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SOCIAL-CONTEXTUAL DETERMINANTS OF PARENTAL BEHAVIOUR OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN'S MOTHERS AND FATHERS / SOCIJALNO-KONTEKSTUALNE ODREDNICE RODITELJSKOG PONAŠANJA OČEVA I MAJKI PREDŠKOLSKE DJECE
Authors: Štironja Borić Ana , Roščić Sanda , Sedmak Maja , Šepčević Anja , Keresteš Gordana
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTBased on Belsky's (1984) model of parenting determinants, the study examined the contribution of social-contextual factors (quality of marriage indexed by marital satisfaction, perceived social support and parent-employee interrole conflict) to individual differences in parenting behaviour of parents of preschool children. The sample of participants was made up of 130 married and employed couples with preschool children. They were asked to fill in the questionnaires on demographic factors, dimensions of parenting behavior (positive parenting, negative parenting and permissiveness), and features of social context. The results showed that by features of social context only positive parenting could be predicted, but not negative parenting and permissiveness. Marital satisfaction and social support were significant contextual predictors for positive maternal parenting. Social support was a significant predictor for positive paternal parenting. The results did not support Belsky's hypothesis of marital relationship as the key contextual determinat of parenting. Key words: marital satisfaction, parenting, social support, parent-employee interrole conflict-----SAŽETAK Na temelju modela odrednica roditeljstva (Belsky, 1984) ispitan je doprinos obilježja socijalnog konteksta u kojem se zbiva odnos roditelj-dijete (zadovoljstva brakom, percipirane socijalne podrške te sukoba roditeljske i radne uloge) s individualnim razlikama u roditeljskom ponašanju roditelja predškolske djece. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 130 parova zaposlenih roditelja predškolske djece koji su ispunili upitnike o demografskim karakteristikama, roditeljskom ponašanju (pozitivno i negativno roditeljstvo te popustljivost) i obilježjima socijalnog konteksta. Pokazalo se da je na temelju socijalnog konteksta moguće predvidjeti pozitivno roditeljsko ponašanje, ali ne i negativno roditeljsko ponašanje i popustljivost. Značajni prediktori majčina pozitivnog roditeljstva bili su zadovoljstvo brakom i socijalna podrška, a očeva pozitivnog roditeljstva socijalna podrška. Rezultati nisu podržali hipotezu Belskog o bračnom odnosu kao najznačajnijoj kontekstualnoj odrednici roditeljstva. Ključne riječi:  bračno zadovoljstvo, roditeljstvo, socijalna podrška, sukob roditeljske i radne uloge
USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK TO PREDICT PROFESSIONAL MOVEMENTS OF GRADUATES / UPORABA UMJETNIH NEURONSKIH MREŽA U PREDVIĐANJU PROFESIONALNIH KRETANJA MATURANATA
Authors: Miljkovic Zoran , Gerasimovic Milica , Stanojevic Ljiljana , Bugaric Ugljesa
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT  Aim of this paper is to examine the possibility of predicting professional choice of secondary school graduates by using artificial neural network for the needs of enrolment policy planning at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade. The problem of professional choices prediction for graduates has been carried out on the sample of 119 graduates from two Belgrade vocational schools. Factors influencing professional choice of secondary school students grouped in twelve input variables proved to be as suitable for predicting professional movements of graduates. Results of this research represent the base for the further researches aiming to improve the Faculty enrolment policy. Keywords: predictive techniques, faculty enrolment policy, prediction of professional choice-----SAŽETAK   Svrha ovog rada je istražiti mogućnosti predviđanja izbora profesije maturanata uporabom umjetnih neuronskih mreža zbog potrebe planiranja upisne politike Strojarskog fakulteta u Beogradu. Istraživanje predviđanja odabira profesije provedeno je na uzorku od 119 maturanata dvije beogradske strukovne srednje škole. Svrstavanje čimbenika koji utječu na izbor profesije kod srednjoškolaca u dvanaest ulaznih varijabli pokazalo se odgovarajućim za predviđanje profesionalnih kretanja maturanata. Rezultati ovog istraživanja predstavljaju osnovu za daljnja istraživanja usmjerena poboljšanju upisne politike Fakulteta. Ključne riječi: tehnike predviđanja, upisna politika fakulteta, predviđanje izbora profesije
Complex Strategic Analysis of Organization
Authors: Grasseová Monika , Štěpánková Eva
Published: August 2023

Abstract The purpose of this article is to inform both expert and nonprofessional public about the most common mistakes accompanying analysis implementation, taking SWOT analysis performance as an example. The article deals with a strategic analysis of the organization and one of the most frequently used methods of a complex strategic analysis of organizations in particular – SWOT analysis. The method is first briefly defined, and its focus and principles clarified. The study is then focused on the individual stages of SWOT analysis and their implementations in practice. The authors present here the principles and suggestions which are to be followed within the individual stages of SWOT analysis implementation in the organization. At the same time the attention is drawn to possible pitfalls that the makers of the SWOT matrix might face, while creating it at the individual stages. In the conclusion there are complex suggestions and possible difficult areas of SWOT analysis as a whole. Keywords: SWOT Analysis, Decision Making Support, Strategic Planning.
Taxonomy of the Security of the Organization
Authors: Luňáček Oldřich
Published: August 2023

Abstract This article is focused on the area of usage of the taxonomy within the area of the protection of the classified information. Any tool which helps us raise our security on the higher level is appropriate. By the description of all areas in the elements we can achieve the comprehensive picture of the security within the organization. The taxonomy has its own hierarchy and we can see the relation between elements. Keywords: Information, information protection, taxonomy.
