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The emotional technology of foreign-language education and its use at the level of an axiological micro-discourse
Authors:   Vyatka State University, Tatarinova Maya N. , Shvetsova Marina G. ,   Vyatka State University, Bodnaruk Elena V. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University Named after M. V. Lomonosov, Heberlein Frank A. ,   Northern (Arctic) Federal University Named after M. V. Lomonosov, Vladimirova Yelena N. ,   Vyatka State Agrotechnological University
Published: September 2021

The problem for the research. Today the most important educational task is raising a harmoniously developed personality, competitive and in demand in the modern multicultural society. The problem for our research is the search in the system of school foreign-language education for the conditions for the development of such a personality, known as the “intercultural language personality”. Methods of investigation. The experimental part of the study was conducted on the bases of Kirov Lyceum of Natural Sciences and a secondary school with in-depth study of some subjects in the town of Nolinsk, Kirov Region (32 third-grade students). Special diagnostic tools were applied to identify the results of using an emotional technology of foreign-language education at the level of an axiological micro-discourse: the success rate as the indicator of the level of students’ skills and habits in the field of the “intellectual” unit of foreign-language education content; a series of methods for determining students’ mastery in the sphere of the emotional component (“Proficiency in the system of national and universal values”; “Three wishes”; “Research of volitional self-regulation”; “Who am I?”; “Incomplete sentences”. The findings of the study. The results of the study showed that at the level of an axiological micro-discourse the indicators of proficiency in both “intellectual” and the emotional component of foreign-language education content increased in 97 % of the third-graders, participating in the experiment. The statistical characteristics of the results indicate that they are not random in nature, but are explained by the conduct of experimental work. By its end the standard deviation of the students proficiency in the “intellectual” module of the content of foreign-language education decreased by 0.05; in the emotional component – by 1. The Fisher test data were 1.89/1 and 1.3/1, respectively (p<0.05). Conclusions. As a result of achieving the goal of the article, the emotional technology of foreign-language education is presented, and the specificities of its use at the level of an axiological micro-discourse are shown. New terms were introduced: “an emotional technology of foreign-language education”, “an axiological micro-discourse”.
Component structure of academic adaptation at primary school age
Authors:   Saratov State University, Grigorieva Marina V. , Shamionov Rail M. ,   Saratov State University, Grinina Elena S. ,   Saratov State University, Sozonnik Alexey V. ,   Saratov State University, Krasnova Svetlana V. ,   Municipal educational institution "Secondary school number 59 with in-depth study of subjects"
Published: September 2021

Modern education is characterized by the variability of forms and requirements, which necessitates the search for the ways of effective academic adaptation of students. The purpose of this study is to study and experimentally confirm the component structure of academic adaptation at primary school age. The study involved 80 primary schoolchildren of the municipal educational institution "Secondary school No. 59" in Saratov (RF) and 51 parents. To study the component structure of the academic adaptation, the authors' questionnaire and scales for parents and children were used to assess the motivational, emotional, cognitive, communicative, personal (regulatory), as well as psychophysiological components of academic adaptation. New scientific data were obtained on the relationship of the motivational component of academic adaptation (with cognitive r= 0.245, at p < 0.05), cognitive (with internal learning motivation, r= 0.529, at p <0.01), and personal (with cognitive r= 0.375, at p< 0.01). It was found that the most variable characteristic of the academic adaptation of primary schoolchildren is the arbitrariness of mental processes (σ = 0.9). As a result of factor analysis, 7 factors of academic adaptation were identified: "Consistency of self-esteem as a good student", "Orientation towards independence in studies and communication with peers", "Psychophysiological distress", "Avoiding school troubles based on emotional self-regulation and thinking through actions at school", "Striving to improve normative behavior at school", "Social success in school", "General emotional well-being at school". It is also shown that, in the views of parents, the mental stress of students is a positive factor in the academic adaptation of their children, while the students themselves experience a negative influence of this factor on the success of their adaptation. The results of the experimental study enabled to create the scientific basis for developing a technology of psychological and pedagogical support for the academic adaptation of primary school students, contributing to the successful inclusion of a child in the educational environment.
Using ethical assignments as a means of developing the sociocultural identity of primary schoolchildren
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Samsonova Nadezhda V. , Gam Aleksandr V. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: September 2021

