health inequalities and redesigning services to consider the needs of those who are most at risk.

Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Improving the Quality of Education in Schools

The aim of this research is to evaluate Curriculum Effectiveness: Understanding the extent to which a competency-based curriculum can improve the quality of education by measuring student learning outcomes, level of mastery of material, and students' ability to apply the knowledge and skills they learn. This research uses qualitative/quantitative methods with a descriptive approach. Some of the instruments used in this research are student portfolios, practical exams, formative assessments. The researcher's data collection techniques used interviews, questionnaires, classroom observations, classroom observations, document analysis, exams and assessments, focus group discussions, and reflective notes. This research shows that the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (KBK) in the context of school education requires the active involvement of teachers in preparing more contextual learning that is oriented towards skills development. Students are expected to become successful, honest, disciplined, and responsible individuals. However, the quality of education in Indonesia still requires many improvements, including the implementation of appropriate policies as an alternative solution to educational problems. Relevant KBK programs with initiatives for training education personnel include participation in various places, development of family planning organizations, and utilizing the education process to address educational gaps. The importance of administrative support, resource availability, and continuous evaluation and assessment are key to the successful implementation of KBK. Parental and community involvement are also crucial in supporting the implementation of KBK, which ultimately positively impacts the quality of education, student motivation, and alignment with local needs.

Breastfeeding among women employed in Mexico’s informal sector: strategies to overcome key barriers

BackgroundRates of exclusive breastfeeding fall below recommended levels, particularly among women in paid employment. In Mexico, more than half of women are in informal employment, meaning they lack many of the protections that may support breastfeeding.MethodsIn-depth interviews with 15 key informants representing government agencies (n = 6 organizations), NGOs (n = 4), international organizations (n = 2), and academia (n = 2) in Mexico. Interviews were conducted between March and June 2023. To understand and describe barriers to breastfeeding among informally employed women in Mexico according to key informants and the current and potential policies to address these barriers, we conducted a qualitative thematic analysis.ResultsCurrent policies to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding predominantly apply to all employed women, but respondents expressed concern that they did not provide adequate protection for women in informal employment. Additional themes concerned the need for relevant programs to be institutionalized and coordinated, discussions of breastfeeding as a right, and the legal equivalence (whether true in practice or not) of formal and informal workers.ConclusionsWomen employed in Mexico’s informal sector face a dearth of maternity protections. According to key informants, few policies exist to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding among employed women, in general, but the economic vulnerability and challenging working conditions of women in informal employment exacerbates their situation. The lack of access to formal labor protections, such as paid maternity leave, creates a significant barrier to breastfeeding for women in the informal sector. Recommendations include short-term policies to fill gaps in social protection for informally employed women, as well as longer-term solutions such as the development of universal social protection programs and supporting formalization.

Analysis of latent potential profiles and influencing factors of intern nursing students' professional identity in Shandong Province

Objective: To explore the current situation of professional identity of intern nursing students in Shandong Province, to analyze the potential characteristics of different categories of intern nursing students' professional identity, and to provide reference for formulating relevant intervention programs. Methods: From September to October 2023, using convenient cluster sampling, selected nursing students from different regions of Shandong Province colleges and universities as the research objects, a total of 1298 questionnaires were released and recovered, with 1221 valid questionnaires, and the effective recovery rate of questionnaires was 94.07%. General demographic data was collected, and information on nursing students' professional identity was investigated with the Nursing Students' Professional Identity Questionnaire, the Work Readiness Scale, and the Feedback Seeking Behavior Scale. Latent potential profiles of nursing students' sense of professional identity were analyzed by Mplus 8.3 software, and the best-fitting model was selected by the test of fitness and difference. The χ(2) test was used for comparison between groups of count data, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for comparison between groups of measure data, and the effects of each factor on different potential profiles were analyzed by multivariate logistic analysis. Results: A total of 1221 intern nursing students were 984 (80.6%) females and 237 (19.4%) males, aged (21.12±2.96) years old, with a total score of (64.23±14.99) for nursing students' professional identity. Nursing students' professional identity was divided into 3 categories: 98 (8.0%) in the low identity group, 624 (51.4%) in the medium identity group, and 496 (40.6%) in the high identity group. The gender, region, age, work readiness scores and feedback seeking behavior scores of nursing students in different categories were different, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Compared with the high identity group, the nursing students in the low identity group were more likely to be included in the high identity group (OR=0.390, 0.167, P=0.005, 0.006) with higher work readiness and better feedback seeking behavior. Compared with the high identity group, the higher work readiness and non-Jinan areas of the medium identity group were more likely to be included in the high identity group (OR=0.597, 1.470, P=0.011, 0.012). Compared with the medium identity group, the more feedback seeking behaviors of the low identity group were more likely to be included in the medium identity group (OR=10.411, P<0.001) . Conclusion: The level of professional identity of intern nursing students can be classified into 3 categories, and nursing administrators can improve work readiness and increase feedback seeking behaviors according to the potential characteristics of the different types to enhance the professional identity of nursing students.