The Development and Establishment Process of Centres of Excellence in North Atlantic Organization
Authors: Štěpánek Břetislav , Otřísal Pavel
Published: August 2023

Abstract The Centres of Excellence (COEs) are national or multinational sponsored facilities, which provide special abilities and experiences in benefit of whole coalition, above all for supporting its transformation. They make possible to improve education and training on qualitative higher level, to improve interoperability and abilities in given area and to participate in the development of doctrines (above all STANAGs, service instructions and military publications) and conceptions of NATO through their certifying. At present member states propose to the NATO 20 specialized Centres. Each of these Centres is focused on other specialized area. Keywords: Centres of Excellence, phase, criteria.
REASONS FOR AND AGAINST THE USE OF FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE IN THE PRIMARY EDUCATION IN CROATIA / RAZLOZI ZA I PROTIV KORIŠTENJA SLOBODNOG SOFTVERA OTVORENOG IZVORNOG KÔDA U OSNOVNOM OBRAZOVANJU U REPUBLICI HRVATSKOJ
Authors: Oreški Predrag , Šimović Vladimir
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT    Significant financial savings and the reduced share of illegal commercial proprietary software can be achieved through the introduction and use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in primary education. By using FOSS, the latest information and communication technologies become available to everyone, regardless of their financial status. In this paper the authors explore the ICT teachers’ interest and their knowledge and use of free and open source software by participating in an on line questionnaire. Authors identify ICT teachers motivation factors - reasons for (e.g. it's free of charge, easy to obtain, quality) and against (e.g. already using commercial software, it's decreed to use commercial software, students textbooks are based on commercial software) the use of this software in teaching. The primary education computer classroom operating systems market share is also explored. This research was a part of main Scientific research named “Analytical Model for Monitoring of New Education Technologies for Long Life Learning“ conducted by Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia (Registered Number 227-2271694-1699).    Key words: school, curriculum, ICT teachers.-----SAŽETAK    Uvođenjem slobodnog softvera otvorenog izvornog kôda (FOSS) u osnovno obrazovanje mogu se ostvariti značajne financijske uštede i smanjiti udio nelegalno korištenog komercijalnog vlasničkog softvera. Korištenjem tog softvera svakome postaje dostupna najnovija informacijsko-komunikacijska tehnologija (IKT), bez obzira na njezino/njegovo financijsko stanje. U ovom radu autori istražuju poznavanje, korištenje i interes za  FOSS kod učiteljica i učitelja informatike (informacijsko-komunikacijska tehnologija – IKT) u osnovnim školama uz pomoć anketnog upitnika dostupnog putem interneta. Autori identificiraju njihove motivacijske čimbenike – razloge za (primjerice, FOSS je besplatan, lako dobavljiv i kvalitetan softver) i razloge protiv korištenja FOSS-a u nastavi (primjerice, učiteljice i učitelji već koriste komercijalan vlasnički softver, propisano je korištenje takvog softvera, udžbenici za IKT obrađuju komercijalan vlasnički softver). U radu se istražuje i udio korištenih operacijskih sustava u učionicama za IKT u osnovnim školama.  Ovo istraživanje dio je glavnog istraživačkog projekta "Analitički model za nadgledanje novih obrazovnih tehnologija za cjeloživotno učenje" prijavljenog kod Ministarstva znanosti, obrazovanja i športa Republike Hrvatske (projekt broj 227-2271694-1699).     Ključne riječi: nastavni plan i program, škola, učitelji informatike.
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL AND PARENTS – REALITY OR ILLUSION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION / PARTNERSTVO ŠKOLE I RODITELJA – STVARNOST ILI ILUZIJA INKLUZIVNOG OBRAZOVANJA
Authors: Pavlović Slavica , Šarić Miran
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT    This paper deals with the issue of partnership between the teachers in the first triad of the compulsory nine-year school and the parents whose children attend the mentioned cycle within the current education reform in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) with particular reference to the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (HNC). The paper is based on a survey research (carried out at the end of 2009 and the first half of 2010) on attitudes of 571 parents from the FBiH and 145 from HNC, respectively, using a five-point Likert scale regarding 26 items. In both samples of parents – from the FBiH and HNC – so far there has been an evident negative attitude towards inclusive education, due to a lack of appropriate information, co-operation between relevant factors, readiness by schools (organisational, material issues) and teachers to carry out inclusive education tasks, its political background (“top-down“ model), etc. Therefore an urgent need is arising among all relevant subjects to work in synergy in order to provide decent and quality inclusive education, taking into account the benefit of all the children/pupils in general. Key words: co-operation, education reform, primary school, pupils with special needs, teachers.SAŽETAK    Ovaj rad razmatra pitanje partnerstva učitelja u prvoj trijadi obveznog devetogodišnjeg osnovnog obrazovanja i roditelja čija djeca pohađaju navedeni obrazovni ciklus u okviru aktualne reforme obrazovanja u Federaciji Bosne i Hercegovine (FBiH), s posebnim osvrtom na Hercegovačko-Neretvansku Županiju (HNŽ). Rad se zasniva na survey istraživanju (provedenom krajem 2009. godine i prvoj polovici 2010. godine) stavova 571 roditelja iz FBiH, odnosno 145 iz HNŽ, putem petostupanjske Likertove skale sastavljene od 26 čestica. U oba uzorka roditelja – iz FBiH i HNŽ - prisutan je negativan stav prema inkluzivnom obrazovanju, koji proizlazi iz nedostatne informiranosti; nepostojanja suradnje između relevantnih čimbenika; nepripremljenosti škola (organizacijska, materijalna) i nastavnika za provedbu inkluzivnog obrazovanja, njegove političke pozadine („top-down“ model), itd. Potreban je sinergičan rad svih relevantnih subjekata, proizlazi, kako bi se osigurala korektna i kvalitetna provedba inkluzivnog obrazovanja, vodeći računa o dobrobiti sve djece/učenika  uopće.    Ključne riječi: nastavnici, obrazovna reforma, osnovna škola, suradnja, učenici s posebnim potrebama.
