Training School Research Articles

КЫРГЫЗСТАНДА ФИЗИКАЛЫК БИЛИМ БЕРҮҮНҮН САПАТЫН ЖОГОРУЛАТУУ МАСЕЛЕСИНЕ КАРАТА

The article presents a brief analysis of the current state of school physics education and training of a physics teacher at a university in Kyrgyzstan, as well as an overview of a number of studies on the theory and methodology of teaching physics, carried out by domestic and Russian scientists. The contradictions that cause the emergence of problems that impede the improvement of the quality of physics education in the country are highlighted and the need to determine, on the basis of these contradictions, problems that require urgent solutions and the relevance of scientific research devoted to them is justified; A specific example of the formulation of one of the above-mentioned problems is given.

An Overview of Teachers’ Development and Secondary School Effectiveness in Ekiti State, Nigeria

The study examined teachers’ development and secondary school effectiveness in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study sought to establish the relationship between teachers’ development training and secondary school effectiveness in Ekiti State. Descriptive research design of survey type was adopted in the study. The population of the study comprised all the teaching staff (teachers and principals) numbered 5,908 in public secondary schools in Ekiti State. The total number of public secondary schools in Ekiti State was 202. The sample of the study was made up of 240 teachers and 24 principals selected from 24 public secondary schools in each of the three senatorial districts in Ekiti State. Multistage sampling procedures which involved simple random sampling and stratified random sampling techniques were used to select sample of the study. The instruments tagged Teachers’ Development Training Questionnaire (TDTQ) and Secondary School Effectiveness Questionnaire (SSEQ) were used to collect data. The instruments were validated and found reliable with the reliability coefficient of 0.84 and 0.86 respectively. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages scores, mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and Pearson’s Moment Correlation was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between teachers’ development and secondary school effectiveness in Ekiti State. Based on the findings and conclusions of the study, it was recommended that regular and relevant teachers’ development programmes should be organized for secondary school teachers in order to ensure continuous quality education delivery and secondary school effectiveness.

Effect of Individual-Oriented Transformational Leadership on Teachers' Work Performance, Mediated by Intrinsic Motivation in Training Schools

Effect of Individual-Oriented Transformational Leadership on Teachers' Work Performance, Mediated by Intrinsic Motivation in Training Schools

School of Law and its Role in Training Lawyers in the South of Kurdistan (1908-1945)

As a scientific foundation, the school of law in Bagdad played a significant role in the Ottoman era. The role of this school became more considerable after establishing the new Iraqi government in 1921. This was basically because the Iraqi government was taking steps towards institutionalizing the governmental institutions. With the advancement of people's daily life, new social issues emerged and all of which needed the enactment of new laws. This school was a great opportunity to educate and train a group of selected jurists who played a significant role in political events and developments. They additionally served the political and cultural movements. Taking part in political activities through political associations and parties have had a considerable influence on the political state of the country, as well as the education of the people. Furthermore, publishing newspapers and magazines was another accessible channel of them to promote cultural and intellectual aspects of Kurdish people’s life in Kurdistan of Iraq. In this study, we have employed the historical research method for recording events, and also objective review and analysis. Based on the analysis of this method, the role and impact of the school in training and educating Kurdish lawyers in the South of Kurdistan in the domains of political, cultural and administrative between the years (1908-1945) has been presented.

European Health Information Training Programme: a sustainable strategy for strengthening capacity in health information.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a need for a uniform approach to health information (HI) knowledge in population health analysis across Europe was evident. The Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI) emerged as a proactive initiative to strengthen European HI capacities. This article describes the achievements of PHIRI, highlighting its capacity-building activities and their contribution towards a sustainable strategy for the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). PHIRI collaboration established a work package for skill-building activities in population health in partnership with other organizations. Activities included webinars, workshops, sessions, training schools and courses for researchers and public administration workers from Europe and beyond. The primary goal of the activities was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on European health systems at both local and national levels, including healthcare facilities and policymaking entities. Twelve activities were organized between October 2020 and the summer of 2023. In March 2023, the Spring School on Health Information was organized to share the knowledge achieved from PHIRI and other European Union-related projects. This event also validated the European Health Information Training Programme. PHIRI's findings emphasized the importance of equipping the workforce with core HI skills to improve health systems' preparedness and resilience. Through this research, it is possible to propose a strategy for building capacity that emphasizes the importance of providing training in human-machine dynamics. This approach will contribute to the sustainable implementation of the EHDS.

