Terms Of Problem Solving Research Articles

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The purpose of this paper is to examine the concept of participation that appears in modern cultural arts education and to examine the understanding and significance of arts education by relating this concept to solving social problems. In this study, we looked into what artistic elements are important in participatory art education. Looking at Joseph Beuys's view of art and the characteristics of socially engaged art from a cross-pedagogical perspective, it was emphasized that this series of processes in modern art is ultimately a dialogic and educational performance that recognizes others. It is predicted that the flexible expansion of these creative activities and trans-pedagogical understanding of the arts will be the significance of participatory arts education in terms of problem solving in the future.

Enhancing Numeracy Skills of Grade 3 Students Through Authentic Performance Tasks

Numeracy is the capacity to use mathematical ideas in all facets of life. It involves activities such as adding and subtracting numbers, counting, number recognition, solving number problems involving various operations, sorting, observing, identifying, and establishing patterns. It is one of the fundamental skills that students should have mastered by the end of their primary schooling. With the notable importance of mastery of numeracy skills, low achievement and performance of the learners were observed in this aspect. This study aimed in enhancing the numeracy skills of Grade 3 learners through authentic performance tasks. The variable in numeracy skills includes the four fundamental operations and problem solving. The quasi-experimental design was utilized wherein purposive sampling or non-randomized sampling was used. In this study, 33 Grade 3 learners of Rizal Elementary School were selected to participate in the tests. Pre-test and post-test crafted by the teacher were the main instrument in the study. The result revealed that in the pre-test the learners obtained a mean percentage score (MPS) of 38.20% in four fundamental operations, which implied a non-numerate level. While in terms of problem solving, the learners obtained a MPS of 20.60% which is also in the non-numerate level. It has a grand mean of 29.40% with an interpretation of non-numerate level. In the post-test, it was observed that four fundamental operations have a MPS of 81.10% which is in average numerate level, while problem solving has a MPS of 76.30% with a grand mean of 78.70% with an interpretation of average numerate level. This implied that there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in the four fundamental operations and problem solving. Thus, it can be concluded that the application of authentic performance tasks was effective to bridge the gap on numeracy skills.

Examination of the Relationship Between the Virtual Bullying Awareness Levels and Communication Skills of Primary School Teachers

Cyberbullying is by an individual or a group by using resources such as e-mail, smart phone, pagers, short message services (SMS) and websites, Information and Communication technologies in order to harm a person; intentional, repetitive hostile behavior. When the literature is examined; it is seen that cyberbullying behaviors are carried out with the aim of intentionally harming, peer pressure, negative family-friendship relations, aggression, taking revenge for harming, and making the target person do an action that they do not want to do. According to the results of a study in which the percentage of performing cyberbullying behaviors was determined; According to the results of the study conducted with 160 adolescents between the ages of 14-18 in Türkiye; it has been determined that the rate of exposure to cyberbullying of young people is 83% and the severity of this rate is emphasized. When the negative effects of cyberbullying on the psychology of individuals, especially young people, are examined in the long term, depression and depression, fear and/or embarrassment of people, a constantly warned state, avoiding virtual environments and technology, avoiding responsibility, use of addictive harmful substances, negative behaviors such as being away from school draw attention. Communicating with other stakeholders in education (such as school administrators, class-branch teachers, guidance teachers, families) in order to prevent children and/or young people from being exposed to the stated negative effects of cyberbullying and in this context, it is foreseen that the collaborative work to be carried out between the stakeholders can be important and effective in terms of problem solving. Awareness behaviors such as supporting students to receive safe education in an academic sense, encouraging children and young people to use the internet safely, controlling the sites and shares that children visit, and drawing attention to abnormal and aggressive behaviors they display while using technology will support the prevention of cyberbullying. In this context, determining the cyberbullying awareness levels of the specified stakeholders and organizing trainings by the relevant institutions and organizations within the scope of the findings will contribute to raising the awareness of the stakeholders on this issue. In the light of all these, the aim of this study is to determine the cyberbullying awareness levels of primary school teachers and to associate it with the dependent variable of communication skills proficiency levels. In order to serve this purpose, research was conducted with a total of 154 teachers working in primary schools affiliated to the Ministry of National Education in Kars Türkiye. As a method in the research, mix method was used and the findings related to various statistical tests were revealed. It is predicted that the findings obtained in the study will contribute to the literature and researchers in order to raise awareness of cyberbullying to education stakeholders.

INSTRUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN THE EXECUTION OF TASK

This study determined the instructional competencies of Mathematics teachers and their performance in the execution of tasks in Lopez East District. The study used the descriptive-evaluated-correlational method of research with documentary analysis in describing the effects of instructional competencies and performance of the teachers. Purposive sampling was used as the locale of the study. The statistical tools used were weighted mean, frequency count, percentage, rank order, Kendall Coefficient of Concordance, and its corresponding Chi-square test. The instructional competencies of the teachers were Very Much Evident. There is a significant agreement on the rank orders on the instructional competencies in terms of knowledge of subject matter, communication skills, instructional practices, evaluation, and professionalism and there is no significant agreement in terms of problem solving. The teachers’ performance in the execution of tasks was Outstanding. There is a significant agreement on the rank orders of the level of teacher’s performance. The result of this study was a great help to the learners and also to the teachers, as facilitators of learning, are encouraged to employ modern methodologies such as using computer-based resources in teaching. The researcher was motivated to assess the instructional competencies of Mathematics teachers and their teaching performance in Lopez East District.

Reflective Thinking Skills of Academic Administrators in Higher Education.

The aim of this study is to determine the reflective thinking skills and reflective implementations of academic administrators in higher education and to reveal the importance of reflective thinking for higher education. The research was carried out in a holistic single case design as a case study which is known as one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 12 faculty members who carry out administrative duties (dean and assistant dean) in ten different faculties of a public university. The data collected through a semi-structured individual interview form were analyzed by content analysis technique. According to the results obtained from the research, it has been determined that academic administrators acquire their administerial skills mostly based on their experiences, their own competences, and their tendencies to evaluate their actions individually are high, and they also consider internal and external evaluations. Reflective thinking areas related to faculty management and individual development of academic administrators were also determined, and it was concluded that they questioned faculty management mostly in terms of education and student services, and their individual development in terms of problem solving and communication skills. In addition, in the study, the characteristics of reflective academic administrators and the contributions of reflective thinking were determined based on the views of academic administrators. Finally, metaphors describing the reflective-thinking academic administrator were included, and it was found that academic administrators have a difficult job based on their management duties, they should approach everyone equally and be in the role of administrators, and that the administerial task is temporary.

Application of Task-Based Learning Module in Mathematics V

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the task-based learning module in Mathematics in improving the computational skills of Grade V Students. The study used descriptive-experimental research design focused on students’ perception of the lesson structure, evaluation of the module, and its effectiveness in improving the computational skills of the students. Generally, the students perceived the structure of the module in terms of pre-task, task, and review as very well structured. Likewise, the findings showed the evaluation in terms of adaptability, clarity, validity, usability, and aesthetic value to a very great extent. The results also showed a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores of the students in computational skills in terms of problem solving, decision making, sequencing, algorithm formation, and quantitative measurement. However, no significant relationship was found between the perceived structure of the lesson and the mean scores of the students in computational skills. Moreover, the perceived evaluation of the module has no significant relations with the computational skills. The study recommends the use of task-based learning module in Mathematics following the structure of pre-task, task, and review to improve the computational skills of the students.

