ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Professional Qualities of Medical Students
Author: Kichula, ??ria
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Medical Students,Student Characteristics,Professionalism,Career Readiness,Physicians,Ethics,Responsibility,Self Control,Moral Values,Social Values,Individual Power,Foreign Countries

Currently, the higher medical education should reflect a practical sphere of public health care as well as improvement of the quality of education of future doctors. Doctor's activities involve almost all spheres of human life; therefore, the problem of training a highly skilled expert is urgent in the sphere of public health as doctors should have high professional and ethical expertise for more effective functioning of medicine. The research was conducted in the 2016/17 academic year at the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry of I. Horbachevsky Ternopil State Medical University among 286 third-year and fourth-year students: 140 students of the experimental group (EG) and 146 students of the control group (CG). 24 experts (specialists in medicine) took part in the ascertaining phase of the pedagogical experiment. The special study course &quot;Professionally important qualities of future doctors&quot; in the EG was carried out in the form of experimental teaching while in the CG the traditional methods of teaching were used. The comparison of the results of students' professional qualities evaluation obtained before and after the experiment allows us to state that there is a substantial increase in professionally important qualities of the EG students compared to the CG students. This paper mainly presents the idea that professional (ability to apply knowledge into practice, ability to work with a specialised literature, ability to remember a large amount of information, knowledge and use of foreign language in professional activity, adequate professional self-assessment, desire for improvement) and volitional (responsibility for the life and health of a patient, fast reaction and ability to take decisions, resistance to psychical and emotional stresses, restraint and persistence, self-control) qualities are the most important professional qualities of future doctors. Therefore, moral (attentiveness, decency, honesty, mercifulness, altruism) and social qualities (responsibility, communicative skills, tolerance, ability to build trust) are less significant for future doctors. The experimental testing of the level of professional qualities development of medical students has proved that future doctors should interpret theoretical knowledge into practical activities, constantly improving it by working with expert literature, should be able to control their emotions and react quickly in critical situations.
Development of University Students&apos; Linguocultural Competence under Conditions of Coronavirus Pandemic: Ukrainian Dimension
Author: Bogush, Alla
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,College Faculty,Undergraduate Students,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Cultural Awareness,Cross Cultural Studies,Chinese,Teacher Attitudes,Correlation,Standards,Information Technology,Course Content,Technology Integration,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study is to analyse the educational means facilitating the development of the linguocultural competence within the academic environment in Ukraine under conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. About 60 senior students and 15 university instructors giving classes in English and Chinese participated in the research. The research methodology is based on analytical and practical analyses of the normative documents facilitating the correlation of foreign language education standards in Ukraine, Europe and China; interviewing; observation (within the experimental study/training). The results show that all students and instructors admitted the importance of culture-related issues in the process of teaching and learning languages; 99% of the teaching staff and 75% of the students chose a more detailed content of culture-related issues to be taught/learnt; 80% of instructors and 78% of the students highlighted the importance of organising culture-related events. The research results show that it is crucial to accomplish a balanced integration of language and culture in the teaching process. Teachers should clearly understand what cultural information is significant and how to make efficient use of it by applying digital resources. The key issues teachers should pay attention to are the evaluation of cultural information, its accessibility and the most efficient ways to present it to students.
Teacher Leadership at Technical University
Author: Romanovsk?y, Olexandr
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Leadership,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,College Students,Technical Institutes,Universities,Leadership Qualities,Personality Traits

