Teachers Of Institutions Research Articles

Review of research works done on Rajata Bhasma [Incinerated Silver] at Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar

Rajata a well-known metal known for its Medhya, Rasayana and Balya Karma. Rajata is cost effective compared to Swarna and possess similar properties to that of Swarna. Rajata Bhasma (RB) is a calcined silver compound widely used by practitioners of Ayurveda for various ailments like depletion of body elements, neurological disorders, muscular dystrophy, infertility, diabetes, various infectious conditions. Aim of the present study was to compile such available research works done on Rajata in the Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana (RS and BK), ITRA, Jamnagar and provide brief information about pharmaceutical, analytical, and pharmacological studies. Total five studies on Rajata Bhasma, which revalidated the impact of classical guidelines, safety issues, and therapeutic utilities, were screened from Department of RS and BK, Institute for Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar. All studies revealed that Rajata Bhasma is safe clinically, experimentally at Therapeutic Equivalent Dose (TED) levels as no toxic hazards were reported during the treatment period. The clinical efficacy of Rajata Bhasma has been evaluated in Female infertility, Depression (Avasada) and memory enhancing activity. conditions. Satisfactory responses with a decrease in the intensity of signs and symptoms were reported in all the studies. Though certain limitations were observed in these researches, the results can be considered as a lead for further well stratified studies covering larger population. No adverse effects were reported in any of these studies.

Review of research work done on Nishamalaki in type 2 Diabetes at institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar

Background: Nisha and Amalaki Churna are most commonly prescribed drugs used individually as well as in combination with other drugs in various diseases by Ayurvedic practitioners. The use of Nisha and Amalaki in Prameha is found in various classical texts, including Brihatrayees, Chakradatta, Bhaishajya Ratnavali among others. Diabetes is a major cause of health concern affecting around 10.5% of population. The most worrisome part is that its incidence is on the rise even in rural areas. Prameha (Madhumeha) wsr to Type 2 Diabetes) has adverse effects on many physiological processes and anatomical structures in the body (Saptadushya) and is considered as Mahagada. Aim of the present study was to compile such research works carried out on Nishamalaki at ITRA, Jamnagar and provide brief information about the studies. Material & methods: Total nine studies on Nishamalaki were screened from various PG departments of Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar. Results and Conclusion: All studies revealed that Nishamalaki reduces the clinical symptoms of Diabetes. The clinical efficacy has been evaluated in both type 1 (in modified form) and type 2 Diabetes. Satisfactory response with a decrease in the intensity of signs and symptoms was reported in all the studies. No adverse effects were reported in any of these studies.

Informational and Methodical Support of Out-Of-School Education Institutions: Basic Principles and Current State

The article reveals the essence of informational and methodical support of out-of-school education institutions. It was found that informational and methodological support is a system of necessary and sufficient conditions for the organization of the educational process, which includes a set of informational, educational, methodological and scientific materials to ensure the need for information sources. It was determined that when developing educational and methodological materials, certain principles should be followed: scientificity, availability and reliability of information, systematicity, relevance, adaptability and innovativeness of educational materials. The main principles of informational and methodical provision of out-of-school education institutions are characterized, in particular, the principle of legality and compliance of the regulatory and legal field; the principle of unity of purpose and goals; the principle of information security; the principle of functional structuring; optimization principle; principle of availability; the principle of sufficiency of informational and methodological support. An analysis of the current state of informational and methodological support of out-of-school education institutions in wartime conditions was carried out by interviewing leaders of clubs and other creative associations from all over Ukraine. The exception was Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Kherson regions, which, due to the hostilities, could not participate. The level of provision of out-of-school education institutions with the necessary teaching and methodical materials for conducting classes has been determined; the quality of extracurricular education programs was analyzed; forms of improvement of the professional level of leaders of circles and other creative associations during the last five years have been clarified; the level of use of innovative forms and methods of work by teachers and which innovations are mainly used by teachers of extra-curricular education institutions is established. It has been proven that informational and methodological support plays a key role in the system of extracurricular education, contributing to the improvement of the quality of the educational process and the effectiveness of pedagogical activities.

