Educational Work Research Articles

НАПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАЗВИТИЯ ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОГО ЗАКОНА «ОБ ОСНОВАХ СИСТЕМЫ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ ПРАВОНАРУШЕНИЙ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ» С УЧЕТОМ ПРИНЯТИЯ ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОГО ЗАКОНА «О ПРОБАЦИИ В РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ»

The adoption of the Federal Law “On Probation in the Russian Federation”, which has, among other things, a preventive nature, necessitates further development of legislation on combating crime on the example of the Federal Law “On the Basics of the crime prevention system in the Russian Federation”. The article, taking into account the introduction of the institute of probation in Russia, formulates the directions of development of this law: determining the forms of behavior of persons who are the subject of crime prevention, and the validity or unreasonableness of attributing to them non-fulfillment (evasion) of measures provided for by an individual program within the framework of probation; considering the extension of preventive measures to persons released from correctional institutions and correctional centers; comparative study of the legal status of persons in respect of whom measures of individual prevention of offenses are carried out, convicted persons and persons to whom probation is applied; expansion of the list of subjects of prevention and public organizations involved in this; etc. Separately, the need to study educational work as a means is highlighted: the prevention of offenses in accordance with the Federal Law “On the Basics of the crime prevention system in the Russian Federation”, the correction of convicts under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, as well as the correction of social behavior of persons in accordance with the Federal Law “On Probation in the Russian Federation” (a similar situation is with the provision of psychological assistance).

The (im)possible mission of language teacher educators in Germany: Identity formation, development, and practice in institutionalised settings

AbstractResearch on language teacher identity and its development has shown that it can be crucial for teacher education to understand how identity development takes place. The few findings to date on language teacher educators and their identities show individual negotiation processes and antinomies, particularly due to transitions from teacher to teacher educator, the parallel roles of researcher and teacher educator, and so on. The project presented here examines the language teacher educator identities of 12 professionals within a highly structured training program in Germany through narrative inquiry as a means to allow for the reconstruction of biographies, identities, and practices. The narratives illustrate the normative settings of the structured system, such as set curricular guidelines, which can rarely be fulfilled by the teacher trainees, a lack of trust and professional relationship, or the struggle of the teacher educators between advisor on the one hand and evaluator on the other. The results provide implications and recommendations for other institutionalised settings in which language teacher educators work.

Dementia mindset of caregivers providing residential care for older persons: study protocol for a replication study on the validation of the Dementia Mindset Scale

IntroductionProfessional caregivers’ perspectives on dementia and on people living with dementia (PlwD) can influence their feelings, judgements and behaviours in work situations, for example, how they think about symptoms, disease...

How do pedagogic causal mechanisms in vocational education work?

ABSTRACT This study introduces Pedagogic Causal Mechanisms (PCMs) in vocational education as a way to analyse and improve teaching and learning. PCMs are specific processes that directly connect educational inputs to learning outcomes. This paper uses an automotive mechanics lesson in Eswatini to show how PCMs work, focusing on Variation Theory as an example that creates an ‘Ah ha moment’ for students. Variation Theory demonstrates PCMs by highlighting key features through simple contrasts while keeping other elements constant. The research first describes the lesson in detail, then uses broader theories of vocational pedagogy to analyse it. It then introduces causal mechanisms as a concept, before defining PCMs more specifically. After explaining PCMs, the study shows how they provide particularly useful educational explanations, enhance professional judgement, and work with other PCMs to build situation-specific causality plans.

Association between temperature and occupational injuries in Spain: The role of contextual factors in workers’ adaptation

