Education Services Research Articles

Educational Institution Administration using the Principles of Good Governance by Educational Institution Administrators under the Jurisdiction of the Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3

Background and Aims: Successful human resource management. It is critical to rely on good management principles. Both the public and private sectors can use it for administration purposes. Good governance is a principle that is widely applied in modern administration. The objectives of this research are to 1) study educational institution administration using Dhamma principles; and governance of educational institution administrators. Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. 2) Compare educational institution administration based on good governance principles for administrators. The Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 is responsible for classifying educational levels. Work experience and size of the educational institution. 3) Research guidelines for developing educational institution administration based on the principles of good governance for educational institution administrators. Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. Methodology: This study used a sample of 341 school administrators and teachers. The sample size was determined using Krejci and Morgan's table and randomly assigned to groups. The research tool was a 5-point rating scale questionnaire. The consistency index ranged between 0.80 and 1.00, and the overall reliability of the questionnaire was 0.87. Statistics used for data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-value, and F-value tests. Results: The study's findings revealed that: (1) Educational institution administrators apply good governance principles. Under the jurisdiction of the Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, the overall level is high. (2) Comparing opinions on school administration among administrators based on good governance principles. Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office Area 3 is responsible for categorizing students by educational level. Work experience and the size of educational institutions It was discovered that the overall and individual aspects were not different. (3) Guidelines for promoting educational institution administration using good governance principles by educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 3, which consists of six areas: 1) The rule of law requires administrators to follow the principles of correctness. This means that the problem is being considered and diagnosed. Making decisions and issuing orders in accordance with national law and civil servant rules, regulations, and discipline, as well as teacher ethics. 2) The principle of morality requires executives to follow the principle of appropriateness, which means knowing how to think, speak, conduct business, and perform work in the appropriate time, person, society, and situation. 3) The principle of transparency. Executives must adhere to the principle of innocence, which requires a diagnosis. Order that work be completed with honesty, that is, with intention and pure, transparent thoughts. Use information systems that can be verified at any time. 4) The principle of participation requires administrators to allow those with a stake in the provision of education, such as teachers, students, parents, and members of the community, to participate in educational projects and activities held throughout the academic year in the form of committees. 5) The principle of responsibility requires executives to take responsibility for their duties and results in relation to the goals they have set. That responsibility should be on a level that meets public expectations. 6) The principle of value for money applies to the management and utilization of available resources. Limited to provide the greatest benefit to the public. By encouraging Thai people to be frugal and make good use of their resources. Create high-quality products and services capable of competing on a global scale while also ensuring the sustainability of natural resources. Conclusion: The study found that educational institution administration under Udon Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3 adheres to good governance principles. Furthermore, there are no significant differences in attitudes toward governance-based school administration across educational levels, work experiences, or school sizes. The promotion of good governance in these institutions emphasizes six key principles: rule of law, morality, transparency, participation, responsibility, and value for money, all of which aim to improve educational effectiveness and accountability.

Validity of the multidimensional reputation perception scale in private universities

University reputation is the result of the assessments that the stakeholders make of the university, especially the user of the education service, the student. The literature has shown an important impact of reputation on the student’s perception of the university, and it has been related to success, competitiveness, sustainability, stakeholder decision-making and the differential of the value offer. Therefore, its evaluation has been the subject of several studies that seek to measure and assess reputation in higher education to understand how to manage it. This article evaluates the psychometric properties of the reputation scale in students at private universities in Colombia. The methodology used included an adaptation of the scale to the Spanish language, content validity analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The results showed the validity and reliability of the scale and, through the analyses carried out, provided evidence of the scale’s robustness.

The Impact of Education Management Digitalisation on the Quality of Student Learning

The study presents an analysis of the educational process model based on a web application for creating a custom work schedule by adding individual events or modules. The study focuses on the distance learning process that took place in 2021 and involved 358 students from the first and fourth years of three universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Participants were interviewed about their readiness to learn using digital management tools, their average annual academic performance was analyzed, and their assessment of the importance of the resources they allocate to achieving learning outcomes using digital management was studied. The study found that there were no significant differences in the understanding of key aspects of educational service quality and the impact of digital management on learning between first- and fourth-year students with different levels of performance. The results of the study can be utilized to develop proprietary models for digitalizing education management, creating additional modules to automate educational activities, and introducing new tools to enhance digital interaction capabilities.

