University Education Programs Research Articles

“Close to my Heart”: Teacher Educators Building Racial Literacies

Although building preservice teachers’ racial literacy is a key goal to reducing racial inequity in K-12 settings, little attention has been paid to how literacy teacher educators are prepared to conduct this work. This is unsurprising given the neoliberal logic underpinning universities today. In this multiduo autoethnographic study, six literacy teacher educators utilized reflection on critical incidents to examine their own racial literacy development. By forming cross-racial pairs and utilizing a combination of writing and dialogue, these six participant/researchers interrogated their own views and experiences of race and racism. Findings suggest that the examination of critical incidents can support teacher educators’ racial literacy growth. Specifically, participants reflected on the vulnerability necessary to support preservice teachers’ racial literacy development and utilized ethnographic methods to build the practice of sharing about their own racial literacy learning. They also used critical incidents to come to a deeper understanding of the construct of racial literacy itself. These results imply that for professional organizations such as the Literacy Research Association to deliver on their espoused commitments to addressing ongoing institutional racism, they must intentionally create professional spaces for coreflection and dialog about racial literacy. Further, we consider the implications of this work for literacy doctoral programs and teacher educator preparation within contexts of college and university-based teacher education programs.

성인학습자의 대학 교육 만족도가 삶의 변화에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to empirically analyze whether the educational satisfaction of adult learners participating in adult learning degree programs in Korean universities affects life changes as a learning outcome. To this end, data from 170 adult learners enrolled in universities in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungnam from September to October 2024 were used, and regression analysis was conducted as a research method. The results of the study showed that, first, adult learners' educational satisfaction with university degree programs was relatively high with an average of 4.09 points (standard deviation .477). Second, educational satisfaction was found to be an influential factor in affecting life changes as a learning outcome, with the effects being in the terms of social life changes, physical domain changes, family life changes, and career and employment changes. Based on these findings, suggestions were made to expand customized university education programs for adult learners, establish a flexible learning environment for adult learners in universities, provide learning counseling and active feedback from faculty,and strengthen career-related education programs., It is also recommended to introduce an objective and fair evaluation system for adult learners’ academic achievements, so that educational satisfaction can be directly linked to learning outcomes.

ANALYSIS OF SOURCES OF PRACTICAL SKILLS ACQUISITION BY SPORTS MANAGERS

The article is dedicated to the study of sources of professional knowledge in the field of sports management. The main approaches to training specialists, such as university educational programs, online courses, scientific literature, internships, and participation in professional associations, are considered. The key problems of modern training of specialists are outlined, including lack of practical experience, insufficient digitalization of educational programs and lack of access to quality education. Particular attention is paid to the role of digital technologies and globalization in shaping modern educational standards. The article also examines Ukrainian and international research, emphasizing the need to improve approaches to education to increase the competitiveness of specialists. The author emphasizes the need to improve the practical aspects of training and the use of the latest technologies for the training of sports managers. The topic is relevant not only for theoretical research, but also for the practical implementation of solutions in the field of education and training of sports managers.

Integrating planetary health education into tertiary curricula: a practical toolbox for implementation.

To present a series of case studies from our respective countries and disciplines on approaches to implementing the Planetary Health Education Framework in university health professional education programs, and to propose a curriculum implementation and evaluation toolbox for educators to facilitate the adoption of similar initiatives in their programs. We emphasize the importance of applying an Indigenous lens to curriculum needs assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation. Case studies from Australia and United States were collated using a six-stage design-based educational research framework (Focus, Formulation, Contextualization, Definition, Implementation, Evaluation) for teaching planetary health and methods of curriculum evaluation. These components were then mapped to derive the curriculum implementation toolbox reflecting the six-stage design-based educational research framework. The case studies demonstrated different approaches to successful integration of the Planetary Health Education Framework in medicine, nursing, public health, and allied health disciplines. This integration often involved Indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship, holistic health, and community well-being into the curriculum. The case studies also highlighted the importance of community engagement, cultural competency, and interdisciplinary collaboration in curriculum development. Findings from case studies were used to propose a curriculum implementation toolbox to assist educators in adapting and integrating planetary health education into their own programs. While valuable frameworks for teaching planetary health in health science programs exist, challenges remain in implementing these frameworks in real-world educational environments. The proposed curriculum implementation toolbox offers practical strategies and resources for educators to incorporate these principles into their teaching. Additionally, the case studies reported here contribute to the growing body of literature on planetary health education pertinent to addressing the triple planetary crisis.

