Subjects In Higher Education Research Articles

Health tourism training: A study on secondary education

Aim: In previous studies on health tourism education in Türkiye, it has been observed that it is the subject of higher education. As in many European countries, vocational education starts after primary education in Türkiye. This study aims to answer the questions of what is the place and importance of health tourism education at the vocational secondary education level in Türkiye and how this situation is related to Türkiye's health tourism policies and goals, such as becoming the capital of health tourism in 2053 and creating a global brand with the slogan "Health Turkiye". Methods: The research used a case study design as a qualitative research method. For the research, the documents and development plans of the curricula of 53 fields and 114 branches in vocational secondary education were examined. Results: In the examination, it was seen that there are courses related to health tourism in the 4-year education programs in the fields of health services and accommodation and travel services. However, it was observed that 50% of the courses in the curriculum of Accommodation and Travel Services and 100% in the curriculum of Health Services are elective courses. Conclusion: Because the place and importance of health tourism education at the secondary education level have not been examined before, and Turkiye's targets regarding health tourism, our study is a pioneering and important study in determining the status of health tourism in the framework curricula at the secondary education level

A critical analysis of Athena Swan as a policy‐scoring scheme

AbstractAthena Swan was established in 2005 with the goal of advancing the careers of women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) subjects in higher education. Since then, it has expanded its remit in various ways and has generated some controversy. This paper explains how Athena Swan operates as a policy‐scoring scheme, requiring universities to submit plans for policy improvement in order to receive a bronze, silver or gold award. We explain that the implications of rewarding plans for improvement have not been widely understood. We document Athena Swan's changing policies on sex and data collection, which for a period discouraged data collection on sex. We demonstrate the way in which activists were able to capture Athena Swan's policy development process and argue that policy‐scoring schemes can lead to groupthink and pose risks to academic freedom. The outsourcing of equalities work to such schemes does not encourage evidence‐based prioritisation and discussion of the needs of competing characteristics.

Digital literacy: a foreign language for students from rural areas in South Africa

The Digital literacy has become an imperative part of higher education, since the Covid19 outbreak, traditional institutions had to adapt digital learning techniques. However, students from rural schools were left in the dark. Since there are still some extremely poor schools in the rural parts of South Africa, where there is still no access to electricity. Therefore, the ability to use any digital tools remains a huge challenge for such students. The transition from a rural school to an urban higher education institution that is very tech savvy and living in the 4th industrial revolution is extensively difficult. Subsequently, the success of students from rural schools gets hindered. However, this doesn’t necessary mean that these students are incapable of succeeding in their respective programs. This paper aims to explore the challenges faced by students from rural schools regarding digital literacy. The research methodology will be a quantitative approach, the sample will be drawn from students in traditional universities who are coming from rural high schools. The findings of this paper will be used to recommend ways of increasing the success rate of learners from rural schools in digital literacy and skills development for traditional universities in South Africa. Keywords: Digital Literacy, Inclusive Education, Student Succes, South African Higher Education Subject classification codes: I230; I240; I210

Development of Internet of Things Trainer Kit as a Learning Media for Digital Circuit Subjects in Higher Education

Development of Internet of Things Trainer Kit as a Learning Media for Digital Circuit Subjects in Higher Education

Introduction of the Subject ‘Principles of Russian State System’ in the Russian Plekhanov University of Economics: First Results and Prospects of Enhancement

The article analyzed the initial experience of elaboration and introduction of a new subject of higher education, i. e. ‘Principles of Russian State System’ The authors assessed the role of the subject in developing new public relations based on traditional values of Russia, which requires mobilization of intellectual, organizational and other resources, including those in the system of education. The content of the subject based on civilization approach was presented and methodological approaches used for preparing and conducting classes were demonstrated. The authors analyzed specific features of carrying out such lessons in the Russian Plekhanov University of Economics, which allow us to focus attention on traditional values and principles of Russia being a state-civilization. It was shown that peoples of Russia for more than thousand years could create and maintain independently the state system, formulate models of social behavior and principles of world order meeting contemporary challenges.

