Use Of Training Tools Research Articles

Effect of Trainer Pedagogical Competences on Students’ Academic Performance in Diploma Set Courses: A Case of National Polytechnics in Western Kenya

Trainers are most important in National Polytechnics, in the technical vocational education and training (TVET) system as they are fulcrums upon which wheels of the education rotate in delivering competence needed to convert global labour-oriented economy to a knowledge and innovation-based economy. This paper was guided by four trainer pedagogical competence objectives, which included assessing training techniques, training tools, instructional media, and communication skills as they affected the diploma courses of the Science, engineering and technological (SET) courses of students’ academic performance in the National Polytechnics in western Kenya. A descriptive survey design was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from the three national polytechnics in western Kenya. A finite sample of 112 trainers' fraternity respondents were chosen using stratified selection and simple random sampling methods from a population of 650 trainers. Utilizing questionnaires and interview schedules, data was gathered. Data collecting tools were tested for reliability and were subjected to test-retest procedures, which gave 0.782, and was within the acceptable range as suggested by Mugenda & Mugenda. The primary questionnaire's items were arranged in accordance with the specific goals of the study. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations were used to analyse the data. The study found that the trainer's pedagogical competencies of instructional media had the strongest statistically significant relationship with students' academic performance in national Polytechnics (r=.780, p.05), followed by communication skills (r=.618, p.05), and training methods and use of training tools (r=.599, p.05) respectively.

FORMATION OF INNOVATIVE COMPETENCE OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN SOCIAL WORK BY MEANS OF INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHODS

The article, based on the analysis of scientific sources and own research, considers the problem of formation of innovative competence of future social workers through interactive teaching methods. The results of the study of the solution of this problem in the training of future specialists in social work in institutions of professional higher education are presented. It is established that in these institutions the peculiarity of the training of these specialists is their focus on providing advisory and consultative assistance to individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations in case of difficult life circumstances. They help clients develop the necessary skills, as well as provide access to appropriate resources and support services needed to respond to social and personal issues. Accordingly, there is a need to form the innovative competence of social work professionals as an integral part of their professional competence. It covers the ability to develop, master and implement innovations in the practice of professional activities, based on relevant knowledge and skills, through the formation of the necessary qualities, abilities and experience. It is proved that productive methods of formation of innovative competence of future specialists in social work are interactive, which are based on active interaction of participants in the educational process.
 The analysis of the research results showed the need for the formation of innovative competence of future specialists in social work through interactive teaching methods. We believe that this will contribute to the process of personal and professional self-actualization of future professionals and the development of their ability to solve new professional problems.
 The essence and features of effective interactive methods of formation of innovative competence in future specialists in social work are determined: fishball, storytelling, openwork saw, method of projects and training tools. A comparative analysis of these methods in order to determine their effectiveness in the context of the formation of innovative competence of future professionals in social work. It is proved that the use of training tools for the formation of this competence will help improve the ability of the individual to solve complex problems within the specialty of a specialist in social work.

Improving the means and methods of training of young fencers aged 9-11 years

Background and Study Aim. Training of motor actions of young athletes requires consideration the peculiarities of the sensitive period of their development. An important component of the training program is the use of training tools that do not harm the health of young athletes. The purpose of the study is to identify the dynamics of physical training and provide an assessment of technical and tactical techniques of fencers (sword) aged 9-11 years under the influence of the author's program.
 Material and methods. The study involved young fencers (n = 20; age 9-11 years). The study lasted one academic year. The training was held in the gym of the children's and youth sports school "Wave" (Kharkiv, Ukraine). Athletes were divided into two uniform groups: control group (n = 10) and experimental group (n = 10). Classes were held according to the author's program 4 times a week for 2 hours. A survey of trainers of trainers (n = 12) and experienced fencers (n = 30) was conducted. Parents of children agreed to participate in the study. The following tests were used: “Standing Long Jump Test (Broad Jump), cm”; “4x9 m Shuttle test, sec.”; "Hits into the target, 30 sec. points"; "Simulation exercises of a simple fencing combination, sec.". The program "Microsoft Excel" Data Analysis, SPSS was used. The level of reliability is selected p <0.05.
 Results. Significant changes in the indicators of the control group were obtained: “Standing Long Jump Test (Broad Jump), cm”, (p <0.05); in the test "4x9 m Shuttle test, sec." (p <0.05); both tests have assessment of technical and tactical techniques (p <0.01). In the experimental group, all tests showed positive changes (p <0.01). In comparison of two groups with each other in the tests "Standing Long Jump Test (Broad Jump), cm", "4x9 m Shuttle test, sec." and " Hits into the target, 30 sec. points" there were positive statistically significant changes (p <0.05). In the test "Simulation exercises of a simple fencing combination, sec." no significant changes occurred (p˃0.05).
 Conclusions. It is recommended to take into account the effects of exercise on the health of young athletes when designing a fencing training program.

Guiding Inspiratory Flow: Development of the In-Check DIAL G16, a Tool for Improving Inhaler Technique.

Portable inhalers are divisible into those that deliver medication by patient triggering (pMDIs: a gentle slow inhalation) and those that use the patient's inspiratory effort as the force for deaggregation and delivery (DPIs: a stronger deeper inspiratory effort). Patient confusion and poor technique are commonplace. The use of training tools has become standard practice, and unique amongst these is an inspiratory flow meter (In-Check) which is able to simulate the resistance characteristics of different inhalers and, thereby, guide the patient to the correct effort. In-Check's origins lie in the 1960s peak expiratory flow meters, the development of the Mini-Wright peak flow meter, and inspiratory flow assessment via the nose during the 1970s–1980s. The current device (In-Check DIAL G16) is the third iteration of the original 1998 training tool, with detailed and ongoing assessments of all common inhaler resistances (including combination and breath-actuated inhaler types) summarised into resistance ranges that are preset within the device. The device works by interpolating one of six ranges with the inspiratory effort. Use of the tool has been shown to be contributory to significant improvements in asthma care and control, and it is being advocated for assessment and training in irreversible lung disease.

Relación entre los problemas de salud de los mayores dependientes y la formación de los cuidadores informales

Aim: To study the relationship between the health problems of elderly dependent and training of informal caregivers. Methods: We present an exploratory, descriptive cross-sectional, selecting 41 caregivers through intentional non-probability sampling. He has designed a questionnaire based on the literature and content validity has been agreed upon by experts. For data analysis has been used SPSS version 18.0. Results: 41.5% of informal caregivers received some training, 92.7% of caregivers state that need training regarding the health problems of people cared and 58.5% of seniors have been maintained for caregivers who are not trained. Conclusions: It is significant that in our study there are more untrained caregivers caring for people with health problems than with specific training, being necessary to the main informal cares to attend training programs on issues of health care and requiring older people who care for what is proposed as a strategy for improvement, health management since they provide the resources and facilities needed by caregivers, and enhance the use of training tools (forums, chats, emails, Tuenti, facebook, blog, twitter, Skype, etc.), which can arise as an alternative to face sessions.