Tool For Self-development Research Articles

The semantic role of traditional music culture in the nomadic mentality of the Kazakhs

Relevance. Value orientations formed by centuries of historical and cultural experience characterise the deep level of collective and individual consciousness, mentally they are people's life and practical attitudes, emotional preferences, and stable images of the world, peculiar to a given community and its cultural tradition. Mentality also plays a decisive role in developing and forming ethno-cultural identity. Purpose. The article aims to consider some peculiarities of the nomadic mentality of the Kazakhs, manifested in the content of music and traditional art of the Kazakhs, as well as in the world of feelings, emotions and beliefs, bonded by the idea of unity of nature and man. Methodology. The study analyses the content of music and traditional art of the Kazakhs. Results. The nomadic mentality of Kazakhs is deeply embedded in their musical culture, influencing its genesis and continuing to shape its expression today. Besides, nowadays, in the century of global transformations and integrations, the understanding of the nature of a traditional nomadic mentality can become one of the ways to a meaningful movement towards modernization and a dialogue of the world cultures, based on the respect of the national cultural values. Conclusions. Thus, the article highlights the importance of making musical cultural traditions a powerful tool for self-development and preservation of ethnic and cultural identity. The necessity of this tool has become even more comprehensible in the 21st century, the age of unification of cultures. Keywords: nomadic mentality; traditional Kazakh culture; language and mentality; value orientations; art; being; transformation; post-civilisation.

Podcast pada Kalangan Mahasiswa dapat mendorong kreativitas dalam pengembangan soft Skill

Being a student is a phase where self-development is inevitable, where students are often asked for many things at the same time so that many students become stressed and do not have a transition that is also a good self-development tool. On the other hand, a podcast cannot be underestimated because podcasts can be a bridge for students to become better, both in terms of mental and self-development. Listening to podcasts cannot be underestimated, because students are invited to reflect on everyday life stories in a funny and informal way. In addition, they can also foster a sense of empathy for others through stories of experiences from other people, they can also appreciate diversity more. Sharing stories with podcasts is also certainly very beneficial for students because it makes them feel more valued and heard and increases students' own self-confidence because students are able to face their shyness and or self-doubt.

Job crafting as a tool to increase motivation and employee engagement

The subject of the research in the article is the tools of motivation and involvement of personnel in the organization. The study examines the theoretical aspects of motivation and involvement of personnel, determines the relevance of self-development of the employees’ potential of modern organizations. The development perspective of personnel basic skills in the 21st century is shown, which includes, in addition to the traditionally necessary professional hard skills and soft skills, also existential skills containing the ability to self-development and self-learning. The concept of job crafting as a tool for staff self-development is proposed, the main idea of which is that in order for an employee to be involved in the workflow, it is necessary to reconsider the attitude to work according to the following criteria: the approach to completing tasks, the nature of interactions with colleagues, thinking when doing work. A comparative analysis of job crafting and the concept of kaizen (which is used when an organization needs changes to increase competitiveness) is carried out. Job crafting is relevant as a motivational tool when employees initiate changes themselves and form their own working environment in such a way that it meets their individual needs by adjusting the prevailing requirements of work and resources.

Educatorium – from theory to practice

Teaching foreign languages is based on teaching materials understood as all means used to ensure the achievement of the assumed goals of teaching a foreign language (Styszyński, 2004). Some of these materials are intended for students and others for use by teachers. Among the latter, the most popular are methodological guides and teaching packages concerning the implementation of effective ways of teaching a foreign language. However, due to their specificity, the theoretical aspect is rather undeveloped, and the examples are usually given in only one foreign language, without demonstrating the possibility of creative modification. These challenges are faced by the development of a new type of teaching materials – an educatorium, which has been designed and published for the first time in Poland. This type of monograph, containing an extensive theoretical part and a large set of exercises, is addressed to both academic and non-academic teachers of foreign languages, at different levels of professional experience, as a tool for self-development. Our main aim is to present the goals and functions of an educatorium, intended for teachers as innovators, researchers, and reflective practitioners. The paper also explains the methods of developing teachers’ professional creativity, presents the structure and content of the educatorium, and discusses a system of listening exercises given in Polish, Russian, German, and English.

