Future Students Research Articles

Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: Examining Prospectus and Obstacles for Students in the Domain of Media

This research explores the scope of AI use in journalism education from different perspectives. The results of the survey showed that there was widespread optimism among respondents about what AI could do for journalism. Some people had to express dissent or at least a neutral position on these points. AI in journalism has become a big topic within the media world today. Concerning AI, the study aims to find out about future students' prospects for careers in media. Literature explored that cross-industry skills and techno-genic aptitude are essential to allow future journalists to meet these challenges successfully. One of the findings from this data analysis was a broad consensus that Artificial Intelligence (AI) influences seven work aspects related to journalism: data management, trend observance and identification, interactive enrichment, fact checking, and targeted advertisement. Despite this, there was a broad division of opinion over how far and to what end AI can go in these areas. It warranted further examination.

Synergies in Developing Pre-Service Teachers’ Language Assessment Literacy in Ukrainian Universities

Developing the language assessment literacy (LAL) of pre-service foreign language (FL) teachers is thought to be beneficial both to trainee teachers themselves and to their future students and schools. However, it also presents a number of challenges to teacher educators involved in training these cohorts. Ensuring that pre-service FL teachers are fully confident and competent in assessment requires the design of a preparation programme that is detailed and relevant to their needs. While Taylor has argued that different stakeholders have different language assessment literacy needs, there will also be different needs within groups according to their specific assessment responsibilities. Thus, for language educators, the needs of pre-service teachers are likely to be different from those of in-service classroom teachers, and this should be reflected in the content of their training. However, research has shown that across Europe, training practices vary considerably, often with no training provided in teacher training programmes at all. In this study, I address this issue through a discussion of current approaches to the pre-service development of language assessment literacy across Ukrainian universities. Due to the principle of organizing the learning process at Ukrainian tertiary institutions in blocks of disciplines of general and professional preparation and practical training, students acquire knowledge and develop skills in the field of assessment gradually, through studying various subjects, and not only within one course. This interaction of different subjects with each other and with school placements presents synergies that can enhance LAL, if the corresponding programme takes into account these connections. In order to have a full picture of Ukrainian pre-service teachers’ language assessment development, the current study presents a description of the training system and its LAL-related components retrieved from educational and professional training programmes and discipline curricula of the Ukrainian universities providing relevant preparation programmes. I provide a list of components and discuss didactic conditions that aid the acquisition of LAL by future teachers. I argue that these synergies in the Ukrainian system may provide a useful example of practice for other universities in the European context.

Neuroscience-Based Information and Communication Technologies Development in Elementary School Mathematics through Games: A Case Study Evaluation

Universities play a pivotal role in knowledge production and in transforming teaching methodologies across various subjects. This research is a case study detailing the pedagogical implementation of a game-based methodological approach in a dual-degree program for primary and early childhood education teachers. The focus is on integrating information and communication technologies (ICT) tools for mathematics, specifically Scratch and GeoGebra, underpinned by principles of neuroscience. Based on a sample of 28 students, this study adopted game-based learning (GBL) in mathematics exercises, aimed at equipping student-teachers with strategies for educating future students (ages 7 to 11) in the 3rd to the 6th grade. Key areas of focus included plane and spatial geometry, requiring student-teachers to design game-like activities, emulating the problem-solving approaches of children. The culmination of this study involved presentations by the student-teachers, demonstrating how neuroscience principles can enhance the creation of educational games for primary school students. The findings highlight a significant divergence between the reality of teaching mathematics and the preconceived notions held by the student-teachers. This study opens avenues for integrating neuroscience into education, particularly through GBL, but also highlights the need for comprehensive understanding and application of neuroscientific principles to maximize learning outcomes.