Introduction. The relevance of the study is due to the need to include a child of primary school age in positive real socially conditioned relationships, in order to prevent widespread sociocultural infantilism, as well as deformation of the social interests of children. The purpose of this work is to analyze the features of ethical tasks as a humanistic component of a human nature studies' character in the educational process of primary school, and to establish the influence of ethical tasks on the development of the socio-cultural identity of primary schoolchildren. Materials and methods. In the course of the empirical study, the authors conducted a diagnosis of the sociocultural identity of a person for 580 students in 2-4 grades during classroom sessions. The parameters and characteristics were studied among the respondents using a set of valid diagnostic techniques: the "Unfinished sentences" technique by N.E. Shchurkova, the "Value Orientations" method (O.I. Motkov, T.A. Ogneva), the "Our Relations" method (L.M. Fridman). The reliability of the obtained data was checked using Student's method. Research results. The content was replenished by means of ethical values, problems, its axiological and social orientation was strengthened, tasks, questions, situations that form the humanistic worldview and socio-cultural orientation of the student's personality were included. Based on a comparative analysis of the empirical data, statistical analysis, a positive trend and an increase in the values of indicators according to the cognitive-semantic criterion were established (p < 0.05); according to the emotional-value criterion (p < 0.05), according to the activity criterion (p < 0.05). The data indicate a positive increase in all aspects of sociocultural identity. Conclusions. The obtained results confirm the hypothesis that with the continuous and consistent use of ethical tasks, social and cultural states ("becoming") are formed and are fixed in the qualities and characteristics of the individual. The obtained results can be used to enrich school curricula with a humanistic component, as well as to design long-term interdisciplinary social and educational programs for children and youngsters.
The Multicultural Education Paradigm Pattern: A Case Study in Muhammadiyah Junior High School in Palangka Raya, Indonesia
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University, Noor Ady Ferdian , Sonedi Dr ,   Muhammadiyah University of Palangka Raya, Azman Mohamed Nor Azhari ,   Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Khunaifi A'am Rifaldi ,   Muhammadiyah University of Palangka Raya, Dwiningrum Siti Irene Astuti ,   Yogyakarta State University, Haryanto Dr ,   Yogyakarta State University
Published: September 2021

The problems and the aim of the study. Indonesian society has problems of cultural disparities, occupation movements from different cultural backgrounds, and differences in conceptual understanding and application that give rise to the spirit of diversity in the fields that build multicultural education. This proposed study to identify fields that build multicultural education in Muhammadiyah Junior High Schools through a description of student interactions in these fields. Research Methods. Quantitative approach with a descriptive analysis. Sampling used a sample quota. The sampling included 29 students of grade VIII Muhammadiyah Junior High School in Palangka Raya and is the only Junior High School in the Muhammadiyah organization. Result. This research reveals religion as a way of learning and interacting in their daily life (80% = Sure until Very Sure). Gender, namely feeling more comfortable hanging out with friends of different sexes but still in accordance with religious rules (57% = Sure until Very Sure). Students in socializing. Ethnic, namely respecting friends who are different from their region of origin so that they are able to mingle in social relationships (75% = Sure until Very Sure). Racial, namely students can interact with friends who are less handsome or beautiful (61% = Sure until Very Sure). Cultural indicators, namely students value friends who are not smart and do not get along well (97% = Sure until Very Sure). Social class, namely students choose rich friends and parents who have positions in learning and social groups (54% = Sure until Very Sure). But not all can implement according to the theory of multicultural education because each individual has their own thoughts and understanding of diversity (20% - 46% = Less Sure to Not Sure). Conclusion. Multicultural education at Muhammadiyah Junior High School Palangka Raya was revealed to be able to be adopted by students so that the school still maintained the characteristics of Muhammadiyah but there were still students who were unable to adapt and construct.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Tentang HIV/AIDS dengan Stigma Warga Usia Subur pada ODHA di Desa Pondok Kelor Kecamatan Paiton Kabupaten Probolinggo
Authors: Ermawati Iit , Natalia Mega Silvian , Hikmawati Nova
Published: September 2021