Digital Health Education and Training for Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Students: Scoping Review.

As technology will continue to play a pivotal role in modern-day health care and given the potential impact on the nursing profession, it is vitally important to examine the types and features of digital health education in nursing so that graduates are better equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to provide safe and quality nursing care and to keep abreast of the rapidly evolving technological revolution. In this scoping review, we aimed to examine and report on available evidence about digital health education and training interventions for nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodological framework and the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews). A comprehensive search strategy was developed and applied to identified bibliographic databases including MEDLINE (Ovid; 1946 to present), Embase (Ovid; 1974 to present), CINAHL (EBSCOhost; 1936 to present), ERIC (EBSCOhost; 1966 to present), Education Research Complete (EBSCOhost; inception to present), and Scopus (1976 to present). The initial search was conducted on March 3, 2022, and updated searches were completed on January 11, 2023, and October 31, 2023. For gray literature sources, the websites of select professional organizations were searched to identify relevant digital health educational programs or courses available to support the health workforce development. Two reviewers screened and undertook the data extraction process. The review included studies focused on the digital health education of students at the undergraduate or graduate levels or both in a nursing program. Studies that discussed instructional strategies, delivery processes, pedagogical theory and frameworks, and evaluation strategies for digital health education; applied quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods; and were descriptive or discussion papers, with the exception of review studies, were included. Opinion pieces, editorials, and conference proceedings were excluded. A total of 100 records were included in this review. Of these, 94 records were identified from database searches, and 6 sources were identified from the gray literature. Despite improvements, there are significant gaps and limitations in the scope of digital health education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, consequently posing challenges for nursing students to develop competencies needed in modern-day nursing practice. There is an urgent need to expand the understanding of digital health in the context of nursing education and practice and to better articulate its scope in nursing curricula and enforce its application across professional nursing practice roles at all levels and career trajectories. Further research is also needed to examine the impact of digital health education on improving patient outcomes, the quality of nursing care, and professional nursing role advancement. RR2-10.11124/JBIES-22-00266.

Multilingual Students’ Solution Strategies in Solving Linear Programming Problems: A Case of National Curriculum Vocational Level 3 Mathematics Students

This paper presents an exploratory case study that investigates multilingual students' solution strategies for linear programming problems at a technical vocational education and training (TVET) college in Gauteng. South Africa, like many developing nations, uses English as the language of instruction in technical vocational education and training in TVET colleges, despite the fact that many students lack the essential fluency to interact effectively with the curriculum. Where TVET lecturers and students speak the same home language, there is a disconnect between language policy and codeswitching, which is a frequent approach for achieving pedagogical goals. However, lecturers' training in multilingual realms in the classroom has frequently been framed in terms of linguistic issues, with a limited understanding of code-switching. The ability to combine two languages in the classroom in a systematic manner to promote learning has not been widely appreciated. Furthermore, codeswitching discourses are frequently veiled, with lecturers bringing the vernacular into the classroom. The authors of this study advocate for the discontinuity framework, which claims that in order to learn mathematics, pupils must first acquire the essential language. A purposive sample of 18 National Certificate (Vocational) Level 3 bilingual students was given the linear programming challenge. Data were gathered through a test and semi-structured interviews. The inductive content analysis, which was used for collection and analysis, revealed that students were unable to complete the linear programming task successfully because to a lack of relevant linear programming vocabulary (register) caused by language barriers. We thus recommend that lecturers use the mathematics register in their discussions with students about mathematics to demonstrate the complex and precise ways of expressing mathematical ideas; for example, lectures may re-voice their students' language representations so that these expressions more closely approximate the precision of the mathematics register.

