Future Students Research Articles

GLOBAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT AMONG COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATES IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Nowadays higher education institutions are directly involved in the training of new personnel, so they should seriously puzzle one of the most obvious questions today, how to prepare students to meet the challenges of Industrial Revolution 4.0 in an increasingly globalised society. And although the unequivocal answer to this question doesn’t exist, one thing is certain: while providing Education 4.0 through incorporating advanced technology into the curriculum for implementing best practices and innovative methodological approaches, methods and techniques, higher education institutions should do their best to shape the next generation of highly employable global citizens who can think and act from a global perspective. In the future students who specialise in the field of Computer Engineering and Information Technology will be at the forefront of advancing the technology available to all people in the world and, therefore, they should be globally competent. It means that they should possess a global competence to successfully compete on a global scale. Significant practical experience gained by the authors of the article made it possible to assume that being one of the humanities which is taught to Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates in Ukrainian higher education institutions, English has a great potential for developing their global competence. Considering the fact that Ukrainian 15-year-old students were not a part of the PISA 2018 Global Competence assessment, the present research was aimed at finding out how the participants understood the concept of “global competence”, their awareness of the importance of global competence development in accordance with the requirements and principles of Education 4.0 associated with the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and participants’ views on the role of the English language in its development. For exactly this purpose the authors made a questionnaire in Google Forms. The research participants were 249 Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates who were selected by means of a purposeful sampling method. The conducted research shows that the didactic uniqueness of the English language as an academic discipline aimed at developing global competence is manifested in the fact that it can be seen as both a learning goal and a learning tool. The results obtained became the basis for devising a paradigm defining strategy (the core strategy) and four sub-strategies effective for developing Computer Engineering and Information Technology undergraduates’ global competence in the English language classroom.

An Instrument to Measure Perceived Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor (CAP) Learning for Online Laboratory in Technology and Engineering Courses

The effectiveness of student learning in an online laboratory environment requires appropriate measurements from the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor (CAP) domains. However, current self-reporting perceived CAP instruments are general and focused on non-technical fields, hence unsuitable for comprehensively measuring and evaluating technology and engineering (TE) online laboratory courses. This work aims to develop and validate a new instrument to measure perceived CAP learning domains in technology and engineering (TE) online laboratory courses. An initial instrument with 22 questions to assess CAP attributes was developed based on adaptation and expert consultation. About 1414 questionnaires were deployed and obtained a response rate of 25%, which meets the requirement of a confidence level of 90% with a 5% error. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) were used to further reduce the items to 13. Items reliability was verified using Cronbach Alpha. The finalized items consist of 5 cognitive, 4 affective, and 4 psychomotor items. For cognitive, the five items relate to students’ perception of self-directed learning, reproducing study guides for future students, organizing their tasks and solving problems, relating lab works with fundamental concepts and theories, and completing all tasks. The four affective items are associated with students’ perception of active involvement in learning, communication of findings, collaboration with team members, and awareness of safety and requirements. The four psychomotor items are linked to students’ perceived attainment in performing the experiment, visualizing the procedure, demonstrating technical skills, and operating the equipment. The tool is verified to self-measure CAP attainment for online laboratories.

Students' Perception of Newly Experimented "Rangoli Art" in Anatomy Education: A Pilot Study.

Art and drawing have a well-established history with the teaching and learning of anatomy, as symbolized by Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man. However, its efficacy relatively declined in modern anatomy education. The purpose of this study was to survey students' views regarding the "anatomy Rangoli-making activity" and to discern if this art form may be implicated in anatomy education. In this group activity, the basic anatomical drawing of the specific structure was made on the floor, and then the different structures in the illustration were filled with relevant powdered Rangoli colors. The present study was conducted on seventy-eight first-year medical students who were willing to participate in the study. A mixed questionnaire regarding their opinion on the "anatomy Rangoli-making activity" was designed and feedback was taken from the students. The majority of the students replied that the Rangoli-making activity was interesting, promoted team spirit, and improved confidence to draw and understand the concept of the diagrams. The students agreed that it is an innovative method of anatomy learning. Almost 99% of students suggested incorporating such art activities in anatomy learning for future students. The enthusiastic response of the students to this activity is encouraging to introduce such art base activities in anatomy education and learning. Future multicenter studies on this learning method may be planned to check its efficacy.

