Young Teachers Research Articles

Conceptual Problems of Mentoring in Education and Experience in Implementing the Innovative Project at Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University in Turkmenistan

Introduction. The article aims to study mentoring in education in both theoretical and applied aspects. The conceptual and methodological analysis is focused on the problem of transforming mentoring from traditional forms to modern methods based on the active interaction of the mentor and the mentee. Мethods. The practice of mentoring is examined using as an example an innovative educational project “teacher – teacher” developed and implemented by Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University, where the main emphasis is on developing in young teachers the universal competencies they lack. Results. The innovative nature of the developed and practiced model lies in its content and structure built within successive four stages: 1) identification of deficits in the development of universal competencies among young teachers; 2) training them in accordance with additional professional development programs; 3) post-course support for the development of universal competencies of teachers; 4) final assessment of the mastery of the acquired universal competencies of teachers. This work is not limited to national boundaries and becomes the subject of international interaction. Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University actively cooperates with universities and educational authorities of Turkmenistan. Conclusion. The article reveals the content of the project and the possibilities of its implementation in the educational system of this country.

Young Black Teachers Taking to Social Media to Shame Black Students and Parents: A Narrative Review

Social media is a group of technologies that offers people avenues to engage with one another in a virtual and digital space through their computer or smartphone (Ober & Wildman, 2015) with young black Americans consuming social media more, proportionally, than any other demographic. As such, young Black educators are increasingly availing themselves to social media as a space to communicate and share their professional experiences with other black educators, and the world. In so doing, some young black educators opt to use their social media platform, and their institutional authority to shine a negative light on their black students and parents. In this narrative review, I explore social media consumption, shaming within the educational context, and black teachers as distinct from lower income black parents and students to argue that rather than using their positions as educators to protect their students and parents, young black teachers who have achieved middle-class status and use social media to display their professional frustrations with their black students and parents, only accomplishes the shaming of those with less power and agency - the very people black teachers traditionally protected from harm.

Investigating the Possibility of Implementing Kayak-canoe and Rowing Topics in the School Curriculum for the Danube Delta Area

Rowing and kayak-canoeing are water sports that are not among the top preferences of young people in Romania and are not included in school programs, even if sports performances have been achieved in these disciplines on an international level. The purpose of the study is to question physical education teachers from the Danube Delta area, regarding the possibility of including these sports in the school curriculum. The work methodology is specific to cross-sectional studies, by applying a questionnaire structured on 3 dimensions (utility, accessibility and attractiveness). The study group consists of 50 teachers, at the level of which 3 independent variables were defined (gender, teaching degree and length of service). The results identify the following causes that can limit the implementation of these activities: problems related to the material base, the limited involvement of teachers in the promotion of these sports disciplines at the level of schools and local decision-makers, low participation of young people in kayaking-canoeing and rowing activities (as variants of active leisure). However, very good values are obtained regarding the favorable effects of these sports for the level of fitness, body harmony and the fulfillment of the skills in physical education programs, so they can be a viable alternative to other classic sports activities. We did not report significant differences between the opinions expressed by men and women. However, we note the superiority of the scores for the teachers of the Under 20 years career group, at the level of the items of all 3 factors, with some significant differences compared to the Over 20 years career group, so younger teachers are more confident and open to the implementation of kayak-canoeing and rowing in the school curriculum.

Concluded project of the Ministry of Education University-Industry Collaborative Education Program: Cultivation of the Technological Innovation Ability for Young Backbone Teachers

Artificial intelligence and other new technologies not only have a wide application prospect in civil field, but also have very important application value in national defense and military field, especially in electronic countermeasures. In order to adapt the teaching ability and scientific research and innovation ability of young backbone teachers to the development of new technology, with the help of the Ministry of Education industry-university cooperation and collaborative innovation platform, local superior companies and enterprises to adopt the school-enterprise cooperation mode of industry-education integration, carry out the training of young backbone teachers in technological innovation ability. This project can improve the team members' scientific research and innovation ability and professional teaching level, and achieve a virtuous circle of joint improvement of the level of teachers, scientific research ability and talent cultivation.

A STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFECTIONISM AND LONELINESS AMONG YOUNG TEACHERS IN UNIVERSITIES


 
 
 
 The FMPS and UCLA scales measured 100 young university teachers from ethnic areas in southwestern China. The results showed that perfectionism and loneliness differed significantly on the demographic variables of origin, age, discipline, gender, ethnicity, and being an only child. The perfectionism dimensions of fear of making mistakes and organization were predictive of loneliness, and all the perfectionism dimensions, except family expectations, personal standards, and doubts about action, affected loneliness.
 