BackgroundExtensive evidence links both cold and hot temperatures to an increased incidence of occupational injuries. Contextual modifiers of the temperature-injury association have been scarcely researched. The present study addresses temporal and spatial variations to identify factors associated with (mal)adaptation to heat and cold among Spanish workers. MethodsWe assessed the association between daily mean temperature and work injuries using quasi-Poisson time-series regression models in 48 Spanish provinces over the period 1988–2019, with comparative analyses with census and economic data for the sub-periods 1989–1993, 1999–2003, 2009–2013 and 2015–2019. We explored the spatial and spatiotemporal modification of the association by demographic and socioeconomic variables via cross-sectional and longitudinal meta-regressions. Findings:We found an increased risk of work-injuries by 4 % [95 % CI: 3 %-6 %] and 12 % [95 % CI: 10 %-13 %], for the 1st and 99th percentiles of temperature, respectively, for period 1988–2019. Heat had a greater overall impact than cold, and the groups more vulnerable to heat were male workers, under 35 years, and working in agriculture, construction and hostelry. Vulnerability to heat was highest in the earliest sub-period, while vulnerability to cold rose during periods of both economic expansion and recession. High educational attainment emerged as a protective factor during the warm months in the cross-sectional meta-regressions. ConclusionsOur findings suggest an adaptation of Spanish workers to high temperatures over time. However, preventive measures are needed for traditionally exposed workers (agriculture and construction), non-traditionally vulnerable sectors (hostelry), and young, male, and less educated workers during warm months. For cold vulnerability, targeted measures should focus on women, the elderly, and tertiary service workers, especially in colder regions. Addressing temperature vulnerability would enhance worker safety, reduce injuries, and yield economic benefits.

Chronicle of the scientific life of the Ivano-Frankivsk Academy Ivana Zolotoustoho in 2023-2024

In the difficult circumstances of modern life, due to the conditions of martial law in Ukraine, the staff of the Ivano-Frankivsk Academy of St. John Chrysostom continued to combine scientific and educational work, practical activities and liturgical life at the beginning of the 2023/2024 academic year, aimed at forming a young generation of theological specialists, primarily future priests and teachers of spiritual and moral disciplines, as well as nurturing the scientific and cultural heritage of the Ukrainian nation.

Сергей Кабышев: «Юридическое образование — это воспитание правовой совести гражданина на профессиональной основе»

The development of legal education has long been one of the most acute and controversial topics of discussion in departmental, academic and expert circles. There are different approaches to understanding, in particular, the modern model of a lawyer, the formation of the core of legal disciplines, the correlation between theoretical and applied training, and the role of educational work. The ongoing pilot project aimed at improving the system of higher education brings the discussion on the prospects of legal education into practical terms.

Value-Semantic Approach in Training Future Teachers to Implement the Main Directions of the Federal Work Program of Education

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problem of using a value-semantic approach in the process of preparing future teachers for the implementation of the main directions of the Federal Work program of education. The purpose of the study is to analyze the degree of understanding by future primary school teachers of the essence of education as a process of value-semantic interaction with children, to identify their knowledge about the methods and forms of such interaction and to determine the necessary adjustments to the content of pedagogical education. Methodology. To achieve the purpose of the study, the following methods were chosen: ranking, questioning, the method of unfinished sentences, which allowed us to assess the readiness of students of the Faculty of primary school teacher training to implement the main directions of the Federal Work program of education. Results. The personal value orientations of future teachers are family and family traditions, care and help, life and the meaning of life; the value orientations for students are care and help, patriotism, family values. Future teachers see the essence of the education process in creating conditions for personal development, and not in organizing value-semantic interaction with students. Most future teachers are aware of the goals and objectives of the Federal Educational Work Program, but do not know how to organize the educational process at school. Conclusions. The article concludes that it is necessary to prepare future teachers for the implementation of the main directions of the Federal Work program of education based on a value-semantic approach and provides recommendations for its implementation in the educational practice of the university.

DIGERAKKAN OLEH KASIH KRISTUS: KHARISMA DAN SPIRITUALITAS SANTO VINSENSIUS DALAM KARYA PENDIDIKAN

The purpose of this study is to explore the charism and spirituality of Saint Vincent de Paul to be implemented in teaching and learning in schools. Saint Vincent was moved by the love of God to love Him through the service to poor. Loving God and loving others who are poor and suffering are an inseparable unity. Saint Vincent's spirituality must also animate his followers in educational work. Vincentian schools educate students to love the poor. The researcher explores the charism and spirituality of Saint Vincent and its implementation in educational work. Through observations, interviews and focus group discussions among the coaches, supervisors, administrators of the Lazaris Foundation, the researchers concluded that the main values ​​(core values) that are fostered in Vincentian schools are compassion, competence, and Vincentian virtues. It is expected that this research would be a meaningful reference for the relevant researchers, stakeholders, and educational practitioner who wants to implement vincentian values in teaching and learning process in schools.