AbstrakTujuan keenam dari MDGs yaitu menangani berbagai penyakit menular paling berbahaya. Pada urutan teratas adalah Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV), yaitu virus penyebab Aquired Immune Deficiency Virus Syndrome (AIDS), Stigma dan diskriminasi terhadap ODHA masih sering terjadi di berbagai tingkat lingkungan. Faktor yang cukup penting adalah kebijakan yang dinilai masih kurang sosialisasi dan sering berlawanan dengan implementasinya di lapangan. Di Kabupaten Probolinggo, Kecamatan Paiton berada di urutan tertinggi sebagai epidemi HIV/AIDS. Tujuan umum penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS dengan stigma warga usia subur pada ODHA di Desa Pondok Kelor Kecamatan Paiton Kabupaten Probolinggo. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan rancangan bangun adalah crossectional. Populasi adalah semua ibu usia produktif (21-44 tahun) di Desa Pondok Kelor Kecamatan Paiton Kabupaten Probolinggo. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Simple Random Sampling. Sampel adalah sebagian warga usia produktif di Desa Pondok Kelor Kecamatan Paiton sebesar 150 orang. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner serta dianalisis secara univariat, bivariat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan tingkat pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS dengan stigma masyarakat pada ODHA di Desa Pondok Kelor Kecamatan Paiton Probolinggo.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, hiv, AIDS, stigma, ODHAÂ Â AbstractThe MDGs' sixth target is to combat the world's most dangerous infectious diseases. The Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV), which causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Virus Syndrome (AIDS), is at the top of the list. Stigma and prejudice towards PLWHA are still prevalent at many levels of society. The policy, which is believed to be poor in socialization and frequently contradicts its implementation in the field, is a significant component. Paiton District is the most affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Probolinggo District. The overall goal of this research was to see if there was a correlationÂ between HIV/AIDS knowledge and stigma among women of childbearing age in Pondok Kelor Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo Regency. This study has a cross-sectional design and is an analytic investigation. Pondok Kelor Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo Regency, with a population of all mothers of working age (21-44 years). Simple Random Sample was utilized as the sampling method. In Pondok Kelor Village, Paiton District, 150 persons of working age were sampled. Data is collected via a questionnaire and evaluated using univariate and bivariate analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a correlation between the level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS with community stigma on PLWHA in Pondok Kelor Village, Paiton District, Probolinggo.Keywords: knowledge, HIV, AIDS, stigma
Discovery and Full Genome Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in Stool Specimen from a Recovered Patient, China
Authors: LI YONGDONG , CHEN YI , NI HONGXIA , YI BO , ZHANG DANDAN , ZHANG JIANING , WANG WENJING , LIU YUHUI , JIAO SULI , XU GUOZHANG , QIAN WEIDONG
Published: September 2021

SARS-CoV-2 was found in a recovered patient’s stool specimen by combining quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) and genome sequencing. The patient was virus positive in stool specimens for at least an additional 15 days after he was recovered, whereas respiratory tract specimens were negative. The discovery of the complete genome of SARS-CoV-2 in the stool sample of the recovered patient demonstrates a cautionary warning that the potential mode of the virus transmission cannot be excluded through the fecal-oral route after viral clearance in the respiratory tract.
Latent Pathogenic Fungi in the Medicinal Plant Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Are Modulated by Secondary Metabolites and Colonizing Microbiota Originating from Soil
Authors: YE HAI-TAO , LUO SHI-QIONG , YANG ZHAN-NAN , WANG YUAN-SHUAI , DING QIAN
Published: September 2021

Latent pathogenic fungi (LPFs) affect plant growth, but some of them may stably colonize plants. LPFs were isolated from healthy Houttuynia cordata rhizomes to reveal this mechanism and identified as Ilyonectria liriodendri, an unidentified fungal sp., and Penicillium citrinum. Sterile H. cordata seedlings were cultivated in sterile or non-sterile soils and inoculated with the LPFs, followed by the plants’ analysis. The in vitro antifungal activity of H. cordata rhizome crude extracts on LPF were determined. The effect of inoculation of sterile seedlings by LPFs on the concentrations of rhizome phenolics was evaluated. The rates of in vitro growth inhibition amongst LPFs were determined. The LPFs had a strong negative effect on H. cordata in sterile soil; microbiota in non-sterile soil eliminated such influence. There was an interactive inhibition among LPFs; the secondary metabolites also regulated their colonization in H. cordata rhizomes. LPFs changed the accumulation of phenolics in H. cordata. The results provide that colonization of LPFs in rhizomes was regulated by the colonizing microbiota of H. cordata, the secondary metabolites in the H. cordata rhizomes, and the mutual inhibition and competition between the different latent pathogens.
Bacterial Community Analysis and Potential Functions of Core Taxa in Different Parts of the Fungus Cantharellus cibarius
Authors: GE WEI , ZHANG ZHI-YUAN , DONG CHUN-BO , HAN YAN-FENG , DESHMUKH SUNIL K. , LIANG ZONG-QI
Published: September 2021

Cantharellus cibarius is a widely distributed, popular, edible fungus with high nutritional and economic value. However, significant challenges persist in the microbial ecology and artificial cultivation of C. cibarius. Based on the 16S rRNA sequencing data, this study analyzed bacterial community structures and diversity of fruit bodies and rhizomorph parts of C. cibarius and mycosphere samples (collected in the Wudang District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China). It explored the composition and function of the core bacterial taxa. The analyzed results showed that the rhizomorph bacterial community structure was similar to mycosphere, but differed from the fruit bodies. Members of the Allorhizobium-Neorhizobium-Pararhizobium-Rhizobium complex had the highest abundance in the fruit bodies. However, they were either absent or low in abundance in the rhizomorphs and mycosphere. At the same time, members of the Burkholderia-Caballeronia-Paraburkholderia complex were abundant in the fruit bodies and rhizomorphs parts of C. cibarius, as well as mycosphere. Through functional annotation of core bacterial taxa, we found that there was an apparent trend of potential functional differentiation of related bacterial communities in the fruit body and rhizomorph: potential functional groups of core bacterial taxa in the fruit bodies centered on nitrogen fixation, nitrogen metabolism, and degradation of aromatic compounds, while those in rhizomorphs focused on aerobic chemoheterotrophy, chemoheterotrophy, defense against soil pathogens, decomposition of complex organic compounds, and uptake of insoluble inorganic compounds. The analysis of functional groups of bacteria with different structures is of great significance to understand that bacteria promote the growth and development of C. cibarius.
Rapid Detection and Differentiation of KPC and MBL Carbapenemases among Enterobacterales Isolates by a Modified Combined-Disk Test
Authors: WEI MING , WANG PENG , WANG SHUAI , YANG CHUNXIA , GU LI
Published: September 2021