Methodical Principles of Using Mobile Applications in the Professional Training of Future Biology Teachers

The article explores the methodical principles of using mobile applications during the professional training of future biology teachers in higher educational institutions. It is determined that the significance of using modern mobile learning tools is driven by the informatization of the educational process and the necessity to develop key information and digital competencies among future teachers. It is emphasized that forced distance learning requires new teaching methods and tools. It has been found that recently almost all students in general secondary education institutions possess and use mobile phones at a professional level. It is proven that smartphones or tablets can be effective learning tools for the educational process, provided that teachers are skilled in their application. The possibilities of using mobile applications in the educational process of the professional training of future biology teachers are analyzed, revealing methodical approaches to their use: in lectures and laboratory sessions on the methodology of teaching biology, in completing independent work tasks, and in informal or non-formal education.

REFLECTION IN THE STRUCTURE OF INNOVATIVE COMPETENCE OF TEACHERS IN GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The issue of the article concerns the topical issue of innovative competence and its components. The author aimed to characterize one of the components of this education, which refers to the ability to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of pedagogical activity, as well as to adjust it as necessary. It is about the skill of reflection as one of the leading features of a teacher with highly developed innovative competence, since the creation and implementation of innovations requires regular analysis not only of the process of implementing something new in the educational process but also of observing and evaluating the personality of the teacher as a specialist who carries out innovative activities. Thanks to the use of such methods of scientific research as system-structural and system-functional analysis, generalization and systematization of theoretical aspects of the topic, observation, and study of the products of pedagogical activity, the author conducted a review of scientific literature regarding the essence of innovative competence of a teacher of a general secondary education institution, its structure and key characteristics, in particular, reflection skills. In addition, the publication provides information on reflective competence, which, on the same level as innovative competence, occupies a prominent place in the system of professional characteristics of a teacher regulated by normative documents. The unifying feature for both is the skill of reflection, therefore the article also presents the views of domestic scientists on the essence of this phenomenon and methods of its development and improvement. In addition, practical tools (reflective questionnaires, tables; reflective essays; pedagogical portfolios, etc.) are characterized, which contribute to the formation and improvement of the ability to reflect on one's pedagogical activity, in particular innovative ones. The publication analyzes fragments of reflective essays from teachers of general secondary education institutions who took the experimental course "Innovative aspects of the teacher's activity". This made it possible to conclude the reflexive competence of teachers, the development of reflection skills, as well as to substantiate reflection as a component of innovative competence.

Evaluation of Strategic Planning Practices of Managers in Primary Education Institutions

Purpose. Rapid changes that have affected the world from past to present have caused educational institutions to change in order to keep up with the times and raise people for the future. It has become important for educational institutions to turn to new approaches in order to keep up with the changes taking place, to overcome the problems they will encounter and to chart their future. What strategic planning, one of these approaches, can do in educational institutions has become more and more important day by day. One of the important factors in the applicability of strategic planning in educational institutions is the closeness of school administration and teachers to this concept. In this study, the strategic planning practices of administrators and teachers in primary education institutions in the Mesarya rural area, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will be aimed and evaluated in order to shed light on the knowledge level of administrators and teachers in the country's educational institutions about strategic planning, whether they carry out these plans in their schools, and similar questions. Methodology. In this regard, in order to achieve the intended goal, semi-structured interview questions were prepared, and the collected data was finalized based on expert opinions and a pilot application. As a sample, 5 administrators and 5 teachers in the Meserya rural area of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus were selected, and content analysis was conducted based on the data collected through face-to-face interviews. Result. As a result of the research, it was underlined that the administrators and teachers mostly did not make strategic planning in the schools where they worked. In light of the results, it is recommended that administrators and teachers who lack knowledge on this subject receive in-service training. Conclusion. This study afforded us the opportunity to assess the perspectives, knowledge, and experiences of principals and teachers working in primary schools in the rural Mesarya region of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus regarding strategic planning in education.