Paraeducator Involvement in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: A Brief Report

Paraeducators assume a range of responsibilities to assist school members in supporting students who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (2004). These responsibilities often include supporting the behavioral needs of students with extensive support needs. Given the growing adoption of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) as a framework for supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs and increasing reliance on paraeducators among schools in the United States, we conducted an exploratory survey study of 82 paraeducators to explore their involvement and perceived importance of involvement in various PBIS aspects, perceived barriers and facilitators of involvement in PBIS, and their interest in professional development to learn about PBIS. Our findings suggest that, although paraeducators valued involvement in PBIS, their overall level of involvement was low across most aspects. Common barriers included limited training and membership on PBIS teams, and paraeducators viewed in-district workshops and one-on-one coaching and mentoring as the most preferred approaches for learning about PBIS.

Электронный учебник по высшей математике на основе визуализации учебного контента

The strategy for the digital transformation of the science and higher education industries sets one of the tasks to create digital educational services that allow the implementation of individual learning trajectories. According to this goal, the main content component of the educational process – the textbook – should also change. Since the transition of educational literature to electronic form, the pedagogical community has been developing theoretical foundations and technologies for designing electronic textbooks in new formats. The use of digital tools makes it possible to create different types of textbooks in the same discipline, differing in purpose, depth and target audience. This approach promotes individualization of learning. The article presents the format of electronic educational literature, based on visualization of educational content and dosing of information. The authors embodied this idea in mathematics textbooks for first-year undergraduate students “Linear Algebra EASILY!” and “Mathematical analysis EASILY!”. The experience of introducing them into the educational process has shown that they are in demand by students for self-study, and, to a greater extent, by students who experience difficulties in mastering higher mathematics. The described format can be used to create electronic textbooks in various disciplines and will be useful for distance learning students, foreign students and students with disabilities.

Sickle cell disease awareness and perception among Christian religious leaders in Accra Metropolis: a qualitative study.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a severe hemoglobin gene mutation disorder inherited from both parents. 2% of Ghanaian newborns are affected by SCD; one in three Ghanaians has the hemoglobin S gene. Christian religious leaders may play a role in the prevention of SCD through the promotion of genetic counseling, genotype screening for premarital couples, and offering counseling to couples on prenatal screening and diagnosis for SCD. However, little is known about the awareness and perception of SCD among Christian religious leaders in Ghana, and this study aims to explore these. This study adopted a qualitative descriptive design to explore the awareness and perception of SCD among Christian religious leaders in the capital city of Ghana. A purposive sampling technique selected 16 participants from churches under the main Christian groups. The participants were chosen based on their roles and responsibilities within their respective churches. Data was collected using a semi-structured interview guide, which included open-ended questions to encourage participants to share their thoughts and experiences. The interviews were conducted in a private setting to ensure confidentiality. The data was then analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, which involved identifying recurring themes and patterns in the participants' responses. The study's findings are crucial. They reveal a high awareness of SCD among Christian religious leaders, but also some misconceptions. Most of the religious leaders knew SCD was a genetic disease, although a few associated SCD with superstitious beliefs, poor dietary intake, and lifestyle. Some also stated that SCD was a disease of the blood group instead of the defective haemoglobin gene. They perceived SCD to be burdensome, disruptive, and draining, and they associated the disease with burnout in Persons Living with SCD (PLWSCD) and their families. The religious leaders had a good social network with PLWSCD, including family, friends, colleagues, and congregants. These findings underscore the need for intense education about SCD, especially among Christian religious leaders. It is crucial to engage all stakeholders to intensify public awareness and education about SCD while improving the management and social support systems available to PLWSCD and families. This includes the religious institution's leadership, PLWSCD and families, the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, and the Ghana Education Service. As active stakeholders, religious leaders can play a vital role in supporting PLWSCD if they are equipped with the necessary knowledge about the condition. .