The purpose of the article is to study the specificities of students' perception of teacher leadership based on a comparison of the respondents' assessments of teachers' and managers' personal qualities that define them as leaders in their professional activities. Teacher leadership may be associated with innovation, the use of techniques, pedagogical skills, organisational skills, creativity, personal qualities, etc. The following methods have been used in the research: questionnaires and tests based on the method of personal differentials. To determine the peculiarities of teacher leadership, a comparison between respondents' answers about teacher-leaders and manager-leaders was made. The first group of respondents who evaluated the teacher-leaders included 87 students enrolled in the 6th year (master course) at the National Technical University &quot;Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute&quot;, Ukraine. The personal qualities of the manager-leaders were assessed by the masters of the &quot;Public Management and Administration&quot; at the same university, who study the master course having working experience from 3 to 23 years. The number of respondents in the second group was 81 students. The results of the research made it possible to determine that students associated pedagogical leadership, first of all, with moral and ethical qualities, pedagogical skills and the subject knowledge of their teachers. On the contrary, the qualities of active life most closely were associated with a manager-leader. The obtained results can be used in the development of university teachers' training programmes.
Enhancing Professional Competence of Pharmaceutical Students in the Academic English Course
Author: Kovalenko, Oksana
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communicative Competence (Languages),Pharmaceutical Education,Second Language Learning,English for Academic Purposes,Foreign Countries,Academic Achievement,Graduate Students

The paper presents the ideas on the integration of English language academic writing into the training of Mater of Pharmacy students. The academic literature demonstrates a powerful didactic potential for the development of both language and professional competence of students majoring in pharmacy. This fact is evidenced by the empirical study that demonstrates the finding reflected in students' graduation academic project performance. As measurement tools, we employed assessment rubrics of the graduate project, content analysis and questionnaire on teachers' feedback. The participants of the study were students from the Pharmacy faculty and teachers of English for Academic Purposes in cooperation with teachers of pharmacy. Together they outlined the criteria for the texts selection. According to the results, students mastered not only academic writing skills but also the skills of information processing and evaluation, critical thinking, presentation of information and academic integrity. The paper also presents methodological recommendations on academic texts selection for pharmaceutical students and forms of teaching academic writing to students of nonlinguistic specialities. The results of the study allow drawing the conclusion academic writing course will enhance professional competence and reduce students' misinterpreting of academic language.
Preferred Learning Style of Students of Nangkor Central School, Bhutah
Author: Timisina, Prem Prasad
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Preferences,Learning Modalities,Aural Learning,Kinesthetic Perception,Gender Differences,High Achievement,Student Characteristics,High School Students,Middle School Students,Foreign Countries

Students preferentially absorb and process information in diverse ways. Pedagogy should vary accordingly. The knowledge of teachers on the learners' preferred learning styles plays a pivotal role in better teaching and learning processes, contributing to a better-quality education. Still, little is known about the preferred learning style of learners. In the present study, the VARK (visual, aural, read or write, kinaesthetic) model version 8.01 survey questionnaire was adapted and given to 215 middle and higher secondary students. Using descriptive analysis of correlation, frequency and percentage, the study revealed that the preferred learning styles of students are aural (A) and kinaesthetic (K) with the smallest preference given to visual (V). The findings showed that male and female participants' preferences were the same, and that high-achiever learners prefer K. Recommendations from the findings apply to both the classroom and teacher training opportunities.
Effect of Bingo Game Instructional Strategy on Pupils&apos; Achievement in Mathematics in Public Primary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria
Author: Tella, Adedeji
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Game Based Learning,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Achievement,Instructional Effectiveness,Concept Formation,Elementary School Students,Public Schools,Grade 3,Foreign Countries

This study determined the effect of Bingo game instructional strategy on Pupils' mathematics Achievements of public primary schools in Oyo state, Nigeria. One hundred and twelve public primary school grade 3 pupils participated in the study. This study adopted the pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design with a 2x3 factorial matrix. The study deployed Bingo strategy as different patterns that were designed to create fun and variety in teaching mathematics. The pretest was administered before the teaching using Bingo strategy, while posttest was administered immediately after the treatment (Bingo strategy). The control group were left with conventional teaching without any manipulation. Simple random sampling was used to select four primary schools from two local government area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Two constructed standardized and validated instruments by the researchers were used for the study: Pupils mathematics Achievement Test (r = 0.81) and Quantitative Ability Test (r = 0.69). The treatment lasted four weeks. The data were analyzed using Analysis of covariance at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that there was a significant main effect of Bingo on pupils achievement in mathematics (F[subscript (1, 110)] = 3.327; partial n[superscript 2] = 0.131).There was a significance main effect of quantitative ability (F[subscript (1, 110)] = 0.603; partial n[superscript 2] = 0.206) on pupils achievement in mathematics. The high quantitative ability pupils (56.904) benefited from the treatment package more than their counterpart (31.451). There was significant two-way interaction effect of Bingo game and quantitative ability of the participants (F[subscript (2, 106)] = 1.543; partial n[superscript 2] = 0.214) in favour of high quantitative ability pupils from Bingo game instructional strategy. The participants in Bingo game (14.07) had a higher mean value than their counterparts in the control (6.61). Bingo game instructional strategy improved pupils' achievement in mathematics. Primary school mathematics teachers should try to adopt this strategy in their teaching delivery.
Reflections on Place, Place-Based Education and Wild Pedagogies in Denmark: A Schooner Project
Author: Petersen, Karen Bjerg
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Place Based Education,Outdoor Education,Adolescents,Young Adults,Intervention,Program Effectiveness,Natural Resources,Interpersonal Competence,At Risk Persons,Dropouts,Aquatic Sports,Disadvantaged Youth