 
 

Роль наставничества в адаптации начинающего педагога к работе в школе

The article presents the result of a study that will help to consider the dynamics of the development of the main indicators in the process of adaptation to work at school for a novice teacher. This study will help to correctly draw up a mentor's work plan with a young teacher, at the right time to provide him with professional support, which is an important component in his further decision to stay or leave school. The analysis of graphs was also carried out and the patterns of development of the main indicators in the process of adaptation for a novice specialist were revealed. Based on the results obtained, the time frame for the onset of professional crises of a young teacher was determined, which can become his turning points in the desire to work at school, to determine important ranges for the work of a mentor with a young teacher.

“I’m on My Own and I’m Not Trained”: A Cultural-Historical Activity Theory Analysis of Teaching Mathematics Out-of-Field in a Small School

AbstractThis paper employs Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) as an analytical heuristic in exploring the internationally prevalent situation of teaching out-of-field. Drawing on interview transcripts, we use CHAT to frame the activity of a young teacher teaching mathematics out-of-field in a small rural K-12 school in Australia. We identify and map some important elements and tensions of out-of-field mathematics teaching, how these tensions change over time and how this activity interacts with in-field teaching. Finally, we consider emotions and identity in relation to the structural elements of CHAT mediational triangles to more fully explore and represent some of the complexities of teaching mathematics out-of-field in a small rural school and implications for responding to the out-of-field phenomenon.

Methodical competence of future physical education teacher

The article reveals the relevance of the problem of developing methodical competence of future physical education teachers. It has been established that the teacher's methodical competence ensures the effectiveness of the pupils' learning process as it allows the implementation of methods, principles, content, forms and means of educational and pedagogical activities as well as activities in the areas of physical culture and health improvement. The contradiction in the process of developing the methodical competence of a teacher between the necessity and need of a teacher to have methodical competence and the insufficient development of the theoretical foundations of the process of its development, between the social order for a highly educated and competent teacher and the inertia of many teachers in bringing their knowledge and skills in line with the modern requirements of the educational process is specified, between the need for continuous methodical improvement and the lack of appropriate forms and methods of professional training. The purpose of the article is to study the dynamics of the development of methodical competence among students of higher education institutions - future teachers of physical culture during the academic year. It has been proven that trainee teachers, young physical education teachers do not demonstrate enough psychological, pedagogical and methodical knowledge, abilities and skills during the lesson. A significant part of teachers, regardless of their work experience, feel the need to update their knowledge (75.0 - 100%), master modern physical culture and health technologies (50.0 - 86.4%). Almost every second teacher experiences difficulties of a methodical nature, is not familiar with the technology of organizing and carrying out scientific and methodical work at school. After the end of the pedagogical experiment, it was established that theoretical knowledge improved by 14.15 points for the reliability difference Р ˂ 0.01, professional skills and abilities – 14.57 points at Р ˂ 0.01, physical culture methods – 11.45 points at Р ˂ 0.01, practical experience increased by 12.79 points at Р ˂ 0.01, personal qualities – 8.76 points at Р ˂ 0.05. Conclusion: the student who has mastered a high level of methodical competence while studying at a higher education institution is able to solve all methodical tasks in a physical education lesson at school.

“The bones are ours, the flesh is yours”: when tradition is a constraint in academic mentorship of a contemporary Uzbekistan

ABSTRACT This paper considers aspects of local academic knowledge generation in Uzbekistan by focusing on the mentor – mentee relations and the ‘ustoz’ and ‘shogird’ mindset of supervisees concerning their mentors. By doing so, it analyses how these perceptions may represent the challenge in improving the research quality among young Uzbek faculty members. Drawing on a survey of young university teachers, this study argues that the obstacles are not just policy-related but also cognitive and culture-related. This study uses a Critical Metaphor Analysis (CMA) to identify metaphors associated with the apprenticeship in Uzbekistan and how these relate to images and expectations of supervisors among supervisees in contemporary Uzbekistan.

Study on the Influencing Factors of the Teaching Literacy of Young Teachers in Local Undergraduate Universities -- A Quality Analysis Based on Grounded Theory

Study on the Influencing Factors of the Teaching Literacy of Young Teachers in Local Undergraduate Universities -- A Quality Analysis Based on Grounded Theory