The Use of Good Governance Principles in Educational Institution Administration by Administrators of Vocational Educational Institutions in Chonburi Province

Background and Aims: Administrators are considered to be the people who play the most important role in promoting and developing a culture of democracy and good governance in educational institutions. The management ability of the administrators affects various operations in the educational institution in order to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. This research aims to study and compare the use of good governance principles. Including guidelines for managing educational institutions under vocational education in Chonburi Province. Considering the gender, position, and work experience of executives in each area. Methodology: The research sample consisted of 269 administrators and teachers in educational institutions under vocational education in Chonburi Province. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a 5-level rating scale with a confidence value of 0.97 and the concordance value (IOC) ranged from 0.8 to 1.00. There was a question about the use of good governance principles in the management of educational institutions among the said administrators. For data analysis, basic statistics were used, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Including testing with t-test and F-test to get accurate and reliable results. Results: (1) The results of the study found that opinions regarding the use of good governance principles in the administration of educational institutions by administrators under the vocational education department in Chonburi Province Overall it is at a high level. (2) When classifying the use of good governance principles by gender It was found that overall there was no difference. But when considering each aspect It was found that the moral aspect transparency. And the responsibility aspect is significantly different at the 0.05 level, while there is no difference in other aspects. (3) For classification by status It was found that school administrators and teachers used good governance principles in the overall management of educational institutions. But when considering each aspect It was found that the principles of participation responsibility and value for money are significantly different at the 0.05 level, while other aspects are not different. (4) Classification according to work experience It was found that the overall use of good governance principles was not different. But when considering transparency, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level. While the rule of law, morality, value for money responsibility and there was no difference in participation. Conclusion: The administration of an educational institution according to the principles of good governance consists of two groups of important people: 1) administrators, who are responsible for setting a clear vision, strategy, and policy for educational institution administration. 2) Teachers, whose role is to perform their duties in teaching and promoting the learning of pupils and students. Using a variety of teaching methods to develop students' full potential.

Influence of organization ethos on research competence of teachers in higher education institutions

Influence of organization ethos on research competence of teachers in higher education institutions

THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PREPARING INFORMATICS TEACHERS FOR ERGONOMIC ACTIVITIES

Teachers of general educational institutions should act rationally based on the requirements of pedagogical ergonomics in order to increase the effectiveness of training and education, they should be fluent in all aspects of organizing a safe and comfortable educational process in an educational institution, they should be extremely responsible for their duties, they should have the qualities capable of ensuring the safety and comfort of the educational process.

A serial mediation model of Big 5 personality traits, emotional intelligence, and psychological capital as predictors of teachers' professional well-being

This study aimed to explore the relationship among the Big Five personality traits, emotional intelligence (EIQ), psychological capital (PsyCap), and teacher well-being (TPWB) within the context of higher education. The objective was to predict TPWB in university teachers by utilizing the Big Five personality traits and PsyCap while considering EI as a mediator. Data were collected from 708 teachers in Ethiopian higher education institutions. Participants completed the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS-16), Big Five Personality Inventory (BFI-10), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12), and Teacher Professional Well-Being Scale (TPWBS). The analysis included reliability tests, correlation analysis, validity assessment, measurement invariance, and serial mediation testing. The findings unveil a significant direct positive effect of Big Five personality traits on EIQ, PsyCap, and TPWB. Furthermore, PsyCap demonstrates a direct positive effect on TPWB. PsyCap fully mediates the relationship between the Big Five personality traits, EIQ, and TPWB, while EIQ partially mediates the relationships between the Big Five personality traits and PsyCap/TPWB, accentuating a serial mediation effect. Moreover, the personality trait of openness to experience positively predicts EIQ, PsyCap, and TPWB. Conscientiousness and agreeableness also positively predict EIQ, while extraversion directly influences PsyCap in a positive manner. However, neuroticism exerts a negative direct impact on EIQ, PsyCap, and TPWB. Additionally, emotional intelligence partially mediates the relationship between the five dimensions of the Big Five personality (openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) and TPWB. In conclusion, PsyCap fully mediates the relationship between the Big Five personality traits, EIQ, and TPWB, while EIQ partially mediates the relationships between the Big Five personality traits and PsyCap/TPWB. These findings hold significant implications for enhancing well-being among teachers.