Exploring the role and purpose of hospitality higher education under neo-liberalism: Perspectives from hospitality academics

This study aims to examine neo-liberalism and its ideological influences in the design and delivery of hospitality higher education in the United Kingdom. The study is underpinned by a qualitative approach, with semi-structured interviews employed as the method for data collection, with thematic analysis as the method for data analysis. Fifty-five hospitality academics working in nine universities were interviewed regarding their perceptions of being a hospitality academic teaching hospitality-related subjects in higher education. Findings were explored and analysed in relation to the broader influence of neo-liberalism on higher education and three key themes emerged, which are: restrictive conception of hospitality as the commercial hotel sector, issue of academic identity, and corporatized institutional leadership. Under the backdrop of neo-liberalism, the higher education sector has prioritized graduate employability as one of its primary responsibilities. Subsequently, hospitality higher education is predominantly viewed akin to a form of professional training programme for the commercial hotel sector, and being a hospitality academic is mainly perceived as an industry mentor, educating students with industry-relevant skills and professional practices. Institutionally, the increasing corporatization of higher education has created an environment which hospitality programmes are positioned to satisfy market demands and secure student recruitment. Informed by these findings, the current study draws the conclusion that there is a strong presence of the neo-liberal ideology reinforcing a vocational ‘filter’ on the design and delivery of hospitality higher education, which legitimizes certain educational values and practices while neglecting and undermining others. This article proposes that greater interdisciplinary engagement with other academic subjects, more recruitment of academics with a broader understanding of hospitality, and institutional leadership that appreciates and encourages alternative pedagogical approaches, are keys to creating possibilities to incorporate a more critical and humanistic underpinning in the academic development of hospitality.

Reflective writing as summative assessment in higher education: A systematic review

Reflective Writing as summative assessment has gained popularity across a wide range of subjects in Higher Education. This systematic review searched three cross-disciplinary databases and analysed twenty-two primary research papers published between 2007 and 2022 to investigate (1) the reasons for setting reflective writing as summative assessment, (2) support offered to students engaging in this kind of assessment, (3) student and (4) staff experiences of reflective writing as summative assessment. Using descriptive coding methodology, the review found reflective writing to be used mainly as part of larger assessment tools in professional degree programmes to foster employability and encourage students to reflect on professional practice. Support was provided through specific frameworks, exemplars, feedback and workshops, and when used to foster the incremental development of reflective writing skills in students led to positive experiences. However, the review also highlights a number of issues relating to lacking assessment literacy among students and staff. Moreover, the personal nature of reflection and power dynamics between students and markers can lead to performative instead of genuine reflection and can call into question the validity of reflective writing as summative assessment.

Effectiveness of the Cooperative Learning Method in English Subjects in Higher Education

Background. Cooperative learning methods have become the main focus in efforts to improve learning outcomes at the tertiary level, especially in English subjects. Its use is believed to provide a more dynamic and interactive learning environment, enabling students to develop English language skills holistically. Purpose. This research aims to explore the effectiveness of cooperative learning methods in English language subjects at universities, with a focus on speaking, listening, and understand English. Method. This research uses a quantitative approach with an experimental research design. Two groups of students consisting of the experimental group (applying the cooperative learning method) and the control group (applying the conventional method) were given speaking, listening and understanding English ability tests before and after the learning intervention. Results. Data analysis showed that the cooperative learning method had a significant improve students' speaking, listening and understanding English skills in higher education. The average score of the experimental group on tests of speaking, listening and understanding English was significantly higher than that of the control group. Conclusion. In the context of English subjects in higher education, cooperative learning methods have proven to be effective in improving student learning outcomes. Their use can enrich learning experiences, increase social interactions, and prepare students for success in an increasingly connected global environment. It is hoped that further support and application of this method can strengthen the quality of English language learning in higher education.