This study was conducted to develop a cheap, rapid, and accurate modified combined-disk test (mCDT) approach to detect and differentiate KPC and MBL carbapenemases among clinical carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) isolates and simultaneously distinguish them from carbapenem-susceptible Enterobacterales (CSE) isolates. A total of 163 CRE and 90 third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales isolates were tested using imipenem and meropenem disks and different concentrations of carbapenemase inhibitors. The optimal sensitivity and specificity for detecting KPC carbapenemase were 97.2% and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity for detecting MBL carbapenemase were 100% and 100% with imipenem or meropenem and carbapenemase inhibitors within six hours. The inhibitory zone diameter of 18 mm for imipenem or meropenem disks without inhibitor could distinguish CRE from CSE isolates. Therefore, this mCDT approach may be a useful tool in clinical laboratories to detect CRE isolates and differentiate KPC and MBL producers, which is beneficial for patient management and hospital infection prevention and control.
Comparative Genomic Analysis and Phenotypic Characterization of Bronchoscope-Associated Klebsiella aerogenes
Authors: HUANG FANG , LI SHUANG , LOU LAN , MO JUNJUN , XU HAO
Published: September 2021

Bronchoscopes have been linked to outbreaks of nosocomial infections. The phenotypic and genomic profiles of bronchoscope-associated Klebsiella aerogenes isolates are largely unknown. In this work, a total of 358 isolates and 13 isolates were recovered from samples after clinical procedures and samples after decontamination procedures, respectively, over the five months. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing found seven K. aerogenes isolates exhibiting a low-level resistance to antimicrobial agents. Among seven K. aerogenes isolates, we found five sequence types (STs) clustered into three main clades. Collectively, this study described for the first time the phenotypic and genomic characteristics of bronchoscope-associated K. aerogenes.
Fungal Infections in COVID-19 Intensive Care Patients
Authors: COŞKUN AYŞENUR SÜMER , DURMAZ ŞENAY ÖZTÜRK
Published: September 2021

Opportunistic fungal infections increase morbidity and mortality in COVID-19 patients monitored in intensive care units (ICU). As patients’ hospitalization days in the ICU and intubation period increase, opportunistic infections also increase, which prolongs hospital stay days and elevates costs. The study aimed to describe the profile of fungal infections and identify the risk factors associated with mortality in COVID-19 intensive care patients. The records of 627 patients hospitalized in ICU with the diagnosis of COVID-19 were investigated from electronic health records and hospitalization files. The demographic characteristics (age, gender), the number of ICU hospitalization days and mortality rates, APACHE II scores, accompanying diseases, antibiotic-steroid treatments taken during hospitalization, and microbiological results (blood, urine, tracheal aspirate samples) of the patients were recorded. Opportunistic fungal infection was detected in 32 patients (5.10%) of 627 patients monitored in ICU with a COVID-19 diagnosis. The average APACHE II score of the patients was 28 ± 6. While 25 of the patients (78.12%) died, seven (21.87%) were discharged from the ICU. Candida parapsilosis (43.7%) was the opportunistic fungal agent isolated from most blood samples taken from COVID-19 positive patients. The mortality rate of COVID-19 positive patients with candidemia was 80%. While two out of the three patients (66.6%) for whom fungi were grown from their tracheal aspirate died, one patient (33.3%) was transferred to the ward. Opportunistic fungal infections increase the mortality rate of COVID-19-positive patients. In addition to the risk factors that we cannot change, invasive procedures should be avoided, constant blood sugar regulation should be applied, and unnecessary antibiotics use should be avoided.
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PENETRATION INTO EDUCATION: SOME THOUGHTS
Authors: Lamanauskas Vincentas
Published: September 2021

Over the last decade the spread of information communication technologies has been growing very rapidly both in quantitative and qualitative meaning. Not only new, innovative technologies, but also various people communication forms based on these technologies have appeared. Here, it is spoken about so-called social networking websites. Their rapid development raises certain anxiousness as well. Education, as one of society life spheres, can’t stay apart. The penetration of technologies in education is very great. The number of computers and computer technologies is expanding not only in educational offices, but also in the environment of every of us: homes, working places and so on. The youth is a very receptive group of society in this respect, seeking to try the newest technologies as quickly as possible. The majority of pupils spend quite a big part of time working on computers and using other computer technologies. It must be accentuated, that very often such kind of activity is not directly related with learning and self-education in a wider sense. It is obvious, that penetration of technologies enables educational community to work differently, to change educational process, to search for new approaches and so on.
DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIVERSAL MODEL OF E-COURSE USING PETRI NETS
Authors: Balogh Zoltán , Magdin Martin , Turčáni Milan
Published: September 2021