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Introduction:The role of the family in the context of substance use among adolescents has been documented both as a risk and protective factor. However, Indian studies on parenting and family dynamics in adolescent substance use are limited. This is despite the difference between Western and Indian family systems, that emphasise collectivism and interdependence with limited individualism and autonomy. Our study aimed to assess family functioning and parenting practices in adolescents who used substances and to compare them with families of healthy adolescents.Methodology:This study employed a cross-sectional, comparative design. Forty adolescent-parent dyads were selected from adolescents registered for substance use treatment and compared with 40 healthy adolescent-parent dyads of matching age and socio-economic statusBoth adolescents and parents were screened for symptoms of psychiatric illnesses and detailed assessment was done by applying the following instruments: Adolescent Drug Abuse Diagnosis (ADAD), Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ), Family Assessment Device (FAD) and Parenting Style 4 factor questionnaire.Results:Both groups had mostly nuclear families of upper-lower socio-economic status. Adolescents who used substances perceived a significantly poor functioning in their families in terms of problem solving, communication, roles, affective responsiveness, affective involvement, behavioral control and general functioning along with lower parental involvement, lesser positive parenting, poorer monitoring and greater inconsistency in discipline. Significantly greater number of parents of healthy adolescents were authoritative as compared to substance users, who were more permissive and neglectful. Substance use severity had a significant positive correlation with dysfunction in role-setting, affective involvement and general family functioning and negative correlation with positive parenting.Conclusion:Our findings indicate that several domains of parenting and family functioning bear significant effect on substance use in adolescents, and further in-depth research is required from similar family systems in order to call for inclusivity and trans-cultural applicability for existing family interventions.

Lean and industry 4.0: A leading harmony

Avoid waste, get rid of non-value-added operations, keep processes and equipment simple and easy to maintain, these are the major assets of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy of the Toyota Production System (TPS). If Industry 4.0 offers a whole new way of considering decision-making in terms of problem solving, Lean Manufacturing multiplies the opportunities to integrate into continuous improvement. Digitalization being the trend of this new era where everything is connected, a new version of Lean has emerged: Lean 4.0. It is a combination of Industry 4.0 technologies and Lean Manufacturing principles that allows the benefits of these two paradigms to be fully exploited. The objective of this article is therefore to present what Lean Manufacturing is and how it has adapted to new technologies to make way for Lean 4.0. It constitutes a literature review based on some authors statements regarding this new concept, and a reflection paper proposing some practical cases of Lean 4.0 concretized by a simulation based on the case study that shows time and productivity gains within a Moroccan company, serving as an example to demonstrate the power of Lean 4.0.

Evaluation of Family functioning among parents of epileptic patients

Epilepsy has aggregate of risk characteristic’s as, age of onset, triggering factors, genetics, natural history, prognosis, and it is not a condition based on single aspect or cause. Due to social problems, family functioning of epileptic patients suffers badly. The basic purpose of the study is to investigate the role of family functioning of the parents who has epileptic patients. Methods: Across-sectional study was conducted at Muzaffargarh Hospital Neurology OPD department. Total 36 parents were enrolled. All parents of children, who have 8 to18 years of age, which are diagnosis of epilepsy, were included in current study Data was collected on a predesign questionnaire and for family functioning the Family Assessment Device (FAD) was used. Statistical analysis was performed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (spss) version 26. The frequencies, proportions were calculated for Qualitative variables and Mean + SD were calculated for quantitative variables. Results: The mean age of parents was 38.58+7.55 and children were 12.31+3.34. Out of 36 participants 12(33.3%) were males whereas 24(66.7%) were females. Majority of parents were holding secondary degree 13(36.1%), were unemployed 24(66.7%), 21(58.3%) were from rural area and dealing with generalized seizure type children 24(66.7%). The average seizures frequency per month was 2.64+1.15. The families of epileptic patients were more dysfunctional, especially in terms of problem solving (2.66+0.43), behavior control (2.68+0.49), affective involvement (2.62+0.64) and also family’s faces difficulties in finding their role (2.48+0.56). Conclusion: The families of epileptic patients have more dysfunctional, especially in terms of problem solving, behavior control, affective involvement and also families faces difficulties in finding their role. Therefore educational programme focusing on the importance of family functioning should be provided so that the aspect of treatments and social life of patients get improved. Keywords: Epilepsy, Family functioning, Social Support, Family support

Cognitive load theory in simulations to facilitate critical thinking in radiography students