The Development and Application of a MCPS (Motivation and Creative Problem Solving) Instructional Model in Computing Liberal Arts for Non-Majors

The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a learning motivation and creative problem-solving MCPS instructional model for non-majors in a computing liberal arts course. This study aimed to propose a specific method for conducting a computing liberal arts class tailored for non-majors. The research was divided into two phases: model development and model application studies. In the model development study, we formulated the MCPS instructional model and lesson design by integrating Papert's constructionism learning principles, addressing the challenges in computing education for non-majors, and incorporating various teaching methods identified from related research. In addition, to improve the completeness of the instructional model, we developed an evaluation rubric that considered both content and evaluation aspects through expert review. In the model application study, we validated the effectiveness of this instructional model by implementing it in a university class. We employed various research analysis methods to derive further insights and implications. Research suggests that the traits of Papert's constructionism learning theory can enhance learner engagement and foster creative problem-solving in computing education when utilizing the MCPS instructional model. This model, as proposed in the study, can effectively serve as a pedagogical approach for delivering semester-long or more extensive computing liberal arts courses tailored for non-majors in college. We anticipate that the outcomes of this study will contribute to the establishment of robust computing education programs in universities, particularly at a time when the demand for computing education among non-majors is increasing, and its significance is growing.

Basketball-Based Physical Education on Students’ Physical Fitness in a Selected Technical Vocational College, Fujian, China

The role of basketball-based physical education in enhancing students' physical fitness has been extensively documented, with numerous studies highlighting its benefits. In China, where sports and physical education are integral components of the educational curriculum, the importance of understanding the specific impacts of basketball-based physical education cannot be overstated. This study focuses on the technical vocational college setting in Fujian, China, aiming to fill a crucial research gap and address the need for tailored physical education programs. Basketball has been widely promoted and accepted in major universities across China, garnering broad support from both students and faculty. Wang (2024) emphasizes that with its increasing incorporation into university physical education programs, basketball significantly impacts students' physical fitness and athletic abilities. The current educational reforms in China necessitate the continual optimization of teaching methods and approaches to establish a solid foundation for the physical and mental development of students. Sui (2024) explores the impact of community basketball programs on high school students' physical and mental health in Guangzhou, highlighting improvements in physical fitness, social skills, and mental well-being. This study underscores the broader benefits of basketball beyond mere physical health, emphasizing its role in fostering social interaction and emotional resilience. Additionally, Shao et al. (2022) examine the individual characteristics of physical and mental development and their connection with regular physical exercises when playing basketball. Their findings suggest that basketball enhances motor fitness, moral, volitional, and mental qualities, as well as creativity and decision-making skills in rapidly changing circumstances. This holistic development is crucial for students, particularly in a competitive and fast-paced society like China. Butenko (2023) presents the effectiveness of a comprehensive use of sports games, including basketball, during extracurricular activities for high school students. The study found significant improvements in physical performance, physical qualities, and health indicators, demonstrating the high potential of integrating sports games into physical education programs to enhance students' overall fitness and health. As a teacher and coach in a technical vocational college in Fujian, China, the researcher has observed the transformative impact of sports, particularly basketball, on students' lives. Professional experience has shown that students engaged in basketball not only develop better physical fitness but also exhibit improved teamwork, leadership skills, and emotional resilience. These observations have fueled the researcher's passion for integrating basketball into the physical education curriculum and inspired a systematic exploration of its broader impacts. The researcher's personal motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in the power of sports to shape character and foster holistic development. Having been a basketball player, the researcher has experienced the discipline, dedication, and camaraderie that the sport instills. These values are essential for students, especially those in technical vocational education, as they prepare for their future careers and personal lives. Despite the known benefits of basketball-based physical education, there is a significant gap in research specifically targeting technical vocational colleges in China. Most existing studies focus on general high school or university settings, leaving a void in understanding how basketball impacts students in technical vocational education, who may have different needs and challenges. This study addresses this gap by focusing on a technical vocational college in Fujian, China. It aims to provide evidence-based insights into how basketball-based physical education influences various aspects of students' physical fitness, including physical attributes development, motor skills enhancement, cardiovascular fitness, strength and power development, flexibility and agility, coordination and balance, mental and emotional benefits, social interaction and teamwork, skill development and performance, and health and fitness awareness. By filling this research gap, the study seeks to inform policy and practice in physical education, providing valuable recommendations for optimizing physical education programs to enhance the health and fitness outcomes of vocational students.