Intergenerational Justice as a Lever to Impact Climate Policies: Lessons from the Complainants’ Perspective on Germany’s 2021 Climate Constitutional Ruling

AbstractClimate litigation based on the constitutional rights of future generations is an emerging and promising approach to enforcing long-term policies based on intergenerational and climate justice. In Germany, a high-profile constitutional judgment triggered by climate activists ruled that the German climate policy infringes future freedom rights. Based on an assessment of legal opportunity structures and interviews with key actors, this research finds that the complainants utilised the opportunity to facilitate a strong public perception of intergenerational injustice set by the Fridays for Future movement. While the court’s response in the form of the intertemporal effect doctrine is ambiguous and does not constitute clear fundamental rights of future generations, the complainants reached their strategic goal to directly influence policymakers and draw public attention to the issue of climate protection as an intergenerational responsibility. An interplay of four different legal arguments and numerous actors associated with the climate movement was crucial to triggering this outcome. These findings from a sociolegal bottom-up perspective are of great relevance as they show that impactful climate litigation through intergenerational principles relies on the strategic utilisation of the cultural context beyond the legal sphere.

Work motivation and affect regulation capabilities in a group of italian military finance students

Motivation in the workplace has been a central topic in regard to both theoretical and or-ganisational issues. The aim of this study was to examine the association between affect regu-lation capabilities levels and different motivational dimensions according to the self-determination theory in military students. Following questionnaires were administered to 198 Italian military finance students (183 male): a sociodemographic questionnaire, the 20-itemToronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), and the Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale (MWMS). Data analysis showed that the high affect regulation capabilities group scored sig-nificantly higher in autonomous motivation compared to the intermediate and low affect capa-bilities groups and significantly lower in external motivation. Meanwhile, the low affect regu-lation capabilities group scored significant higher in amotivation compared to the intermediate and high affect regulation capabilities groups. The results confirmed the association between abilities in emotional regulation and motivational dimension scores. Further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results, which could orientate the selection and training of future military students.

예비 영어 교사들의 인공지능 기반 기계 번역기와사용에 관한 인식연구

Purpose: This present study was to investigate how pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL)teachers perceive AI-based machine translation systems (KEMSs) as a learning/teaching tool. Methods: The 54 EFL learners taking English syntax courses in the department of English Educationparticipated in an online survey which included 20 items quantitatively measured on a Likert scaleand four open questions. The research questions addressed three areas: (1) students’experiences withmachine translation (MT); (2) teachers’perceptions of using MT to teach English; and (3) their plansfor using MT as future English teachers. Results: The main findings are as follows: First, the students in this study actively utilized the MTs,especially in English writing and reading comprehension classes. The study also related that the useof MTs helped them to improve their English language skills. Second, the students mostly consideredthe results of the MTs as reliable, but the teachers revealed that the use of MTs would have a negativeimpact on future students' English learning. Finally, the teacher-participants had plans to actively useMTs in their future classes and were aware of the advantages and disadvantages of using MTs inclassroom settings. Conclusion: This study showed that future English teachers have positive perceptions of using machinetranslations to improve English writing and reading skills in foreign language learning; however, theyalso think their future students will lose the chance to use the language for successful learning. Considering these findings, the present work examined pedagogical implications for pre-service teachersand suggests how to apply information and communication technology (ICT)-based teaching aids inEnglish education.

