Work In Higher Education Research Articles

LINGUISTIC AND DIDACTIC BASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE DOCTORSʼ SPEAKING COMPETENCY

The article defines the content of the concept of “future doctorʼs speech competence” as an integral quality of a medical student, which is manifested in the general ability and readiness to use language means, the laws of their functioning for the construction and understanding of speech utterances in the context of professional activity of doctors; the linguodidactic principles of development of future doctorsʼ speech competence are substantiated. These include the laws of mother tongue acquisition that contribute to the intensive development of communicative and linguistic skills; general didactic and specific principles that determine the direction in the development of means of developing linguistic skills; forms, methods and techniques that correspond to the main forms of work in higher education; teaching aids, the use of which affects the effectiveness of the content of education. It is noted that the development of future doctorsʼ speech competence can be carried out using the following methods of language teaching: oral presentation by the teacher (narration, explanation, lecture), conversation, work with a textbook, observation and analysis of language phenomena, exercise method, programmed learning and interactive methods. The following interactive learning methods have become valuable for the development of medical students’ language competence: work in small groups, imitation, simulation, discussion, microphone, talk shows, rotating groups. All these methods combine into one whole the activities of the teacher and students, which are aimed at improving language knowledge, developing communicative and speech skills, allow to manage studentsʼ cognitive activity productively and realize educational, educational, developmental, motivational, control and correctional functions of learning in a higher education institution

Idealism: The New Realism

In the 2021-2022 academic year, Peter Mather took a year-long sabbatical that included an extended camping adventure. Over the course of the year, he had a unique opportunity to reflect on nearly four decades of work in higher education. This article is based on an essay written during this sabbatical, focused on the implications of global challenges for the work for higher education.

Exploring staff and student experiences of group-work assessment in higher education

Group work in higher education is well known to promote deep learning through collaboration with peers. However, there can be issues with facilitation, perceived fairness, and motivation. The aim of this project was to explore staff and student views of a new group presentation assessment. A student survey explored preparation, experiences, and learning/skills. Two academics were interviewed. According to the survey, students felt prepared for the group work, but less so for the presentation. Students also felt their group worked well, although some did not agree that everyone contributed. Most agreed that the task was enjoyable and that they gained new knowledge. Two broad themes arose from the interviews (preparedness and student support), which link to the findings in the survey. Though the assessment format was well received, there was room to develop the support resources. The individual contribution grade for the assessment could include more weight on quality to enhance engagement. This article was published open access under a CC BY licence: https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/ .

A MODEL FOR PHYSICS PRACTICAL WORK USING MOBILE LEARNING AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) IN HIGHER EDUCATION: DESIGN, VALIDATION, AND EVALUATION

Despite the importance of physics practical work in higher education, its implementation is often hampered by various constraints and problems. Technology, such as learning management systems (LMS) and mobile learning, can offer solutions to some of these problems and enrich students' learning experiences. Therefore, this research proposes a model called Practical Works in Physics via Mobile Learning and LMS (PWP-MLMS) that exploits features of LMSs and mobile devices to overcome specific challenges encountered in physics practical works and improve students' performance in these works. The model was designed, validated, and evaluated within the teaching context of a Moroccan university. To assess the model's effectiveness,128 students in the Bachelor of Education, Physics-Chemistry specialization were randomly divided into two groups of 64 students each: an experimental group using the model for practical work on the topic of rectification and filtering in the electronics module, and a control group following the conventional method for the same practical work. The results of the evaluation showed that the proposed model can significantly reduce the time required to complete the practical work, have a positive influence on the students' technical skills, and improve the quality of their laboratory reports. Keywords: mobile learning, LMS, practical work, physics education, higher education

Building Resilience during Compassion Fatigue: Autoethnographic Accounts of College Students and Faculty

Compassion fatigue (CF) is a well-researched topic in the fields of mental health and nursing. However, studies on CF in the fields of primary, secondary, and higher education are very recent and scant. Compassion fatigue (CF) can be defined as the empathic strain or general exhaustion experienced by helping professionals such as psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, healthcare workers, family caregivers, and elderly caregivers. In this paper, utilizing the Double ABC-X Stress Model, we explored the antecedents, experiences, and consequences of compassion fatigue among college students and professionals who have previous personal experiences with stress and trauma, work with children and families, and work in higher education to prepare professionals to work in such fields. This study uses an autoethnographic approach, where the five authors of the study were also the participants. Utilizing the lifespan and ecological perspectives, we examined the symptoms preceding compassion fatigue and preventative strategies, as well as risk factors and protective factors. This study covers a breadth of compassion fatigue, from predisposition to onset and recovery, and considers alternative strategies for coping, including creating meaning from difficult experiences.