Knowledge and awareness about temporomandibular disorder among dentists in India: Questionnaire study and review.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) comprise ailments involving the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) and its associated anatomical structures. The complexity involved in TMD is primarily due to its broad spectrum of conditions, clinical signs and symptoms variability, and multifactorial etiology. Considering the above, the present study was performed to help understand the prevailing knowledge and awareness of TMD among Indian dentists in the context of the new specialty "orofacial pain". Questinnaire study and review. The questionnaire was distributed using a web-based portal nationwide among Indian dentists. Dentists were invited to participate, clearly stating that the intent and purpose of the questionnaire was to record the existing knowledge and awareness concerning temporomandibular disorders among Indian dentists. The questionnaire was segregated into three sections: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of TMDs. The questions were recorded using a Likert three-point scale (1=agree; 2=disagree; 3=not aware). 310 dentists participated in the survey, among which 105 were general dentists (BDS [Bachelor of Dental Surgery] graduates), and 205 were dentists with specialist training (MDS [Masters of Dental Surgery] graduates). The results obtained from the study participants was used to calculate the percentage and frequency, following which tabulations were made based on graduate type and clinical experience. The values obtained from all three sections were recorded, and the responses were analysed using Pearson's Chi-Square test with statistical significance kept at P < 0.05. Results of the study disclosed that only 58.1% of general dentists and 46.8% of specialists were confident in handling temporomandibular disorder patients. Splint therapy was the preferred treatment modality for general dentists, whereas dentists with specialist training preferred occlusal rehabilitation. The results of the current survey indicate that Indian dentists lack sufficient training in dental schools on all three sections and face difficulty diagnosing and treating TMDs.

OBITUARY: Arnold Clemens Ap: His West Papuan legacy lives on

Arnold Clemens Ap was born on 1 July 1946 on Numfor Island in Biak, at the time, part of the Dutch colony of Netherlands New Guinea. After schooling at church missions in Biak, he studied geography at the Teacher Training School of Cenderawasih University in Abepura, Jayapura, between 1967 and 1973. That year, he was appointed as the curator of the university’s museum, known as Loka Budaya, which became a centre for West Papuan cultural revival. His work to collect and perform songs in Papuan languages played a vital role in the development of a West Papuan national identity, transcending colonial boundaries and inter-tribal conflicts. He was murdered by Indonesian special forces in 1984. This year, 26 April 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of the death of this charismatic cultural leader. For West Papuans, in exile and at home, it has been an important time for commemoration.

Planning and Organization of High School Activities with Google Classroom Asysyakirin Tangerang Islamic High School Training Participants

Planning and Organization of High School Activities with Google Classroom Asysyakirin Tangerang Islamic High School Training Participants

Vocational teachers in school settings: career pathways and motivations

ABSTRACT Vocational programmes offered to school students form an essential segment of senior secondary education, providing opportunities for students to develop employability skills, complete their senior secondary certificate and gain credit towards a vocational qualification. While school systems are experiencing teacher shortages across the board, these are both acute and ongoing in vocational programmes in many countries and attracting and retaining vocational schoolteachers is a critical policy challenge. While career pathways, motivations and intentions, and job satisfaction for mainstream schoolteachers have been extensively studied there has been less research on vocational teachers, and very little on those teaching in a school setting. We sought to understand motivations for teaching, satisfaction and career pathways of teachers who teach Vocational Education and Training in schools (VET in schools) in Australia. This study employed structured interviews with nine VET teachers working within a secondary school setting. Self Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000b) was the analytical framework used to understand factors influencing their entry into teaching and engagement. We found commonalities with the research on attraction and retention into teaching more broadly, but identified additional specific factors shaping vocational teachers’ career journeys and motivation. We identify implications for policy and practice to support the attraction, retention and career satisfaction of VET in schools teachers.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING PRACTICES AND TRAINERS€™ PERFORMANCE IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING SCHOOLS IN RWANDA, A CASE OF KICUKIRO DISTRICT RWANDA