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH INFORMATION SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT / UPRAVLJANJE SUSTAVOM NABAVE POMOĆU INFORMACIJSKE POTPORE ZA POTREBU PROJEKTA¬¬
Authors: Simovic Vladimir , Varga Matija
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT    This paper presents the planning of purchase and supply of funds, and other inputs necessary to achieve the objectives of the project, processing products based on practices of public companies under the Law on Public Procurement, the process of acquiring, receiving and issuing goods, and how human resources (candidates) can be selected for initiation, planning, organizing, evaluation and successful realization of a project. To determine the most favourable tender in the bid process, the AHP method and Expert Choice program for decision support were used. This paper presents the alternatives and criteria based on which the final decision-making process for the procurement of funds for the project is carried out. The selection criteria do not only take into consideration extra services and delivery speed of resources that the company provides, but also the characteristics of the equipment for the project realization.    Key words: AHP, monitoring and management of industrial processes, “PARIS“ matrix, P-K matrix, procurement of human resourcesSAŽETAK    Rad prikazuje kako se planira kupovina i nabava sredstva, te ostalih inputa za ostvarenje ciljeva projekta, proces obrade ponuda na temelju prakse javne tvrtke po Zakonu o javnoj nabavi, proces nabavljanja, zaprimanja i izdavanja robe, način na koji se odabiru (kandidati) ljudski potencijali za iniciranje, planiranje, organiziranje, evaluiranje i uspješno realiziranje projekta. Za određivanje najpovoljnije ponude u procesu obrada ponuda korištena je AHP metoda i primjenski program Expert Choice za potporu kod donošenja odluke. U radu se prikazuju alternative i kriteriji na temelju kojih se donosi konačna odluka za nabavu sredstva za realizaciju projekta. Kriteriji za odabir nisu samo dodatne usluge i brzina isporuke sredstava koje tvrtka pruža nego i karakteristike samih uređaja za realizaciju projekta.                          Ključne riječi: AHP, kontrola i upravljanje industrijskim procesima „PARIS“ matrica, P-K matrica, nabava ljudskih resursa
THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING ON SELF-REGULATED LEARNING: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE / UČINAK UČENJA RJEŠENJEM PROBLEMA NA SAMOREGULIRANO UČENJE: PREGLED LITERATURE
Authors: Tas Yasemin , Sungur Semra
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is threefold. Firstly, self-regulated learning is described from the social cognitive perspective and why self-regulated learning should be targeted in schools is discussed. Secondly, problem-based learning is proposed to facilitate self-regulated learning. Literature on the effects of problem-based learning on students’ self-regulated learning in K-12 science classes is reviewed. An empirical base for how particular aspects of problem-based learning can improve students’ self-regulated learning is provided. Finally, based on the reviewed literature, limitations in the specified research area are addressed and some recommendations for further research are offered.Key words: problem-based learning, science education, self-regulated learning.SAŽETAKCilj ovog rada je trostruk. Prvo, samoregulirano učenje se opisuje iz društveno-kognitivne perspektive i raspravlja se o tome zašto treba težiti samoreguliranom učenju u školama.  Drugo, pretpostavlja se da učenje rješenjem problema olakšava samoregulirano učenje. Navodi se pregled literature o učincima učenja rješenjem problema na samoregulirano učenje u nastavi K-12 znanstvenih sadržaja. Pružena je empirijska osnova za istraživanje razine do koje određeni aspekti učenja rješenjem problema unaprjeđuju samoregulirano učenje. Konačno, na temelju pregledane literature, navedena su ograničenja u tom specifičnom istraživačkom području te ponuđene neke preporuke za daljnja istraživanja.Ključne riječi: učenje rješenjem problema, obrazovanje u području znanosti, samoregulirano učenje.
LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS OF EMPLOYEES IN SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA / LIDERSKE KARAKTERISTIKE ZAPOSLENIH U ŠKOLSTVU NA PODRUČJU REPUBLIKE HRVATSKE I REPUBLIKE SRBIJE
Authors: Andevski Milica , Arsenijević Jasmina , Spajić Blago
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was to determine the presence of leadership characteristics and features in the employees of the educational institutions in Croatia and Serbia. Research tasks have been realized by comparing the answers of the respondents from Croatia and Serbia in relation to the evaluation of professional and leadership characteristics and personality traits, examined by the survey and scaling techniques, instruments in the form of a questionnaire and an attitude scale. The research population consists of elementary and secondary schools found on the territories of the entire Croatia and Serbia, while the research sample consists of 237 principals, teachers, professors, assistants in schools who have participated in the research in Croatia and 252 respondents who have participated in the research in Serbia. The statistical SPSS package was used for data processing (factor scores at Promax extracted dimensions, correlations and discriminant analysis). The data point to the more favourable results in the case of the participants from Croatia who, in relation to their colleagues in Serbia, show more expressed leadership characteristics . Key words: comparison, employees in school, management in education, leadership.-----SažetakU radu se polazi od humanističko-razvojne, prema pojedincu orijentirane koncepcije odgoja i obrazovanja, odgoj se shvaća kao komunikacijsko interaktivni proces koga definiraju implicitni, neuhvatljivi i iracionalni momenti, kao i nova uloga škole fokusirana fenomenom liderstva. Populaciju istraživanja čine osnovne i srednje škole na teritoriju Hrvatske i Srbije, dok istraživački uzorak čini 237 ravnatelja, učitelja, nastavnika, stručnih suradnika škola koji su se odazvali istraživanju u Hrvatskoj i 252 ispitanika koji su se u Srbiji odazvali istraživanju. Cilj istraživanja je utvrđivanje prisutnosti liderskih svojstava i osobina kod zaposlenih u obrazovnim ustanovama Hrvatske i Srbije, a zadaci istraživanja realizirani su komparacijom odgovora ispitanika sa teritorija Hrvatske i Srbije u odnosu na procjenu profesionalnih svojstava, liderskih karakteristika, osobina ličnosti, ispitivanih tehnikom anketiranja i skaliranja, instrumentima u vidu upitnika i skala stavova. Dobiveni podaci obrađeni u statističkom SPSS paketu (deskriptivna analiza, faktorska analiza na ekstrahiranim Promax dimenzijama, korelacije i diskriminantne analize) ukazuju na povoljnije rezultate kod ispitanika iz Hrvatske, koji u odnosu na kolege u Srbiji, bolje prepoznaju liderske osobine. Ključne riječi: menadžment u obrazovanju, zaposleni u školi, liderstvo, komparacija, Hrvatska, Srbija.
Teacher Educator’s and Guidance Teachers’ Evaluation of Student Teachers’ Teaching Practice (A Qualitative Study) / Procjena nastavne prakse studenata – budućih učitelja – od mentora i savjetnika (kvalitativna studija)
Authors: Göçer Ali
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine whether student teachers are sufficiently prepared for teaching practice in primary schools. In this study, student teachers' teaching practice in real classrooms was evaluated by using observation and interview methods. For this purpose, interviews were conducted with seven guidance teachers, and each student teacher was observed in the classroom. The results of the study showed that student teachers possess sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge and they are ready for their future profession.Key words: guidance teachers; pre-service teachers; pre-service training; teacher educators.---SažetakCilj ovog rada bio je utvrditi jesu li studenti dovoljno spremni za učiteljsku praksu u osnovnim školama. U radu su metodom promatranja i intervjua procjenjivani postupci studenata - budućih učitelja - tijekom nastavne prakse u razredu. S tim ciljem provedeni su intervjui sa sedam savjetnika, a svaki je student promatran u učionici. Rezultati su pokazali da studenti posjeduju zadovoljavajuću razinu teorijskih i praktičnih znanja i da su spremni za nastavno zanimanje.Ključne riječi: savjetnici; studenti učitelj;, nastavna praksa; obrazovanje nastavnika
Is Practical Pedagogical Training of Physical Education Students Sufficiently Effective? / Je li praktična pedagoška obuka studenata tjelesnoga odgoja dovoljno učinkovita?
Authors: Bizjak Slanič Katarina
Published: August 2023

AbstractPractical pedagogical training (PPT) is a significant element of professional development in the education of physical education teachers. It is important in their professional socialisation while developing teaching competencies and classroom management skills. This paper examines Slovenian physical education students' estimations of their own progress during PPT. In a cross-sectional study, two groups of students (N2007/08=84; N2009/10=82) who participated in PPT in the 2007/08 and 2009/10 academic years were compared. Basic statistics, the T-test, the Mann-Whitney U-test and the Pearson correlation coefficient were used. The results revealed that teacher-educators' encouragement of students for better preparation for PPT and written students' reflections improved the level of their efficiency and made them more certain of their teaching practice. Better preparation for PPT lead to greater progress of students and helped ensure that administrative and/or pedagogical changes lead to changes in teacher behaviour. The correlations between the observed areas showed that the lesson planning had the strongest influence on students' efficiency at PPT. Key words: efficiency; lesson planning; physical education; teacher education; teaching competencies. --- SažetakPraktična pedagoška obuka (PPO) važna je sastavnica profesionalnog razvoja u obrazovanju učitelja tjelesnoga odgoja. Važna je u njihovoj profesionalnoj socijalizaciji, istovremeno razvijajući učiteljske kompetencije i vještine upravljanja razredom. U ovom se članku proučavaju procjene slovenskih studenata tjelesnog odgoja u pogledu vlastitog napretka tijekom PPO-a. U ovoj usporednoj studiji uspoređivane su dvije skupine studenata (N2007/08=84; N2009/10=82) koji su sudjelovali u PPO-u akademske godine 2007./2008. i 2009./2010. Upotrijebljena je temeljna statistička analiza, kao i T-test, Mann-Whitney U-test i Pearsonov korelacijski koeficijent. Rezultati otkrivaju da su poticaj za bolju pripremu za PPO profesora metodičara i učitelja mentora, kao i pisane refleksije studenata pridonijeli poboljšanju razine uspješnosti i da im je to ojačalo sigurnost u vlastite vještine. Bolja pripremljenost za PPO vodi prema znatnijem napretku studenata i jamči da će administrativne i/ili pedagoške promjene dovesti do promjena u ponašanju učitelja. Korelacije između proučavanih područja pokazuju da je planiranje nastavnoga sata imalo najveći utjecaj na uspješnost studenata tijekom PPO-a.Ključne riječi: učinkovitos;, planiranje nastavnog sata; tjelesni odgoj; obrazovanje učitelja; učiteljske kompetencije