Mental Health in Education for Crisis-affected Preschool Children: Multilevel Monitoring

Introduction: The crisis in Ukraine, related to military actions, poses a significant threat to the mental health of preschool children due to their vulnerability, limited self-awareness, and perception of their surroundings, as well as the critical developmental phase characterized by the establishment of foundational personality structures. Chronic stress and trauma can disrupt normal brain development, potentially leading to delays in cognitive and emotional development in the long term. Therefore, it is essential to systematically identify and analyze the negative factors affecting the mental development of preschool children across key domains, contributing to educational deficits and developmental gaps, and to design targeted interventions to solve those emerging issues. Purpose: The study is focused on the development and implementation of strategies for supporting, preserving, and enhancing the mental well-being of preschool children residing in areas proximate to armed conflict. The research underscores the importance of early and systematic monitoring across various levels (including children, families, educators, professional associations, and early childhood education institutions, including those with alternative forms of preschool education designed to accommodate crisis conditions). Methodology: Multilevel monitoring has encompassed 3,843 children situated in conditions detrimental to their mental health and development across seven frontline regions of Ukraine (Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv). This initiative is a part of a project by "All-Ukrainian Public Organization 'Association of Early Childhood Education Professionals'", with informational support from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and is being implemented in collaboration with the United Nations (UNICEF) project "Improving Access to Early Childhood Education Services in Emergencies and Early Recovery in Ukraine." Level 1 - initial, intermediate, and summative monitoring involved establishing the baseline developmental level of senior preschool children and identifying gaps across key areas, with subsequent measurement of progress and its correlation with interventions aimed at supporting and maintaining children’s mental health. Measurement of indicators was expressed through their manifestation at the minimum and maximum points for each child, with the establishment of an average score (average score = sum of all individual scores divided by the number of children). The average score reflects the overall performance between the lowest and highest indicators across children, educators, regions, and nationally. This analysis was conducted using a web-based spreadsheet program, Google Sheets, which is part of the Google Drive office suite." Level 2 - organizational and methodological monitoring focused on evaluating the methodological and organizational aspects of the educational process as fundamental factors in preventing negative impacts on children’s mental health. This was conducted using an electronic form developed in Google Forms, utilizing the Google Sheets web-based spreadsheet program, which is part of the Google Drive office suite. Level 3 - monitoring the quality of the educational process in early childhood education institutions using the ECERS-3 methodology, which allows for the analysis of comfort levels, developmental conditions, safety, and support for the mental health of preschool children. This involves an electronic Google Form equivalent to the paper-based ECERS-3 assessment; automatic calculations are performed according to the formulas specified by the international ECERS-3 methodology (Harms et al., 2020). Results: The study of the development of senior preschool children, based on the analysis of key domains through regular psychological and pedagogical observations and the use of diagnostic tools over a period of five months, enabled the identification of early signs of stress, anxiety, and other emotional manifestations. This assessment facilitated the evaluation of children's mental health and the development of a system of effective interventions to address the identified issues. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of identifying personal characteristics of senior preschool children and developmental gaps across key domains to organize interventions and support measures aimed at preserving mental health, ensuring comprehensive development, and mitigating negative factors in crisis conditions. The results of the multilevel monitoring are valuable for updating educational practices and adapting them to crisis situations. Addressing the identified educational losses and gaps, including those related to social-emotional development and stress resilience, allows for the development of structured programs to counteract negative impacts and facilitate the recovery of preschool children

The Impact of Teaching Materials for Pupils with Mental Disorders in Public Primary Schools at Mvomero District Council, Tanzania

