Research Activities Of Students Research Articles

Enhancing student research activities through virtual chemical laboratories: a case study on the topic of Solutions

This paper explores the significance of student research activities in fostering the key competencies essential for the future specialists in the field of chemistry. Specifically, it emphasizes the importance of primary school students' ability to solve experimental problems in chemistry and highlights the role of virtual chemical laboratories in facilitating the development of these skills. The concept of ``experimental chemical problem"'' is thoroughly analyzed, providing a comprehensive understanding of its essence. Moreover, the paper delves into the concept of ``virtual chemical laboratories'', discussing their primary types, advantages, and disadvantages, which define the methodical boundaries for their implementation in chemistry education, particularly in supporting educational chemical experiments.Furthermore, the study scrutinizes the major benefits and limitations of virtual chemical laboratories regarding the modeling of chemical processes necessary for creating virtual experimental problems in chemistry. The distinctive features of VLab, a virtual chemical laboratory, are elucidated, shedding light on its operational essence and the process of designing virtual laboratory work within it. Notably, two types of virtual chemical laboratories, namely distance laboratories and imitation laboratories, are identified as integral components for supporting students' research activities. The synergistic combination of these laboratory types, particularly in the study of the topic ``Solutions'', offers an opportunity to harness the advantages of each type and elevate the level of support for students' research activities during the learning process.To exemplify the practical implementation of this approach, the paper presents developed virtual chemical works, providing insights into their essence and purpose. Drawing from the successful integration of virtual chemical laboratories in diverse educational institutions, the paper justifies the assumption regarding the effectiveness of utilizing the developed virtual experimental chemical problems to foster students' research activities within the context of studying the topic ``Solutions''. This research contributes to the field of educational technology by providing evidence-based insights into the potential of virtual chemical laboratories for enhancing student engagement and competency development in chemistry education.

HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS IN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES

Modern requirements for competitive specialists of various professional fields determine the formation of research skills, the ability to carry out scientific researches and implement the results into practice. Ukrainian universities pay considerable attention to set the necessary conditions for students scientific research activities with an orientation to the best gains of foreign experience. The article purpose: to study the historical aspects of scientific research activities organization of higher education institutions students of European countries. Research methods: historical method – used to study the researched problem in chronological order to identify certain regularities and contradictions in the process of development of research activities of students of European higher education; comparison – to highlight the peculiarities of research training of future specialists in various European universities at certain stages of the development of society; generalization – for formulating author's conclusions. Four periods can be distinguished in the evolution of the development of scientific research activities of students in European higher education: pre-professional (XI-XIII centuries) – the first universities appear, monastic schools, the formation of their internal structure, the formation of educational system with elements of research education; academic (XIV–XVIII centuries) – gaining independence from the state and the church, the right to conduct scientific researches, scientific consulting and expertise, transfer of knowledge between science and industry; reformation (XIX – first half of XX century) – creation of a centralized system of higher education with an emphasis on scientific and research activities, implementation of a number of educational reforms and transformations determining the main university models, establishment of fundamental foundations of higher education institutions – academic freedom, unity of research and education; modernization (the second half of the ХХ century – the beginning of the ХХІ century) – reforming scientific research activity system of European students in the Bologna process context, popularizing scientific research activities, stimulating and financing scientific researches, connecting universities with business structures for conducting research.

ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Modern specialists of any professional field should be distinguished by professional competence, the ability to update knowledge as well as process a significant amount of information, and creatively solve professional tasks. The specified qualities are formed in the process of professional training in the institutions of higher education, in particular through the participation of students in scientific and research activities. The purpose of the article is to investigate the essential characteristics of scientific research activities of students of higher education institutions. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature, systematization (to clarify key research concepts), generalization (for the purpose of forming author's conclusions). As a result of a comprehensive study of the problem, the essential characteristics of the scientific research activity of students were clarified, by which we understand the practice of obtaining new scientifically based knowledge, aimed at a purposeful change of social reality, which is implemented in a logical sequence through the application of appropriate forms and methods of scientific knowledge. The most important features of the students' scientific research activity have been determined: in its essence, it is an empirical activity; it is purposeful and characterized by the interconnection of certain elements, procedures and methods; is built within the framework of logical and constructive schemes, methods and means of cognition, characteristic of scientific and research activity; performed according to the research algorithm; is based on facts that require empirical verification; the result of research work is new knowledge about objects; is a methodological regulation that sets a logical direction for the selection of methods and means of activity. It is substantiated that scientific research activity is implemented at three levels (reflective-theoretical, experimental-theoretical and research), each of which involves a step-by-step process (problem definition; hypothesis formulation; selection of research methods and tools; implementation of the research plan; evaluation of the obtained results) and application of appropriate research methods. Research tasks at these levels are aimed at the study and scientific analysis of a real practical situation. The structure of students' scientific research activity involves a set of elements: motives, goals, object and subject of research, process and result.