Examining the empathic voice teacher

Empathy enables successful communication and connection between teachers and their students, yet few studies have investigated its specific use in teaching singing. Addressing this gap, we interviewed voice teachers to discover how they articulate their pedagogy in terms of empathic practices and observed one-to-one lessons for evidence of the same. A sample of 27 classical and music theater voice teachers in Australia (70% females, 30% males), aged 35 to 75 years old ( M = 55) were interviewed. Of this cohort, seven teachers were observed in their one-to-one teaching practices. Interviews and observations were analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Results indicated that voice teachers tailor their practices to the needs of students and demonstrate characteristics of teacher empathy identified in previous literature: effective communication, positive relationships, care, welcoming learning environment, trust, morality, and listening. Empathic teaching facilitates an individualized approach in which singing students are supported and motivated in their own autonomous learning environment. These findings have implications for voice pedagogy that features the use of empathy to benefit future students.

Preservice Special Education Teachers’ Experience of a Math Methods Course: Examining the Development of Personal and Pedagogical Efficacy

Students with disabilities have scored well below their same-aged peers on national mathematics standardized tests for decades. This problem is compounded by special education teachers who lack strong content knowledge, experience math anxiety, and have poor self-confidence in their ability to teach math. This qualitative study explores three preservice special education teachers' experiences in a Math Methods course designed to encourage students to view mathematics through a growth mindset. After the course ended, individual interviews were conducted, and findings revealed personal growth in confidence and pedagogical knowledge. Components that influenced their decision included Socratic conversations centered around a mathematical mindset book study, a focus student project, and extra hands-on application time resulting from the use of the flipped instruction model. This information contributes to educator preparation literature as teacher educators work to best support future P-12 educators to impact their future students and help overcome barriers to learning.

Characterization Tools to Probe Degradation Mechanisms in Organic and Perovskite Solar Cells

Organic solar cells (OSCs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are promising due to their low cost and potential for renewable solar energy conversion. They are compatible with many substrates and varied deposition techniques, including solution processing. They can be coupled with other solar cell types in tandem and multijunction structures. Despite these great attributes and advancements in power conversion efficiencies over the years, they suffer from severe degradation, leading to low lifetime. In terms of research, their stability studies lag. One reason is the complexity of degradation studies and, sometimes, the lack of adequate tools to do an in‐depth probe. Another reason is the lack of comprehensive literature on metrologies’ appropriateness for this kind of study. Although there are reviews on stability and improvement in the efficiency of devices, they focus either on the degradation mechanisms or efforts to use specific tools. There is little on comprehensive characterization tools for their degradation studies. Herein, the experimental tools and techniques researchers use in general to probe degradation in OSCs and PSCs are studied. This review is intended as a starting point and a go‐to material for current and future researchers and (under‐)graduate students interested in stability studies.

Addressing mental health, misinformation, & religious tensions among South Asian students across California higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative research study

BackgroundSouth Asian Americans comprise one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the US. Nevertheless, the scientific literature on the experiences of South Asian students is lacking, where often studies focused on Asian Americans exclude South Asians altogether. South Asian students have unique experiences in California higher education, often having to cope with high pressure to perform academically and various social responsibilities associated with being first-, second-, or third-generation American.Many South Asian countries have been more severely affected by COVID-19 due to the density of people living in close proximity to one another. Students of South Asian origin worry for their families overseas, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted populations there to a more considerable extent. MethodologyThis was a qualitative research study conducted using in-depth interviews with 25 students who identified as South Asian and were currently enrolled in higher education in California at the time they were interviewed. Ads were placed on social media networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, and participation in the study was voluntary. Students were chosen randomly to avoid bias. Study participants described their experiences navigating higher education throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in relation to their social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. Interviews were mainly conducted through Zoom, some through emails or phone calls. All participants will remain anonymous to protect the identities of students.This project sought to understand the experiences of South Asian students as they navigate the new normal amidst a global crisis. Qualitative responses were indexed by themes, with South Asian students reporting a relationship between the pandemic and worsened academic experiences, issues of exacerbated mental health, the spread of misinformation, and increased religious tensions.This research reflects pragmatism, and the findings of this paper are coupled with suggested recommendations to ameliorate pandemic related issues for future South Asian students. The project was conducted through both inductive and qualitative approaches. The research strategy is action research, and the research was meant to shine a light on issues South Asian students face and help university administrations understand how to better support students during a pandemic. The time horizon is cross-sectional. The research focuses on COVID-19 in relation to South Asian students’ performance and health.At 25 participants, data saturation was reached. Further participants were not needed as the qualitative research data was sufficient to draw conclusions from. The research was deemed to pose no risk to students; therefore, approval from an ethical committee was not sought. All participants signed consent forms in order to participate.Follow-up interviews were conducted to address students’ experiences with family in India experiencing the B.167.2 variant and the transition back to in-person learning following virtual schooling. Conclusions/significanceSouth Asian students in higher education bear a unique set of responsibilities in addition to the already rigorous coursework associated with college. However, the stresses and health of South Asian students often go understudied or overlooked. This research serves to begin to fill in the gaps in literature of South Asian experiences in higher education.The pandemic posed additional challenges for students, who lost access to their campus communities with university education going virtual, and many South Asian students had to move back home. Through this qualitative research study analyzing the experiences of South Asians enrolled in California higher education, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and students’ academic performance, mental health, as well as an increase in the amount of misinformation spread regarding COVID-19 public safety guidelines.