The study aimed to examine the impact of teaching materials for pupils with mental disorders in public primary schools. The study employed a mixed approach and a case study design, and the social cognitive theory was used as a guiding tool. A sample size of 20 respondents was drawn from 30 populations through purposive and simple sampling technique. The data collection methods were through interviews, observation and questionnaire. Descriptive statistical analysis and content analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The study revealed that, there is shortage of teaching materials like game puzzles, visual aids, audio visual, video visual and building blocks as indicated in selected four public primary school at Mvomero District Council, where each learner has different level of mental disorders. The study concludes that the government should provide a sufficient fund to these public primary schools so that pupils with mental disorders get better education services and conducive environment which will facilitate all teachers and pupils to improve teaching and learning process

Improving Access to Mental Health Care through a Stepped Care Approach: Preliminary Results from a University Students’ Sample

Introduction: Recently, university counseling services have been faced with an increasing number of students seeking psychological support. However, human resources and time constraints limit the services to respond adequately. Recently, national guidelines for Mental Health Services in Higher Education recommended the stepped care approach to increase efficiency. The present study aimed to explore the implementation of a stepped care model in a Portuguese public university, analyzing students’ sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, and presenting the flow of the stepped care approach and the students’ waiting periods in each step. Methods: An observational study was conducted in the University of Coimbra’s health services between May 2019 and June 2021. Descriptive statistics were performed to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the sample, the flow of the stepped care approach, and students’ waiting periods. Results: We enrolled 295 students in the present study. The findings of this study revealed that over 40% had a clinical diagnosis of anxiety or depressive disorders. In terms of students’ flow within the stepped care model, 82% of students sought psychological help through self-referral. Concerning the implementation of the stepped care model, results have shown that most students wait less than a month to access each step. Discussion/Conclusions: Although preliminary, our results suggest that the stepped care model might be a useful service organization, mainly in a community in which accessibility to services and speed of response are particularly important. Most students being self-referred highlight the importance of direct contact between the university community and the health services. Additionally, anxiety and mood disorders were the most prevalent diagnoses in our sample, which also points to the relevance of a stepped care approach, since other studies have highlighted its advantages for this kind of clinical population.

Alumni Rating Index and Monitoring Dashboard Technology to Improve University’s Performance and Service Quality

Limited number of university ranking systems have considered the perspectives of alumni or individuals who have availed themselves of the educational programs or services provided by the institutions. In Malaysia, there is a lack of comprehensive rankings or assessments that primarily focus on assessing university performance through the lens of student experiences. In the absence of authentic user experiences, prospective students and other relevant parties commonly rely on conventional academic rankings such as the QS or THE to ascertain the quality of a university. The primary aims of this research endeavour encompass the identification of pivotal variables for the evaluation of higher learning institution’s performance, the creation of an alumni rating index, and the establishment of a performance monitoring tool utilizing dashboard technology. The goals are to enhance performance and service quality of institutions of higher education. The present study utilizes a quantitative research approach and centres its investigation on many cohorts of graduates originating from a prominent Malaysian university. A rigorous cluster sampling procedure was implemented. The assessment of alumni rating is conducted across twelve dimensions, with each component being evaluated using appropriate variables that enable the calculation of the desired index and facilitate the execution of intricate studies. The analytics that were performed and the alumni rating index that was calculated were subsequently shared with stakeholders through the use of an analytical dashboard. The dashboard was developed on user experience (UX) design principles. The evaluation of the produced dashboard is thereafter conducted by a group of stakeholders who have direct involvement in enhancing alumni engagement. The findings suggest that the university attained elevated ratings in the domains of social involvement, educational resources, and financial value. However, the scores for financial aid, student development, and student well-being were significantly lower. Despite the provision of various financial support, the respondents hold the belief that these forms of assistance are inadequate. The paper concludes by demonstrating the implementation of an alumni rating dashboard. The research is expected to facilitate the development of a localise university rankings and ratings, as well as informed policy-making efforts at the ministry level.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Promoting prevention and early detection with screening navigation and a personalized recommendation via a digital screening quiz tool for colorectal cancer.