Teachers’ attitudes on gamification: The Greek EFL context

This article explores teachers' attitudes towards the perceived usefulness and intention of using gamification in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. The study examines the impact of age, teaching experience, and educational background on teachers' attitudes towards gamification. The literature review highlights the potential benefits of gamification in enhancing student engagement, motivation, and positive learning behavior, as well as its potential to address affective factors and language skills. This quantitative study employed a correlational research design, involving a sample of 70 language instructors from five language schools in Greece. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire adapted from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research indicates that younger teachers are more willing to incorporate gamification into their lessons, while older teachers may require additional support. Teaching experience negatively influences teachers' intention to use gamification, indicating that less experienced teachers are more open to experimentation. Educational background, however, does not significantly impact teachers' intention to use gamification. Additionally, the study finds that the perceived usefulness of gamification is influenced by age, teaching experience, and attitudes towards control and student approval. The article concludes that while gamification can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, its effectiveness depends on various factors. Recommendations include tailored training programs and support networks for older teachers and the promotion of collaborative communities to facilitate the integration of gamification in EFL classrooms. Further research is encouraged to explore public school EFL teachers' attitudes and develop effective strategies for gamification implementation.

Integration of ICT for Research and Administrative Work by Teacher Educators in Secondary Stage Teacher Education Institutes

The study explored the best practices by Teacher Educators in integrating ICT into Research and Administrative work. Understanding teacher educators’ use of ICT and its influence is central to determining technology’s role and effectiveness during their career. Thus, teacher educators should be assisted and encouraged to develop positive attitudes in learning and to apply ICT in their Profession. The findings showed that both young and experienced teacher educators showed readiness to use ICT in their career.

DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL COMPETENCIES OF THE GENERATION OF YOUNG TEACHERS IN KAZAKHSTAN

The article discusses the phenomenon of socialization of modern adolescents on the internet, the current state of the existing media space, the paradigm of which determines the new digital life of society. Today’s internetization, which has a global character, has become an integral part of all spheres of society’s life. Therefore, the question of studying the aspects and mechanisms of its influence in science is causing a very acute content. As a result of digital socialization, the socialization of Generation Z is manifested by its active participation in the assimilation of norms and values. The features of Generation Z as the main audience of media consumption in the risk zone are determined as a result of the social negative impact of the descriptive internet on the basis of domestic and foreign scientific paradigms. The authors also studied the phenomenon along Generation Z, taking as a basis the field of Sciences in a close correlation between socialization and through the lens of media pedagogy, a new vector of research. Within the framework of this approach, the internet socialization of the «new generation» considers the possibilities of influencing the solution of problems based on the possibilities of paying special attention to education and its methodological basis. Keywords: young teachers, digital competencies, generation Z, teachers, digital socialization, social capital.

Formation of Emotional Intelligence and Social Reflection of young Teachers as a Condition for Effective Professional Activity

Formation of Emotional Intelligence and Social Reflection of young Teachers as a Condition for Effective Professional Activity

Assessment and Enhancement of Professional Development Capabilities of Young Teachers at Private Universities in the Context of Transformation

Assessment and Enhancement of Professional Development Capabilities of Young Teachers at Private Universities in the Context of Transformation

“I Just Want to Live My Life”: Young Disabled People’s Possibilities for Achieving Participation and Wellness

This study aimed to (a) explore disabled children’s and adolescents’ possibilities for participation and (b) identify the practices and policies that affect their participation and how these are enacted. Case studies were conducted with seven children and adolescents with various impairments. Each case included interviews with the young person, their parents and teachers, as well as observations in their usual environments. The interview topics covered the young people’s participation, their sense of belonging and aspects that were pivotal to their engagement and wellness. The observations focused on their possibilities for participation and interactions with peers and adults. These young disabled people’s possibilities for participation at home, in school and in their neighbourhoods were affected by complex dynamics between personal and environmental factors. Whether and how the young people’s disability-related rights were enacted depended on the socio-cultural–material arrangements and parents’ knowledge of the welfare system. To better understand and act on the complex and marginalised position of young disabled people, more focus should be directed at policies that affect their rights and possibilities for participation and how these are enacted in practice. Knowledge needs to be expanded to scrutinise the disabling hindrances hidden in social and structural spaces and implemented in services.

Enhancement of Students Motivation in Online English Classes: Teacher's Response Strategies and Challenges

Students' motivation in online classes is a crucial concern when online learning is becoming more and more common. To improve student motivation in online English courses, this study investigates and analyzes the coping mechanisms and difficulties faced by teachers. This paper examines the many tactics used by educators to encourage and engage students in an online learning environment. It does this by using a mixed research methodology that includes surveys, comparisons, and interviews. The present study's findings highlight the difficulties faced by teachers and how these difficulties affect students' motivation. This paper has found that there are some similarities in the strategies made by teachers in different countries to enhance students' motivation to learn, but there are also many differences. Anyway, they all use some theories. The strategies of teachers with different ages and teaching experiences are also very different, young teachers know how to catch the students' interest more while older teachers are more oppressive and tend to make the classroom atmosphere tense. Secondly, students' motivation is also influenced by the students themselves, such as their personality, age, interest in the subject, and the compatibility of their major with the course content.