Narrating the preservation of a film school archive – Re-configuring the hero’s journey across the nexus of conservation and film production

Narrating the preservation of a film school archive–Re-configuring the hero’s journey across the nexus of conservation and film production. In 2013, a program to secure the future of the more than 1800 films produced by students in the Victorian College of Arts’ Department of Film and Television commenced at the University of Melbourne. This is a highly significant collection, with films from 1966 to the present, that contains work by some of Australia’s pre-eminent producers, cinematographers, scriptwriters, and others. Utilising narrative frameworks theory, and particularly the victim to hero narrative, this paper explores the journey taken to preserve this archive and make it accessible to current and future students and the public. This makes explicit the value of narrative inquiry as a method for active rethinking and reframing of the project, the opportunities for democratisation and increasing plurality during the project and highlighted the need to contest the celebratory narrative of project completion to ensure that the continued risk to the hero-archive remains a central institutional concern.

Understanding the factors that influence matriculation and persistence in Black medical students.

The Association of American Medical Colleges' (AAMC) Strategic Plan lists 10 action plans one of which is focused on understanding how systemic barriers, such as racism and access to quality education, may negatively impact diversity in academic medicine. Thus, the purpose of this study was to understand the factors that impact the matriculation and persistence of Black medical students. A qualitative phenomenological study using Tinto's Model of Institutional Departure as an organizing framework was used for this study. Participants were asked a series of questions covering topics related to their goals, their medical school experience, their preparation for medical school, what could improve their medical school experience, and advice for future Black medical students. Forty in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted during the fall 2022 term from October to December with Black medical students enrolled in over 16 US or Caribbean medical schools. Findings reported that two factors impacted matriculation for Black medical students (exposure to the medical field and resources, particularly financial resources). Findings also reported that three factors impacted the persistence of Black students once in medical school (diversity, support, and emotional resources). The five factors identified by participants that impact matriculation and persistence for Black medical students can be used by medical schools to increase their enrollment and graduation of Black students.

Upward bound students' experience with bias in healthcare: An application of critical race theory.

To explore how students participating in Trio Upward Bound, a federally funded program for low-income and future first-time college students, experience bias when seeking healthcare. Qualitative group discussion. Twenty-six Trio Upward Bound students participated in a group discussion about their experiences in healthcare. Questions for the discussion were developed using Critical Race Theory. Student comments were analysed and coded using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results were reported using Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. Students reported experiencing bias in the healthcare setting because of age, race, native language, traditional dress and/or ability to advocate for their rights. Three themes emerged: communication, invisibility and healthcare rights. Through these themes students expressed how their experiences with healthcare lead to further cultural mistrust and mistrust of healthcare providers. The comments provided by students included examples of the five tenets of Critical Race Theory: the permanence of racism, colorblindness, interest convergence, Whiteness as property, and the critique of liberalism. Among this group of adolescents, early negative experiences in healthcare have led some to avoid seeking treatment. As this continues into adulthood it may further health disparities in these groups. Critical Race Theory is a valuable tool in understanding how race, class and age intersect to create disparities in healthcare.