In modelling and process simulation the aim of the research is to create a designed functional control model of student communication in LMS system by a created model in Petri nets. The model reflects the student´s and the pedagogue´s requirements, is enough modular, not too complicated and it fulfils the basic pedagogical and psychological principles. The aim was to create a control model of student communication in LMS system which would be not only intelligible and clear but it would also eliminate some lacks from the other known models. Introduction and administration of any processes requires description of their solution, inspection, monitoring, optimization and first of all their simple formulation, whereby it is very important to express their logic. The article deals with modelling and subsequent simulation of education processes in Petri nets implemented into the environment of the learning management system (LMS). The aim of the LMS system for the teaching control is to regulate the communication according to the student´s knowledge and ability and thus modify the amount and sophistication of submitted materials for the student. Using the constituted model we shall be able to create electronic courses, so these models can serve as a prototype for creating further electronic courses in the environments of the LMS. Key words: educational process, modeling process, Petri nets, universal model, web-based education.
HOW ICT CAN ENHANCE THE ATTRACTIVENESS OF MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Slabeycius Juraj , Polčin Daniel
Published: September 2021

The study deals with the causes and consequences of disinterest of pupils in mathematics and physics and looking for a way how to increase the attractiveness of these subjects in primary and secondary schools. One possibility is the use of information and communication technologies in the teaching process. The study refers on EDULAB project, created as an initiative of NGO and private sector. Its aim is to create a wide program of electronic education and support material for schools based on ICT. The EDULAB education center gives primary and secondary schools in Slovakia the opportunity to gain practical skills in the application of ICT in education. Via the portal www.naucteviac.sk EDULAB provides schools more than 30 000 multimedia resources for five science subjects. These are multimedia materials of company Young Digital Planet, known as "universal curriculum" tailored to national language. Nevertheless, the latest computer technology, interactive whiteboards, other computer peripherals and multimedia e-learning programs don’t give school the guarantee for an increase of the of pupils’ knowledge, as long as the digital learning materials contain a number of errors and unacceptable simplification.
Key words: digital education, ICT, EDULAB, physics teaching, misconception in physics.
THE ROLE OF BIOGRAPHIES IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO UNDERSTANDING HOW SCIENTISTS AND SCIENCE WORKS
Authors: Farías Diana M. , Arroio Agnaldo
Published: September 2021

In this study it is presented several considerations concerning the elements that biographies could contribute to chemistry education. It is analyzed two particular cases: biographies from two high school chemistry textbooks and an audiovisual in the form of an animated fictional documentary about the life of Marie Curie. The analysis was carried out following a methodology designed to analyze textbooks in which we visualize science as a network where we identify elements that allow us to track how science circulates; we have used previously these elements in analyzing audiovisual materials for classroom (Arroio and Farías, 2011). These results show that despite the fact that biographies have elements which justify the criticism they have received within science education they can improve the contextualization and localization of scientific activity by making new connections between those actors that are not generally part of schools’ accounts of science: scientists, institutions, and places, amongst others. This fact was further substantiated after analyzing the documentary. It is proposed that the inclusion of biographies has a vast potential for conveying a more realistic image of scientific activity - but only if the biographies are specifically designed for teaching and are understood to be narrowly related to the popularization of science, science education, and the historiography of science. Moreover, biographies can lend more weight to the role of scientists as narrative axes, where then the school discourse can recover the person, that is, the scientist as a subject and individual. Within a setting where school science is primarily centered on concepts this process can strengthen the affective links between students and teachers. Key words: audiovisual, image of science, narratives, scientists, textbooks.
THE INFLUENCE OF OWNERSHIP AND USING OF PC ON THE ATTITUDES TOWARD GEOGRAPHY
Authors: Kubiatko Milan , Mrazkova Katerina
Published: September 2021

The influence of information and communication technologies (ICT) is investigated in the present days on the attitudes toward different school subject by the relatively high number if investigators in the whole world. The research is focused on the finding of the influence of the ownership of ICT and using of ICT on the attitudes toward geography. The sample size was created by 351 czech lower secondary school pupils. The research tool was questionnaire, where demographic variables were ownership of PC, ownership of internet, gender, residence and class of pupils. Last demographic variable was how often pupils use ICT in the geography lessons. The attitudinal part was created by 23 5-point Likert type items. The reliability was determined by the using of Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The construct validity was determined by the using of exploratory factor analysis. From the next analysis was used analysis of variance to find out the influence of using and ownership of ICT on the attitudes toward geography.
Key words: attitudes toward geography, information and communication technologies, lower secondary school pupils, questionnaire.
ENHANCING INTERACTIVITY IN GEOGRAPHY CLASS: FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Huang Kuo Hung , Hung Kai-Chi , Cheng Ching-Ching
Published: September 2021