Bridging the Worlds of Art and Science

Integrating theoretical concepts into practical applications is crucial, especially in specialized fields like art conservation science. Bridging this gap between chemistry pedagogy and practical application is essential in developing students' skills in applicable contexts. This article aims to introduce a novel pedagogical methodology for enhancing learning in chemistry. This strategic assignment focuses on conserving cultural heritage artifacts, emphasizing the practical application of chemistry concepts. The article seeks to explore the potential benefits of this approach and provide insights into how to implement such assignments in general chemistry courses. The assignment requires students to select and analyze artwork of cultural significance while applying central chemistry concepts from the course curriculum to the conservation process. The students will then prepare written reports following a pre-established template. The student reports will serve as a valuable educational resource for future students. This approach creates a conducive environment for immersive learning by showcasing the practical application of course concepts within art conservation science. From the assignment, students demonstrated a nuanced understanding of chemistry's integral role in preserving cultural heritage, acknowledging the interplay between environmental conditions, material properties, and their impact on artifact longevity. They appreciated the necessity of chemical analysis in determining artifact composition, guiding the development of tailored conservation methodologies. Notably, students recognized the value of these preservation efforts in maintaining historical authenticity, serving as educational tools, and bolstering cultural pride.

W poszukiwaniu wzorca osobowości nauczyciela. Założenia pedagogiki św. Jana de La Salle w odniesieniu do klasycznych koncepcji polskiej literatury pedeutologicznej oraz opinii młodzieży

Aim: The study, based on the analysis of the literature on the subject and conducted research, attempts to define the challenges and requirements for a modern teacher who, in order to adapt and at the same time find his way in the realities of the modern world, must constantly learn. Currently, the emphasis is on shaping personality and attitudes, then on developing the necessary skills and providing knowledge. Undoubtedly, this order has an impact on the creation of creative, open and independent individuals, thus corresponding to the ideal of the times in which we live. This mission is guided by the idea of developing a teacher and educator in accordance with the principles of St. Jan de La Salle, according to whose teaching mission is a privileged mission. Against the background of the assumptions of St. Jan de La Salle explained what the ideal of the teaching profession should be and analyzed the statements of future students of the profession. Methods: For the purposes of the project, a research question was posed: what should a contemporary teacher (educator) and youth educator be like? The research was embedded in qualitative methodology. When making methodological assumptions, no hypotheses were formulated because no similar research had been conducted on the selected group before. The research project was carried out using the diagnostic survey method. Results: In the light of the conducted analyses, the perception of the teacher's authority by contemporary young apprentices of the profession was presented. Coclusion: Currently, it is important to emphasize the importance of a teacher's personality in the context of influencing the quality of education and shaping the future modern society. Orginality: There are no studies in contemporary literature that would analyze the scope of Saint's activity. Jan de La Salle in the context of searching for a teacher's personality model and his own research. The meaning and activity of the presented Saint. Nowadays, Jana de La Salle seems to be gaining in importance as a model in the process of preparing future students of the profession. It is also important that the assumptions are included in the Polish pedeutological literature, which is a model for future teachers. Keyword: teacher, personality, education, learning process.

Future Business Workforce: Crafting a Generative AI-Centric Curriculum Today for Tomorrow's Business Education

In an era where generative AI is reshaping the landscape of business and technology, this editorial addresses the critical imperative for transformative reform in business education. It emphasizes the dual nature of generative AI as both a formidable disruptor and a catalyst for innovation, necessitating a shift in how we educate the future workforce. The editorial calls for a proactive and comprehensive reevaluation of current educational models, advocating for an integration of AI literacy and ethical considerations into the core of business curricula. We aim to galvanize academia into action, advocating for an educational evolution that not only acknowledges the challenges posed by AI but also harnesses its potential to enrich and advance business education in preparing students for an AI-driven future.

Development of the creative potential of future teachers based on smart education

Relevance. In the modern world, education is undergoing a digital revolution, and smart technologies are becoming increasingly important in the educational process. Future educators need to be ready to effectively use these technologies to enrich the learning experience and teach their future students with the help of creative thinking and other teaching skills, which is relevant today. Purpose. The purpose of the study is to investigate and discuss methods and strategies aimed at developing creative skills and competencies of future teachers using smart technologies in the educational process. Methodology. The paper uses the method of analysis, systematisation, and generalisation. Results. It was found that the use of smart technologies in education contributes to a significant increase in the level of creativity of future teachers. Smart technologies enrich the educational experience by providing teachers with new tools and resources to develop their creative skills and abilities, which, in turn, can positively affect the quality of education that future teachers will provide to their students. The paper examines how modern smart technologies can be successfully integrated into the curricula and how they can become tools for stimulating creativity in future teachers. The study also examined the paradigm of smart education and its constituent elements. Conclusions. The study revealed that modern smart education significantly contributes to the development of creative skills of future teachers due to access to modern technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, blockchain, and others that create interactive and exciting educational environments, focusing on interactivity and collaboration. A survey of students was conducted on how they feel about smart education and their willingness to use it to develop creativity in the educational process and future professional activities. The results of the study can help educational institutions and teachers optimise learning processes using smart technologies focused on the development of creativity in future teachers.