Platform empowerment: Facebook’s role in facilitating female micro-entrepreneurship in tourism

Even though tourism and hospitality employ large numbers of women and female micro-entrepreneurship plays a significant role in sustainable tourism development, the proportion of female micro-entrepreneurs is low. Particularly in developing countries, barriers to female micro- entrepreneurship remain significant. This article explores how social media platforms like Facebook can empower female tourism and hospitality micro-entrepreneurs in developing and highly tourism-dependent economies. Employing a netnographic approach, data were collected in two stages: (1) A total of 3214 posts by female micro-entrepreneurs were gathered from two Facebook groups to identify dimensions of platform empowerment; (2) semi-structured interviews with twelve members of the two groups were conducted to further explore these dimensions. The findings show four ways in which Facebook supports empowerment processes and outcomes at individual and collective levels, namely as a (1) learning resource; (2) informal entrepreneurial ecosystem; (3) self-development tool; and (4) business development exchange. By identifying the role social media platforms play in bridging social policy gaps, this study contributes knowledge that is critical for a more inclusive development of sustainable tourism.

Theoretical aspects of modeling language education of preschool children in the modern educational environment

Introduction. The article gives an analytical overview of research investigations in the field of child language development and its methods. It is shown that traditional approaches to language development do not solve the main problems in the personality development of preschool children. On the basis of the analysis, contradictions are revealed and the research problem is substantiated, namely the need for a conceptual understanding of language education as a means of developing the child's personality. The purpose of this article is to search for and substantiate the theoretical and methodological bases for modeling the process of language education as a means of personality development of a child of preschool age. Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on the ideas of a cultural-historical approach that describes the mechanisms of child development in the process of coming to terms with culture; axiological and sociocultural approaches that determine the content and direction of child development in culture; communicative and dialogical approaches that reveal the principles of organizing social and educational interactions between children, adults and peers. The system of research methods includes both theoretical (source analysis, terminological analysis, cross-cultural analysis of language teaching programs, scientific modeling) and empirical (questionnaires, analysis of pedagogical practices) ways of achieving the aims. The authors applied the modified version of O.S. Ushakova and A.I. Lavrentieva’s inventory for evaluating value-semantic aspects of preschool children’s speech. Results. The authors demonstrate the relevance and impact of developing theoretical aspects of modeling language education as a means of developing children's personality. This is determined by the role of speech development as the implementation of a language system, a means of communication, and a personal tool for self-development. The authors have revealed contradictions that determine the necessity and possibility to solve the research problem, which is associated with the conceptual understanding of language education as a means of developing the child's personality. The authors emphasize the key role of language in creating a unified value-semantic space for the consolidation of Russian society and the transmission of socio-cultural experience from generation to generation. The authors show the relationship between language and speech, comparing the functions of speech and the targets for educating a new generation of Russian citizens. This served as a source for determining key approaches - axiological, sociocultural and communicative, which are the bases for modeling language education of children. The authors revealed the essence of language education aimed at familiarizing children with traditional values of Russian society. The terms "language education" and "language development" are clarified. On this basis, a model of language education of preschool children has been constructed, including the following components: the purpose, objectives, principles, forms of interaction (communication), teaching methods, a system of conditions (social, activity-based, subject-spatial), which are required and sufficient for the successful solution of educational problems. A three-stage method of language education of preschool children in the educational environment is proposed. The essential characteristics of the educational environment, which are necessary for the successful implementation of the model, are described: axiological, content-rich, integrative, systematic, and predictive. Conclusions. The article concludes that conceptual understanding of language education and the rationale for theoretical and methodological foundations of modeling this process contribute to organizing favorable psychological and educational conditions aimed at developing the personality of a preschool child. Language education, organized on the basis of the presented model, becomes an integrating link in ensuring the unity and interconnection of the main directions of teaching and learning within preschool education. The proposed model of organizing children's activities and communication with adults and peers facilitates moral education of preschool children with the focus on traditional Russian values.