Specificity of Schoolchildren's Social Skills during Physical Education Classes / Specifičnost socijalnih vještina školske djece za vrijeme nastave tjelesnog odgoja
Authors: Malinauskas Romualdas , Emeljanovas Arunas
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe objective of the study was to analyse the level of schoolchildren's social skills during physical education classes, and to examine specificity of social skills among schoolchildren during physical education classes. The analysis included 364 schoolchildren (178 male and 186 female students). The data were collected according to social skills inventory prepared by Bakutyte and adapted by Sniras and Malinauskas. An original conception of the exploration of schoolchildren’s social skills during physical education classes is presented and efficiently applied; it is a unique study dealing with gender differences in schoolchildren’s social skills during physical education classes. It has been revealed that female students show higher levels of the following social skills: willingness to console (p<0.01), and to help (p<0.01), not pretending (p<0.05), not cheating (p<0.05), and not humiliating others (p<0.05).Key words: level of social skills; physical education classes; social skills.---Sažetak    Cilj je istraživanja bio analizirati razinu socijalnih vještina školske djece za vrijeme nastave tjelesnog odgoja i ispitati specifičnosti socijalnih vještina među školskom djecom za vrijeme tjelesnog odgoja. Analiza je obuhvatila 364 školske djece (178 dječaka i 186 djevojčica). Podatci su prikupljeni s pomoću upitnika o socijalnim vještinama koji je pripremio Bakutyte, a prilagodili su ga Sniras i Malinauskas. Originalna koncepcija istraživanja socijalnih vještina učenika tijekom tjelesnog odgoja predstavljena je i učinkovito primijenjena; u pitanju je jedinstveno istraživanje koje se bavi razlikama u socijalnim vještinama prema spolu školske djece za vrijeme nastave tjelesnog odgoja. Rezultati su pokazali da su djevojčice postigle višu razinu u sljedećim socijalnim vještinama: utješiti (p<0,01), pomoći (p<0,01), ne pretvarati se (p<0,05), ne varati (p<0,05), ne ponižavati druge (p<0,05).Ključne riječi: razina socijalnih vještina; tjelesni odgoj; socijalne vještine
Relations between Some Anthropometric Characteristics and Fundamental Movement Skills in Eight Year Old Children / Povezanost morfološke građe i biotičkih motoričkih znanja u osmogodišnje djece
Authors: Franjko Ivica , Žuvela Frane , Kuna Danijela , Kezić Ana
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis study was set to determine the relationship between Body mass index (BMI), percentage of body fat (BF) and fundamental movement skills of eight-year-old children. Seventy-three (36 boys, 37 girls) second grade children were included in the testing. Weight, height, triceps and calf skinfolds were measured for BMI and BF assessment. Two different approach fundamental movement skills tests were administered: "Test of Gross Motor Development-2" (TGMD-2) and fundamental movement skills test (FMS-POLYGON). The correlation between the BMI and the results in two administered tests proved not to be statistically significant. However, significant correlations were found between BF and total TGMD-2 score (r=-0.42; p=0.011) and the total FMS-POLYGON score (r=0.45; p=0.05) only among girls. The most commonly used test for body composition assessment in children - BMI - proved not to be precise enough in relations with FMS. Significant correlation between BMI and fundamental movement skills are expected only in targeted (homogeneous) group of subjects.Key words: adipose tissue, body mass index, motor skills, obesity, TGMD-2. --- SažetakIstraživanje je provedeno s ciljem utvrđivanja povezanosti između indeksa tjelesne mase (BMI), postotka masnog tkiva (BF) i biotičkih motoričkih znanja (BMZ) u dječaka (N=36) i djevojčica (N=37) prosječne dobi od 8,09 ± 0,25 godina. Kako bi se utvrdila razina usvojenosti biotičkih motoričkih znanja, primijenjen je test za procjenu kvalitete izvedbe BMZ „Test of Gross Motor Development-Second Edition - TGMD-2" i test za procjenu kvantitete izvedbe BMZ „FMS-POLYGON". Rezultati korelacijske analize pokazali su kako ne postoji statistički značajna povezanost između BMI i BMZ. Značajna povezanost dobivena je između BF i BMZ (TGMD-2: r=-0.42; p=0.011; FMS-POLYGON: r=0.45; p=0.05) i to samo kod osmogodišnjih djevojčica. Shodno dobivenim rezultatima može se zaključiti kako BMI pruža ograničene informacije prilikom definiranja povezanosti između morfološke građe i BMZ u odnosu na BF. Ključne riječi: indeks tjelesne mase; motorička znanja; potkožno masno tkivo; pretilost; TGMD-2
Comparison of High School Students’ Personality Traits in the Helping Professions and Those of General Education / Usporedba dimenzija ličnosti srednjoškolaca pomagačkog i općeg usmjerenja
Authors: Zenko Sven