Background. Problem solving and critical thinking are top future skills. High-fidelity simulations improve critical thinking, but also increase students’ cognitive load, possibly limiting their learning. Educators should therefore consider learning outcomes, problems that require critical thinking, the relationship between working and long-term memory, and intrinsic and extraneous cognitive loads when developing simulation scenarios. Objective. To report on the application of cognitive load theory (CLT) and students’ responses in terms of problem solving and new insights during and after a simulation experience. Methods. A high-fidelity simulation, targeting multilevel communication, teamwork and prioritisation of learning outcomes, was designed according to CLT. Eighty students participated in presimulation knowledge, skills and attitudes acquisition and 10 participated in the simulation. A qualitative descriptive design was followed and data were collected through video/audio recordings of the simulation and reflection session, supported by educator and critical observer notes. Qualitative content analysis allowed comprehensive summarisation of students’ problem-solving abilities and emerging new insights. Results. Eighty second-year radiography students formed the target population, with 10 simulation participants comprising the sample. Communication with health professionals was good, but lacking towards patients. Intraprofessional team collaboration was suboptimal, but interprofessional team collaboration was good. Students were mostly unfamiliar with the prioritisation responsibility. Upon reflection, students came to new insights regarding teamwork and prioritisation. Conclusion. After application of CLT, critical thinking to facilitate problem solving during simulation was suggested and post-simulation reflection facilitated new insights. The exposure of large groups to the benefits of simulation validates further investigation.

Using English Minecraft module to enhance university students‘ motivation in learning English

This study aimed to investigate the use of English Minecraft module in enhancing Malaysian university students’ motivation towards their English learning. To achieve this aim, the researchers employed a 25-item questionnaire which was given to 50 university students who were studying English at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia. Different statistical procedures such as means, frequency and t-test were used in analyzing the collected data. The finding suggested that the students agreed that the Minecraft module plays a big role on enhancing their motivation towards learning English. The students also pointed out that the use of Minecraft was not only fun but also improve their skills in terms of problem solving, creative and critical thinking as well as working in a group. In the light of these findings, the researchers suggested the use of games module such as Minecraft in teaching language learners as it is not only able to promote students’ motivation to learn the language but also sharpen students’ soft skills that will be significant for their learning in particular, and life at large.

School Heads Leadership and Attributes and Teachers’ Morale: Its Impication to School Performance

This study determined the relationship among the school heads’ leadership and attributes, teachers’ morale and implication to school performance. Respondents of the study were 68 school heads and 532 teachers from public elementary schools of the Division of Laguna. The Level of Teacher’s Morale in terms of Teacher Rapport with Principal scored as good; while in terms of Satisfaction with Teaching was found moderately satisfied. Further, the relationship between school head leadership and professional attributes and teacher’s Morale in terms of rapport and personal and professional attributes are evident using the Chi-Square Test of Independence. The correlation between Building High Performance Team scores and Teacher Morale in terms of rapport comes out to be highly significant. However, School Leadership in terms of Problem Solving and Coordinating with Others and Leading & Managing Changes were not significant. For Interpersonal Sensitivity of School Heads and Teacher Morale in terms of rapport, the correlation is significant at p<.05. There are significant relationships between leading and managing changes to cohort survival, interpersonal sensitivity and completion rate with p<.05; and relationship between Teacher’s Morale in terms of satisfaction to completion rate. School heads need to evaluate and monitor the training needs assessment to address teachers’ professional growth and assist in improvement of the school performance. A similar research can be conducted to determine the validity of the relationship between teacher’s morale and school performance and to verify the results of this study.

Soft Skills in Engineers, a Relevant Field of Research: Exploring and Assessing Skills in Italian Engineering Students

Soft skills are important for any career and are necessary to access and face the labor market. This research focuses on soft skills by exploring engineer profiles. It also determines how soft skills are developed through the study of a representative sample of 314 undergraduate engineering students from 15 different Italian universities. The instrument used is a questionnaire that investigates soft skills and is based on the Business-focused Inventory of Personality (BIP). Answers are grouped into four areas: intrapersonal, interpersonal, activity development, and impression management. Results show that these engineers have more self-confidence than the reference sample; they demonstrated a great commitment in setting job goals and pursuing projects, a good emotional adaptation to social situations, and enough attitudes in terms of problem solving and openness to change. Perception on the ability to work under pressure is in the average, and they seem ready to take on challenging tasks. The score shows that engineers from the sample are able to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in balance with the reference average, but sometimes they have difficulties in establishing personal relationships. Therefore, they are unable to understand the moods of those who around them and may also have difficulty in understanding their expectations. This results in some difficulties in teamwork. The general result underlines the opportunity of empowerment programs regarding soft skills.