The Psychological Pressure of Business English Translation Teaching and Counter Strategies

BACKGROUND: As the author`s country adheres to the basic national policy of opening to the outside world, persists in opening the country, and gradually increases the exchanges with the outside world, the society`s demand for compound translators is relatively increasing, and the work of Business English translation teaching has become more important. Therefore, the reform of Business English translation teaching puts forward higher requirements for translation teaching. OBJECTIVE: Studies have found that translation teaching has an important impact on the workload and work pressure of newcomers to the translation teaching industry, as well as the mental health of the new generation of translators. This not only has important value for studying the mental health of translation teachers, but also can make young Business English Translation teachers have a better understanding of the industry they are engaged in, which helps to properly handle various problems at work and reduces the psychological pressure on translators brought by Business English translation teaching and the impact of their own mental health. METHODS: This article uses the Psychological Stress Scale for Business English Translation Teaching Work and the Mental Health Self-Assessment Scale to analyze and summarize the information obtained by the newcomers to the translation teaching industry in Guangxi through questionnaire surveys. RESULTS: Newly recruited translators have higher scores on the psychological pressure of Business English translation teaching, which shows that the psychological pressure of newly recruited translators is relatively high. There is a significant correlation between the mental health of newly recruited translation teachers and the psychological pressure they feel in Business English translation teaching. CONCLUSIONS: In order to solve the problems encountered in the work, reduce the psychological pressure caused by Business English translation teaching, and improve the psychological and physical quality of young teachers, young teachers should know their own profession from many aspects and master its characteristics.

НАСТАВНИЧЕСТВО КАК ИСКЛЮЧИТЕЛЬНАЯ ОСОБЕННОСТЬ СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЛИЧНОСТНОГО РОСТА

In modern society, the value feature of a person's life, in most cases, no longer depends on himself, but on the system of socio-social processes. Therefore, improving the quality of life of the population is the task of the whole society. The article touches on a currently relevant phenomenon – the organization and actions of mentoring activities on the basis of the correctional educational institution OGBOU "Boarding school for students with hearing impairments". The publication contains a description of the correctional-pedagogical, socio-personal model of mentoring, which is difficult to overestimate, which provides support to young teachers during the period of mastering the profession, as well as provides assistance to parents, legal representatives during the accompaniment of pupils with disabilities in the work of the auditory analyzer. The article considers the practical orientation of mentoring technologies, expanded methods and methods as an extension of the educational space, taking into account the individual characteristics of children with hearing impairments, support for young teachers, education of the parent community, interaction with professional organizations, network pedagogical communities. The author of the article describes the experience of organizing mentoring activities in a correctional institution and beyond. The material indicates the construction of direct values of cooperation, the replication of mentoring practices, the universality of forms, techniques and tools of curation. The publication describes both the main activity of the tutor and the position of personal mentoring practice at school, which has certain role situations. The presented article highlights the pedagogical experience of mentoring in the process of accompanying students with special educational needs – hearing impairment. The article describes the directions of development and diversity of forms of mentoring activities with students, young teachers, parents, and the public. Depending on the conditions for the implementation of mentoring activities in an educational institution, each form of mentoring has its own purpose and specific tasks. Thanks to the mechanism of mentoring – the transfer of professional pedagogical experience, knowledge of correctional pedagogy, skills on how to do this or that action more effectively - young teachers, parents will avoid mistakes in raising children.

The Ecological Challenges of Academic Development for Young Teachers in Minzu Colleges and Universities

Under the background of the "Double First-Class" initiative, local minzu colleges and universities, as an integral part of Chinese education, play a crucial role in talent cultivation, scientific research, community service, and cultural heritage and innovation in the new era. Young teachers have become a key factor constraining the development of these institutions. Based on the theory of human ecological development, this article comprehensively considers aspects such as organizational culture, academic culture, and disciplinary ecological environment that young teachers in local minzu colleges and universities experience during their academic growth process. It aims to understand the real ecological conditions of their development and identifies the challenges faced by young teachers in local minzu colleges and universities. These challenges primarily include the need for improvement in the organizational culture environment within the school's internal governance structure, the urgency to stimulate research and innovation dynamics in the academic ecological environment, and the necessity to optimize the overall organic structure of the disciplinary ecological environment. To create a positive environment for the growth of young teachers, where they can fully utilize their talents and potential, local minzu colleges and universities should analyze the reasons, using the basic principles of human ecological development theory, and engage in systematic thinking while considering their own talent development practices.