Research on the Integration of Civics and Politics and Practice of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Programs in Colleges and Universities

With the deepening of educational reform in the new era, innovation and entrepreneurship education has gradually become an important means of cultivating high-quality talents in colleges and universities. However, it is difficult for pure technical education to meet the social demand for comprehensive development, and the integration of curriculum ideology and politics and practice into innovation and entrepreneurship education has become a key way to enhance students' professional ethics and social responsibility. This paper discusses the practical strategy of combining innovation and entrepreneurship education with curriculum ideology and politics in colleges and universities, and puts forward four paths of integration and practice in combination with the application in the medical field. These include enhancing teachers' ideological and political literacy and innovation and entrepreneurship education ability, optimizing curriculum design and teaching methods, constructing and optimizing practice platforms, and improving evaluation mechanisms and incentives, etc., aiming to comprehensively cultivate medical students' professional ethics, sense of social responsibility, and innovation and practice ability. The integration of curriculum ideology not only improves students' professional skills, but also shapes their correct values and sense of social responsibility at the ideological level, and delivers comprehensive medical talents that meet the needs of the new era for the society.

Aligning hard skills demands between Brazilian universities and the labor market: A conceptual model for bridging the gap

Unemployment is a global issue that impacts millions of people. Some studies identify the lack of hard skills as a significant barrier to entering or re-entering the labor market. It can also hinder job retention and limit opportunities for promotions and salary increases. Taking this scenario into consideration, this article proposes a strategy to address unemployment caused by the lack of hard skills, specifically targeting higher education students. This paper proposes a conceptual model designed for future implementation, which integrates university educational programs with the hard skills demanded by job openings in Brazil. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was performed, leading to the development and description of the conceptual model. The theoretical findings highlight the originality of this study, with the conceptual model serving as a preliminary step toward better aligning university programs with labor market needs through more targeted planning of higher education offerings.

Design and Implementation of University Homeschool PE Programs: Reflections From the Field

Physical education teacher education (PETE) programs require authentic, quality field experiences for their preservice teachers. Faculty often seek alternative experiences to public-school placements due to limited space, class size, location, and overwhelmed local schools. One opportunity in the surrounding community of many universities is the homeschooled student population. Creating a homeschool physical education program can bring K-12 students to campus. This article highlights four PETE programs creating alternative, authentic teaching experiences through their university homeschool physical education programs. Each snapshot discusses hosting, logistics, marketing, and funding.

The architecture of the system of intelligent analysis of competencies for updating university educational programs

The problem of updating educational programs and educational content is closely related to the need to adapt them to the changing conditions of regional labor markets. The solution to the problem is achieved through the collection and analysis of data on the competence requirements of employers for the qualifications of specialists (the data itself can be extracted from job advertisements on open resources on the Internet). The article presents a method of using search robots and text data processing modules to obtain formalized descriptions of competence requirements and compare them by degree of similarity with competence descriptions from educational programs. For a comparative analysis of competency requirements, a clustering method was developed using fuzzy logic and a neural network. The architecture of the collection and intelligent analysis system includes search crawlers, a module for parsing text data with cleaning from information noise, a data consolidation module, a keyword dictionary generation module, a module for synthesizing competency vectors, a clustering module, a distributed registry of formalized descriptions of competencies, etc. The results of the comparative analysis are crucial for assessing the compliance of competencies of specialists trained in regional universities with the requirements of employers in the regions. The assessment allows to develop recommendations for updating educational programs and educational content of an educational institution, as well as to carry out adaptive adjustment of information and educational environment components of higher educational institutions.

A Case for Open Pedagogy in Nursing Education.

Open pedagogy increases access to equitable nursing education with its commitment to the scholarship of "teaching and learning" and critically framed, student-centered, relational, and open knowledge principles. This study examined the operation of and factors that nurture and challenge the practice of open pedagogy in an undergraduate digital distance nursing education program. An exploratory qualitative methodology was used to examine linkages between open pedagogy and a nursing education program in an open digital distance Canadian university. A critical realist research paradigm provided the framework for the study. Our findings shed light on how open pedagogy is practiced in relation to its 5 principles and delve into the major themes of nurse educator agency, course design, and institutional structure. The study addresses a dearth in the literature by exploring the potential of open pedagogy to increase access to meaningful and critically framed nursing education.