38 Background: Evaluating the effectiveness of a Colorectal Cancer screening navigation model delivered in a digital platform offered by a patient advocacy organization. Designed as a digital screening quiz tool and live navigation to promote CRC screening, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s Screening Quiz is a risk stratification tool that connects respondents to live certified cancer care navigators delivering evidence-based interventions to increase CRC screening, education and patient and family support. The framework utilizes small and mass media, one-on-one education and patient navigation services to help address and reduce barriers to care. Critical interventions which research shows that on-time screening for CRC leads to better outcomes. Methods: The Screening Quiz has been promoted through social sharing, community outreach, media, including influencer campaigns to increase outreach to at-risk communities. Questions assess personal and family history, hereditary syndromes, and demographics to provide a CRC screening recommendation based on current USPSTF guidelines. Respondents overdue for screening are triaged to the Alliance’s patient navigation team. This interaction includes phone calls and emails for symptomatic individuals/ high risk for CRC, telephonic and email for average-risk uninsured, and emails for average-risk insured. At-risk individuals are connected to resources, such as financial assistance, free at-home screening tests, and colonoscopy scheduling services. Results: July 2022 to March 2024, the Screening Quiz provided over 45,000 screening recommendations. The median age of respondents was 47; 32% of respondents were between the ages of 45 to 64. Of the respondents, 29% were male and 71% were female. Most were White (75.6%), nearly half of those who opted into navigation identified as BIPOC, including 14.7% Black/AA, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Asian, and 2.0% AI/AN. Additionally, 9.7% of respondents identified as ethnically Hispanic/Latino with another race. Most respondents were symptomatic (67.4%) but 6.4% were asymptomatic high-risk. These two groups represented 89% of 1,599 respondents triaged to patient navigation. Conclusions: This digital screening tool and live navigation framework may serve as a key solution in driving CRC screening compared to other interventions. Providing access to live navigation, educational resources, and support services for CRC screening and diagnosis. The Alliance is uniquely positioned with its national network of volunteers, partners, and community presence to effectively reach at-risk communities. Aligning with the science of evidence-based interventions, the Alliance will continue to leverage the Screening Quiz in partnership with healthcare and community stakeholders to close Colorectal Cancer screening gaps.

Prevalence of problem drinking in the Swedish workforce: differences between labour market industries based on gender composition and main job activity

BackgroundIdentifying problem drinking patterns across industries is essential for addressing drinking problems in the workforce. Still, it is not well understood how problem drinking differs across industries and whether it is associated with industry gender composition. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of problem drinking (PPD) across Swedish industries and investigate possible associations between gender-typed industries and problem drinking.Methods9,155 current workers were selected from the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (SLOSH) data collected in 2020. Participants’ work industries were identified through the Swedish Standard Industrial Classification (SNI) codes. Seven gender-typed industry categories were created based on gender composition and main job activity in each industry. Self-reported problem drinking was measured using a slightly modified Cut-down, Annoyed, Guilt, Eye-opener (CAGE) questionnaire and a cut-off score 2 was used to determine problem drinking. Poisson regression with robust standard errors was used to investigate the association between gender-typed industries and problem drinking.ResultsPPD in the workforce was 6.6%. Men (8.5%) had a higher prevalence than women (5.3%). Across industries, PPD varied from 2.3% in Water supply and waste management to 15.4% in Mining and quarrying. The highest prevalence for men was in Mining and quarrying (18.2%), whereas for women it was in Construction (11.1%). Within gender-typed industries, the highest PPD was in male-dominated Goods and Energy Production (7.7%), and the lowest was in female-dominated Health and Social Care (4.7%). In the regression analysis, both Education (aPR: 1.39, p = 0.03) and Labour-intensive Services (aPR: 1.39, p = 0.02) had higher adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) compared with Health and Social Care. However, there was no significant difference in aPR among gender-typed industries when considering the gender composition of industries only.ConclusionsPPD in the Swedish workforce varied significantly across industries, with differences observed between men and women. Problem drinking differed between industries when categorized by gender composition and main job activity, but not when categorized by gender composition only. Future research should investigate how industry-specific psychosocial factors influence individual alcohol consumption.

Special Education Law and Services for Pediatricians.