To develop students’ critical thinking abilities, teachers must lead students to engage in discussions and to reason within various points of view, while employing evidence to draw conclusions, make decisions or seek solutions. Computer mediates learning by providing students with visualizations of relevant subject content to facilitate their reflection on these experiences. The purpose of this study is to investigate how technology can enable students to develop critical thinking through technology-enhanced interactivity. A geography teacher and 62 grade seven students from two classes participated in the experiment. One class was taught using traditional methods whereas the instructional strategy of computer-mediated learning was adopted in the other. The findings showed that computer media designed for enhancing interactivity would facilitate teacher-pupil interaction and peer discussion, and consequently contributed to improve students’ comprehension of the geography curriculum content. In addition, the critical thinking ability of the high-achievement students was significantly improved.
Key-words: computer-mediated learning; computer-assisted learning; critical thinking; geography education; interactivity.
DIGITAL TEACHING AND LEARNING CONTENT IN NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Lamanauskas Vincentas , Šlekienė Violeta , Bilbokaitė Renata , Ragulienė Loreta
Published: September 2021

Teaching/learning technologies in comprehensive schools are rapidly changing. Increasing amount of information, growing pupils’ learning load raises the need to search for new, more effective teaching/learning methods. For a long time it has been thought, that it is an object of classical pedagogy and further research works are not urgent. However, in the process of rapid development of ICT, traditional pedagogy conception also inevitably changes. So-called “classical pedagogy” shifts to “online pedagogy”. An adjacent educational trend - a "shift from teaching to learning" is also related with this shift.
New computer aids for increasing lesson content interactivity are being created in Lithuanian context. In the cooperation of a publishing house, teachers and scientists, a computer aid for the 5th-6th formers‘ biology lessons, was created. Therefore, a complex pedagogical evaluation research was carried out between January and April, 2011. 20 teachers participated in the digital content testing, who totally gave 577 lessons. In the lessons a) an interactive board (IL) was used, and a lesson content was prepared by Power Point (PPT) slide show or Active Inspire (AcIns) programme; b) projector (S), and a lesson content - by PPT or AcIns. The results, obtained on the basis of qualitative analysis, are presented in this article. It is thought, that the results of this research would contribute to implementation of computer technologies in other countries as well. Research results show, that digital teaching/learning content together with arranged lesson scenarios for the realization of the latter is undoubtedly, an innovative phenomenon in the educational practice.
It is necessary to assess the context of the country, to accomplish representative evaluations in the population of Lithuanian students and teachers.
Key words: digital content, qualitative analysis, natural science education, teaching and learning.
OPEN PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND PHYSICAL EXPERIMENTS. EXPLORING EXPONENTIAL FUNCTION
Authors: Pisano Raffaele , Bussotti Paolo
Published: September 2021

Generally speaking the exponential function has large applications and it is used by many non physicians and non mathematicians, too. Nevertheless some crucial and practical problems happen for its mathematical understanding. Mostly, this part of mathematical cognitive programmes introduce it from the mathematical strictly point of view. On the contrary, since both physics experiments make a vast use of it, in this paper the exponential function will be explained starting from physical experiments and only later a mathematical modelling of it will be organized. The relationship physics-mathematics-geometry is crucial and indispensable in this kind of integrated and history&science education. The history and epistemology of mathematics and physics can be a significant means to make the epistemological and didactical research more profound and clear. Key words: interdisciplinary, elementary functions, geometric transformations, epistemological teaching, thermology and calorimetry.
USING FORMATIVE MEASUREMENT MODELS TO EVALUATE THE EDUCATIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL VALUE OF AN AR-BASED APPLICATION
Authors: Pribeanu Costin
Published: September 2021

With the explosion of new technologies for e-learning there is an increasing demand to assess the educational and motivational value of a new application. Augmented reality (AR) is a promising technology that creates new learning experiences by integrating real objects from the traditional school into a computing environment. A research challenge is to better understand the relationships between various factors of interest for the successful deployment of educational systems in primary and secondary schools. There are several approaches to evaluation that are based on quantitative methods. In recent years there is an increasing interest in taking an alternative perspective to measurement by using formatively measured constructs. This paper will highlight several benefits in using formative measurement models to evaluate the educational and motivational value of an AR-based e-learning application. The evaluation target is a Chemistry learning scenario that has been developed in the European project ARiSE – Augmented Reality in School Environment. Based on our previous work we developed a new evaluation instrument that includes both reflectively and formatively measured constructs to evaluate the ergonomic, educational, and motivational quality of a desktop AR application. The preliminary results from a pilot study show the extent to which specific features of the Chemistry scenario are positively influencing the educational and motivational value.
Key words: formative measurement models, e-learning, augmented reality, educational value, motivation.
WHAT IS THE TENDENCY IN BIOLOGY VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS? THE CASE OF MARIBOR ISLAND TRAIL
Authors: Puhek Miro , Perše Matej , Šorgo Andrej
Published: September 2021