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect of in-service training practices on the performance of trainers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools in Kicukiro District, Rwanda.The participants included personnel from the Rwanda Technical and Vocational Training Institute (RTTI), trainers, and school managers, totalling 398 respondents. This number comprises 12 school managers, 26 RTTI staff members, and 360 trainers from TVET schools in the Kicukiro district.The data analysis process utilized SPSS 22.0 software. The results indicated a strong relationship between in-service training practices and trainers performance in TVET schools in Kicukiro, Rwanda. This relationship was supported by a Pearson correlation coefficient (r) of 0.958, with a statistically significant p-value of 0.000 for a two-tailed test. This suggests that there was a statistically significant relationship between in-service training practices and trainers Performance in TVET Schools in Kicukiro District, Rwanda and confirmed by the R Square=.918which means that in-services trainings are highly appreciated to enhance trainers performance in TVET Schools in Rwanda. The study reveals the positive impact of industry partnerships on trainers performance. Industrial exposure allows trainers to gain firsthand experience of current industry practices and technological innovations. This study recommended that the government should allocate more financial resources to support in-service training programs in TVET schools.

Calvinist Women’s Fate and Women’s Issues in the First Half of the 20th Century. Part I. The Life of Gabriella Victor (1891–1971) and Her Position on Women’s Movements

The purpose of the research is to present the scientific and religious foundations of Gabriella Victor’s pedagogy. The name of the Victor family is inseparable from the cause of the reformist revival and the internal mission. Gabriella Victor (1891–1971) is the first teacher of the Reformed Teacher Training School in Kecskemét, Head of the Lórántffy Zsuzsanna Association. She published a number of articles, children’s Bible, juvenile novels, and informative books for parents and teachers. She was the Doctor of Philosophy (1917) and Theology (1950). The main topics of her scientific work are women’s education, Christian family education, and school religious education. In this study, we present the activities of the Victor family in the internal mission, Gabriella Victor’s opinion on women’s issues, and her views on the characteristics of the female psyche. Keywords: Hungarian Reformed internal mission, Reformed female education, women in theological academic education, Reformed Teacher Training School in Kecskemét

Compassionate Othering: the construction of refugee patients in medical students’ narratives – a qualitative study using story completion

BackgroundRefugees remain a marginalized population and are exposed to a variety of discriminatory processes, among them Othering which categorizes people as belonging or not-belonging according to certain ascribed characteristics. We explored how the narrative construction of refugee patients by medical students constitutes a form of Othering.MethodsUsing story completion, 124 5th year medical students at the Martin- Luther- University Halle-Wittenberg in October 2019 wrote a fictional story in response to a story stem situated in a medical practice. In a comparative approach, one patient presenting with abdominal pain lacks further characterization (version A) and the other is a refugee (version B). The stories were coded using qualitative content analysis by Mayring with a focus on content and narrative strategies (plot structure and perspective).ResultsWe identified four themes: characters, medical condition, access to care and provision of substandard care. The stories were predominantly framed with a medical or an interaction-based plot structure and written from a process-oriented perspective. The themes in version B, supported by their use of narrative strategies, were largely contextualized within the patients’ history of migration. An empathic depiction of patient B and the students’ compassion for the patients facing substandard care were key motifs as well.ConclusionThe perception of the version B patients predominantly as refugees establishes their construction as an Other. The students’ compassion acts as a representation of societal inequalities and remains an inept response without the tools to counter underlying discriminatory structures. Based on a discourse of deservingness, compassion alone therefore perpetuates Othering and highlights the need for structural competency training in medical school.