Rates of developmental screening have increased, and understanding how to discuss delays with families is imperative. Knowledge of federal and state law regarding special education is needed. Families often need support to understand the complexity of early intervention and school district-based services. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is the law that mandates services for children from birth to age 21 years who require them. Early intervention provides services for children age 0 to 3 years who have a delay or a condition with a high probability of delay. School-based services for children age 3 to 21 years provide children with disabilities with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. While details of the laws are state and location specific, understanding the general principles of the law is important to support children and families navigate this very complex system and receive needed support. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(10):e366-e371.].

Enhancing the quality of educators for excellence in secondary education in Pariaman city: Policy analysis and quality feasibility

Along with decentralization and regional autonomy, the government encourages regions to develop sensitivity as stakeholders in education development. The government must strengthen its functions in education services, including setting national education policies, standards, performance-based quality control, and fostering coordination across government levels, education units, and society. This study aims to gather data on the policy direction for education implementation and the quality of educators in Pariaman City. Programs like teacher certification and improving education qualifications aim to enhance teacher quality, competence, and prestige, contributing to the improvement of Indonesia's education system. Teachers are encouraged to improve professionalism, teaching quality, and commitment to their profession, ensuring they feel valued and proud in their roles. As a result, there is a need for continuous program development and stakeholder support in Pariaman City, as well as in districts and municipalities, to enhance the quality of basic education, including systematic management of educators.

The state of domestic agriculture: The Mari El Republic case

Subject. The article considers actual problems of agriculture in the Russian Federation on the Mari El Republic case. Objectives. The purpose is to identify and assess the condition of agriculture in the Mari El Republic to identify current problems. Methods. The study employs various research methods, like synthesis, analysis, comparison, induction, and deduction. Results. We investigated the key problems of agriculture, like aging infrastructure, the outflow of population from rural areas to cities, a decrease in the number of investments, a shortage of personnel, and others. Furthermore, we examined modern ways of support: financing, subsidies, support for entrepreneurs, improving access to medical and educational services. The paper considers the main theoretical features in the field of economics and agriculture, analyzes statistical material presented by Rosstat. Conclusions. The study suggests specific qualitative measures, i.e. the development of agricultural entrepreneurs’ culture, increased subsidies, improving the agricultural education, R&D, and innovation in this industry.

외국의 사교육 수요시장 및 수요관리 정책 동향 분석

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze foreign private tutoring demand markets and demand management policy trends. The aim was to present implications necessary for managing the domestic private tutoring market. [Methods] In this study, using 103 domestic and foreign research materials, domestic and foreign private tutoring demand markets were analyzed in terms of participation rates of private tutoring, gaps in private tutoring expenses between classes, participation backgrounds and its purposes, and response measures and policies trends for private tutoring demand management were further analyzed as well. [Results] First, the participation rate results of private tutoring over all showed increasing trends across East and West countries regardless of rich or poor, capitalist or socialist, and its more increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The participation rates of private tutoring was higher among students with parents in socioeconomic status, who lived in cities, and had top grades, and the gaps in private tutoring expenses between classes were a factor causing social imbalance. Second, the backgrounds and purposes of participating in private tutoring were being formed by being linked to current or changing education, social culture, economy and policy. Although they were somewhat different depending on the education systems and overall conditions of each country, there was the common ground arisen from parents' human nature and desire who wanted their children to live a stable life in the future. While the backgrounds and purposes of private tutoring participation were driven from expectations for usefulness of private tutoring, it partially led to the factor causing the harmful effects of private tutoring. Third, each government's measures and policies for private tutoring demand management were somewhat different depending on the government's perspective on private tutoring and its level of the economy, but those most representative ones included strengthening public education, expanding after-school and care services, supporting the vulnerable social group, improving tests in schools and entrance examination systems, and reforming curricula in schools. These policies lowered students' burden of learning and parents' burden of educating and raising their children, but did not produce clear results in reducing the demand for and dependence on private tutoring. [Conclusion] In order to manage the private tutoring demand market, the multifaceted and complex aspects surrounding private tutoring must be understood deeply, and realistic policies suitable for interests of individuals and their society must be established through evaluations of the harmfulness and usefulness of private tutoring.