Assessment of Effectiveness My Kampung My Future Program Based on CIPP Model: Process Dimension

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the My Kampung My Future (MKMF) program based on the process dimensions in the CIPP assessment model. The CIPP assessment model was selected as it emphasized the continuous improvement process of a program that has yet to or has been conducted. Thus, the process dimensions in this study focused more on the implementation strategy in the MKMF program. Questionnaires were distributed to 212 MKMF participants and then the data were analysed using SPSS software. The findings showed that the total mean value was at high level. However, there were two moderate constructs in terms of problem solving and loss liability. It was clearly shown that the assessment process is crucial in the pursuit of continuous improvement to ensure the sustainability of the program in the future.

Comparing Geoinformation and Geography Students’ Spatial Thinking Skills with a Human-Geography Pedagogical Approach in a Chinese Context

We conducted a standardized spatial thinking ability test (STAT) to examine the spatial thinking abilities of a group of Chinese undergraduates with a focus on their spatial reasoning, which is a very important component of critical spatial thinking. The college subject of human geography in China is often geared toward the preparation of students for government consultancy and policy-making tasks, known as the “tasks leading disciplines” (renwu dai xueke), where the pedagogies are problem-solving based and sustainability centered. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has become the universal tool for problem solving in geography and other areas, thus human geography in this situation gives us a context to test and investigate whether and to what extent GIS implementation is able to improve undergraduate spatial thinking levels. Our comparative analysis reported the marginally significant difference of STAT test scores between GIS application (geoinformation group) and its control group (geography group without GIS training). It was also found that the Chinese students performed the spatial reasoning better in this test than American participants as reported in prior study, displaying their higher spatial cognition in terms of problem solving and Boolean logics. Futhermore, a strong negative correlation was reported between STAT test scores and final exam rank. It is possible that the higher geography education in a context of China may not fully embrace the spatial thinking capacity as the strategic goal. The results can help us to better understand the Oriental and Western gaps in higher geography education. Policy suggestions are given in the conclusion.

INTRODUCTION OF THE РCСВР IN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE MACROMEDIA FLASH DISTANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of the article is to analyze the peculiarities of the practical application of the Macromedia Flash distance learning system on the basis of the ILIAS open source distance learning platform and its application in the RFP (OT) in the process of implementation of the complex cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (PCCВP) program into the educational process. The experiment used different methods of pedagogical research, namely: observation (the subject of observation was the educational activity of students in the classroom); conversation (conducted with students in the process of analyzing the results of the survey); content analysis as a method of studying documentation (the information of class journals, the results of control and trial works). Results. The features of the distance learning platform are analyzed in the context of the model of providing remote access to training resources in the process of training future specialists, and the features of available services and platforms of distance learning are revealed. The peculiarities of introduction of the elements of distance learning of the educational concept of "Culture of safety of psychoprofessional disorders in conditions of" locus minoris resistentiae "regarding the development of hypochondria in a person in the system of vocational schools are substantiated. In terms of problem solving, we have developed a course in distance learning on the basics of working with Macromedia Flash using the ILIAS open source remote learning platform. It creates interactive movies that allow the user to control their behavior with the keyboard or the mouse. Flash movies created are compact, fast-loading and scalable. Note that the results are often saved as compact SWF files for display on the ILIAS platform using a Flash player. Flash movies use vector graphics, but may also include spot graphics and sound. This program is a translation of the latest version of the world-famous Flash movie player. The potential of the distance learning system on the ILIAS platform in the organization of professional training and training of future specialists is highlighted. It includes organizational methods for the division of functions between contractors who work on the basis of rigid regulation and careful control Creating a course for distance learning based on the ILIAS platform, we added theoretical material in the form of lectures or attached training presentations, mental maps, interactive posters and more. Conclusions . It is shown that the methodological basis of distance learning in the system of institutions of vocational (vocational-technical) education (hereinafter: ZP (PT) O) is the teaching about the organization of activities as a coherent system with clearly defined characteristics, its advantages and disadvantages, logical substructure and a number of relevant organizational - pedagogical methods. Keywords: program of complex cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, author screenings, distance learning, information and communication technologies, institutions of professional (vocational-technical) education, educational-informative environment, system of educational and methodical materials, program «Macromedia Flash», ILIAS platform. Отримано: 26. 0 8 .2019 Відрецензовано: 02 .0 9 .2019 Опубліковано: 30 .09.2019 DOI: http://doi.org/10.31108/3.2019.3.3.2 * * * * * Завантажити/прочитати статтю PDF