A Bridge Between East and West: Dr. Johan Louis Schlimmer's Medical Contributions in Qajar Iran (1819-1881).

Dr. Johan Louis Schlimmer (1819-1881), a Dutch physician, played a transformative role in the development of modern medicine in Qajar-era Iran. Arriving in Iran driven by a deep passion for Eastern culture, Schlimmer's contributions extended far beyond the confines of traditional medical practice. His work in medical education, particularly at the prestigious Dar al-Fonun, laid the foundation for the modernization of Iranian healthcare. Schlimmer's efforts to bridge the gap between Western and Iranian medical knowledge are epitomized by his collaboration on the Persian medical dictionary, commonly known as Schlimmer's Dictionary, and his seminal work, Terminologie Médico-Pharmaceutique et Anthropologique Française-Persane. These texts not only expanded the Persian medical lexicon but also integrated contemporary Western medical concepts with traditional Iranian practices. Schlimmer's approach, which emphasized the indigenization of medical knowledge, made complex medical phenomena accessible to Iranian practitioners and laid the groundwork for the advancement of public health in Iran. His legacy, marked by a commitment to cultural and scientific exchange, continues to resonate in the field of Iranian medical history. This article explores the multifaceted contributions of Dr. Schlimmer, highlighting his enduring impact on the evolution of healthcare in 19th-century Iran.

Determination of education level, competence and work environment in the intervening motivation on the performance of Health Centre Health Workers in Karimun District

Determination of education level, competence and work environment in the intervening motivation on the performance of Health Centre Health Workers in Karimun District

DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH-CONSCIOUS BEHAVIOUR IN LOWER PRIMARY ENGLISH LESSONS

Health as a value was already respected in the life of the oldest communities, and they tried to create harmony in their lives. The perception of health, the positive attitudes to wards health are established in childhood. Families and the educational work carried out in public education institutions, occupy a special place in this process. Health education and promotion, as important elements of education for sustainability, prepare students to respect health as a value and be able to contribute to the creation of a sustainable soci ety and economy in an active and constructive way. The purpose of this study is to present the theoretical background and pedagogical practice of health education by examining the Moson-Sopron county, and a survey performed with the headteachers and English teachers of the elementary schools of this county. We assume that these schools have a Health education program, health education is included in the curriculum of all subjects, project work is considered a significant method. Environment and health education can be supported by project work, highlighting sustainability and the importance of environment protection. The novelty of the pilot environmental education project - presented in this paper - is the module focusing on environmental hazards, as this is an extracurricular topic. The pre- and post-survey carried out among the 4th grade learners of a volunteer primary school before and after the project implementation proved that they had some basic knowledge about some areas of sustainability and healthy life but the project could help them to widen and deepen their knowledge and to understand the link between environment and their health.

Adolescent Dating Violence Prevention: Teaching Social Justice Oriented Skills and Strategies to Undergraduate-Level Teachers and Social Workers

Youth from socially marginalized populations are at increased risk of experiencing adolescent dating violence (ADV), since they are often directly impacted by root causes of violence (e.g., homophobia, racism). Because structural inequalities impact youth’s experience of ADV, ADV is a social justice issue. In this paper, we describe a symposium series that taught education and social work students about their role in preventing ADV through a social justice lens. We present a pilot evaluation of the symposium series using survey ( n = 34) and interview ( n = 7) data. Results of this study (quantitative and qualitative) suggest students showed an increase in willingness and confidence to prevent and respond to ADV through a social justice lens after completing the symposium series. This work highlights the importance of incorporating critical theory into ADV prevention efforts, especially as it relates to serving youth who are marginalized and for promoting social justice in schools.