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe primary aim of the research is the comparison of personality traits defined by the five factor model of male and female high school students enrolled in secondary medical schools and general education secondary schools. Since they have chosen a helping profession, the hypothesis is that female and male students of secondary medical schools will achieve higher results on the agreeableness scale with no statistically significant differences on other scales. The hypothesis is based on the results of similar research studies, which indicate that individuals prefer a type of occupation that corresponds to their personality traits. The research was carried out on a sample of 203 male and female students, 102 from secondary medical schools and 101 from general education secondary schools. Personality traits were assessed with the Croatian version of the BFQ. The questionnaire was administered anonymously in a group setting during regular school hours. The obtained results were analyzed using a simple variance analysis (ANOVA). The results confirmed the initial expectations; medical school students achieved statistically significant higher results on the agreeableness scale in relation to their general education secondary school counterparts. Key words: BFQ; five factor model; personality traits; professional interests---SažetakCilj istraživanja je usporedba dimenzija ličnosti, definiranih petofaktorskim modelom, učenica i učenika srednje medicinske škole, gimnazijalki i gimnazijalaca. S obzirom na to da su se odlučili za pomagačko zanimanje, pretpostavka je da će učenice i učenici srednje medicinske škole postizati više rezultate na ljestvici ugodnosti, dok na ostalim ljestvicama neće biti statistički značajnih razlika. Hipoteza se temelji na rezultatima sličnih istraživanja koja upućuju na to da pojedinci preferiraju tip zanimanja koji se podudara s njihovim osobinama ličnosti. Istraživanje je provedeno na ukupno 203 učenice i učenika. Njih 102 polazilo je medicinsku školu, a 101 je bio iz gimnazije. Za procjenu dimenzija ličnosti korišten je hrvatski oblik BFQ upitnika. Upitnik je primijenjen anonimno, skupno, na satu razredne nastave. Za provjeru dobivenih rezultata korištena je jednostavna analiza varijance. Rezultati su potvrdili očekivanje jer su učenice i učenici koji se obrazuju za pomagačko zanimanje imali statistički značajno više rezultate na ljestvici ugodnosti u odnosu na svoje gimnazijske vršnjake. Ključne riječi: BFQ; dimenzije ličnosti; petofaktorski model; profesionalni interesi.
Analytical Observation Method in the Development of Children’s Drawings / Metoda analitičkoga promatranja u razvoju dječjega crteža
Authors: Huzjak Miroslav
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe text discusses Luquet's concept of intellectual and visual realism and the concept of internal models. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the analytical observation method on children's drawings, regardless of the "internal model" in different ages. The sample of N = 215 children, of which kindergarten age N = 86, and primary school N = 129. The type of research is quantitative and transverse, the method of research is causal experimental, and the research technique is content analysis. The instrument for data collection was a visual task. It was determined that Luquet's internal model is very flexible, and that children before the stage of intellectual realism are able to draw by presented model, sometimes with no loss of expression of artistic action.Key words: children's drawing; art education; internal model; intellectual realism; perception---Sažetak Tekst problematizira Luquetov koncept intelektualnoga i vizualnoga realizma, te koncept unutarnjega modela. Cilj je ovog istraživanja bio utvrditi utjecaj metode analitičkoga promatranja na dječji likovni izraz, neovisno o „unutarnjem modelu", u različitim uzrastima. Uzorak ispitanika je N = 215 djece, od čega vrtićkog uzrasta N = 86, a osnovnoškolskog uzrasta N = 129. Vrsta istraživanja je kvantitativno i transverzalno, metoda istraživanja je kauzalno eksperimentalna, a tehnika istraživanja analiza sadržaja. Instrument za prikupljanje podataka bio je likovni zadatak. Utvrdilo se kako je Luquetov unutarnji model vrlo fleksibilan, te da su djeca i prije faze intelektualnoga realizma sposobna crtati prema predočenome motivu, ponekad bez gubitka ekspresivnosti likovnog izraza.Ključne riječi: dječji crtež, likovna edukacija, unutarnji model, intelektualni realizam, percepcija
Teachers in Europe - Main Trends, Issues and Challenges / Učitelji u Europi – glavni trendovi, pitanja i izazovi
Authors: Vizek Vidović Vlasta , Domović Vlatka
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe paper presents recent data on teacher issues and trends which reveal the points of convergence among European countries and also indicate the gap between general policy formulations and their translation into national practices. The first issue addressed is the selection of future teachers and the retention of the best qualified by securing the sustainability of quality education. In the attempts to achieve high teacher quality the greatest convergence among countries occurred in the area of teacher initial education involving "the universitation" of study programmes for all teacher profiles. Another convergence point has been the formulation of the common principles underlying teacher profiles and competences. The fourth common issue refers to the need for improvement of the induction procedure and/or supervision support to beginning teachers. One of the most emphasised topics of discussion and action has been the further professionalization of teaching including implementation of the mechanisms of external and internal evaluation of teaching.Key words: induction to teaching profession; professionalization of teaching; teacher continuous professional development; teacher initial education, teacher competence profiles---SažetakU radu se prikazuju aktualna pitanja i trendovi u razvoju sustava obrazovanja učitelja koji otkrivaju podudaranja među europskim zemljama u tome području, kao i jaz između općih obrazovnih strategija i njihova prevođenja u nacionalne prakse. Najprije se analizira pitanje selekcije budućih učitelja i zadržavanje najbolje osposobljenih pojedinaca u zanimanju, zatim pitanje održivosti kvalitetnog sustava njihova obrazovanja. Najveća usuglašenost među državama u pokušajima da se postigne kvaliteta učitelja pojavila se u inicijalnom obrazovanju učitelja provođenjem "univerzitacije" inicijalnog obrazovanja za sve profile učitelja. Još jedno mjesto podudaranja je oblikovanje zajedničkih načela na kojima počivaju kompetencijski profili učitelja. Četvrto zajedničko pitanje odnosi se na potrebu za poboljšanjem sustava uvođenja u posao i za pružanje supervizijske podrške učiteljima početnicima. Jedno od najistaknutijih pitanja u javnoj raspravi i djelovanju je profesionalizacija poučavanja, uključujući i primjenu mehanizama vanjskog i unutarnjeg vrednovanja učitelja i njihova poučavanja. Ključne riječi: inicijalno obrazovanje učitelja; profili učiteljskih kompetencija; profesionalizacija poučavanja; trajni profesionalni razvoj učitelja; uvođenje u učiteljsko zanimanje.