Research-based learning in the education process of a higher education institution

The article examines the issue of research-based learning in the education process of institutions of higher education. The aspect of formation of research skills in students is central in our research. The following research methods have been applied: theoretical ‒ the secondary analysis of philosophical, psychological, and pedagogical sources on the issue under consideration, which has given the possibility to systematize and generalize the available data; comparative ‒ has allowed finding a new angle in the issue of the role of research-based learning in the education process of higher education institutions. Besides, in our research we also rely on the data gathered personally while implementing curriculum direted on the development of research-and-development skills in students of a higher education institution. The results of the study allow concluding that that the research-based learning involves the introduction of scientific research methods into the process of educational cognition at all its stages (from perception to application in practice), determines ways of organizing educational and extracurricular research activities of students. Its result is a set of acquired knowledge and formed skills when solving research tasks in various social and professional situations.

Designing a linguoculturological project: an effective method for organising educational and research activity of students

Language learning based on a linguoculturological approach enables national cultural phenomena interpretation through studying units of the national language. Such work promotes the formation and development of culturological and linguoculturological competencies of students. Within the framework of the competence-based approach to teaching relevant in modern pedagogy, these competencies are crucially important in secondary and higher education. In this regard, the humanities (above all else, Russian Language and Literature) are of particular importance. Literature lessons enable teachers to apply traditional and new methods, use a variety of culturally marked didactic materials. One such effective method employed to organise the educational and research activity of students is designing a linguoculturological project. Providing the example of the lexemes apple tree (yablonya) and apple (yabloko), the article aims to outline the specificity of lexical analysis from a linguoculturological perspective when developing a linguoculturological project. The project on the topic ‘Apple tree and apple in the Russian language, Russian culture, and the linguistic consciousness of modern youth’ includes 13 so-called ‘pages’. Linguoculturological analysis of empirical material was the principal research method employed. Additionally, the investigation used structural-semantic, functional-stylistic, descriptive, comparative, statistical methods as well as the survey technique. The developed linguoculturological project proves the importance of the concepts denoted by the words apple tree (yablonya) and apple (yabloko) for native Russian speakers and national culture at both the linguistic and culturological levels.

ON METHODS OF USING ENGINEERING SOFTWARE IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY OF STUDENTS

The article describes the ways and advantages of using engineering programs in the development of research activities of physics students, as well as the ways of using the Multisim program in conducting research.

Formation of future specialists research competence in the process of professional training

The problem of forming the research competence of future specialists is presented as a factor of readiness for effective training in the process of professional training. The definitions of the concepts "competence" and "research competence" are given, the difference between these concepts is shown, and similar points are treated. The possibilities for the formation of research competence in the process of research activity are shown. The key concepts that show the important conditions in the educational institution for the organization of the research activity of the students of education are highlighted (independence, search, initiative, experiment, practical action, a situation of uncertainty, cooperation, the presence of different points of view, contradictions). Tasks are set and ways to solve them are shown in the process of organizing research activities. Pedagogical conditions are proposed, they are scientifically substantiated, and they are laid as a basis for the methodology of the formation of research competence of education seekers in the educational process. The methodology is represented by the introduction of experimental technology of continuous pedagogical influence of teachers on the development of educational and research activities of students. Pedagogical approaches are singled out, as possible ways for the effective formation of the research competence of future specialists.