Implementation of an early alert system in quizzes of a high complexity subject in higher education: Improvement of student performance and teacher perception

AbstractEarly Alert Systems (EAS) play a fundamental role in education by supporting the learning process and evaluating student performance. In this study, an innovative EAS designed to specifically identify weaknesses in Cognitive Skills (CS) in first-year higher education students is presented, focusing on a challenging course at a South American university. Through big data technology, approval rates linked to various cognitive skills were evaluated using quizzes. Subsequently, teachers, after analysis and dialogue, applied adapted strategies to strengthen these skills in their classes, which were evaluated in subsequent exams. The sample under study included 1,691 students from various health majors enrolled in a complex subject. The experimental group (994 students) that participated in the EAS was compared with a control group (697 students). Evaluations validated by the academic team were used, applying three quizzes throughout the 2022-20 academic period, and the results were analysed with the Power BI computer tool, generating online reports that highlighted CS by section. The EAS, based on teacher surveys, is innovative and it also positively impacts student achievement, evidenced in overall approval rates, by teacher and section. In addition to promoting collaboration among professors, it also improves the teaching quality and suggests a positive impact on the learning of complex subjects in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This comprehensive approach to early monitoring of student performance shows promise for the ongoing improvement of educational quality.

Innovative model of interaction of subjects in the higher education market

Relevance. The relevance of the subject matter lies in the need to ensure the availability and quality of modern higher education in the market and the presence of problems of interaction between individual subjects represented in this market.Purpose. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the prospects for building an innovative model of interaction between subjects of higher education in the conditions of modern market relations.Methodology. The basis of the methodological approach in this study is a combination of methods of empirical modelling of the interaction of subjects of the higher education market of Kazakhstan with a statistical analysis of the results of the application of this model and a systematic analysis of the process of introducing innovations into the educational environment of universities in the country.Results. In the course of the research, the results were obtained that determine the general principles of constructing a model considered within the framework of the stated topic, and key aspects of the interaction of subjects in this model. It is established that the process of introducing innovations into the higher education system of the Republic of Kazakhstan is inextricably linked with the realities of the economic situation formed in the state and the level of its influence on the development of this system. The key subjects of the higher education market in Kazakhstan are identified, and the differentiation of the level of their interaction within the framework of the considered innovation model is given.Conclusions. The practical significance of the results obtained is conditioned by the possibility of their use in creating a fundamentally new model of interaction between subjects of the modern higher education market, through the introduction of innovations into the pedagogical environment of higher educational institutions and thereby ensuring a higher level of graduate training.

Exploring New Directions in Higher Education Aided by Artificial Intelligence Technology

Abstract This paper’s objective optimization problem belongs to the encoding problem of real numbers, and the classical particle swarm optimization algorithm is chosen. The establishment of intelligent learning model was finally completed through the assumption of model components, initial model establishment, model cycle evaluation and validation. First, after the implementation of the E-GPPE-C education model, the test was conducted on the educated people, and the AI literacy questionnaire was also distributed to the students before and after the implementation of the model education. Second, a statistical analysis explores which technologies will most likely be applied to higher education. Finally, the variability of higher education subject relations under the influence of AI and related ethical issues were explored. The results show that the highest score on the students’ final test was 96. 20 students scored more than 80 points, indicating that half of the students had a solid grasp of the knowledge and applications related to the E-GPPE-C model, and that there was a vast difference between the degree of AI knowledge and skill mastery before and after the implementation of education. Natural language understanding, computer vision, and biometrics are the three technologies most suitable for application in higher education.

Преподавание религиоведения и теологии в вузах России: проблемы и задачи, с точки зрения преподавателей религиоведения и теологии (по материалам экспертных интервью)