A reflection on using an online polling and Q&A platform as a method of engagement in undergraduate psychology lectures

Engaging a large cohort of students with teaching content is a difficult task for any educator working in higher education. When students are not receiving feedback about their participation efforts, this can lead to decreased engagement. Polling activities, such as hands up responses, can be used to address this but students cannot respond anonymously. However, there is now a plethora of online polling platforms (e.g. Vevox, Mentimeter) that can be used anonymously on mobile devices, to overcome these issues. Drawing upon the experiences of two educators within psychology, this paper specifically reflects upon how one of these platforms, Vevox, was implemented within first- and second-year psychology undergraduate modules. Reflections demonstrated that students found the use of Vevox to be a very positive experience; students appreciated the use of different Vevox activities and found that the anonymity afforded by the platform was beneficial in increasing engagement with the activities during teaching sessions. From these reflections, we offer guidance regarding the implementation of online and offline polling platforms.

Dynamics of everyday practices of urban parents

In order to further improve family policy, the article aims to analyze the dynamics of everyday practices of parents. The empirical basis is the databases on individuals of the Comprehensive monitoring of living conditions (GKS-KOUZH — 2011,2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 years), which is conducted by the Federal State Statistics Service. Subsamples of urban fathers and mothers living with children under the age of 15 have been formed. The daily practices of parents are analyzed based on the indicators of work, leisure, sports, health, smoking and alcohol consumption contained in the database, depending on gender, educational level and number of children. The article presents an analysis of studies on the transmission of constructive and destructive parenting practices to children. It is shown that during the analyzed period, the proportion of parents who work in their specialty, attend various leisure facilities, participate in the activities of political and public organizations, engage in sports and drink alcohol is stable. The proportion of mothers attending religious institutions and meetings of believers has decreased. There are positive trends in a significant increase in the proportion of both fathers and mothers who are satisfied with their profession and salary, who make tourist trips, who positively assess their health and a decrease in the proportion of fathers who smoke. According to the analysis of the KOUZH-2022, more parents with higher education work in their specialty, are satisfied with wages, have the opportunity to work distantly via the Internet, practice buying food and goods over the Internet, make tourist trips, visit the theater, museums, exhibitions, restaurants, participate in social activities, do not smoke, play sports or active recreation compared to parents without higher education. Parents with many children are similar in terms of types of professional activities and level of education to one- and two-child parents. The absolute advantage of parents with many children is a significant proportion of religious fathers and the lowest level of alcohol consumption by fathers and mothers. Positive trends in the daily activities of parents inspire optimism about the prospects for fertility and the quality of parenthood.

Elevating the competitiveness of general education schools: Perspectives from experts and educational leaders

Education is the cornerstone of development in all its forms. Therefore, the continuous improvement of education is a fundamental necessity pursued by societies to ensure progress and advancement. Schools are the fundamental pillars for the development and growth of society in all areas, and education is the path to progress and prosperity. This study aims to uncover the essential requirements and expected challenges to enhance the competitiveness of Omani public education schools from the perspectives of educational leaders and experts. A qualitative approach was employed in collecting and analyzing the data. The study sample consisted of 43 experts and educational leaders from the Ministry of Education and Omani universities, including 19 working in higher education and 24 in the public education sector. The data gathered through semi-structured interviews centered on two main themes: the requirements and the expected challenges. The study revealed a list of requirements to enhance competitiveness in the areas of administrative, cognitive, human, and organizational requirements. It also identified the prominent expected challenges.