Formation of the Ability For Personal Self-Development in Future Education Learners

The article presents a study on the issues of personal and professional self-development in future higher education seekers. Based on theoretical analysis and systematic organization of scientific sources, the essential characteristics of the concepts of "personal and professional self-development" and "self-education" have been determined, and their interpretations by domestic and foreign researchers have been analyzed. The key role of personal and professional self-development of education seekers in the context of constant changes, digital technology transformation, and rapid adaptation of future professionals to professional activities has been highlighted. Various types of educational activities that contribute to purposeful formation of personal and professional self-development of education seekers have been identified: application of training methods (group discussions, role-playing games, case method, etc.); performance of professional-oriented tasks of varying complexity; completion of non-standard professional-oriented cases and assignments; organization of extracurricular work for education seekers, involving an individual approach to students. It has been established that practical activities aimed at self-regulation of behavior and self-improvement of professional and personal qualities are among the key conditions for the self-development of future professionals. A summary interpretation of the definition of "self-education" as a gnosiological tool for personal and professional self-development, which ensures the accumulation of cognitive resources, enhancement of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and formation of professional competence of professionals at all stages of professional development, has been provided. Promising methods of self-education that enable gnosiological activities aimed at acquiring knowledge about the profession, independent development of professional skills and abilities have been outlined. Through a survey of education seekers in pedagogical specialties, a study of the process of self-development of the future professional'spersonality has been conducted

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ МОДЕЛИ САМООБУЧАЮЩЕЙСЯ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ В СИСТЕМЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ КОМПАНИИ

The article proposes the author’s concept of forming a model of a self-learning organization as a tool for effective continuous self-development of a company based on personalized learning using expert design and creatively authorized educational technologies. The key features of methodological approaches to the formation of organizational-pedagogical and organizational-managerial mechanisms for the development of professional skills of an interdisciplinary nature, ensuring professional identity and adaptation of personnel to constant changes in professional activity, are revealed.

Американская традиция проведения интеллектуальных состязаний: конкурсы и олимпиады

Importance. The Olympiad movement is gaining popularity around the world, attracting the attention of schoolchildren as a reliable tool for self-development and study of subjects at an increased level. The problem of the study is the analysis of foreign practices of organizing intellectual competitions for schoolchildren, in the context of the development of creative abilities of students. The focus of our attention is the national ecosystem of the implementation of intellectual competitions in the United States. The purpose of our study is refracted in identifying the peculiarities of the implementation of these competitive events in the American tradition, while the relevance is due to the success of the US teams at international olympiads. Materials and methods. Methodologically, we rely on the principles of systemic, de-factional and cultural approaches. Among the theoretical methods we used are the study of scientific literature on the topic, including in English; generalization, categorization, comparative analysis, as well as analysis of US legal acts in the field of education, and websites of operators of intellectual competitions. Results. As a result of the study, a number of features of the American system for the selection and development of talented schoolchildren in school were established, among the features were the decentralization of the organization of competitions and the widespread introduction of team competitions. Conclusion. The novelty of the study is refracted in the study of the features of the competitive and Olympiad movement in the United States at the present stage. The theoretical significance lies in the increase in pedagogical knowledge about foreign education in the implementation of the Olympiad movement, at the practical level, the obtained data can be adapted and introduced into domestic practices for finding talented youth.