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The article is devoted to the problem of preparing students of humanitarian specialties for research activities. It is shown that the principles of the European strategy of continuous education are oriented towards the search and implementation of radically constructive approaches in the preparation of a new generation of research specialist as the leader of scientific knowledge, spiritual wealth and humanistic values. We are talking about the implementation of the position of «learning through research», aimed at the intellectual and creative development of the individual, its adaptation to a dynamically changing labor market, the formation of the scientific worldview of students and their mastery of the methods of scientific knowledge. It is proved that a significant potential in solving the above problems belongs to the research-oriented paradigm of professional training of future specialists. The theoretical foundations of training students of humanitarian specialties in scientific interdisciplinary discourse (pedagogical, psychological, philosophical, sociological aspects) are revealed. The content and concepts of such basic definitions that make up the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the study are clarified: «professional training of future specialists», «professional training of students of humanitarian specialties», «readiness for professional activity», «readiness for research activities of students of humanitarian specialties», established their relationship and interdependence. It has been proved that the readiness for research activity is an important element of the professional development and professional ascent of the future specialist in the humanities to the heights of his skill and competence, one of the parameters of his professional readiness, which significantly affects the effectiveness of the pedagogical process and the results of the specialist's activity.The practical significance of the results obtained lies in a significant update, modification and correction of the content of academic disciplines: «History and Theory of Science», «Fundamentals of Scientific Research», «Methods and Techniques of Scientific Research», the development of a program and the author's special course «Technology of Scientific Search in Professional Activities»; introduction of a program of theoretical and practical training of university teachers for the organization of stage-by-stage research activities of students; use of professionally oriented tasks and situations based on exploratory learning.

Ways to develop students' research activities in algebra class of grade 9

This article discusses the results of the study, which determine the theoretical foundations and pedagogical features of the development of research activities of students in the lesson «Algebra» of the 9th grade. One of the most pressing issues is the identification and development of research activities of students in the course of teaching mathematics in general secondary schools. In the course of conducting research activities, methods of special pedagogical analysis, control, survey of the subject of Algebra, the method of pedagogical experiment of research activities were used. Based on the results of the research, a set of special tasks for the development of research activities of students was compiled. Through specially compiled tasks, the research activity of students increased from 8% to 25%. First of all, in the course of research activities, students were surveyed. 72 students took part in the survey, as a result of which it was found that 36 (50%) of the students were motivated to self-study and engage in research work, but only 18 (25%) of them completed research tasks. Based on the results of the survey, it was found that students who can work with additional sources of literature, actively participate in self-search, research work, were able to perform these exercises. The definition of «research activity» in teaching mathematics has been clarified. The concept of «research task» was considered and examples of some types of research problems were given. A pedagogical analysis of the textbook «Algebra» of the 9th grade was carried out and the advantages in it were shown. As a result of research activities, teachers who teach algebra in schools use a set of tasks designed specifically for the development of students' research activities in the form of a methodological manual.

Ways to form students' creative abilities in the school mathematics course

The article discusses the theoretical foundations and pedagogical features of the organization of students' creative abilities during the development of «creative abilities of students». The factors and conditions that contribute to the skills of students' creative abilities are revealed, didactic units and functions worthy of organizing students' research activities are considered in the mathematical learning process, the structure of which is indicated. In teaching mathematics, the definition of «creativity» is clarified. A pedagogical analysis of textbooks of the natural and mathematical direction is carried out and the advantages in textbooks are indicated. The concept of «creative abilities of students» is considered and problems are given. Scientific research was carried out in the general secondary school «Shokai No. 24». When conducting research work, methods of analysis of pedagogical and psychological literature, pedagogical analysis of creative abilities, observation, survey, pedagogical experiment are used. As a result of the research, search and research, creative tasks aimed at the development of search and research, creative activities of students were compiled. Students were interviewed anonymously. The study involved 57 students, 25 percent of whom were able to complete the tasks in full. Discussing the results of the survey; students who work with additional literature, who are interested in independent search, creative work, were able to complete the tasks. The result of scientific research can be used as an auxiliary tool for specialists in the field of mathematics, who teach algebra courses in the school curriculum, search and Research tasks for the development of search and research activities of students.

On the role of scientific research activities of students in the structure of an innovative university

On the role of scientific research activities of students in the structure of an innovative university

Research activity of students in the study of the section «Stereometry»

The article discusses the importance of developing the experience of students' research activities in the study of geometry, and in particular the section «Stereometry». The relevance of the research lies in the development of pedagogical practice of mathematics teachers for the formation of research skills of high school students, which better determine the search ability, critical thinking through reflection, comprehension when solving problems. In the process of conducting a study to develop the student's thinking ability, his own pedagogical teaching practice was analyzed. In geometry lessons, teaching methods were used to form students' research abilities in solving problems: the ability to work with text, write a short note, apply theoretical material, work with additional lines. In order to develop theoretical material, determine the research activities of students, the advanced works of scientists and teachers, and research practice by the method of pedagogical analysis were studied. As a result of observation and research of pedagogical practice of teaching, it was noticed that children began to be more interested in geometry, to think spatially, a meaningful understanding of the subject appeared. Students' research activities were organized through mathematical projects. When working with the project, students were active in studying new topics, self-esteem, motivation for development, skills for search work, the ability to explore. When observing the process of learning geometry, it was found that the development of research abilities in solving problems increased the percentage of learning quality. Therefore, it is necessary for a mathematics teacher to introduce more stereometric tasks into his teaching practice, which are designed to form critical thinking and represent spatial thinking. To form motivation, self-esteem of the student, mathematics teachers can organize work on projects.

ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ПРОЕКТНО-ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКОЙ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ МЛАДШИХ ШКОЛЬНИКОВ

The article analyzes the conditions for the effective formation of design and research activities in elementary school. As a priority form, it is proposed to conduct classes based on the principle of integrating the theoretical and practical components of extracurricular activities. The subject of classes is given, which allows the teacher to plan the work of schoolchildren on projects in the process of studying the course of the Russian language, its stages are indicated. The important role of involving students in research activities for the formation of their cognitive activity and the development of the need and ability for creative search is emphasized.

Pedagogical conditions for the formation of creative independence of art and pedagogical university students in China and Russia: comparative analysis

Creative independence of art students is one of the most important conditions for successful study and further employment in modern art education in the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. The purpose of this publication is to identify those organizational-pedagogical, psychological-pedagogical and didactic conditions in modern Russian and Chinese art universities that activate the creative independence of students. In Russia, they are more focused on stimulating the ability of students to perform educational activities independently of teachers. In China, the main focus is on independence in the creative search of students. The analysis shows that the formation of creative independence in the educational process in pedagogical universities of Russia and China in the conditions of personality-oriented learning allows students to improve both visual abilities and skills of a future teacher-artist through complexes of creative tasks or projects and participation in exhibition projects. The preparation of curricula with an emphasis on the independent work of students is a priority direction of development in such educational institutions, which is focused on the creative and research activities of students, but within the framework of certain educational tasks. The latter do not restrict the freedom of students, but, on the contrary, are those "difficulties" that provoke independence in plastic and meaningful solutions in creative works.

Predictive power of grit and emotional intelligence on research anxiety experience of students

Research anxiety is one critical factor that may hinder the research activities of students, and variables like grit and emotional intelligence are factors that may exert influences on anxiety levels as well as the research performance of students in the tertiary institution. Thus the study looked into the predictive power of grit and emotional intelligence on the research anxiety experience of tertiary education students. It adopted the correlational research design. To direct the study, three null hypotheses and three research questions were developed. The study's population included all 5,765 undergraduate students at the University of Port Harcourt. A sample of 294 was drawn using stratified random sampling. The Research Anxiety Questionnaire, Emotional Intelligence Appraisal, and the Grit Scale were the instruments used. The validity of these tools was guaranteed. The Cronbach alpha method obtained high-reliability coefficients for the three instruments. Data were analyzed using simple and multiple regressions. The result revealed that grit and emotional intelligence independently and jointly significantly predict the research anxiety experience of students in tertiary education. Considering findings, it was suggested that students in tertiary education receive training that focuses on developing both their grit and emotional intelligence. This essential training could help students to become more resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks, as well as better equipped to manage their emotions in high-pressure academic situations.

The Validity E-modules of Riau Local Wisdom Based to Enhance Students’ Creative Thinking through Research

Good teaching materials in learning need to include facts and phenomena. In addition, it provides opportunities for students to carry out research activities to practice creative thinking skills. The study aims to describe the validity of e-modules that can enhance students' creative thinking skills through utilizing the environment as a learning resource based on Riau's local wisdom to maintain the sustainability of the ecosystem through student research activities. This study uses a development model with research and development (R&D) methods which refer to the 4D development model. The research instrument used in this study is an e-module validation sheet for education expert lecturers and material expert lecturers to be analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively from the aspects of content feasibility, presentation feasibility, and linguistic feasibility. Based on the validation carried out, the average validity score of all aspects was 89,74% with very valid criteria. The validity score includes aspects of content feasibility of 90,71% with a very valid category, 89,17% presentation feasibility with a very valid category and linguistic feasibility of 89,35% with a very valid category. These results indicate that the developed e-module is suitable for use in learning biology on environmental pollution materials. Based on the student response questionnaire, the overall e-module eligibility category was 94%. The presentation feasibility aspect was 94,28%, language feasibility was 92%, and content feasibility was 93,34%, each with a very positive category. This means that e-modules that have been developed can support students to think creatively

Ориентация студентов вузов на научно-исследовательскую деятельность: проблемы и перспективы развития