Application of Flipped Classroom Teaching Strategy in Nursing Education

The ultimate purpose of education is to provide students with the skills and motivation necessary for lifelong learning. Students with lifelong learning abilities are better able to continue improving their professional core competencies, especially in terms of problem solving and clinical reasoning. Prior to enhancing lifelong learning abilities, students must learn self-directed learning. Studies have shown that flipped classroom learning has the potential to improve self-directed learning. Flipped classroom teaching requires prerecorded lectures, strengthened teacher-student interaction, and assisting students to learn in-depth. The authors developed a four-phase dynamic case-based learning (4D CBL) innovative teaching strategy and then assimilated this strategy into flipped classroom teaching. This innovative teaching strategy may be used in various academic nursing programs to reinforce self-directed learning and clinical reasoning abilities. After introducing the concepts of flipped classroom teaching and 4-D CBL, how to merge 4D CBL with the flipped classroom model and the effectiveness of this innovative teaching strategy are demonstrated. Nurse educators may use the flipped classroom teaching strategy with 4D CBL in their future practice.

KECAKAPAN SISWA BERMATEMATIKA MELALUI PENGUATAN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER ABAD 21

Mathematics is one of the subjects that is unique in terms of problem solving. This is based on solving problems related to mathematics can be passed in various ways. This requires a spirit of creativity so that students can develop themselves into creative and innovative people in solving problems. In the learning process, teachers can use innovative learning approaches, strategies, models, or methods in the form of problem-based learning, one of the learning that reflects 21st century learning is PBL4C, is one of the innovative learning models that can provide learning conditions independently to students by directing students to work together (mutual cooperation) to solve a problem and of course the end result of this learning students are able to represent a work related to various problems in Mathematics. The application of PBL4C instructional activities is based on learning strategies involving semantic reasoning, case-based reasoning, analogical reasoning, causal reasoning, and inquiry reasoning. There are five phases of the implementation of problem-based learning, namely (1) orienting students to problems, (2) organizing students to learn, (3) guiding individual or group investigations, (4) developing and presenting work and (5) analyzing and evaluating processes solution the problem.

The Effects of the Training Program and Counseling Program Given to Women Who Underwent a Mastectomy and Spouses.

Following breast cancer treatment, many families are negatively affected following the treatment for breast cancer of their women members. This study focused on assessing the effects of the training program and counseling program given to women who underwent a mastectomy and their spouses. Sixty women and 60 spouses were recruited for this study. The women in the experimental group and their spouses were provided with a four-session training program, once a week. Following this training, a 3-month follow-up and counseling were given and an assessment made. There was significant difference between average post-test scores of spouses in the experimental and control groups, in terms of problem solving (p = .003), communication (p = .033), and roles (p = .000) dimensions of family assessment device (FAD). Noting that women in the experimental and control groups demonstrated significant differences among average post-test scores in terms of role emotional (p = .045) and mental health (p = .017) dimensions of Quality of Life Scale (SF-36), a significant difference existed among average post-test scores of spouses in the experimental and control groups in terms of general health (p = .017), role physical (p = .011), role emotional (p = .003), and mental health (p = .005) dimensions of Quality of Life Scale. These results indicated that training and counseling program provided to this population produced positive effects upon family functioning and quality of life.

Help-seeking and Management Behavior of the Deans and Academic

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