Pemahaman Nilai-Nilai Agama Dalam Perspektif Hijabers Di FKIP Universitas Jember

Olivia Agnesti Putri Bakriyan. 2021. Understanding of religious values ​​in the perspective of FKIP students, Jember State University Thesis. Postgraduate Islamic religious education study program at UIN KHAS Jember. Supervisor I. Dr. H. Mashudi, M. Pd, supervisor II. Dr. H. Ubaidillah, M. Ag.
 Keywords: understanding of religious values, hijabers
 Religion is a teaching that comes from God which contains the order and guidance of faith and worship as a way of life for humans to manage their relationship with God, relationships with fellow humans, and relationships with the universe. with all the consequences in it, believe in the heart, declare it verbally and realize it in action. UNEJ Jember is a campus that has been designated as the 14th ranked research institute in Indonesia and has A accreditation
 This study aims to describe the understanding of religious values ​​in the perspective of hijabers students at (Fkip Univesitas Jember) which has been focused on. the perspective of hijabers students at FKIP, State University of Jember? Third, how is the understanding of moral values ​​from the perspective of Hijabers students at FKIP, Jember State University?
 Research In this study using a qualitative approach, the type of case study research. Data collection techniques using participant observation, semi-structured interviews, documentation of research informants are FKIP UNEJ Jember students and lecturers of validity used in this study by triangulation of sources.
 The findings of this study indicate that (1) religion is the most important thing in human life because religion is a motivation for life and life and is a tool for self-development and control. Therefore, religion needs to be known, understood and practiced by humans so that it can become the basis of personality so that it can become a complete human being. (2) The results of this study indicate that most of the female students studying at UNEJ, especially at FKIP Jember, are already wearing the hijab, although many there are various variations of the hijab that students wear. There are also those that are in accordance with Islamic sharia. The hijab that is worn by sharia is a wide veil that covers the chest. And there are also some students who wear hijabs in contemporary fashion styles with pashmina hijabs and mix and match with culottes, following the OOTD hijab. present time

Sustainable Professional Development Through Coaching: Benefits for Teachers and Learners

Rapid changes in society and education, and the demand for high professional standards as a prerequisite for successful student learning, necessitate a constant update of teachers’ professional knowledge and skills. In this context, coaching is seen as a powerful tool for self-development and self-actualization, which unlocks learners’ potential and maximises their achievements. The article focuses on ensuring sustainability in teachers’ professional development and improving teachers’ competence by introducing them to basic coaching skills which they can use to improve learners’ results and their relationships with educators. The discussion is based on data from the implementation of a coaching-based teaching methodology comprising 3 modules which deal with different aspects of coaching. The modules were piloted and evaluated on the basis of their overall effectiveness, and teachers’ and learners’ development. The participants in the study included 39 educators working in educational institutions in 6 European countries. The analysis is based on data collected by means of questionnaires for the participants, post-piloting focus-groups and individual interviews. The findings suggest improvement in teacher – student relationships, creativity, motivation, goal-setting, and job satisfaction. In terms of benefits for teachers, the highest values were given to the development of professional competence, and improving the effectiveness of teaching. In terms of module content, the participants preferred the linear progression from general to specific, thus choosing to focus on coaching essentials and basic coaching skills before moving on to their application in working with learners. In their feedback the participants singled out the topics of self-reflection, active listening and focusing on solutions as most interesting and useful. As for modules’ usefulness for learners’ development, the highest values were given to learners’ ability to set goals, followed by improving creativity, improving communication, and increasing motivation.

The ACOUCOU platform: Online acoustic education developed by an interdisciplinary team.

The ACOUCOU platform is a web-based, interactive, acoustics training platform that includes a set of free educational materials in various technical fields of acoustics. Educational materials are designed to serve as a modern self-development tool for students and engineers, as well as a comprehensive solution for professional education in the work environment. On the other hand, the provided materials of the platform can be a useful tool, supporting teachers, company researchers, and academic lecturers in the process of teaching acoustics. The ACOUCOU platform is a part of a strategic plan for expanding and strengthening acoustic knowledge web-based tools and supporting the development of innovative teaching methods based on attractive and effective delivery of digital content, and best practices at national and international levels. It addresses the challenge of a lack of experts in the acoustics field and the growing needs of the market.