Developing Future Teachers’ Design Thinking Skills through Constructive Teaching

In this article, the authors draw attention to the problem of developing design thinking skills in students, in particular creativity and innovation, through constructive learning. At present, the accelerated development of science and technology is increasing the demands on humanity, as a result of which there is a need to form an intellectual, constructive personality who has developed a thinking design, that is, the mechanisms necessary to establish dialogic relationships with people must be formed, culture, civilization, capable of self-improvement, self-regulation, self-realization and the formation of one’s image. During the period of rapid development of innovations and technologies in our country, one of the most important areas is the training of future teachers in higher education institutions, and design thinking is a necessary skill for both future teachers and their future students. However, the skill of design thinking is one of the new skills that has not yet been fully explored and developed in our country. Constructive learning has been widely studied and is being studied in pedagogy. The purpose of the presented article is to analyze and discuss constructive pedagogical methods for the formation of design thinking skills among future teachers. The article identifies the research issues of the topic, conducts an extensive analysis of sources of foreign and domestic literature, and also reflects the results of a survey conducted among students and teachers in order to determine the meaning of the concepts of “design thinking” and “constructive learning”. The article also states that in the 2022-2023 academic year, an experimental course “Effective constructive approaches in the educational process” was tested, aimed at developing design thinking skills among students of the educational program 6B01 – “Pedagogical Sciences”, and the results obtained on the basis of quantitative methods were proposed. The course, implemented using constructive teaching methods, gave positive results, the possibility of forming design thinking skills in future teachers through constructive learning was revealed.

Evaluating the Quality of Training Programs for Pre-Service Music Teachers in Chinese Higher Education Institutions

This research utilized an explanatory sequential design within a mixed-methods framework to assess the effectiveness of three pre-service music teacher programs aimed at Grades 1-12 in China. First, a group of four evaluators was asked to holistically assess the overall quality of these programs on a scale ranging from 1 to 10. Second, the evaluators were invited answer four open-ended questions about the areas for improvement in terms of program goals and objectives, program curricula, instructional methods, and learning assessments, respectively. The generalizability (G-) theory framework was employed to analyze the quantitative data, particularly to examine the variability in ratings and the reliability of the program evaluations. The qualitative data underwent coding, categorization, and organization according to recurring themes. The results indicated that the rating of the quality of these programs by the four program evaluators was extremely consistent and unbelievably reliable. Furthermore, major areas for improvement are identified in program objectives and curricula as well as instructional methods and learning assessments. Implications for pre-service music teacher training program developers in Chinese colleges and universities are discussed.

METHODS OF MANAGEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF MASTERS OF PHARMACY

The article outlines the importance and role of scientific management methods as a factor in improving the mechanisms of managerial influence on pharmaceutical employees and a component of technologies for training masters of pharmacy in educational institutions to ensure the effective performance of their general and specific functions in the industry. The purpose of the study is to characterize the economic methods of pharmaceutical management, which are related to the activities of a pharmacy manager by the nature of influence and the specifics of their mastering in the process of professional training. The survey of a group of 121 students majoring in the specialty 226 «Pharmacy» has allowed us to identify the demand of future masters of pharmacy for the use of methods of studying and building economic plans in the organization (strategic, tactical, operational), developing a budget for a separate structure (its functions, production and economic processes, areas of cost savings and increased revenues, targeted use of funds, development of internal monitoring, delegation of authority, etc. Aspects of the training content are proposed to fill the gaps in the knowledge of applicants identified during the survey. At the same time, a survey of 49 teachers of pharmaceutical faculties and higher education institutions has revealed the need to apply and study administrative management methods as a set of organizational, administrative, and disciplinary methods of influence on masters of pharmacy. It has been concluded that future masters of pharmacy need to study and master the set of methods of pharmaceutical management in the process of training and practical training at the enterprise.