Based on philosophical reflections on the concepts of place, place-based education, wild pedagogies and outdoor schooling in Denmark, the article presents and reflects upon selected results from a three-year accompanying qualitative research conducted in connection with a project for underserved young people and students. Approximately 40 participants aged 14-29 with social, personal, relational and/or substance abuse problems were enrolled as crewmembers on a schooner in periods ranging from a few weeks to six to eight months during the project's three-year duration. The results indicate that place, nature, an extended stay and the relationship competency of the crew are all factors that can have a positive and transformative impact on participants, supporting their efforts to get &quot;on an even keel&quot; - to use a maritime expression that alludes to keeping a vessel's keel steady, assuring smooth sailing.
Children&apos;s Time Use and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity in Early Childhood Education and Care in Finland
Author: Kyhälä, Anna-Liisa
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Young Children,Early Childhood Education,Child Care,Child Behavior,Time Management,Physical Activity Level,Physical Activities,Play,Games,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

Background: The role of early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial in the implementation of the physical activity recommendations during long ECEC days. Young children should engage in 180 minutes of physical activity spread throughout the day, including 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). To attain the goal more information is needed on children's time use and physical activity (PA) in children's activities. Aim: The purposes of this quantitative observational study were twofold: (1) to examine children's time use and (2) to describe which children's activities best generate physical activity, specifically MVPA, in ECEC. Setting: Altogether, 2879 Finnish children, aged from 1- to 6-years, participated in this study. Methods: The data of 57 881 observations were analysed using cross-tabulation and a z-test. Results: &quot;Daily routines&quot; (e.g. eating, dressing, napping and transition), &quot;task or seatwork&quot; and &quot;material play&quot; accounted for almost 70% of children's sedentary behaviour and less than 10% of MVPA. The best MVPA generators were &quot;physical activities&quot; (that generated 57.4% of all MVPA in boys vs. 62.8% in girls, respectively), &quot;rule play&quot; (11% in boys vs. 6.7% in girls) and &quot;role play&quot; (10.1% in boys vs. 9.9% in girls) as well as &quot;action not allowed&quot; (3.3% in boys vs. 1.2% in girls). Conclusions: Educators should integrate &quot;physical activities,&quot; &quot;rule play&quot; and &quot;role play&quot; more in ECEC day to support the realisation of the recommendations.
Factors Affecting Parents&apos; Choice of Schools for Grade 1 Learners
Author: Venketsamy, Roy
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Choice,Grade 1,Children,Elementary School Students,Parent Attitudes,Public Schools,Admission (School),Educational Policy,Elementary School Curriculum,Extracurricular Activities,Teacher Student Relationship,Educational Quality,Proximity,Access to Education,School Safety,Language of Instruction,Foreign Countries