There is no doubt any more that virtual worlds are suitable for school environment. It was shown by various researchers that they can contribute in supplying students with additional information, help them to visualise subjects, respond with answer on demand or even in some cases supplement the real materials. Based on the real experience, the virtual field trail Walk on Maribor Island was developed for biology and natural science classes in lower secondary school. The trail is presented through eight exercises that differentiate not only in theme, but also in difficultness, fun, background idea etc. In spring 2011, 133 eighth grade students worked on the virtual field trail during the biology class. After the work on exercises, students were asked to analyse the exercises regarding the level of difficultness, level of interest and level of proficiency. The main aim of the study was to present the tendency in biology virtual field trips that should be taken into consideration before the development of new exercises. Key words: biology, education, field work, virtual field trips.
THE USE OF AUDIOVISUAL APPROACH TO TEACH NATURE OF SCIENCE FOR IN-SERVICE NATURAL SCIENCE TEACHER’S EDUCATION
Authors: Santana Edson Rodrigues , Arroio Agnaldo
Published: September 2021

The nature of science is a subject recognized among researchers and curriculum proposals, however still find some problems, especially with regard to what teachers understand about the subject and the importance attributed to it. Another element in this discussion concerns the use of resource suitable for use in teaching and learning situations. Therefore we present a research outline still in progress which discusses the use of audiovisual and methodological support to discuss the nature of science, for that resource is being applied in an in-service education program in the Faculty of Education, University of São Paulo, Brazil. According to the preliminary results it can find some initial modifications, these enhanced by audiovisual feature tied to reflections that occur during the activities developed by teachers. Key words: cinema, nature of science, in-service teachers.
Retrospective analysis of pacritinib in patients with myelofibrosis and severe thrombocytopenia
Authors: Verstovsek Srdan , Mesa Ruben , Talpaz Moshe , Kiladjian Jean-Jacques , Harrison Claire N. , Oh Stephen T. , Vannucchi Alessandro M. , Rampal Raajit , Scott Bart L. , Buckley Sarah A. , Craig Adam R. , Roman-Torres Karisse , Mascarenhas John O.
Published: September 2021

Thrombocytopenia is common in patients with myelofibrosis (MF) and is a well-established adverse prognostic factor. Both of the approved Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, ruxolitinib and fedratinib, can worsen thrombocytopenia and have not been evaluated in patients with severe thrombocytopenia (platelet counts <50×109/L). Pacritinib, a novel JAK2/interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 inhibitor, has been studied in two phase III trials (PERSIST-1 and PERSIST- 2), both of which enrolled patients with MF and severe thrombocytopenia. In order to better characterize treatment outcomes for this population with advanced disease, we present a retrospective analysis of efficacy and safety data in the 189 patients with severe thrombocytopenia treated in the PERSIST studies. The proportion of patients in the pacritinib group meeting efficacy endpoints was greater than in the BAT group for ≥35% spleen volume reduction (23% vs. 2%, P=0.0007), ≥50% modified Total Symptom Score reduction (25% vs. 8%, P=0.044), and self-reported symptom benefit (“much” or “very much” improved; 25% vs. 8%, P=0.016) at the primary analysis time point (week 24). The adverse event profile of pacritinib was manageable, and dose modification was rarely required. There was no excess in bleeding or death in pacritinib-treated patients. These results indicate that pacritinib is a promising treatment for patients with MF who lack safe and effective therapeutic options due to severe thrombocytopenia.
Mining under the early metal in the context of Kartamysh ore occurrence of Ukrainian Donbas
Authors: Brovender Yurii , Haiko Hennadii , Brovender Olena
Published: September 2021