Top 10 Tips for Doctoral Students in Physical Education: Navigating the Journey

Individuals who want to earn a doctoral degree aim to change or develop their careers. Some potential doctoral students have a clear goal to pursue a doctoral degree, some are uncertain if they can manage the rigor associated with a doctorate program, and others might have already been involved in their program. This article aims to provide insights and strategies for current and future doctoral students in physical education teacher education (PETE) during their doctoral journey. The article provides top ten tips to help current and prospective PETE doctoral students to be successful.

Norwegian Physical Education Teacher Education Students’ Perceptions of the Subject Physical Education: A Qualitative Study of Students’ Reflections before Starting Their Studies

Studies show that students’ view of the subject of physical education (PE) is often dominated by sports discourse, and that the profession of higher education often fails to balance this view, which, in many contexts, does not align with the aims of governing documents in PE. The purpose of this study was to gain insight into how future students in physical education teacher education (PETE) perceive the subject. Written responses from 112 students at the start of their PETE study were analysed within the framework of reflexive thematic analysis. Based on questions about activity habits, we found that most students were active individuals who engaged in traditional physical activities such as ball games and basic training in their leisure time. Analysis of the students’ answers generated four themes: (1) Activity and bodily learning, (2) Motivation and joy of movement, (3) Health for life, and (4) “Bildung”. We argue through these four themes that the students’ perception of the subject with a focus on much physical activity through a variety of activities—physical learning, motivation, and joy of movement—are in line with governing documents and physical literacy. It is also clear that health discourse is strongly represented in the students’ perception of the subject and that physical education is an important contributor in the students’ formation process. However, some aspects of the curriculum seemed to be of lesser interest to the students. In conclusion, the students’ perceptions and experiences can serve as a starting point for change, learning, and development in physical education teacher education.

Educational Issues Raised by the Availability of the Quantum Computer

The development of quantum computers is bringing major changes to the IT sector. These computers, based on completely new principles, can provide effective solutions to previously unsolvable problems. Regulations have already been introduced in the European Union and Hungarian law to confirm that we are getting closer to the era of quantum computers. Therefore, we believe that education and teachers should follow the development of these machines so that future students in the field of information technology, whether they are IT teachers, physicists, or programmers, are not caught unawares. In this article, we present some examples from abroad where quantum computing topics are already included at certain levels of education.

THE WORLD OF SCIENCE IN PRIMARY CLASS STUDENTS - IMPROVING THE INTERDISCIPLINARY FORMATION OF VIEW

In this article, the content of the interdisciplinary formation of students' scientific worldview in the teaching of natural and concrete sciences in elementary grades, the mechanism of improving the forms, methods and tools of its teaching, its implementation in practice, the pedagogical foundations of forming the scientific worldview of students based on interdisciplinary integration, Also, the ways of applying the technologies of ensuring the content and quality of the scientific-methodical process to the pedagogical process and the aspects of interdisciplinary improvement of the scientific worldview of the future elementary school teachers and students are described.

An animal physiology Pressbook (OER) creation process, a synergistic collaboration with undergraduates and faculty