FEATURES OF THE PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR WORK IN PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

The article reveals the specifics of training future teachers to work in preschool education institutions in terms of requirements for their professional activity. It was established that the future teachers of the preschool education institution, first of all, need to work with parents, since the closest environment of the child is the family. Certain aspects of the activities of future educators are disclosed, in which they should pay attention to the individual determination of children’s physical load. The possibilities of the preschool education institution in building its functioning in the direction of modernity, its relations with the surrounding society are revealed. It was established that in order to prepare the future teacher for interaction with the micro-environment of the preschool education institution, it is necessary to teach him to apply various directions of the organization of the innovative institution. It has been proven that the training of future educators can be effective on the basis of knowledge of modern principles of development and formation of a healthy lifestyle for children and parents. The necessity of training future educators to ensure the psychological safety of children during their stay in a preschool institution is revealed. The ability to clearly distinguish personal traits and peculiarities of a child’s mental state, to diagnose signs of children’s stress state, has been established. The main forms and methods of work of future educators regarding the formation of the need for a healthy lifestyle in preschool children have been determined. The principles of openness-closedness, which future educators should follow in their professional activities, are revealed. The main trends in the training of future preschool teachers have been established, which are related to the creation of a full-fledged space for the child’s development and the organization of comprehensive support for the individual development of preschool children. In the preparation of the future educator, special attention is paid to the personality of each child as the highest social value of society, instructions are given for the formation of a citizen with high intellectual, moral and physical qualities. This involves the creation of prerequisites for the development of activity, initiative and creativity of pupils and teachers, their interested interaction, as well as broad public participation in the management of preschool education.

Conceptualising Intercultural Literacy: Narratives from English Language Teachers

This current study investigates how English language teachers in Indonesian higher educational institutions define and conceptualize intercultural literacy and practice it in their classrooms. Eight ELT practitioners were interviewed through narrative inquiry, and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis to explore their lived conceptualizations. The findings suggest three major themes on intercultural literacy, including conceptualization of intercultural literacy, implementation in professional practice, challenges in fostering intercultural understanding, and strategies to overcome these challenges. Teachers defined intercultural literacy as encompassing cultural understanding, adaptability, comparative analysis, and professional knowledge. They integrated it into their teaching through curriculum design, student-centered methods, and digital tools. This was done by weaving these into the curriculum design and retraining pedagogy with student-centric methods and other digital tools. However, the participants mentioned that they faced some obstacles, including institutional barriers, limited funding, and the difficulties of switching from the traditional to the newest teaching method. These issues were mitigated by professional development, collaboration, and inclusive instructional materials. The current research finding indicates the importance of comprehensive professional development and institutional support for teachers in developing intercultural competence in their students. These findings contribute to intercultural literacy in Indonesia and practical recommendations for improving it within Indonesian higher education. The finding highlights the how to prepare students for a globalized world through intercultural literacy and educator support.

The Mediating Effect of Organizational Communication Climate on Media Literacy and Communication Competence of Higher Education Institution Teachers

This study explored the mediating role of organizational communication climate on the relationship between media literacy and communication competence among higher education institution teachers. Using a quantitative, non-experimental correlational design, data were gathered from 200 professors at Higher Education Institutions in Davao City through purposive sampling and online surveys. The researcher employed statistical tools such as mean, Pearson r, and medgraph with Sobel Z-test. The findings revealed high levels of media literacy and organizational communication climate, while communication competence was found to be very high. Significant relationships were identified between media literacy and communication competence, as well as between organizational communication climate and communication competence. However, no significant relationship was observed between media literacy and organizational communication climate. Additionally, organizational communication climate was found to partially mediate the relationship between media literacy and communication competence among the teachers.