Analysis of Micro Teaching Course Implementation to Improve 8 Basic Teaching Skills for Accounting Education Students

The aim of this study is to describe the implementation of micro teaching in improving 8 basic teaching skills for future students in the accounting education course and to describe the constraints that accounting students experience during the implementation of the practice of micro teaching. The data processing technique in this study using the interactive analysis miles and huberman, which was afterward analyzed using the NVivo 12 applications. These findings include the following: (1) accounting education students are able to perform the practice of micro teaching with 8 teaching skills, (2) micro teaching was able to raise public speaking accounting education (3) micro teaching was able to provide teaching pictures to accounting education students before going directly into the field, (4) micro teaching was able to enhance communication skills for accounting students, And (5) through practice micro teaching can enhance students' creativity in choosing both learning and media strategies. The study was carried out to see if performing micro teaching in accounting education could improve student teaching skills to prepare students as prospective teachers.

Centering Mathematics Pre-Service Teachers’ Whole Selves: A Collaborative Approach to Course Syllabus Design

In this participatory research, two pre-service teachers (PSTs) and a mathematics teacher educator (MTE) collaboratively analyzed multiple voices that influence syllabi from elementary mathematics teaching methods courses. Findings suggest syllabi fall along a continuum from harmonious to dissonant orchestration of the voices of past and present children, PSTs, MTEs, universities, and state policies. Formatting, stance makers, and content and wording influenced the kind of multivocality that addressivity, ventriloquation, and hybridization constituted. These findings informed our use of collage method to create a sample syllabus that centers the voices of PSTs and their future students. We discuss implications that intentional syllabus design decisions may have in humanizing these documents and fostering a relationship of mutuality and support between PSTs and MTEs.

A Longitudinal Elective Facilitates Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Education for Medical Students: An Observational Study.

Determine if a longitudinal point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) elective for medical students is effective in improving POCUS knowledge. We share the format of our longitudinal POCUS elective for medical students. To evaluate the efficacy of our longitudinal elective, we compare the difference between pre-elective and post-elective scores on a POCUS test using a paired t-test with threshold of statistical significance of p ≤ .05. We also share the results of a post-elective survey evaluating the effectiveness and quality of the longitudinal POCUS elective. Pretest mean score was 56.3% (σ = 13.6), while posttest mean score was 73.3% (σ = 9.4), with an average score improvement of 17.0% (95% CI 9.9-24.0%, p < .0001). All students strongly or moderately agreed that they would recommend the elective to future medical students, that they were more confident with their POCUS skills after completing the elective, that the time commitment of the elective was appropriate, and that they felt they had the time to fit the elective into their schedule as a medical school student. Most students (56.7%) strongly or moderately agreed that the knowledge gained from the POCUS elective had helped them in their clinical rotations. Our longitudinal POCUS curriculum subjectively and objectively improves medical students' POCUS knowledge while remaining accessible to students. We share our unique longitudinal POCUS elective curriculum, the format of which and its benefits are transferable to other medical schools. Through this, we hope to provide others with ideas on how they may implement a longitudinal POCUS elective.

Positive Psychology in International Student Development: What Makes Chinese Students Successful?

Most of the current literature on the experiences of Chinese international students tends to adopt a deficit-based approach, focusing on the weaknesses, problems, and challenges Chinese students face while studying overseas. In other words, they tend to focus on struggling Chinese students, “problem” Chinese students, and Chinese students who are failing their overseas studies. Though the intention may be good, these studies may strengthen a negative stereotypical image of Chinese international students that is problem ridden. This study aims to introduce some positive psychology in international student development by focusing on successful Chinese students, their success stories, and what success secrets they can share with future Chinese students studying abroad. With the completion of an undergraduate program adopted as a minimum threshold of student success, this study aims to glean the experiences of successful Chinese students in the United Kingdom and disseminate them as lessons for future students. The study finds that proactiveness in networking and seeking support, open and adaptive attitude toward learning and life, and metacognitive skills in self-management are the most important factors contributing to Chinese students’ success in overseas studies.