An Assessment of the Socio - political and Economic impact of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in the Eastern Region from 1915 to 2022

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) was brought to Kenya by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM). The idea of the mission was initiated by the company directors of the Imperial British East African Company. The CSM had already settled in Central Kenya and established mission stations in Kikuyu and Tumutumu in 1901 and 1908 respectively. PCEA was established in the Eastern Region in 1915 by the Church of Scotland Mission (CSM). The Eastern Region was the third mission area to be established by the CSM. Their mission strategy was holistic in nature where they combined evangelism, education, medical and industrial work. Although the PCEA has been in Eastern region for more than a century, its impact has not been given much scholarly attention. This study was undertaken to in investigate the impact socio-political and economic of PCEA in the Eastern region since its inception in 1915. The study employed Descriptive survey research design. Questionnaires, oral interviews and document review were used to collect the data. The sample size for this study was 438 which included 9 presbytery moderators, 53 church ministers and 376 church members. From the 376 church members a category of 20 respondents who were identified through snow balling were engaged in oral interviews. The study established that PCEA has greatly impacted in the social, economic and political transformation in the Eastern Region over the last one century.

ISSUES OF PROVIDING GUARANTEES AND SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR EAEU LABOUR MIGRANTS

Background: Today, the Eurasian Economic Union (hereinafter the EAEU) has formed its own labour market; however, in the current international environment, issues related to ensuring the health protection of migrants and their access to employment persist. Despite ongoing efforts within the EAEU to develop and deepen Eurasian integration and improve the regulatory framework, there is a need in the age of digitalisation to develop better access for workers to social protection and medical support systems. The relevance of this scientific article lies in the presence of problematic issues related to the fact that many migrants are not registered and lack the documentation to protect them legally and financially; this situation contributes to the development of informal employment and low labour productivity. Although the EAEU countries have established working and socio- economic conditions, the issue of ensuring health protection, access to work, and social protection for labour migrants remains unsolved. Methods: This article employs various methods of scientific cognition, including historical and legal analysis, comparative legal study, induction and deduction, as well as analysis and synthesis. It also applies the acts and regulations of the ILO. What is the role of protecting the socio-economic and labour rights of migrant workers as the main task of receiving states? In law enforcement practice, to what extent do the provisions of international agreements on the organised hiring of workers between receiving countries and countries of origin of migrants ensure the adaptation of migrants to the legal regime of the host country, the participation of migrants in the functioning of civil society institutions, and the monitoring of migration processes? How does national regulation of labour migration in integration associations of states rationally organise their actions on the principles of national treatment for migrant workers? Labour migration strengthens integration unions, creating strong social ties and developing civil society institutions within the boundaries of integration associations. Since state sovereignty is inextricably linked to the protection of the interests of fellow citizens in regulating labour migration, all states participating in regional integration are called upon not only to protect the rights of migrant workers but also to provide all conditions for migrants to fulfil their obligations to civil society. The study examined the free movement and provision of labour and social guarantees for labour migrants in the EAEU and compared their situation in the EU. It also surveyed labour migrants in the EAEU by questioning workers in education, medical care, and various private sectors. This article is based on the results of this study. This article examined the challenges in providing guarantees and social protection for EAEU labour migrants. It proposed improvements to legal regulatory mechanisms and outlined recommendations for improving and expanding opportunities for free movement while better safeguarding the social and labour rights of migrants in the EAEU. The study’s primary objectives were as follows: - Examining the provisions of the ILO Convention on migrant workers. - Collecting and analysing data on labour movement across the EAEU - Analysing international EU treaties regarding the legal status of migrant workers - Interviewing migrant workers in the EAEU on issues related to their provision of rights and guarantees under the EAEU Treaty. Results and conclusions: This study highlights the need to organise safe labour migration, provide labour migrants with full access to digital services, improve the system of vocational and technical education in line with labour market demands, as well as develop and implement a unified system for ensuring the safety of workers and their families. Successful adaptation in the host country is identified as a critical factor for both labour migrants and their families. The authors recommend adding a dedicated chapter to the EAEU treaty that would comprehensively address labour and social rights, along with their guarantees.