Background: Parents are challenged to choose schools for their Grade 1 learners. They believe that the Department of Education's zoning and admission policy is too restrictive. Schools also do not provide adequate information to allow parents to make their choice. Aim: This article aimed to identify factors that influence parents' choice of schools for their Grade 1 learners. Setting: This study was conducted in Gauteng province. The identified environment and location provided rich data solicited from the participants on how they chose the schools. Methods: This was a qualitative case study using individual and focus group interviews, with 10 parents (5 mothers and 5 fathers) of children enrolled in an ex-model C school. The parents' choice of school was examined through the seminal work of Hirschman's 'Exit, Voice and Loyalty' theoretical framework, which applied the three different elements to understand and identify the phenomenon of school choice in South Africa. Results: The data gathered indicated that parents made choices considering the following factors: proximity; cost; curriculum; technology and relationships. Conclusion: Since parents disagreed with the department's policy on admission, the Minister of the Gauteng Department of Education stated that the new school feeder zone regulation would ensure fair access to schools for all learners. This means that learners will not be discriminated against where they live. During the admission application process, the amended regulations are intended to assist learners to access schools in compliance with certain criteria. Parents are encouraged to select a minimum of three schools to enrol their children.
Mastering Listening Comprehension at ESP Classes Using TED Talks
Author: Humeniuk, Iryna
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Listening Comprehension,Speech Skills,Vocabulary Development,English for Special Purposes,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Engineering Education,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Technology Integration,Video Technology,Electronic Learning,Foreign Countries

The paper demonstrates the results of the experimental research conducted during the first semester of the academic year 2020/21, including the remote learning period due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, at the lessons of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) (with students of Specialties 208 &quot;Agrarian Engineering&quot; and 141 &quot;Electrical Engineering and Energy&quot;) at the State Agrarian and Engineering University in Podilia, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine. The research basically analyses how TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) Talks impact university students' listening comprehension and speaking skills. Online study support for ESP was personally created by the educators as a four-credit course due to ECTS in the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) with the application of TED Talks, which was used for study purposes on the B1 level. The research sample is represented by 50 students majoring in Agrarian Engineering and 50 students majoring in Electrical Engineering and Energy, all of them enrolled in the mandatory subject of ESP. The subjects (students) were divided into the experimental and control groups. At the beginning of the course, the students wrote the pre-test, for their start level to be evaluated, and at the end of the semester - the post-test was done to check the achievements and probable benefits of TED Talks. The experiment results demonstrated the improvement of both groups while it was proved statistically that the experimental group showed better outcomes both in listening comprehension and speaking skills respectively. The questionnaires, distributed among the students, consisted of 5 questions, where they expressed their personal opinions about the e-learning process, and according to which the TED Talks influence on their listening and speaking skills was evaluated. The feedback of the questionnaires proved that the students mostly had a positive attitude concerning engaging TED Talks into the learning process, especially those who were involved in the experiment.
Newly Qualified Foreign Language Teachers&apos; Adaptation in Profession: Challenges, Problems, First Achievements and Further Prospects
Author: Komar, Oleh
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Beginning Teachers,Language Teachers,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Educational Change,Universities,Educational Quality,Quality Assurance,Career Readiness,Teacher Education Programs,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Faculty Development,Barriers,Best Practices,Teacher Attitudes,Work Environment,Time Management,Teacher Salaries,Faculty Workload,Mentors,Foreign Countries

Ukrainian reforms in higher education and participation of universities in different international programmes open new perspectives for quality assurance rising. This study focuses on the foreign language teachers' professional readiness during their initial period of work and provides an important opportunity to advance the understanding of the main changes in education and their influence on newly qualified FL teachers' adaptation in the profession. The concept of &quot;foreign language teachers' training&quot; is studied in the context of the pedagogical field, determining the personality of the future teacher, professional suitability; content of education, application. These prerequisites of newly qualified FL teachers are defined as reasonable and desired for further professional development. As a qualitatively oriented study, the purpose of the suggested investigation was to find out newly qualified teachers' experience, serious challenges, benefits and, moreover, to explore best practices in order to support newly qualified teachers in their initial career. A variety of qualitative and quantitative tools of survey for collecting data was applied for measurement as a basic study design. The main study findings outline perplexing problems for the FL teachers to solve: paperwork, time management, low salaries and affective filters. Another important finding was that newly qualified teachers need a mentor who can give a methodological support. The results show a significant importance in &quot;New generation School Teacher&quot; programme further implementation in the FL teachers training course.