Teaching natural sciences through English for the development of creative activity

Relevance. The relevance of this study lies in the problem of developing the creative abilities of students of pedagogical universities at the level of integrated natural sciences teaching using English, which will allow them to develop their professional competencies at a high level.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to formulate a model for the development of creative abilities of future teachers based on integrated learning in the framework of natural disciplines using the English language.Methodology. The leading techniques for the study of this problem were the tests developed by N.P. Fetiskin, V.V. Kozlov, G.M. Manuilov to assess the degree of the creative potential of a person on a par with its implementation to demonstrate their skills at a high pedagogical level and create adapted conditions for cognitive and active work in the classroom with their future students, using the creative component. This component is responsible for many factors at the personality level of the future teacher, along with the ability to organise and conduct high-quality classes in natural subjects in English at the level of integrated learning, with a competent individual approach and a full-fledged discussion.Results. The identified data enabled the creation of a model for organising the development of creative activity among future teachers during integrated lessons in natural sciences using English. This contributes to the deepening of knowledge in the areas under study with the accompanying substantial opportunities for creative development by including the examination of international thematic journals in English in the educational process, watching specialised integrated popular-science documentaries.Conclusions. The results improve the understanding of the target area of the integrated lesson in the scientific and practical sphere on the investigation of natural phenomena and develops an understanding of the importance of relationships in life and a value attitude to nature, which determines its practical importance for the field of education.

How my Gen Z students learned to start worrying and dismantle the Bomb

ABSTRACT Young Americans are coming of age immersed in daily news and controversy about rising perils like climate change, and emerging ones like artificial intelligence. Generation Z has produced and embraced movements for climate action like the school strikes led by Greta Thunberg that connect to other social justice movements. But the threat posed by nuclear weapons remains a disconnected abstraction to many young people, even as tensions between nuclear-armed states over conflicts like the invasions of Ukraine and Gaza renew fears of a nuclear confrontation that were more common decades ago. In this personal essay, a life-long opponent of nuclear weapons raised during the Cold War reflects on intergenerational lessons about activism, and teaching college students to embrace their curiosity, and their fear, on the way to saving the world.

Pro-environmental Behavior and Environmentalist Movements: Evidence from the Identification with Fridays for Future

Pro-environmental Behavior and Environmentalist Movements: Evidence from the Identification with Fridays for Future

The Essence of the Concept «Bioethical Views of Future Veterinary Students»

The article analyzes the key concepts of the study, including «bioethics», «bioethical principles», «bioethical rules», and «bioethical views of future veterinary students». Despite the fact that the concept of «bioethics» was introduced into scientific discourse as early as 1971, it is still insufficiently covered in domestic scientific literature. The analysis and interpretation of this concept allow it to be defined as a science that studies the moral foundations of human coexistence with all living beings, including animals. The study identifies the main bioethical principles in the context of the researched problem, such as: life as the highest value; love and care for all forms of life; justice; autonomy; responsibility towards nature; and humane treatment of animals. The article highlights the basic rules that a bioethical personality should follow (according to G. Hubenko), namely: 1) I recognize the need for urgent action in a world that is in crisis; 2) I accept the fact that the future survival and development of humanity largely depend on today's plans and actions; 3) I acknowledge the uniqueness of each individual; 4) I accept the inevitability of some human suffering; 5) I affirm my reverence for life. The analysis and generalization of the research results make it possible to define the concept of «Bioethical views of future veterinary students» as a system of knowledge about bioethical principles, rules, and values formed in students during their professional training, which expresses their attitude towards all living beings and will be implemented in future practice to resolve ethical dilemmas related to animal life and health.