In the article, the author analyzes the attitude of students to research activities. A sociological study was conducted among students of leading universities in the Yaroslavl region. And also, a series of in-depth interviews were conducted with students who consciously and voluntarily engage in research activities at the university. It has been established that boys are more engaged in systematic research activities than girls. At the same time, the majority of young men and women who belong to high-resource groups are engaged in science in order to subsequently enroll in graduate and postgraduate studies. Young men, for the most part, believe that through engaging in science you can assert yourself, and girls believe that through involvement in science you can expand your socially significant connections. Young men from families who belong to middle-resource and low-resource groups, for the most part, are engaged in science in order to enroll in a master's degree and then, if possible, in graduate school, so that they are not taken to serve in the army. In addition, it was revealed that students who are actively engaged in research activities have high academic performance. Basically, special departments in universities, professors, and deputy deans for science are trying to involve students in scientific activities. It has been established that the main reasons why students do not engage in research work is the lack of interest in science and research. It was revealed that those who previously systematically and purposefully participated in scientific conferences are planning to enter the master’s program. And also, the part of students who belong to high-resource family groups (wealthy families and parents with higher education and in a status position). The less wealthy the respondent’s family, the more he wants to receive a research grant. At the same time, girls, to a greater extent than boys, would like to receive a grant. Measures aimed at stimulating the research activities of university students are proposed.

The effect of research on the perceived quality of teaching: a cross-sectional study among university students in Lebanon

IntroductionThe complementarity between research and teaching is still debated, although several higher education institutions require instructors to do research. In the absence of a consensus on this matter and given the lack of related studies in Lebanon, this study aimed to describe students’ perception of research integration into teaching, and to link research and professional skills to quality teaching, using validated scales related to these concepts.MethodsA standardized questionnaire was diffused to university students; it included validated scales: the Student Perception of Research Integration Questionnaire (SPRIQ), the Adapted-Teachers’ quality assessment questionnaire (A-TQAQ), the Student Evaluation of Teaching short form (SET37-QS), and Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Health Research Questionnaire.ResultsResearch integration was well perceived, and teaching was well evaluated by 445 participants from various disciplines, particularly those of a higher socioeconomic level, majoring in health, and females, as indicated by their mean scores. Research-active instructors had a significantly better-perceived teaching quality (17%; p < 0.001) than their non-active counterparts. This finding was particularly true among postgraduate and higher GPA students. The multivariable analysis showed that the knowledge and attitude towards research were related to students’ better perception of research integration and higher evaluation of teaching.ConclusionThis study showed an overall good perception of research and teaching evaluation among participants from various disciplines, with research-active instructors having a better-perceived teaching quality. These findings could guide decisions on research integration into curricula using multidisciplinary methodologies to strengthen research integration and involve students in research activities.

An augmented reality-based virtual chemistry laboratory to support educational and research activities of 11th grade students

The organization of high school students' research and learning activities in chemistry requires a significant amount of experimental work. The performance of experimental work in chemistry at school faces a number of problems, both purely material and organizational, to which the need for distance learning has recently been added. This article describes the state of use of augmented reality technologies in modern chemistry education and the possibilities of using augmented reality technologies to support students' learning and research activities in chemistry. To solve the research tasks, cloud-based augmented reality development tools (A-Frame and AR.js) were used. The developed tool is a virtual chemistry laboratory using augmented reality technologies: individual markers correspond to reagents, and a pairwise combination of markers triggers a video recording of chemical interaction between the corresponding pair of reagents. The article describes the development of augmented reality software to support eleventh graders' learning and research activities in chemistry in the form of an augmented reality-based virtual chemistry laboratory and its implementation in the teaching process.

Cloud technologies of augmented reality as a means of supporting educational and research activities in chemistry for 11th grade students

Chemistry educational and research activities must be planned in a way that makes extensive use of experimentation. The implementation of chemistry experiments in the classroom is fraught with organizational and logistical challenges, and more recently, the necessity for online learning has been added. The article explains the current state of augmented reality (AR) technology use in contemporary chemical education and the potential for using augmented reality technology to enhance students' chemistry research projects. To complete the research tasks, augmented reality cloud technologies (A-Frame and AR.js) were used. The developed tool is a virtual chemical laboratory that incorporates augmented reality technologies (AR-based virtual chemical laboratory): individual markers correspond to reagents, and a pair of marker combinations activates the playback of a video showing the chemical interaction between the associated pair of reagents. The article describes the development of augmented reality software to support the research activities of 11th grade chemistry students in the form of an AR-based virtual chemical laboratory, as well as its implementation in the teaching and learning process.