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

Bankers are afraid of technology now: explaining perceived vulnerability to technological change among the higher-educated

ABSTRACT The higher-educated are typically seen as winners of technological change and automation, but recent evidence shows that many higher-educated workers are, in fact, concerned about losing their jobs to technology. The reasons why higher-educated workers are worried about technological change are not yet clear, however. We analyse survey data from 25 countries to resolve this puzzle. Our results indicate, in a nutshell, that many higher-educated workers are concerned about being replaced by ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) and related technologies. Specifically, we find that perceived technological vulnerability among the higher-educated is strongly linked to working in the finance and IT sectors – which are known to be particularly heavily exposed to advances in AI technology. We discuss the implications of technological vulnerability among the higher-educated for social solidarity and political conflict in digitalizing economies.

A tech-tonic shift: the complex dance of technology-enabled-learning and academic identity work in higher education

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic catalysed significant transformations in higher education, prominently manifesting through the accelerated adoption of Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL). This shift not only redefined pedagogical practices but also significantly impacted the teaching-orientated identity work of academics. This study explores the repercussions of TEL on academic identity within the post-pandemic educational landscape, moving beyond the confines of online learning to consider the broader technological influences on teaching and learning. The study commences with a review of the existing literature on academic identity work, including an analysis of both the internal and external influences that shape this identity work. Through 20 interviews conducted with the faculty of higher education bodies, the study introduces a taxonomy of five overlapping academic identity archetypes; the entertainer, the hunter-gatherer, the gatekeeper, the humanist, and the technologist. These archetypes provide a classification for understanding the complex, multifaceted nature of academic identities and their evolution in response to TEL. Within this classification, we also include the multitude of rituals and activities undertaken within each archetype as modes of identity work. As such, this study underscores the dynamic, fluid nature of instructor-orientated academic identity, recognising the challenges and opportunities posed by TEL. By fostering environments that acknowledge and leverage these diverse identities, academic institutions can enhance their faculty's capacity to innovate and excel in teaching in an increasingly digital world.

A Módszertani kézikönyv a kreatív tanuláshoz című szakkönyv könyvismertetője

Aim: The book titled Módszertani kézikönyv a kreatív tanuláshoz produced by the teachers and staff of the Ludovika University of Public Service within the framework of the Creative Learning Programme, is a comprehensive guide to the paradigm shift in the teaching methodology of higher education. As a practical handbook, it offers inspiring and practical methods and immediately applicable solutions for creative learning/teaching. Methodology: The work draws on important research in the field, with an emphasis on drawing ideas and suggestions from it for everyday teaching. The chapters of the handbook are structured in the same way. After a brief introduction, the expected learning outcomes are described, followed by the main research findings related to the content of the chapter. Finally, it describes practices that can be used in everyday teaching and that can be applied irrespective of the discipline. Findings: The handbook presents the different areas of higher education pedagogy in a clear and understandable way. It provides many exercises, methodologies and different ways of organising learning to help with day-to-day work in higher education. Value: By the end of the book, the reader will have a near-complete picture of how creative learning/teaching is implemented in higher education. The handbook prepares readers for a new way of teaching, confidently using student-centred, experiential, innovative learning techniques.

Exigency of Centering Equity in Educational Leadership Development

I am an example of a transformed higher education administrator. In this essay, I describe how my journey to an education doctorate impacts my work as a scholar-practitioner in higher education. The CANDEL program challenged what I thought I understood about the status quo in higher education with respect to race, socio-economic impacts, meritocracy, grit, and assumptions we make about students. The coursework and cohort model confronted my own biases and were foundational to my dissertation questions. Conducting my research on university leadership at my home institution gave me an opportunity to develop a shared equity leadership approach to solving complex problems. Equity-focused work in higher education is a long-game, ongoing, and essential to addressing the challenges facing our institutions. Without this, inequities experienced by faculty, staff and students will persist. The education doctorate and its scholar-practitioners are important drivers in shifting the American educational landscape.

Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-level, Place-Based Tobacco Prevention and Control Program at a Minority-Serving Institution in Texas.