On (Trying to) Work With a Nonapparent Disability in the Academic Workplace: Toward a True Inclusivity for Disabled Workers in Higher Education

On (Trying to) Work With a Nonapparent Disability in the Academic Workplace: Toward a True Inclusivity for Disabled Workers in Higher Education

The pay and conditions debate: the reality of the working environment in midwifery higher education

This series of six articles is inspired by themes arising from the Royal College of Midwives' state of midwifery education report. The series explores the current landscape and challenges in educating the future midwifery workforce, particularly those that relate to the higher education workforce. This fourth article looks at what it is like to work in midwifery education compared to in practice as a midwife. The challenges associated with transition, remuneration, workload, casual working and the breadth of the midwifery education role are examined, particularly in comparison to other disciplines in higher education. The article explores how educators can be better supported in their training of the future midwifery workforce, while assuring their own progression and equal treatment in an increasingly competitive and tightly regulated sector.

The Role of Outdoor Mindfulness Intervention in Optimizing Mental Well-Being in Adolescents with Specific Learning Disabilities

Adolescents with specific learning disabilities may experience mental well-being challenges as a result of struggling academically, facing social stigma, being subjected to negative stereotypes, and experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, poor mental health, lower self-esteem, and increased stress. This study explores the potential benefits of outdoor-based mindfulness interventions as a complementary approach to remedial education, in improving mental well-being in adolescents with specific learning disabilities. This study was conducted at an institution that gives remedial education for children with specific learning disability in Thrissur, Kerala. Convenient sampling was used to select 30 students aged 13-18 years. Later, participants were randomly divided into two groups the experimental group (n=15) received outdoor mindfulness training in addition to their regular remedial education program. In contrast, the control group (n=15) received only remedial training. The study duration spanned four weeks, during which the mindfulness group participated in weekly outdoor mindfulness sessions conducted individually. They were instructed to practice mindfulness exercises daily between sessions. Both groups were assessed using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) at the beginning (pre-intervention) and at the end (post-intervention) of the four weeks to measure changes in mental well-being. The outdoor mindfulness interventions included a range of activities, designed to optimize the level of well-being experienced by the participants in their day-to-day lives. These activities focused on enhancing the skills of mindfully listening, walking, breathing, and observing without any judgments of self and surroundings and being in the present at the moment. Results indicated significant improvements in mental well-being scores among participants in the mindfulness group compared to the control group. This underscores the potential of integrating mindfulness practices into educational settings to enhance emotional regulation and overall well-being in adolescents with specific learning disabilities, highlighting interdisciplinary opportunities across psychology, education, environmental psychology, public health, and social work to support comprehensive student development.

The role of human-capital in artificial intelligence adoption

We study the role of human-capital on the early adoption and diffusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. We do this using recently released EUROSTAT data on AI-adoption across European countries and industries in 2021. We find that pre-existing differences in human-capital are a key driver of differences in AI-adoption. Our estimates suggest that one-third-to half of AI-adoption is linked to differences in available human-capital across country-industry cells. This relationship holds even when we account for country and industry specific factors. Moreover, higher clustering of university educated workers in firms appears crucial for AI-adoption. This effect is particularly strong for the following AI technologies: (i) those assisting the automation of processes and (ii) those that enable physical movements of machinery. Within firms, human-capital fosters the use of AI in processes associated with production, management and logistics. Despite documenting the automative nature of the AI technologies adopted, we find no evidence for them leading to employment declines (at least by 2021).

Portrait of a Profile vice-rector for Educational Work in Educational Organizations of Higher Education

Introduction to the problem. The solution of educational tasks in higher education is accompanied by the expansion of subjects of organization of this activity. In higher education institutions there began to appear positions at the level of vice-rector, who is responsible for educational work. From the practical point of view it is important to consider the actors of the implementation of educational programs in higher education at the level of organization The purpose of the article is to analyze the functionality of the organizers of student youth education in higher education institutions. The research methodology was based on systemic, personal-activity approaches, as well as analytical and synthetic theoretical methods, methods of comparison, generalization and systematization. The official websites of one hundred higher education institutions, which were included in the rating of the best Russian universities RAEX-100 in 2022, served as an independent base for the study. The results of the study. Three groups of job profiles of educational vice-rectors depending on the accompanying functionality were identified; the peculiarities of gender and age differentiation of persons responsible for the specified work were established. Conclusion. The results of the conducted research allowed us to create an average portrait of the person responsible for educational work in a higher education institution at the present stage. Educational work in higher education institution directly affects the quality of training of highly qualified personnel.