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Employee Training and Development In Islamic Boarding Schools in Improving the Quality of Education

Traditional educational institutions such as Islamic boarding schools combine a curriculum that includes religious subjects, such as tafsir, hadith, and fiqh, with general subjects, such as math, science, and languages. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of employee training and development in boarding schools in improving the quality of education. Using a qualitative approach, this study examines various training and development programs implemented in several Islamic boarding schools, as well as their impact on the competence of teaching and education personnel. Data were collected through literature studies and analyzed to identify the relationship between training programs and improved performance and teaching quality. The results showed that systematic and continuous training significantly improved the skills and knowledge of the educators, which contributed to a more effective and adaptive teaching and learning process. In addition, continuous professional development helps educators in pesantren to remain relevant to developments in teaching methodologies and educational technology. These findings confirm the importance of investing in staff training and development as a key strategy to improve the quality of education in pesantren.

Hyperedu online learning program for hyperspectral remote sensing: Concept, implementation and lessons learned

The increasing importance of Earth observation information for society and environment, particularly in the expanding domain of hyperspectral remote sensing, along with the significantly increasing data availability, emphasizes the demand for online education to address the growing need for expertise in this domain. We present a comprehensive review of existing online education programs on Earth observation that underline the limited availability of online resources for hyperspectral remote sensing.To respond to this demand, we introduce HYPERedu, an online education program on hyperspectral remote sensing that has been developed as part of the EnMAP satellite mission since 2019. The program’s core components, content, and participation statistics, along with insights from participant feedback, are presented. HYPERedu offers a wide range of resources, including slide collections, tutorials, video screencasts, and online courses, making them accessible to a broad audience for university teaching, training schools and individual learning. The program’s effectiveness as well as challenges and insights encountered during program development are discussed. We emphasize the importance of collaborative learning, sustainability efforts for long-term material accessibility and quality assurance, and the need to bridge the digital divide with offline options, open-source tools, and multilingual content. Effective content presentation is vital, focusing on consistent branding, concise modules, interactive features, and narrative-style videos. Additionally, we explore the future of online Earth observation learning, considering enhanced participant interaction and the integration of new learning concepts. Finally, we underscore the significance of outreach and training for satellite mission utilization and advocate for open education to promote open science, data, software, and accessibility for inclusive education.

Navigating Cultural Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Insights from Turkish Surgeons.

To achieve expertise, transplant surgeons in Turkiye undergo rigorous training, including medical school, residency, compulsory service, and extensive training in transplant surgery. Despite their high academic and clinical knowledge level, success in transplant surgery heavily depends on cultural competency. Through semi-structured interviews with 21 transplant surgeons specializing in kidney and liver transplants in Ankara, this study reveals how health illiteracy, culture, and folklore create significant barriers. Surgeons navigate these challenges while enduring harsh working conditions. This research highlights the critical role of cultural competency in transplant surgery, emphasizing the necessity for surgeons to understand and address the diverse cultural needs of their patients. Key findings indicate that surgeons must balance medical expertise with cultural sensitivity to deliver effective care. This study identifies four main cultural barriers: spiritual trust, family politics, health illiteracy, and subcultural incompetency. Effective transplant surgery requires a combination of theoretical proficiency and cultural awareness to meet a patient's needs and improve surgical outcomes.

Relationship between Resilience and Mental Health of Medical Students

The idea of a comparative study between Resilience and Anxiety/Depression arises from the two main Mental Health Disorders reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) having a very high statistical index among Brazilians, with the Brazilian population considered the most anxious in the world and the 6th highest in terms of people suffering from depressive episodes or disorders; especially, this reality can affect young people and students in the healthcare field. In medical school, the situation is challenging, and educators have recognized that the stress of medical school can be significant [1]. Medical students appear to be particularly susceptible to common mental health issues such as depression compared to students in other courses [2]. Prior to medical school, these students report lower symptoms of depression than their peers, suggesting that the training and environment of medical school may contribute to the deterioration of mental health [3].