Geometric Thinking of Prospective Mathematics Teachers: Assessing the Foundation Built by University Undergraduate Education in Ghana

This study investigates the geometric thinking levels of final year prospective mathematics teachers in Ghana, utilizing the van Hiele model to evaluate their proficiency. The main purpose was to assess whether university undergraduate mathematics education provides a sufficiently strong foundation for teaching senior high school geometry. A descriptive survey design was employed, involving 1,255 prospective mathematics teachers from three universities: University of Education Winneba (UEW), University of Cape Coast (UCC), and Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED). The van Hiele Geometry Test (VHGT) was administered to measure participants’ levels of geometric thinking. The results revealed that 8.8% of participants attained van Hiele Level 1 (visualization), 30.0% reached Level 2 (analysis), and 32.4% achieved Level 3 (abstraction). However, only 15.9% and 12.9% of prospective teachers reached Levels 4 (deduction) and 5 (rigor), respectively. These findings indicate a significant gap between the current geometric thinking skills of prospective teachers and the expectations of the Ghanaian mathematics curriculum, which anticipates higher-order thinking skills. The study concludes that the current undergraduate mathematics education programs in Ghanaian universities may not be adequately preparing future teachers to teach senior high school geometry effectively. It is recommended that these programs be revised to include more focus on developing higher-order geometric thinking skills, with an emphasis on deductive reasoning, formal proof-based learning and rigor in geometry thinking. Enhancing the curriculum and teaching methods could narrow this gap and improve the overall quality of geometry education in Ghana.

비수도권 대학 지역 연합 동아리 기반 UX 디자인 프로그램 개발

Recently, the UX design expert training program is founded around Seoul metropolitan area, where firms growing in the online platform industry and global companies are concentrated. Accordingly, there are certain limitations in the environment in which students majoring in UX design at non-metropolitan universities can grow into experts. This research confirmed the possibility of after-school activities ‘clubs' through a pre-test that assessed the positive effects on major learning from club participation among students at non-metropolitan universities. As mentioned above, this research founded the local united club for studying UX design. The local united club recruited students who wanted to study a project-based major. For club activities, which was the UX design program based on content from pre-research, was constructed following the stages of UX design education confirmed in previous studies. After experiencing the 15- week course twice, cross-verification was conducted through students participating in the club to see whether the UX design education program presented in the previous study was a universal education program or a situation of improving local infrastructure of UX design. As a result of the experiment, it was confirmed that the UX design education program, operated in the form of a regional association club, could improve the UX design education infrastructure. The program of after-school club activities based in non-metropolitan areas, which will help students grow into UX design experts in IT firms, will be an alternative to improving the disappointing environment for students in Daegu and Gyungbuk area.

Assessing the efficiency of teacher education program in Emirati university for preparing pre-service teachers for inclusive education

Assessing the efficiency of teacher education program in Emirati university for preparing pre-service teachers for inclusive education

Finding Common Ground: Factors that Encourage Freshmen Students to Choose Values Education Program in Leyte Normal University

Finding Common Ground: Factors that Encourage Freshmen Students to Choose Values Education Program in Leyte Normal University

Digital Competencies of Students Towards the Development of Intergenerational Family Business

Abstract The development of entrepreneurial education programs in universities have a positive impact on the intentions of students to run their own businesses. The aim of the article is to demonstrate that the generation's digital competencies could play an essential role in the development of intergenerational family businesses. The third-generation family members have grown up with technology and possess a unique set of skills and knowledge that can be leveraged to modernize and improve their family business. Research was carried out in 2023 at the University of Ruse with 434 learners. The study shows that students' intention to become entrepreneurs is significantly altered as a result of the acquisition of basic digital skills and competencies.

Study on the integration of emergency IPAs in Nord-Pas-de-Calais: supervisors' perspectives

In the context of the introduction of advanced practice nurses in emergency departments (APNs), the Collège de Médecine d'Urgence du Nord-Pas-de-Calais teamed up with the Unité de Formation et de Recherche des Sciences de la Santé et du Sport at the University of Lille to conduct a survey of emergency department management teams, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of their needs. The results revealed a number of obstacles and levers to the implementation of APNs, and led to a better understanding of the patient pathways in these departments. As a result, the content of the university teaching program could be reviewed with a view to meeting the needs expressed in the field.