Computer Application in the Initial Education of Children in Natural Sciences / PRIMJENA RAČUNALA U POČETNOM OBRAZOVANJU DJECE U PRIRODNIM ZNANOSTIMA
Authors: Cvjeticanin Stanko , Pecanac Rajko , Sakac Marija , Djurendic-Brenesel Maja
Published: August 2023

AbstractAt their young age pupils learn the contents of natural sciences by combining different methods and forms of work. This study examined the effect of computer-aided learning on the quality of pupils' knowledge about the natural habitats. A total of 168 third grade primary school pupils (9-year-old) from the Republic of Serbia took part in this research (84 pupils comprising the control group and 84 pupils comprising the experimental group). Causal, descriptive and comparative methods were used in this study. Initial test, final test and retest were used as tools for the measurement of the pupils’ knowledge about the habitats. On the basis of the results obtained, it was concluded that the experimental group of pupils, who had used computers in the learning process, obtained better knowledge about habitats, when compared to the control group of pupils who had been taught in the traditional way. The experimental group pupils achieved better results at the levels of application, analysis, synthesis and the evaluation of knowledge. Key words: computer-aided learning; initial learning in natural sciences; habitat; pupils;  third-grade elementary school pupils. --- Učenici već u ranoj dobi uče o sadržajima prirodnih znanosti povezujući različite metode i oblike rada. Ovaj rad prikazuje rezultate istraživanja utjecaja računalno potpomognutog učenja na kvalitetu učeničkog znanja o životnim staništima. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 168 učenika trećih razreda osnovnih škola (devetogodišnjaci) iz Republike Srbije (84 učenika činilo je kontrolnu skupinu, a ostalih 84 ispitnu). U analizi su upotrijebljene kauzalna, deskriptivna i komparativna metoda. Inicijalni test, finalni test i ponovljeno testiranje upotrijebljeni su kao sredstva mjerenja znanja o životnim staništima. Na temelju dobivenih rezultata zaključeno je da je ispitna skupina učenika učeći pomoću računala postigla bolje znanje o životnim staništima, za razliku od kontrolne skupine učenika koja je podučavana tradicionalnim načinom. Učenici u ispitnoj skupini postigli su bolje rezultate na razini primjene, analize, sinteze i evaluacije znanja. Ključne riječi: računalno potpomognuto učenje, početno učenje u prirodnim znanostima, životno stanište, učenici, učenici trećih razreda osnovnih škola
Creativity Strategy for Mathematics Instruction / KREATIVNA STRATEGIJA U NASTAVI MATEMATIKE
Authors: Pintér Krekić Valerija , Ivanović Josip
Published: August 2023

AbstractCreativity is at the highest level of man's intellectual abilities, and the most precious mission of a modern school is to develop creative capacities and foster creativity in students. However, the practice of mathematics instruction often uses rigid algorithms and so inhibits students to develop sensitivity to problems, flexibility of mind, fluency of ideas, and originality in solving problems. Poor efficiency and unpopularity of mathematics instruction are the most common consequences of this situation.This paper aimed at developing a creativity strategy for mathematics instruction in lower grades of primary school, and at verifying the outcomes of creativity-based instruction. We developed a methodological framework for fostering creativity in this type of instruction, and carried out experimental research into the efficiency of the defined system for fostering creativity in initial mathematics instruction. Our wish was to contribute to updating and improving initial mathematics instruction.Key words: fluency; originality; redefinition; sensitivity to problems; wealth of ideas.---Kreativnost predstavlja najviši stupanj čovjekovih intelektualnih sposobnosti te je najvažnija misija moderne škole razviti kreativne sposobnosti i njegovati kreativnost kod učenika. Međutim, način na koji se izvodi nastava matematike često uključuje stroge algoritme i tako sprječava učenike u razvijanju sposobnosti prepoznavanja matematičkih problema, fleksibilnog načina razmišljanja, protoka ideja te originalnosti u rješavanju problema. Slaba učinkovitost i nepopularnost nastave matematike najčešće su posljedice takve situacije. Ovaj rad ima za cilj razviti kreativnu strategiju za nastavu matematike u nižim razredima osnovne škole te provjeriti rezultate nastave temeljene na principu kreativnosti. Osmislili smo metodički okvir za poticanje kreativnosti u nastavi te smo proveli eksperimentalno istraživanje o učinkovitosti definiranog sustava za poticanje kreativnosti u početnoj nastavi matematike. Naša je želja dati doprinos osuvremenjivanju i poboljšanju početnog stupnja nastave matematike.Ključne riječi: tečnost, originalnost, redefiniranje, sposobnost prepoznavanja  matematičkih problema, bogatstvo ideja.