OERs or Open Educational Resources have shown to reduce financial barriers in undergraduates by providing low cost or no cost textbooks. However, the potential OER textbooks available for a three-hundred level Biological Sciences and Natural Sciences majors Animal Physiology course (BIOLA310) at UAA do not align with the foundation of this course’s structure of homeostasis and core concepts in physiology. Thus an OER Pressbook was created by a former BIOLA310 undergraduate student for future students that mapped the course outline, utilizing the essential core concepts of Homeostasis, Systems Integration, and Scientific reasoning. This study explores current attitudes regarding OER usage of undergraduates enrolled in BIOLA310 as compared to undergraduates that were enrolled in Fall 2021 BIOLA310, when there was not an official OER textbook. Anonymous demographic data, including first generation student and pell grant status will be collected for all participants to explore any potential differences in OER impression based on student resources. Data will also be collected regarding the informational component of the OER pressbook that students engage with the most. Hypothesis: Students connected more directly with the material of the undergraduate created Pressbook OER’s, as compared to a previous version of instructor curated OER materials in Fall 2021, due to low cost, the information presented from a near peer, and how the textbook was designed for the course. Data will be collected by an anonymous qualtrics survey to protect the identity of the volunteers. Pressbooks, the web host of the Animal Physiology OER gathers Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and tracks relevant metrics, to compare student perception of use to actual use of the materials. Data will be analyzed to assess usage evaluated by financial barriers and perceived inclination due to the OER being designed by a fellow student. Supporting student learning from diverse perspectives, OER’s created with content expert faculty and undergraduate student interpretation might increase OER availability. By lowering the barrier of OER creation, then potentially more curated resources are created that resonate with near peer learning that will increase the diversity of learning viewpoints to support undergraduate students. Research reported in this publication was supported by an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under grant number P20GM103395. This is the full abstract presented at the American Physiology Summit 2023 meeting and is only available in HTML format. There are no additional versions or additional content available for this abstract. Physiology was not involved in the peer review process.

The Australian Mainstream Media’s Portrayal of Youth Climate Activism and Dissent

The March 2019 School Strikes 4 Climate, predominantly organized by young students, garnered widespread and polarizing media coverage. We aimed to identify how Australian mainstream print news media portrays youth involvement and dissent within climate action movements. A qualitative media framing analysis was conducted to determine how youth climate activists and dissent were presented during the first large-scale youth climate protests in Australia. Australian newspaper articles and opinion pieces (N = 101) were identified via ProQuest and screened. An inductive thematic analysis was conducted in NVivo12. Findings were assessed through a typology of dissent to determine how different forms of dissent were represented in the Australian print news media. The framing of dissent in Australian media coverage was varied, with news articles being more likely to prioritize the voices of young people, while opinion pieces resorted to fear-mongering rhetoric that critiqued and invalidated their agency. Protestors used combinations of dutiful and disruptive dissent to advocate for climate action, with the latter being more effective for challenging systemic drivers of climate change.

Entering the Teaching Profession in Slovakia

The article studies the current state of the teacher induction process in Slovakia, namely the prerequisites for entering the teaching profession. The focus of the current research is the following: the attractiveness of the teaching profession and its influence on the decision-making of future students of pedagogical major, teacher job satisfaction level, the proportion of education requirements for subject knowledge and teaching practice, availability of the profession, the assistance in the search for open positions and vacancies, probation period as a filter to the teaching occupation. 
 The research aims to determine the problematic aspects of the transition period from student to teacher that need to be addressed to prevent early maladjustment and drop-out in the teaching profession.
 Methodology. The research was carried out by applying theoretical and empirical methods. The data were obtained from novice school teachers having conducted an online survey using Google Forms with open and closed questions.
 The study’s preliminary results revealed the social image of the teaching profession and components of its attractiveness for future students, problems with the ratio of academic and practical parts in teacher education, possible ways to enter the profession, and the obstacles of the process.
 The conducted research allowed us to come to the following conclusions. As a result of the low social image of a teacher, Slovakia is facing a shortage in the profession. The substantial misbalance in initial teacher education in favor of academic knowledge and the absence of specific official requirements for practical experience has subsequences in the quality of school education and early teacher maladjustment. Implementing an open system in the teaching profession is a temporary solution that causes many concerns, especially with the introduction of short-term teachers with low standard requirements in teaching abilities. 
 Lack of career help for new graduates-teachers throughout their job hunt may cause them to leave the education field. In this situation, adequate support of novice teachers becomes necessary, and the teacher induction program is a subject for future research.