The article is devoted to the study of the teaching of religious studies and theology in the universities of St.Petersburg in the aspect of considering problems and prospects from the point of view of the teachers themselves. The study was conducted in February-March 2022 using a qualitative method, an expert semi-structured interview. The interviewed were determined during the target sample. The selection criteria were as follows: (1) All respondents should be professionally busy as teachers of religious studies and (or) theology at universities in St. Petersburg, (2) temporary criterion-teaching experience at the university for at least 13 years, (3) candidate or doctoral scientific degree. The experts identified the following key problems, related to theology teaching: the problem of personnel training, the lack of a line of textbooks, the insufficient development of the very concept of theology as a subject in higher education, the lack of qualified specialists in Islamic theology, the danger of dogmatization and ideologization in the field of teaching theology. Experts expressed different points of view regarding the very fact of the emergence of theology in secular universities. Some experts noted the preference for a model that implies the interaction and complementarity of theology and religious studies. Secularism, which in the past set the paradigm of religious education exclusively from secular neutral positions, had its costs associated with the dogmatization of the secular approach to the study of religion. In order to overcome these costs, it is desirable that both religious scholars have respect for theology, and theologians for religious studies. As for religious studies, here, according to experts, there is only one area that needs improvement, again, the area of personnel training. One of the questions in guide of the interview was the question of the demand for graduates of such specialties as religious studies and theology. According to all experts, a specialist with a religious and theological education can work as a teacher or researcher, in addition, individual experts indicated that graduates of the relevant specialties can work as school teachers, employees of religious structures and institutions, work in state authorities and local self-governments, and museums.

Understanding Students’ Experiences with Intercultural Learning Materials for Drama Subject in Higher Education

Students’ perception is highly important to evaluate the learning materials. The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions of using the intercultural learning material in the drama subject. The population of this research was the sixth-semester students of the English Department at Pasir Pengaraian University. The sample of this research was obtained by total sampling technique. The sample of this research was 34 students. The instrument of this research was the questionnaires; using the Likert scale. It was developed by using intercultural learning and perception. It was distributed to 34 students consisting of 28 female students and 6 male students. The data were analyzed by using a statistical package to find out the total perception of the students. The results showed that students had positive perceptions that were obtained from the three indicators, namely motivation, difficulties, and material efficacy of using intercultural learning material in the drama subject. The perception of motivation, difficulties, and material efficacy were categorized as positive perceptions. It has a percentage of 77.5%, 74.8%, and 75.8% for each indicator. Thus, intercultural learning material is effective learning material, especially in the drama subject.

Retracted: Analysis on the Particularity of Higher Education Subject Development under the Background of Artificial Intelligence

Retracted: Analysis on the Particularity of Higher Education Subject Development under the Background of Artificial Intelligence

Teaching the Subject of “Social Work Technology” with the Use of Interactive Methods

Key words: interaction, intensive, “Case Study – study of situations” method, reflection, promotion, initiative, competence, efficiency The scientific basis of the applicability of interactive techniques in higher education of social work curricula is presented in this article. The paper offers encouraging guidance on training in the "social work" profession as well as trends in its advancement and the use of technology. Teaching in the field of "social work" requires consideration of the particulars of contemporary social work as well as its tendencies of growth. In this instance, a fresh perspective on graduate programs for social workers is provided through a discussion of pertinent professional and educational environments as well as the attributes of such training. This study presents the findings of an analysis that conceptualizes interactive approaches, methods at the impact that technology plays in the design of a graduate program. It also justifies scientific and practical approaches in teaching social work. The novelty of the study is also the fact that nearly all subjects of higher education are subjects of the educational and professional environment aimed at developing the student’s professional competence.

EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHING KAZAKH ONOMASTICS AND TOPONYMS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Kazakh onomastics is a big sphereof linguistic science, which includes numerous lexical units and onyms, such as: anthroponyms, toponyms, hydronyms, and etc. The main principles of teaching onomastics include not only the lexical and structural features of the language, but also the importance of teaching the language history and culture through onomastic vocabulary. Today, the consideration of the psychological and pedagogical foundations of Kazakh language onomastics teaching depends on the theoretical, developmental and educational values of names in teaching the Kazakh language. The creation and formation of the names of onomastic objects in our country is one of the most important issues not only in learning thei names, but also in the language vocabulary development. In this direction, the main purpose of the article is to determine the ways of developing the students’ language skills using effective linguistic methods of teaching the Kazakh language onomastics. The process of teaching Kazakh onomastics in higher education was chosen as an object of the study. The goal of teaching the Kazakh language onomastics as a separate subject in higher education arose from the need to create new directions in the educational system. The article proves the effectiveness of using complex methods in teaching the Kazakh language onomastics as a special subject. The experiment was carried out in accordance with the educational program for students of philology speciality on the elective subject “Onomastics and country studies”. The results of experimental work on the development of students’ language skills on using new approaches in teaching Kazakh language onomastics were presented. The results of the research can be used in the process of training future teachers in the field of onomastics at universities.