Multi-level, place-based interventions have proven effective at promoting a range of health behaviors, including tobacco control and discouraging the uptake of tobacco products. This paper describes the implementation and impact of a 3-year, multi-level tobacco prevention and control program at a community-college minority-serving institution (MSI) on the Texas Gulf Coast within the context of a broader multi-sector, cross-functional health coalition. The intervention studied included a tobacco-free policy, a large-scale communication campaign highlighting parts of the intervention and prevention and cessation resources. The intervention was bolstered by the support of a community-led Steering Committee and tobacco control experts. Results from the first 3years of implementation show that tobacco-free policies were largely supported by community members, awareness of the policy increased over time, and tobacco prevention and cessation resources were successfully embedded into campus norms. This multi-component approach shows how a community college was able to effectively reach students and staff on their campus to increase awareness of both the campus tobacco-free policy and the availability of tobacco prevention and cessation resources. Additionally, it also offers lessons for future tobacco prevention and control work in higher education.

Research on Higher Education Model Innovation Based on Big Data Technology

With the deepening of the reform of higher education, the work of higher education should be further optimized. Teachers should actively introduce new education concepts and teaching methods, so as to better arouse students’ interest in learning, strengthen their understanding and application of the knowledge, and improve the education effect. Big data technology, as a popular educational auxiliary means, can greatly enrich the content of higher education classroom teaching, broaden the path of education, and greatly promote the more comprehensive development of students. In view of this, this article will analyze the higher education model based on big data technology and put forward some strategies for your colleges’ reference.

ШЛЯХИ ОПТИМІЗАЦІЇ САМОСТІЙНОЇ РОБОТИ СТУДЕНТІВ В ПРОЦЕСІОВОЛОДІННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОЮ МОВОЮ У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛІ

The article is devoted to the organisation of students' independent work in higher education in the process of learning a foreign language. Students' independent work is identified as a key factor in the formation of self-education skills and the ability to learn throughout life. In the course of the study, three independent but interrelated parties involved in the process of self-learning of students were identified: student(s)-teacher-information technologies. It is defined that properly organized independent work of students allows them to process large amounts of information, in particular, to work with authentic foreign language sources in the process of mastering foreign language competence. It is proved that the prerequisites for high-quality independent work can and should be formed in the process of classroom work, which in its turn distinguishes a separate function of classroom teaching: preparation for independent work of students. It is stated that students' independent work cannot be separated from classroom work, since it is in the classroom that the teacher uses pedagogical tools to influence the student in order to increase his or her level of confidence and encourage independence. It is emphasised that the task of face-to-face learning is to form basic knowledge and skills, as well as the necessary potential for independent work of the student in future, while having independent learning. The course “Foreign Language for Professional Purposes” chosen for the study is the basic course in learning a foreign language (English) for students of the Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of the State University of Trade and Economics, therefore, it has been chosen for our study. Based on the results of a preliminary survey of students, we tested the latest technology for organizing students' independent work called “Puzzles”, which accumulates and presents information on English-speaking countries in various fields. Moreover, the areas of work can be selected from a list or suggested by the student and included in the list. Thus, independent work can coincide with the realisation of students' wishes and interests, which in its turn became a driving emotional factor in student motivation.

Reclaiming the Public University: What Role for Higher Education Workers and Trade Unions?

Industrial action in the UK higher education sector since 2018 has shone a light on the multiple crises that impact the system. Universities had already been badly affected by the imposition of a tuition fee funding model and aggressive marketisation, but increasingly find themselves at the centre of the new culture wars. There is growing state interest in the activities of academics and interventions into actions on university campuses. In an age of colliding crises, the traditional role of the public university is increasingly being questioned. In recent years these developments have been paralleled by industrial action by the University and College Union (UCU) whose members have been in disputes with university employers over pensions, pay and working conditions. In this article I argue that this industrial action represented an important struggle over the material conditions of university workers, but it also represented a more fundamental, if often implicit, challenge to academic capitalism and the neoliberal university. However, despite an important victory in relation to pensions for workers in some universities, the outcome of the sector-wide dispute on pay and working conditions must be considered as a defeat. In the article I offer an explanation for this setback, and assess whether, and in what ways, a trade union like UCU can contribute to a radical reclaiming, and reinvention, of the public university.