Academic literacy in enabling education programs in Australian universities: a shared pedagogy

AbstractWidening participation in higher education has led to the global expansion of universities, increased student and program diversity, and greater provision of flexible pathways into university. Critical to supporting a growing student body is helping all students develop their ability to communicate confidently and effectively in their academic communities. This research employs a collaborative benchmarking framework to explore academic literacy instruction in pathway or ‘enabling’ programs across nine Australian universities. While prevailing assumptions hold that such programs are overly diverse, the findings demonstrate that these programs have developed remarkably similar approaches; in particular, the investigation found that the programs all drew on established academic literacy models and reflected an emerging disciplinary coherence across the enabling education sector, despite the lack of a formal curriculum and standards framework.Kindly check and confirm the processed Article title is correct.This is correct

Methodology of Organizing and Conducting Distance Olympiads in Korean as a Second Foreign Language in the Process of Professional Training of Future Foreign Language Teachers

In this article, the author presents the methodology of organizing and conducting distance Olympiads in Korean as a second foreign language in the process of professional training of foreign language teachers.The purpose of the study is to examine specifics of second foreign language distance Olympiads organization in the context of professional training, main objectives of the Korean language Olympiad (increasing motivation, interest in learning Korean, exposure to Korean culture, etc.), and to analyze the main requirements for distance Olympiad tasks of the first round (tests), and tasks of the second round, which are aimed to identify the level of communication abilities. Interview, testing and observation are used as the main methods of research.Results. The methodology proposed by the author was tested in groups of 3–4 year students of Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University (educational program 6B01703 foreign language: two foreign languages). The article presents analysis of the distance Olympiad’s results, examples of tasks for each round and the main criteria for evaluating the tasks. The requirements to the second foreign language Olympiad tasks implied: possibility of mass coverage of students with Olympiad tasks; compliance of the tasks with the curriculum; time limit; relying on the students’ experience, including their native language skills and abilities; increasing tasks complexity; variety of tasks forms and content, the tasks contents and novelty; problem nature tasks to stimulate students thinking, language guess; using authentic material for the Olympiad tasks; the use of local history and extralinguistic material. The general complexity of the tasks, and difficulties associated with the nature of the linguistic material were also taken into account.Conclusion. According to the results of the experimental work, the author comes to the following conclusion: the leading principle of organizing distance Olympiads assumes that the university faculty will be focused on the timely identification of the future teachers’ interest to the Korean language, their involvement in preparation for the Olympiad, thus forming their interest in Korean culture and language. Olympiad assignments should be creative so that students learn to find their own ways of solving problems and develop self-education skills. Participation in the Olympiad increases students’ learning motivation, broadens their horizons, and develops their ability to express their opinions. The variety of requirements to the work of participants makes the assessment of each member of the jury quite subjective, but the collective nature of the evaluation procedure ensures correctness and objectivity of the final decision, allows participants to familiarize with the results of their work and consider appeals after each round of the Olympiad participants.

Re-Crafting the Nigerian Universal Basic Education Sector for a Competitive Advancement in the 21st Century

The universal basic education programme was designed and lunched in Nigeria in September 1999 by the civilian administration of Olushegun Aremu Obasanjo, with the aim of eradicating totally, illiteracy and equipping its recipients with the requisite skills, attitudes, norms, as well as providing an all-round educational opportunity for all, as this will not only assist the individual to be useful to himself, but also contribute meaningfully to the sustainability of social, political, economic and educational development of the Nigerian society. Thus, this paper is predicate on the need to re-crafting the Universal Basic Educational programme (UBE), so as to avert it from failing as that of Universal Primary Education of 1976 did, which was evident on poor funding, inadequate facilities, inadequate staffs or lack of manpower, as well as poor personnel motivation. Etc. hence, the paper seeks to proffer strategies on how to re-craft the UBE programme for a more advanced and competitiveness amongst comity of nation. Thus, the paper examined the background/origin of the UBE programme, objectives of the universal education programme, problems confronting the UBE programme as well as its implications. The paper concluded by admonishing the federal government with the strategies needed for a successful implementation of the UBE programme in Nigeria while also recommending that the Nigerian society should do away with both the British and American system of education, to adopt that of a practical and technologically inclined system of education like China, Japan and other industrialized nations of the world.