The Influence of Training Programs, Academic Qualifications, and School Principal Leadership on Improving the Competence of Junior High School Teachers in North Sangatta, East Kutai Regency

The quality of education needs to be improved, including the lack of facilities for learning and the professional abilities of teachers. Teachers can enhance their competence through training programs and by improving their academic qualifications, which are expected to have an impact on their competence. School principal leadership plays a role in enhancing teacher competence. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of training programs, academic qualifications, and school principal leadership on teacher competence, as well as the combined effects of these factors. The research method used was quantitative research, with a population of 321 teachers and a sample size of 106 teachers. Simple random sampling was employed as the sampling technique, and data were collected through questionnaires and documentation, with regression analysis used for data analysis. The results of the research indicate that there is an influence of training programs, academic qualifications, school principal leadership, the combination of training programs and academic qualifications, the combination of academic qualifications and school principal leadership, the combination of training programs and school principal leadership, the combination of training programs, academic qualifications, and school principal leadership on teacher competence. This research concludes that teacher competence in North Sangatta District, East Kutai Regency, is influenced by the training programs attended, academic qualifications, and the leadership of the school principal, all of which contribute to improving teacher competence.

IMMUnity Unveiled: A Translational NETwork for tackling PARKinson's Disease – IMMUPARKNET

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more than one million people in the EU. It currently has no definitive cure, meaning that patients rely only on symptomatic treatments, which themselves are burdened by side effects. The need for advancements in both knowledge and available treatments is thus strongly felt by patients, caregivers, and health operators. This unmet need sparked the idea of orchestrating a collaborative effort via a common network – IMMUPARKNET (The role of IMMUnity in tackling PARKinson’s disease through a Translational NETwork). The IMMUPARKNET COST Action focuses on challenges in PD and its related crosstalk with immune response. Although widely recognized, the role of immunity in the onset and development of PD is still unclear. The main goal of IMMUPARKNET is to fill this knowledge gap by establishing an innovative, interdisciplinary research network and fostering exchanges of expertise among specialists from different countries and institutions. As we gather scientists and clinicians who study immunity in PD and related fields, IMMUPARKNET will establish the first nucleus of a multidisciplinary ecosystem that aims to harmonize efforts and approaches, both in research and clinical practice, to boost the development of ground-breaking treatments for PD. Through meetings, training schools, webinars, position papers, and review manuscripts, IMMUPARKNET will lead fruitful exchanges of know-how among experts in the field. The IMMUPARKNET structure revolves around 5 working groups, with a total of 157 active members from 34 different countries. Of these active members, 58.5% are young researchers, while 67.5% come from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC - less research-intensive COST Members; https://www.cost.eu/about/members/). IMMUPARKNET output will facilitate the improved sharing and development of research resources, straightening the road to novel treatments and identifying where existing ones can be repurposed, all, ultimately and hopefully, finding a cure for PD.

A Manual Training Method as Literate Practice: Rhetorics of the Sloyd Training School for Teachers, 1904-1914

The Sloyd Training School, an early twentieth-century private school for teachers in Boston, attempted to legitimize the Sloyd method of handiwork. Specifically, its Alumni Association’s publication Sloyd Record brought together educators across the country to make a case for Sloyd’s relevancy and impact on the academic and professional development of students, particularly students who were working poor or receiving educations in non-traditional settings. Its contributors painted Sloyd as a form of knowledge and a resource, as a literacy, and their rhetorical effectiveness was predicated upon Sloyd’s ability to be painted as such in its far-reaching effects and comprehensiveness.

Persistent unmet need for surgical care in Western Uganda.

Treatable surgical diseases account for a significant proportion of the global burden of disease, particularly in low- and middle-income communities. The number of deaths owing to poor surgical care or its non-availability has been reported to exceed those from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. The Ugandan government and its development partners aim to put in place measures to achieve universal health coverage for all communities. These include construction and equipping health facilities, training of health workers, opening up road networks, and poverty alleviation programmes. However, these efforts have, as yet, fallen short as evidenced by external hernias remaining the leading cause of intestinal obstruction for more than 40 years. We recommend establishment of global surgery collaborations with rural-based medical training schools and other health facilities, essential surgical skills training for medical students, task shifting in surgical care and integration of regular surgical camps in the Uganda's healthcare delivery model.