Purpose is to identify process engineering of mining under the Late Bronze age (18th-13th centuries BCE) in the context of copper deposits in the Eastern Ukraine. Among other things, it concerns analysis of manufacturing artifacts (i.e. ore production and preparation) in Kartamysh archeological area within the copper-ore territory of Bakhmut basin of Donbas. Methods. Following methods have been applied: a comparative historical method supported by typological archaeological approach; statistical procedures; engineering and geological methods to determine extraction volumes and evaluate copper ore extraction from the mines in Kartamysh archaeological area as well as structural and technologic analysis; functional and typological analysis; traceological analysis; experimental modelling; and carbon dating. Findings. Analysis of the specialized mining artifacts in Kartamysh archaeological area as well as mining artifacts within other copper-ore deposits in Bakhmut basin, extracted actively under the Late Bronze age, has made it possible to consider newly a number of important issues connected with process engineering of mining, specialization and labour division of ancient miners as well as evaluate significance of Donbas copper mines for the system of metal production development in the Eastern Europe of the second millennium BCE. Originality.Analysis of Kartamysh archaeological area, where the majority of business performance objects are connected with mining, has helped the authors consider specialization of the industrial systems (i.e. different-purpose mine workings, various mining tools, and areas to prepare ore) right from the viewpoint of the production method. Since similar situation is typical for other Donets complex artifacts, being involved in scientific terminology as the mining and smelting one, it would be more reasonable to represent it as Donets ore mining system owing to its specialization in the integrated copper ore extraction and preparation. Practical implications.The research results develop the history of mining science and engineering inclusive of ancient mining history in the Eastern Ukraine. They may be applied to train mining experts and in the process of creation of museum exhibitions (looking ahead, creation of Kartamysh skansen) while synthesizing technical and humanitarian aspects of engineering activities.
Kiai dan Pendidikan Toleransi di Pesantren
Authors: Fajriyah Fajriyah , Rahman Mufiqur , Mo'tasim Mo'tasim , Hairit Artamin , Sayyi Ach. , Afandi Afandi , Rahmawati Roro Kurnia Nofita
Published: September 2021

The kiai as a designer, implementer and controller of the course of education in the pesantren. Kiai determines the direction of a boarding school education. The attitude and character of the kiai determine the color of the pesantren education. This study is to describe particularly a role of Kiai in pesantren management patterns by promoting tolerance education as one of the Kiai's leadership styles in the pesantren. This research method uses qualitative methods with case studies. The data network was carried out by observation, interviews, documentation, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). While data analysis using data reduction, display and conclusion. As well this study found a new model of tolerance education which a model of kiai cantered  or  a Model of kiai. First kiai became advisor and planner  to set a education of tolerance  based on multicultural view.  Second, learning of tolerance delivered in the class integrated with the all the subjects, teachers should stated about tolerance during the class. And then the practice of tolerance accommodated by kiai including the community and santri activities as well kiai welcomed the tradition of community.
Pembentukan Karakter Disiplin bagi Siswa
Authors: Taufik Ahmad , Akip Muhamad
Published: September 2021

This paper presents the role of Moslem education in shaping the character of student discipline. Many public school students still underestimate morality, manners, and disciplined behavior. Therefore, education is the center of Islam and the best solution to shape student discipline. Islamic education may be a method of deepening and appreciating knowledge. In this process, students learn Islamic values through the expansion and development of their natural abilities. They notice their potential for equality and excellence in life. The analysis methodology employed in this research is descriptive analysis; a collection of data and sources to analyze, explain critically, and understand more systematically the role of Islamic education in shaping student discipline. The results of the research show that the benefits of Islamic education can shape student discipline, including providing religious material, guidance, advice, recommendations, and role models for educators.
Metode Reward and Punishment sebagai Basis Peningkatan Kedisiplinan Siswa Madrasah Diniyyah
Authors: Rosyid Abdul , Wahyuni Siti
Published: September 2021

Discipline character has a significant role in shaping the personality of students. In the context of learning, the discipline also has a relationship with the process of teaching and learning activities because it is one of the important factors that encourage student achievement. This paper discusses the form and implementation of reward and punishment that applies at Madrasah Diniyyah Al-Mahrusiyyah Putra as a way to shape the character of students' discipline and the basis for improving their learning achievement. The results of this study found that the forms of rewards given were various, including; gave several awards, prizes, and certificates of appreciation for students who passed the Nadzam festival, the best Nadzam class, exemplary students, and also given to other outstanding students. The forms of punishment given include giving punishments in the form of reprimands and advice, squatting, crossing for students who are late, giving red cards to students whose average test scores are low, giving punishments for a little physical contact, physical punishment for students who often do not get paid. In addition, breaking the rules and being undisciplined. The various forms of application of rewards and punishments that are given in stages according to the level and frequency of mistakes made show that disciplinary problems can be resolved properly and impact learning achievement because the process of teaching and learning activities becomes more optimal and orderly.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru PAI pada Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh (PJJ) di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Ulinuha Putra
Published: September 2021

Covid-19 causes learning to be a different pattern, to avoid transmitting the virus. So schools carry out learning using the internet network. Teachers can use applications that match the material. The purpose of the study was to obtain and reveal the efforts of PAI teachers in dealing with teaching and learning activities during the Covid-19 period at SDIT Al Islamiyah Bae Kudus. This research was conducted at SDIT Al Islamiyah Bae Kudus using a qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of this study, firstly, found that PAI teachers actively participated in online webinars every time there was training from the KKG PAI Kudus Regency and took online webinars held from the Kudus Regency Education Office and participated in training from the Central Java Province KKG. Second, revealing that PAI teachers have realized the importance of technology and applications for learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.