Formation of readiness of future teachers to use digital educational resources in the conditions of digitalization of education

       Today, preparing future teachers for the use of digital educational resources is the most pressing issue of Higher Education. They contribute to the effective organization of the educational process in accordance with the requirements of the modern information society, but also become a universal tool for the harmonious adaptation of students to a rapidly changing information society, training the personality of a competent specialist capable of professional self-realization. First of all, digital educational resources are ready-made interactive multimedia products aimed at achieving a didactic goal or solving certain educational tasks. Currently, the effectiveness of their use is not only to generate interest in the information educational environment, but also to ensure the degree of access to information and improve the quality of Education. Using digital educational resources, the authors independently develop the intellectual potential of students and increase the knowledge base.Using them creatively, we tried to find out whether it is possible to present the educational process in an interesting and informative way. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and methodological literature, clarifies the following concepts and offers a definition: "digital educational resources ", " readiness of a future teacher to use digital educational resources". In addition, during the practical experiment, a course program "digital educational resources-a tool for professional self - development" was developed, aimed at forming the assimilation of digital educational resources by future specialists as a tool for professional self-development. The research uses theoretical, Emeric methods, the questionnaire "knowledge of digital educational resources" (in author's processing), N. P. Fetiskin "diagnostics of the implementation of needs for professional self-development", N. R. Molochnikov "assessment of opportunities for self-development". 82 students of Atyrau University took part in the experimental work Keywords: digitalization of education, digital educational resources, computer, multimedia, interactivity, accessibility.

Analysis of the MOOC Capabilities for Student Training in the Humanities

The article provides a quantitative analysis of the online courses which can be used for student training in the humanities. It is noted that the development of in-formation society influenced the ways of educational activities organization, the process of obtaining new knowledge and competency formation. Under the con-ditions when online education, blended and distance learning are considerably relevant, massive open online courses are an effective tool for learning and self-development. It was found that training in the humanities plays an important role in personal development of the future specialist. It involves the development of social competence, communication culture, leadership skills, as well as skills of conflict avoidance, teamwork, etc. The effectiveness of training in the humanities is influenced by active teaching methods, interactive technologies, and various means of information and communication technologies. The authors analyzed both the English-language (Coursera, Udemy, Edx) and Ukrainian-language (Prometheus, EdEra, OUM) online platforms. The article provides a quantitative analysis of online courses according to various directions in the humanities on each of the platforms. As of October 2021, we identified 4,769 free and fee-paying courses. The largest number of online courses for training in the humani-ties is presented on the Udemy platform (4,295 courses), the smallest number – on all Ukrainian-language platforms together (45 courses).

When do time perspectives promote wisdom? Exploring the moderating effects of internal dialogues

Wisdom is considered to be a prototype of positive functioning and flourishing. In the light of previous studies, wisdom correlates positively only with past-positive and future time perspectives. The main aim of this paper is testing whether adaptive types of internal dialogues weaken the negative relationships between the remaining time perspectives and wisdom or change their relationship to a positive one. To check this, 129 women and 105 men completed three methods: the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory, the Internal Dialogical Activity Scale—Revised, and the Three-Dimensional Wisdom Scale. It was confirmed that different types of internal dialogues can reduce negative and foster positive relationships between time perspectives and wisdom. The results can be used in psychological practice to support clients’ development in terms of wisdom. These findings can also encourage independent work on oneself, especially for those who conduct internal dialogues in everyday life but until now have not consciously used these dialogues as a tool for self-development.

A Withdrawal Prediction Model of At-Risk Learners Based on Behavioural Indicators

Nowadays, the virtual learning environment has become an ideal tool for professional self-development and bringing courses for various learner audiences across the world. There is currently an increasing interest in researching the topic of learner dropout and low completion in distance learning, with one of the main concerns being elevated rates of occurrence. Therefore, the early prediction of learner withdrawal has become a major challenge, as well as identifying the factors, which contribute to this increasingly occurring phenomenon. In that regard, this manuscript presents a framework for withdrawal prediction model for the data from The Open University, one of the largest distance learning institutions. For that purpose, we start by pre-processing the dataset and tackling the challenge of discretization process and unbalanced data. Secondly, this paper identifies the semantical issues of raw data by introducing new behavioural indicators. Finally, we reckon on machine learning algorithms for withdrawal prediction model to understand the lack of learners' commitment at an early stage.