Self-determination for students with disabilities during challenging times

In the field of special education and transition services, self-determination is understood as a dispositional characteristic whose development can be supported through effective interventions. However, limited research has explored how youth used their self-determination to navigate through the pandemic and barriers they encountered during and after this period. The purpose of this study was to look at self-reported self-determination scores on the Self-Determination Inventory over one year as students with disabilities returned to school after the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency to inform future research and supports during challenging times. In a sample of 1,128 students with disabilities, we found statistically and practically significant growth in youth self-determination from the Fall of 2020 to the Fall of 2021, overall and particularly on the Decide subscale of the Self-Determination Inventory. Black youth tended to score higher than White youth overall and across all subscales. There were, however, substantial missing data and a lack of information on interventions and supports received. Limitations and implications for future self-determination research to build on student’s strengths and center their strategies to advance their self-determination are discussed.

Educational Migration to Kyrgyzstan: Trends and Prospects

Educational migration in Kyrgyzstan has its own socio-demographic structure, which may vary depending on a number of factors, such as age, gender, nationality, educational level, etc. One of the main trends of educational migration to Kyrgyzstan is the increase in the number of students from neighboring countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, as well as the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. This is due to both economic reasons and historical ties and cultural similarities between these countries. Educational migration to Kyrgyzstan from India, Pakistan and other countries has its own socio-demographic structure, which differs from educational migration from other countries. One of the main factors that stimulates educational migration is the lack of quality education in the home country. Many students seek to get an education in the West, where it is considered to be of higher quality and prestigious. In addition, educational migration can be caused by the desire to improve prospects in the labor market and get a highly paid job abroad. The forecast of educational migration in Kyrgyzstan is given. The author believes that there will be a positive trend in the development of educational migration in Kyrgyzstan, which will have a positive impact on the economy of Kyrgyzstan. The developed recommendations for improving the education management system in the Kyrgyz Republic contribute to the promotion and implementation of educational services aimed at students.

빅 히스토리를 활용한 AI 기반 융합질문 생성 교육용 서비스 ‘OASIS’ 개발

This study aims to design an AI-based educational service using Big History to enhance convergence competency in secondary school students and to evaluate the effectiveness and satisfaction of the designed service, OASIS(Online AI-based Service for Inquiry Studies). Through three stages of model improvement, the core model OASIS was developed. Convergence competency tests were conducted on 128 first-year high school students before and after using OASIS. Additionally, the effectiveness and user satisfaction were evaluated by a user satisfaction survey conducted with the same students and 15 educational experts. OASIS utilizes ChatGPT to provide multidisciplinary information on input keywords, thereby enhancing interdisciplinary understanding. The service is structured to foster convergence competency through the creation of convergence inquiries and interactive activities. The results of the convergence competency tendency test and user satisfaction survey indicated that the use of OASIS helped enhance students' convergence competency and showed high satisfaction regarding the usefulness of information. However, limitations such as the inaccuracy of information and slow loading speeds were noted. Addressing these limitations could improve the service’s applicability in secondary education for fostering convergence.

MEASURING GLOBALIZATION: ANALYZING INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION (IOHE) THROUGH STEM EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

The concepts of 'internationalization' and 'globalization' are closely intertwined, impacting both tangible and intangible aspects of higher education. Internationalization refers to the internal transformations that occur within an educational setting as a result of frequent cross-border interactions within a local governmental system. Currently, developing countries like Pakistan are adapting and shaping their higher education systems in response to the global knowledge economy but neglecting the introduction of STEM education in the areas of social sciences like mathematics, statistics, entrepreneurship, IT, and other courses that are considered the need of time may leads to lack social scientist’s ability to estimate & forecasting and critically evaluate the situations as these deficiencies lead to reduce the cognitive skill of the workforce. This qualitative study employed Wallenstein’s World System analysis framework to examine student mobility and educational policy aspects in Pakistan critically. The findings suggest that the internationalization of higher education may lead to unequal exchange of educational services between core and peripheral countries in the global system.