Relevance of the Master's Program in Clinical and Molecular Laboratory Diagnosis at the National University of Chimborazo, Ecuador

Introduction: relevance studies are a crucial tool to ensure the quality and effectiveness of master's programs, ensuring they meet the expectations of students, society, and educational institutions, the objective of the research was to evaluate the relevance of the Master's program in Clinical and Molecular Laboratory Diagnosis at the National University of Chimborazo concerning current trends, advances in science and technology, and professional demand. Methods: descriptive investigation with a quantitative approach. The population consisted of 238 professionals, divided into two samples: "A" composed of 205 clinical laboratory professionals, and "B" composed of 23 employers in the same field. A non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used for both samples.Results: the study confirmed the need to establish this master's program to improve the training of clinical laboratory graduates. 99 % of the respondents expressed interest in pursuing postgraduate studies, supporting the program's feasibility. The 23 employers supported the training of professionals with advanced studies, allowing them to update their knowledge. The program's relevance lies in addressing key areas identified as weaknesses, highlighting the urgency of improving training to provide more effective patient care.Conclusions: the study confirmed the need for the master's program, with 99% of respondents interested and employer support, highlighting the importance of updating knowledge and improving skills to offer more effective clinical services.

TRAINING FUTURE COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS TO USE ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

The article discusses the training of future computer science teachers to use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in education. The authors highlight the relevance of this issue in light of the rapid spread of AI technologies in various spheres of life and the need to develop students’ digital competencies related to the use of artificial intelligence. The study aims to identify the essential competencies that future computer science teachers need to effectively use AI in education. It also analyzes the existing problems and challenges in this area, studies the prospects for the use of AI in education, develops recommendations for improving relevant training programs, and overcoming barriers to the implementation of AI technologies. The study identified three main groups of competencies for future computer science teachers in the field of AI: technical, pedagogical, ethical and legal. Technical competencies include knowledge of AI technology principles, algorithms, and software. Pedagogical competencies relate to the ability to adapt teaching materials and methods to the capabilities of AI and to develop appropriate tasks and projects. Ethical and legal competencies involve comprehending the risks and challenges associated with AI usage, as well as being aware of the ethical principles and legal norms in this field. The article analyzes technical, pedagogical, ethical, and legal problems related to introducing AI technologies into computer science teacher training and education. It also explores the potential benefits of AI in education, such as personalized and adaptive learning, improved teaching and assessment effectiveness, and the development of critical thinking and creativity in students. The authors suggest methods to enhance computer science teacher training programs, such as incorporating specialized AI courses, providing practical training, and involving industry experts. They also stress the significance of considering the most effective international practices in this field. To summarize, the article highlights the pressing need to modernize the computer science teacher training system in Ukraine. This is necessary to develop the competencies required for the effective use of AI technologies in the educational process. Such modernization will contribute to the development of students’ digital literacy and ensure the competitiveness of the Ukrainian educational system in the context of digital transformation.

Membangun Kehidupan Rohani yang Kokoh dalam Konteks Kemajemukan bagi Murid-murid di Sekolah Kristen di Tana Toraja

In the face of the dynamic modern era, where rapid changes and diverse values are evolving, the challenge of maintaining a Christian identity is becoming increasingly significant. The diversity of society is one of the main triggers of this challenge, especially in two prominent aspects: social diversity and cultural diversity. This study aims to explore effective strategies for building a strong spiritual life in Christian schools, especially in the context of the diversity of Toraja society. By using descriptive qualitative research methods, this study will describe and deeply understand the strategies needed to strengthen the spiritual life of students in the midst of modern challenges and cultural diversity. The results of this study are expected to provide valuable insights and recommendations for Christian schools in developing more effective and relevant spiritual education programs for their students.

ORGANIZATIONAL FORMS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES

Introduction. In modern conditions, it is difficult and very difficult for many economic entities in agriculture to oppose large enterprises, associations and transnational corporations in the market. Therefore, in order to strengthen their economic ties, to increase the competitiveness and efficiency of the produced products, each of these subjects tries to realize its potential, using the opportunities of cooperation and agro-industrial integration at all levels of management of the agrarian sector. Methods. The following methods were used to achieve the goal: theoretical generalization – when interpreting the category “cluster”; system approach – when determining the features of cluster structures compared to other types of enterprise associations; a combination of the historical and logical approach – in the study of the evolution of the formation of integration associations of economic entities, generalization of domestic and global experience of the functioning of cluster structures. Results. It is proved that despite some similarity between agroholdings and agroclusters, which consists mainly in the fact that they are mainly focused on the closed cycle of production of certain types of agro-industrial production, but the principles and mechanisms of their creation are fundamentally different in such features as: organizational legal form, principles of creation, production structure, status of agricultural organizations, competition and management. It has been established that in modern social and economic conditions, the creation and development of agricultural clusters in the country will allow: to increase the efficiency, investment attractiveness and innovative orientation of the functioning of agriculture, to ensure the reliability of the supply of the country and its regions with its own food and to create the necessary resources for its export supplies and processing products with high added value; to purposefully improve the processes of tactical and especially strategic planning and forecasting of the development of agriculture and state regulation of the market of agricultural products due to the use of a more effective organizational and economic mechanism of interaction between the state and agribusiness. Discussion. In the post-war period, the development of innovation clusters in order to intensify their activities requires solving the following problems: clusters need a guiding legislative document that would clearly define the role and place of clusters in the country's economy, the perspective of development and participation in relevant programs. This would immediately give impetus to many movements at the regional level, as well as in relations with international partners; clusters need significantly more financial support for already developed projects and programs for the development of the economy and innovative ecosystems, as well as for improving their own institutional capabilities; improving cooperation at the regional level. It is at this level that close cooperation on the development of clusters should take place at the level of authorities, regional development agencies, territorial communities, etc. After all, they are all interested in local business working better, development projects and investment attraction. Keywords: innovations, innovation cluster, agricultural enterprise, state, agricultural sector.