Correlations of Motor Abilities and Motor Skills in 11-Year-Old Pupils / Povezanost motoričkih sposobnosti i motoričkih znanja kod učenika u dobi od 11 godina
Authors: Babin Bojan , Bavčević Tonči , Vlahović Lidija
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe research has been conducted with the aim of establishing correlations between motor abilities and motor skills of representative teaching themes of the physical education curriculum for fifth grade pupils in primary school. Accordingly, 21 tests for estimating motor abilities and 7 tests for estimating motor skills were applied on the sample of 152 eleven-year- old pupils. The results of the correlation analysis indicated a high level of linear connection between the two observed groups. Two significant canonical roots were isolated using the canonical correlation analysis. The first root was defined by the relations between the following tests: high jump (scissors technique), fast running (up to 60m) from the low start, basic floor shoot (handball) and volley above the forehead from the middle position (volleyball) with coordination, frequency movement velocity, and static and explosive strength. The second root is defined by two relations. The first points to the connection of the results of the following tests: hand stand along the vertical surface with the factors of strength, balance, flexibility and coordination, while the other is based on the connection between the tests basic floor shoot (handball) and volley above the forehead from the middle volleyball position (volleyball) with the trunk repetitive strength and explosive strength of arms and shoulders. Key words: fifth grade primary school pupils; motor learning; motor manifestations; physical education---Istraživanje je provedeno s ciljem utvrđivanja relacija između motoričkih sposobnosti i motoričkih znanja reprezentativnih nastavnih tema službenog plana i programa tjelesne i zdravstvene kulture za učenike petih razreda osnovne škole. Sukladno navedenom, na uzorku od 152 učenika u dobi od 11 godina primijenjen je 21 test za procjenu motoričkih sposobnosti te 7 testova za procjenu motoričkih znanja. Rezultati korelacijske analize ukazali su na visok stupanja linearne povezanosti dvaju promatranih skupova. Kanoničkom korelacijskom analizom izolirana su dva značajna kanonička korijena. Prvi korijen definiran je relacijama između testova: Skok uvis prekoračnom tehnikom „škare“, Brzo trčanje do 60 m iz niskog starta, Šut s tla osnovnim načinom (rukomet) te Vršno odbijanje iz srednjeg odbojkaškog stava (odbojka) s koordinacijom, brzinom frekvencije pokreta te statičkom i eksplozivnom snagom. Drugi korijen definiraju dvije relacije. Prva ukazuje na povezanost rezultata testa Stoj na rukama uz okomitu plohu s faktorima snage, ravnotežom, fleksibilnošću te koordinacijom, dok se druga zasniva na povezanosti testova Šut s tla osnovnim načinom (rukomet) te Vršno odbijanje iz srednjeg odbojkaškog stava (odbojka) s repetitivnom snagom trupa te eksplozivnom snage ruku i ramenog pojasa.Ključne riječi: učenici petih razreda osnovne škole; motoričko učenje; motoričke manifestacije; tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura
Social Networking Site Usage among University Students: Differences of Educational Level/ Uporaba društvenih mreža među studentskom populacijom: razlike s obzirom na obrazovnu razinu
Authors: Karal Hasan , Kokoç Mehmet
Published: August 2023

AbstractThis study examined the social networking site usage profiles, usage purposes and frequency of activity among university students. Using the survey method the study was conducted among 1818 university students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. It focused on the use of Facebook as a social networking site. The study established that the frequency with which students visit Facebook, the time spent on Facebook while using the internet, the number of Facebook friends and their educational usage purposes vary significantly with respect to the level of education. According to the results, undergraduate students use Facebook to maintain their existing relationships instead of establishing new ones and they are active on Facebook for communication and entertainment purposes; postgraduate students use Facebook for educational purposes and to follow up on their friends. What is more, unlike other studies mentioned in the literature, this study concluded that postgraduate students use Facebook frequently. Key words: Facebook usage; social networking site; university students.---SažetakU ovom radu istraživani su profili uporabe društvenih mreža, svrhe korištenja i učestalost aktivnosti studentske populacije. Služeći se metodom upitnika, istraživanje je provedeno na 1818 studenata na preddiplomskoj i poslijediplomskoj razini. Težište je bilo na uporabi Facebooka kao društvene mreže. Studija je ustanovila da je učestalost posjećivanja Facebooka, vrijeme provedeno na Facebooku tijekom korištenja interneta, broj prijatelja na Facebooku i uporaba u obrazovne svrhe značajno varira s obzirom na razinu obrazovanja. Prema rezultatima, studenti dodiplomske razine služe se Faceboookom da bi održali postojeće odnose s prijateljima umjesto uspostavljanja novih, na Facebooku su aktivni zbog komuniciranja i zabave, kao i da bi pratili što im prijatelji rade. Studenti poslijediplomske razine služe se Facebookom u obrazovne svrhe i da bi pratili prijatelje. Štoviše, za razliku od drugih istraživanja spomenutih u literaturi, u ovom radu došlo se do zaključka da se poslijediplomanti Facebookom učestalo služe.Ključne riječi: društvene mreže; sveučilište; studenti; uporaba Facebooka