Treating PTSD with connected breathing: A clinical case study and theoretical implications

Extended connected breathing (Rebirthing-Breathwork) has been popular as a self-development tool for more than 4 decades, but has been subjected to minimal scientific research. Similarities between connected breathing and two therapeutic modalities used to treat posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing—suggest connected breathing to be efficacious in treating PTSD. The underlying theoretical model in these three approaches suggests that trauma is a result of the blocking or repressing of spontaneous somatic and cognitive processing. This study investigated the efficacy of connected breathing to treat PTSD in a firefighter. Pre- and posttreatment measures consisted of instruments to measure PTSD symptom-severity, anxiety, depression and heart rate variability (HRV). After 8 connected breathing sessions the participant's PTSD and comorbid symptoms were in complete remission. Subjective reports and HRV data-analysis support the blocking/repression theory and suggest a role of the parasympathetic nervous system in the blocking of spontaneous trauma processing. In this case the original trauma appears have been a traumatic birth.

Structure of the information and educational environment in the distance learning system

The development of the information society determines the study of the introduction of information technology in the educational process of educational institutions as a tool for self-development, self-realization, social and communicative adaptation. Creating an information and educational environment of the educational institution is responsible for the success of the introduction of information and communication technologies in education at all levels. Theoretical analysis of the concept of "information and educational environment" is presented and its main characteristics are highlighted: openness, expandability, scalability, integration, adaptability. The principles on which information and educational environments should be created are formulated: multicomponent, integrity, distribution, adaptability. The functions of the information and educational environment in the distance learning system are revealed. It is shown that the information-educational environment satisfies the information-educational needs of the participants of the educational process, timely and high-quality provision of educational material, maintains connections "inside" and with "external" information space, fixes the relationship of content addressed to different subjects. The structure of the information and educational environment of the Ivan Chernyakhovsky National University of Defense of Ukraine is presented, which is an integral part of the integrated use of information and communication technologies in the educational process. A prerequisite for creating an information and educational environment is the availability of electronic content, technologies and means of electronic communication of all participants in the educational process. Information and educational environment is possible only if the development of all its components - management, content, organizational, technological. The management component includes the educational policy of the educational institution. The content component includes information and methodological resources. The organizational component performs integrating, systematizing and informational functions. The technological component is directly related to the choice of software.

Using personal experience in the academic medical humanities: a genealogy

The inclusion of personal experience in academic work, especially in the medical humanities, has increased markedly in the recent past. This article traces the roots of this development, arguing that it is not a simply off-shoot of ‘experts by experience’ in mental health, but has its own specific set of precursors and enabling conditions. Three of these are explored in detail, under the headings of ‘psychoanalysis’, ‘social history’ and ‘anthropology’. The continuing influence of psychoanalysis privileges the public expression of personal experience as a vital tool and site for self-development. Social history (from the 1960s onwards) takes ‘experience’ as its privileged object in understanding the past. The tools of twentieth-century anthropology animate much social constructionist and cultural history. This anthropology is based upon the ‘lived experience’ of the anthropologists, who immerse themselves into the life-world of the ‘natives’. The article concludes by cautioning against the unthinking or naive use of experience as a sure foundation for work in the medical humanities, drawing upon the theoretical insights of Joan Scott, Judith Butler and Sarah Shortall.

Using personal experience in the academic medical humanities: a genealogy

The inclusion of personal experience in academic work, especially in the medical humanities, has increased markedly in the recent past. This article traces the roots of this development, arguing that it is not a simply off-shoot of ‘experts by experience’ in mental health, but has its own specific set of precursors and enabling conditions. Three of these are explored in detail, under the headings of ‘psychoanalysis’, ‘social history’ and ‘anthropology’. The continuing influence of psychoanalysis privileges the public expression of personal experience as a vital tool and site for self-development. Social history (from the 1960s onwards) takes ‘experience’ as its privileged object in understanding the past. The tools of twentieth-century anthropology animate much social constructionist and cultural history. This anthropology is based upon the ‘lived experience’ of the anthropologists, who immerse themselves into the life-world of the ‘natives’. The article concludes by cautioning against the unthinking or naïve use of experience as a sure foundation for work in the medical humanities, drawing upon the theoretical insights of Joan Scott, Judith Butler and Sarah Shortall.