Analysis of the Role of Basketball in Improving Physical Fitness Levels

This research aims to delve into the role of basketball in improving physical fitness through a literature review method. Literature analysis was conducted to investigate the impact of basketball's physical activity on aspects of physical health, cardiovascular health, as well as social and psychological aspects of players. Findings from scientific literature indicate that basketball contributes positively to the comprehensive development of strength, speed, and agility. Moreover, the intensity of the game has proven to influence increased heart rate and lung capacity, supporting optimal cardiovascular health. Social and psychological aspects also became a focal point, revealing that team interaction, game strategies, and collective responsibility can enrich players' experiences and potentially enhance their psychological well-being. Meanwhile, the integration of technology in basketball training offers innovative and effective methods to enhance training effectiveness and optimize skill development. The conclusion of this research indicates that basketball is not just a sport but a holistic means to improve physical fitness and overall well-being. As a recommendation, it is suggested that educational institutions and communities consider integrating basketball into their fitness programs and enhance the use of technology to support effectiveness. These conclusions and recommendations are expected to serve as a foundation for the development of more relevant and results-oriented fitness programs.

수입국의 규제와 정부의 요인이 무역원활화에 미치는 영향

Purpose: This study aimed to empirically analyze how the institutional quality of importing countries affects the trade facilitation of domestic exporting companies. Research design, data, and methodology: This study first distributed questionnaires and collected responses from domestic exporting companies listed by KOTRA, KITA, and those participating in relevant training programs. Subsequently, the indices from the WGI of the World Bank were used to assess the regulatory strictness and government trustworthiness of the export destination countries. Poisson regression analysis was conducted using STATA 17 SE based on the collected data. Results: The analysis indicated that regulatory strictness increases the frequency of origin verification, while government trustworthiness decreases the frequency of origin verification. The moderating effect of export experience mitigates the impact of regulatory strictness but does not affect government trustworthiness. Conclusions: Companies should understand the regulations and characteristics of the importing country's government to reduce the factors that hinder trade facilitation and promote trade. In addition, gaining diverse export experience can help mitigate the impact of regulatory strictness.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS OF UKRAINE: ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION PROCESSES

The article is devoted to the analysis of the policy of the European Union regarding its impact on the socio-economic orientations of the development of rural areas of Ukraine. A retrospective analysis of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union was carried out from its crucial influence on forming new institutional conditions for the functioning and development of Ukrainian agriculture and rural areas. Features of Chapter 17, "Agriculture and Development of Rural Areas" of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, are outlined. The structure of the General Directorate of the European Commission for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Territories has been determined. It is substantiated that a qualitatively new level of cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union means not only the need to adapt Ukrainian legislation to the regulatory and legal field of the European Union but also, first of all, to learn from the experience of developing and implementing relevant programs, including in terms of promoting the development of rural areas. It has been proven that the development of rural areas is one of the main directions of the Common Agrarian Policy of the European Union. It was determined that at the national and regional levels of the European Union, several concepts (approaches) exist in parallel, from which three concepts of the development of rural areas can be clearly distinguished: the first conceptual approach identifies rural development with the general modernization of agriculture and the agro-food complex; the second conceptual approach relates rural development exclusively to the reduction of differences between the most backward rural areas and the remaining sectors of the economy; the third conceptual approach identifies rural development with the development of rural areas as a whole through the use of all resources that are on their territory and integration between all components and industries at the local level.

Disentangling the splicing factor programs underlying complex molecular phenotypes.