FAT-integrated pedagogy: a case study of footwear product design instruction in higher education

ABSTRACT Facing the drawback of the traditional product design approach and educational courses, this study aimed to explore an innovative approach through which synthesised knowledge and skills of product design in Function (F), Aesthetics (A) and Technology (T) can be integrated into the instruction of art and design subjects in higher education. With shoe modelling as a study case, experiments with the involvement of 19 participants were conducted to test a traditional shoe design method and a FAT-integrated shoe design method in terms of efficiency, flexibility and accuracy. The results demonstrated that the FAT-integrated shoe design method was more advantages than the traditional method. The study can conclude that the FAT-integrated shoe design method can not only propel the efficiency of product design but also the quality. It can enhance the quality of higher education in art and design subjects and promote the new technology application in traditional labour-intensive industries.

전문대학의 K-POP과 교육과정에 관한 연구

This study aims to examine the current status of K-POP programs offered by specialized universities in South Korea and analyze their educational curricula, in order to reflect on the reality of K-POP as a higher education subject and propose directions for its development. To achieve this, the study analyzed the status, curriculum structure, and course offerings of K-POP programs in seven specialized universities. The results revealed both commonalities and implications, indicating a lack of consistency between the current situation and the educational curriculum, particularly concerning employment and career paths. Given the coexistence of K-POP with existing programs in practical music and practical dance, the key lies in maximizing its distinctiveness and originality. Furthermore, there is a need for ongoing revisions in the curriculum to ensure practicality and coherence with career opportunities and entrepreneurship.

Benefits and challenges in integrating service-learning of social sciences subject in higher education

Service-Learning (SL) is an educational approach integrating learning through experiences with community service. Several higher education institutions in Vietnam are gradually adopting this approach in recent years, although SL has been widely applied in the Western education system since the 1990s. By doing a narrative literature review, this paper aims to clarify the benefits and challenges of embedding SL in training social science subjects in high education, especially regarding mechanisms to promote participation among relevant stakeholders, including lecturers, communities and students. Through the analysis, the benefits of SL are well-equipping students with the basic knowledge of the subjects, methodology and commitment to civic responsibility. Service-Learning allows educational institutions and lecturers to enhance efficacy, effectiveness and performing social responsibility. Community members directly benefit from SL projects. Some challenges in applying SL include the need for clarity in distinguishing between volunteer work, internships and SL, resulting in the inaccurate assessment of the roles and the concerns of different stakeholders in SL. Regarding participation, there are two main challenges. The first challenge concerns organising work and effective communication between the community, universities and students. The second is about stakeholder engagement and their actual performance in SL cooperation. This paper proposes setting up an SL department as a facilitator for supporting lecturers, connecting relevant departments in the University and connecting the University with the community.

Students Self-Directed Learning Using Blended Learning On Reading Subject In Higher Education

Abstract. This study aimed to measure self-directed learning using blended learning in the reading subject in higher education. The researcher employed the descriptive method with a quantitative approach. Self-directed learning was the sole focus of the investigation. In line with Williamson, S. N., five aspects were to measured self-directed learning: awareness, learning strategies, learning activities, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. The researcher acquired data on self-directed learning through a questionnaire. The study's population comprised English students at Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat during the 2022 academic year, totaling 55 students. Employing purposive sampling, the entire population of 55 students was included in the sample. Upon analyzing the collected data using SPSS 22, the researchers employed the percentage formula to ascertain the students' score distribution. The findings indicated a noteworthy 76% overall score, signifying a high level of self-directed learning. These outcomes suggest that students at Universitas PGRI Sumatra Barat exhibited robust traits of responsibility, persistence, self-control, discipline, and effective learning strategies.