History of music, electromagnetism and the Sun: an innovative educational resource for pre-service primary school teachers

In general, science education programs for pre-service primary teachers encounter several challenges, including inadequate subject matter training and uninspiring lectures. This results in a disconnection between university learning and real-school experiences. To address these issues, an innovative science teaching course for primary school teachers is proposed. This course emphasizes interdisciplinarity, practical activities and didactical resources, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of unmotivated and unskilled students by producing competent and enthusiastic science teachers. The course structure, implemented at the University of La Laguna, creatively blends experimental sciences, history, music, and maths through engaging methods and practical activities. The integration of simple demonstrations and interdisciplinary approaches has had a positive impact on the pre-service teachers. As a result, they are now better equipped to design innovative educational resources for future primary students and have gained confidence in their abilities to teach science.

Оценка научной компетентности молодых исследователей по медицинским специальностям: промежуточные результаты

The purpose of research: studying the level of research competencies of applicants for admission to PhD doctoral studies. Research based on a survey among graduates of postgraduate education programs (residency and master's programs) who plan to subsequently enter doctoral studies in medical specialties. The authors studied the influence of various social, gender factors, affiliated medical organization and other factors on the level of research competencies of future doctoral students. Methods. Authors adapted and translated into Russian and Kazakh the questionnaire “Research competence of postgraduate students” from the University of Nebraska, USA. The questionnaire consists of 31 questions divided into three domains - “knowledge”, “skills” and “attitudes”. The questionnaire was developed on the Google Form platform and distributed through the dean's offices and research schools of all medical universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. To ensure the reliability of the results obtained, multivariate regression analysis was used. Results. A total of 73 young scientists applying for admission to doctoral studies were surveyed. The data obtained demonstrated that the strongest research competencies possessed by respondents include the ability to explain the relevance/importance of their research (x̅=2.93; standard deviation=0.751), formulating the purpose of the study (x̅=2.81; standard deviation=0.793 ). The weakest research competencies include knowledge of applying relevant theories to one's research (x̅=2.37; st. deviation=0.825), identifying research subjects (x̅=2.42; st. deviation=0.780), choosing the right methodology (x̅= 2.42; standard deviation = 0.815). Conclusion. The findings indicate the need for additional training in theoretical knowledge, methodology and data analysis, despite the overall average level of competence of the participants. This can help improve research quality and confidence in research work at PhD level.

Organizational and pedagogical conditions for forming the readiness of future master 's students to apply modern management technologies in professional activities

Organizational and pedagogical conditions for forming the readiness of future master 's students to apply modern management technologies in professional activities

Japanese University Students’ Perspectives on the COVID-19-Driven Cancellation of Their Study-Abroad Program

In February 2020, 49 Japanese early childhood education majors attending a private university in central Japan travelled to Australia to study abroad for ten months. As the students were required to acquire a childcare certificate in Australia, their time abroad was not only important for the development of their linguistic skills but also to improve skills which would be valuable as their careers unfolded. However, two months into their program the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and the students’ university required them to return to Japan where their classes were moved online. In this paper the author examines data collected in interviews conducted with six of those 49 students, exploring their thoughts and feelings about the fact that their study abroad program was cut short by the global pandemic. It further analyzes how this sudden change in their plans potentially changed their career paths, along with their experiences, both positive and negative. The author also looks at how the students felt they had changed through this difficult period. By knowing and understanding these students’ views, we can better prepare and plan to assist future students with their study abroad experience should circumstances similar to the COVID-19 pandemic arise again.

Optimization of the Path of Collaborative Parenting between Civic Work and Student Management in Colleges and Universities under the Background of Informatization

Abstract This paper uses the statistical analysis model and covariance analysis model to study the teaching effect of Civics and Politics in colleges and universities from the dimensions of students’ values, academic situation analysis, and classroom participation, investigates the students’ satisfaction with the comprehensive quality of the student management workers, their management attitude and management effect, and evaluates the overall effect of the management of students in colleges and universities. Finally, we analyzed the relationship between college civic politics and student management and created an innovative approach to cultivating college civic politics and student management synergistically. The results indicate that the average value of each dimension of student values in Civic and Political Teaching is greater than 4 points. The students were satisfied with the overall quality of managers, management attitude, and management effect, with a satisfaction rate of 82.41%, 75.68%, and 68.10%, respectively. This study provides a comprehensive theoretical system and reference materials for managing moral education in colleges and universities and serves as a guide for future students’ moral education management.