The regulation of exon inclusion through alternative splicing tunes the cell's behavior by increasing the functional diversity of the transcriptome and the proteome. Splicing factors work in concert to generate gene isoform pools that contribute to cell phenotypes yet their activity is controlled by multiple regulatory and signaling layers. This hinders identification of functional, phenotype-specific splicing factors using traditional single-omic measurements, such as their mutational state or expression. To address this challenge, we propose repurposing the virtual inference of protein activity by enriched regulon analysis (VIPER) to measure splicing factor activity solely from their downstream exon transcriptomic inclusion signatures. This approach is effective in assessing the effect of co-occurring splicing factor perturbations, as well as their post-translational regulation. As proof of concept, we dissect recurrent splicing factor programs underlying tumorigenesis including aberrantly activated factors acting as oncogenes and inactivated ones acting as tumor suppressors, which are undetectable by more conventional methodologies. Activation and inactivation of these cancer splicing programs effectively stratifies overall survival, as well as cancer hallmarks such as proliferation and immune evasion. Altogether, repurposing network-based inference of protein activity for splicing factor networks distills common, functionally relevant splicing programs in otherwise heterogeneous molecular contexts.

PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR TRAINING PHYSICS IN INSTITUTIONS OF PROFESSIONAL PRE-HIGHER EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

The article highlights relevant aspects of training future teachers of physics in institutions of professional pre-higher education, vocational education and modelling of practice-oriented tasks. The authors justified the importance of modernizing the content of relevant programmes of the "Physics" discipline, considering the profession of students at professional colleges and lyceums. It is noted that studying physics contributes to the formation of subject competencies of students, the ability to analyse, systematize, generalize information, overcome difficulties of adaptation to professional activity. Based on the analysis of scientific sources, the target, content, operational-activity, diagnostic-resultative blocks of the structural-functional model of training future teachers for teaching physics in institutions of professional pre-higher education and vocational education were selected. The target block is based on the socio-economic demand of society for qualified specialists. The content block contains pedagogical, psychological, methodical, and technological knowledge. Gnostic (research), design, organizational, and communication skills are highlighted in the structure of the operational-activity block. The diagnostic-resultative block will help the physics teacher to make corrections in the process of professional training of college students and vocational-technical lyceums. The importance of practice-oriented tasks in the process of learning physics for students of professional higher education and professional and technical education is indicated. Differences between practice-oriented tasks and other physical tasks are determined. The structure (name of the task, individually meaningful cognitive question, information, task involving work with information) and the algorithm of preparation for creating tasks of practical content in physics are presented. The methodology of teaching simulation of practice-oriented tasks in the process of studying the educational component "Methodology of teaching physics in a specialized school" is illustrated.

USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN THE E-COMMERCE

The article provides a detailed analysis of the application of information technologies and the possibilities of their effective use in the e-commerce market. The main technologies for the development of mobile applications based on the Android operating system, relevant software environments and programming languages ​​are considered. Possible scenarios for the use of programs are formed, taking into account their functionality. The analysis of native and cross-platform approaches to mobile application development was carried out.

Diagnostics as a Key Tool in Providing Organizational and Scientific-Methodical Conditions for the Creation of Stem Centers

The article reveals the importance of diagnostics in the context of the creation of STEM centers, which are an integral part of the introduction of STEM education into the educational process. The concept of "diagnostics" in the article is considered as a process of analysis and assessment of existing organizational and scientific-methodical conditions for the creation of STEM centers. The article adds scientific knowledge about the STEM center, highlights the purpose of its activity and directions of work. Some key criteria have been identified by which the state of providing organizational conditions for the creation of STEM centers can be determined, namely: strategic planning, financial support, infrastructure, human resources, partnerships, marketing and public relations, organizational culture and management efficiency. It is proposed to evaluate the scientific and methodological conditions for the creation of STEM centers according to such key criteria as: development of STEM courses and curricula, educational materials and resources, methodical support for teachers, evaluation and analysis of learning results, research work, support of scientific consultants and experts, development cooperation networks. It was found that the diagnosis allows to assess the availability of the necessary premises, equipment, personnel support and infrastructure for the creation of STEM centers. Various methods of diagnosis make it possible to assess the availability of relevant training programs, methodological materials and other components necessary for the effective operation of the STEM center. It has been determined that such diagnostic methods as questionnaires, observations, interviews and document analysis can help in providing specific recommendations on how to improve the organizational and scientific-methodical conditions for the successful creation of a STEM center. Examples of successful innovative educational projects and experiments at the all-Ukrainian level in the field of STEM, which were implemented and are being implemented now, taking into account the results of diagnostics that helped them achieve success, are given.