Folk games as a tool of formation of artistic and creative competence of primary school children in music classes

The article describes the features of acquiring artistic and creative competence, as a child's elementary awareness of the specifics of art forms (artistic and productive, musical, theatrical); valuable attitude to art and artistic activity, the desire to perceive folklore art. Folkloric forms of the heritage of Ukrainian culture are considered. Teaching and methodical material and practical recommendations are offered, which in music classes will be useful both to experienced teachers of preschool institutions and to those workers who are starting to work with the smallest brains. Normative documents in the field of preschool education were studied and play competence was considered as a child's ability to free, emotionally saturated, spontaneous activity on his/her own initiative, in which the possibility of applying existing and assimilating new knowledge and personal development is realized due to the child's desire to participate in the life of adults through the realization of interests in game and role-playing actions in a generalized form. The necessity of using folk games for the formation of artistic and creative competence in preschool children is substantiated. Peculiarities of knowledge of the surrounding world of preschool children and themselves in it are determined. The work proposes to create a basis for the natural formation and development of musical abilities in preschoolers through a folk game by encouraging children to play folk games. It has been emphasized that raising children is based on love and respect for Ukrainian musical folklore. The secrets of conducting music classes using folk games and working with preschoolers are recommended to teachers of primary schools, music teachers, teachers of children's vocal ensembles of extracurricular and club institutions, scientists, graduate students, students of pedagogical and art educational institutions, parents and the general public

Innovation and interculturalism are important features of future teachers' training in modern society

The processes of globalization, the formation of a post-industrial society, the European integration aspirations of Ukraine and the integration of the Ukrainian education system into the European educational space set the pedagogical science the task of bringing the traditional scientific apparatus into line with the system of pedagogical concepts generally accepted in Europe. The developing Ukrainian society needs highly educated people with appropriate professional and general competences who can independently make responsible decisions in a choice situation, predicting their possible consequences, capable of cooperation, distinguished by mobility, dynamism, constructiveness, a developed sense of responsibility for the fate of the country. Decisions and programs aimed at the implementation of scientific achievements, civilizational and cultural trends are implemented through the activities of subjects who perceive them. In this connection, the level of requirements of modern society for the activity and training of teachers in higher education institutions is increasing. Strengthening the integrative and cultural status of education dictates the need to train pedagogical staff capable of realizing its cultural focus. The needs of modern educational practice create the need for cross-cultural training of the future teacher of the Ukrainian language and literature, who not only acts as a mediator between the student and culture, but also contributes to the formation of the young generation's readiness to live and act in an open intercultural space of general civilization.

Gender and Political Compliance Under Authoritarian Rule

When autocrats do not impose explicit rules of behavior on their subjects, what does political compliance look like? Existing research suggests that such conditions generate uncertainty, leading risk-adverse individuals to self-censor in an effort to minimize the risk of punishment. In this paper, we find that women and men differ in how they express political compliance under conditions of uncertainty. Focusing on Confucius Institute teachers who are given broad objectives but no specific rules of political behavior, we use interviews, a global survey, and an experiment to show that women express compliance by increasing uncensored discussions to persuade host country students toward the Chinese regime’s point of view. In contrast, men comply by vociferously defending the party line and censoring further discussions. These gendered strategies of political compliance are rooted in the differing gender socialization experiences of men and women, who face divergent expectations on how they should interact with others.

Practicing Netiquette in Online Communication Between Students and Professors in Higher Education: A Systematic Review

The main objective of this research is to perform an in-depth analysis of current online behaviors and desired netiquette rules among students and teachers in higher education institutions. The pervasive integration of technology into education, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, has necessitated a shift from traditional face-to-face learning to online platforms. This transition highlights the importance of netiquette— a set of guidelines for etiquette on the internet. The systematic literature review design was performed to critically and analytically explore the findings of the previously published studies on the topic. A total of 8 peer-reviewed articles passed the inclusion criteria and were reviewed to extract data for the analysis. A PRISMA model was used to conduct the systematic literature review process. The review conducted in this study examines the extent to which these norms are understood and adhered to within higher education, particularly focusing on communication between students and professors. The research encapsulates the evolution of online communication practices and identifies the challenges and opportunities arising from the reliance on digital platforms in academic settings. By synthesizing existing literature, the study reveals gaps in knowledge and practice regarding netiquette, underscoring the necessity for more targeted research to develop effective strategies for fostering positive and productive online interactions. Ultimately, this research aims to contribute to the enhancement of communication practices in digital learning environments, thereby improving the overall quality of education delivered online.