Job stress of university employees: The role of guidance and counseling

Work stress appears as an interesting topic in the era of society 5.0, this condition can even arise among university workers. The emergence of work stress among workers in higher education can be caused by involvement in work. This lack of involvement triggers low performance and low welfare. The aim of this research is to obtain a representation of the work stress of university employees in Yogyakarta and the factors that influence it. The research sample was 329 workers at Yogyakarta City Universities who were selected using proportional random sampling techniques. Limitations for determining the research sample using the Krejcie Table for sample size. The data collection technique uses the Job Stress Scale adopted from Vic Catano's Stressors and Stress Outcomes, consisting of 8 aspects, namely competence, workload, work schedule, role conflict, role ambiguity, routine, rewards, life balance, and policy making. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive. The research results showed that 72% of workers said they were not experiencing work stress in terms of workload, routine, rewards and life balance. Meanwhile, health factors show a high percentage compared to the environment, meaning that health describes the work stress experienced by workers. University guidance and counseling service units can at least play a role in providing the training, counseling and therapy programs needed to overcome work stress.

Review of Local Government Policy and the Role of the Higher Education of Health in Bandung City

Basic health services for the people of the city of Bandung have not yet been done optimally. The Regional Government (PEMDA) has been collaborating across sectors with the Health Service to provide basic health services in the community. The limited number of health workers at the Community Health Center is a real fact that cannot be denied. Community service at the Higher Education of Health has not been yet in line with community needs. This research deals with regional government policies based on Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government which states that to improve public health, it needs to empower the community through cross-sectors including the role of The Higher Education of Health in implementing the tridharma, such as community service in handling public health problems. The reaseach uses an empirical normative legal method, the nature of the research is qualitative, and the research results are analyzed using positive law, circular in nature. The results of research indicate that from the data analysis at 3 (three) institutions of Higher Education of Health and 3 (three) sub-districts in the city of Bandung show that the Regional Government has not maximally included the role of the private sector in basic health services, namely health education; cross-sector collaboration is only incidental and higher health education implements the community service (”Penmas”) for lecturers simply to meet the needs of Lecturer Workload reports (BKD). The research results conclude that public health services in the community have not yet been done optimally due to limited health personnel and The local government's policy in basic health services in the community dealing with collaboration with health service is still limited, too, whereas cross-sector collaboration, namely higher education of Health, is only incidental in nature. It is recommended that local government utilizes the potential of health workers in higher education of Health and collaborates across sectors in regional development, in order to improve public health.

Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Work as an Inclusive Strategy in Higher Education

Objective: The aim of this research is to evaluate the implementation of the flipped classroom and collaborative work in university marketing students, in terms of academic performance, the development of cross-curricular competencies, student satisfaction and motivation, and the effective use of information and communication technologies in the learning process. Theoretical Framework: The main concepts and academic literature that underpin the research are presented, providing a solid foundation for understanding the context of the study. Method: The methodology adopted for this research is quantitative in nature, with a cross-sectional design, and exploratory and descriptive scope. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire composed of five dimensions, in order to cover all aspects inherent to the mixed inclusive strategy that combines the flipped classroom and collaborative work in the university classroom. Results and Discussion: The results suggest that the flipped classroom and collaborative work have a generally positive impact on higher education, in line with much of the current scientific literature. However, it is also evident that careful consideration of implementation and context is necessary to maximize their effectiveness. Variations in outcomes, depending on factors such as discipline, course design, and the digital skills of the participants, are crucial aspects that must be considered. These findings underline the importance of a balanced and adaptive approach in the application of innovative methodologies in higher education. Originality/Value: This study stands out for its rigorous exploration of how the integration of the flipped classroom and collaborative work in higher education enhances soft skills and academic performance, contrasting with traditional methodologies. It underscores the relevance of adapting educational strategies to maximize the effectiveness of ICT in a contemporary and diversified learning context. Its value lies in providing empirical evidence that supports the implementation of these innovative methodologies, promoting more inclusive and effective learning environments.