scholarly journals Enhancing the Interprofessional Learning Environment: An Orientation of ICU Nurses to Effective Team Building and Their Impact on the Professional Development of the Young Physician

2021 ◽  
Vol 96 (11S) ◽  
pp. S183-S183
Author(s):  
Olivia W. Foley ◽  
Gino Chisari ◽  
Jennifer Curran ◽  
Lori R. Berkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Young Physician ◽  
Interprofessional Learning

The Exploration and Analysis of Distance Education Teachers’ Professional Development - Based on the Field of Vision of Philosophy of Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 2795-2804
Author(s):  
Jun Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Philosophy Of Technology ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Open University ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
Good Plan

Abstract. The key of Open University construction is the teachers’ team building, and the teachers’ professional development is the most important part. Open University teachers’ professional development has not fit for our teaching requirements any more. The rapid development of information society put forward some severe challenges to Open University teachers’ professional development. Under the view of philosophy of technology, fit for the request of the new situation, It must have some progress on Open University teachers’ professional development: first, to improve the professional academic level; second, to improve the teaching skills; third, to improve the information technology. Those three parts constitute connotation of professional distance education teachers. In the deep analysis the difference between Open University teachers’ professional development and the reality, base on this reason, they offered a good plan, which we hopefully can enhance, the Open University teachers’ professional level, and also can improve the distance education quality.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of the higher education development in a blended learning environment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavlo Chervonyi ◽  
Svitlana Alieksieieva ◽  
Nadiia Senchylo-Tatlilioglu ◽  
Oleksandr Chastnyk ◽  
Nataliia Diomidova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Wide Range

Since the early 2000s, the potential of blended learning has been recognized worldwide as a promising trend due to the active technology development and its integration into higher education. Blended learning in higher education is at the development stage, which explains the relevance of research into the problems of higher education transformation through the introduction of technology in pedagogy. This article aims to identify the peculiarities of the higher education pedagogy transformation through the blended learning model. The methodology was based on a statistical, correlational analysis by using The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) database containing the survey results of 7,823 educators in France and the Netherlands. Results. The study revealed an average level of teacher preparation for blended learning (50.5%) and preparation for ICT use in student learning (48.4%) components inclusion. A significant level of teachers' professional development of ICT skills was revealed (44% take courses). An average level of teachers' unpreparedness both for blended learning (28.9% not ready, 36.6% not prepared enough) and ICT use in practice was established (30.3% - almost not ready, 34.25 - not prepared enough). A positive correlation was established between the components of teachers' preparation for the blended learning environment and the subsequent passage of professional ICT skills development courses. It means that formal education does not guarantee the absence of the need for continuous professional development and the formation of a wide range of ICT skills. Teachers need continuous professional development and new ICT skills. The research identified a synergy of positive effects of ICT skills professional development (interaction of educators united by common problems related to blended learning, technology, etc.; borrowing new ideas, innovations, and practices during professional development; updating professional knowledge; using active shared learning; integrity of professional development structure). Teachers noted that professional development courses were specifically adjusted to their needs.

Evaluating and Funding the Professional Development Program

2012 ◽  
pp. 206-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine L. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs must have an organized process of evaluation, either formally or informally. The evaluation needs to be delivered in both micro and macro settings. In the micro setting, the evaluator monitors the overall atmosphere of the learning environment and the performance of the participants while training is taking place. In the macro setting, which consists of the teacher’s classroom, the evaluation needs to determine whether the teacher is actually using the knowledge gained during professional development to improve /impact student learning outcomes. In order for professional development to be effective, professional development programs should never be delivered and then forgotten. Further, locating funding and support are important due to the state of economic crisis and budget cuts. School districts have to look for creative ways to fund and support successful professional development programs. Some of these include developing technology resource centers, looking for federal and state funds, and looking toward individuals and corporations to help support and fund programs.

Does Facebook Provide Educational Value?

2014 ◽  
pp. 311-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Manca ◽  
Maria Ranieri
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Management System ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Educational Paradigms ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Facebook has received considerable attention in a number of research areas. However, its educational value has not been fully confirmed and results from the mainstream educational paradigms are contradictory. A number of experiences related to the educational use of Facebook as a technology-enhanced learning environment are also flourishing. In these, Facebook has been used as a unique, or at least as one, learning management system tool, or as a platform for educational purposes. This chapter focuses on these issues, providing a wide overview of the current literature on the educational value of Facebook considering both theoretical positions and empirical findings. Furthermore, a few preliminary guidelines about Facebook usage are provided, pertaining to pedagogical, institutional, technological, and ethical issues. The chapter finally provides some hints about emerging trends and areas that deserve further research, such as professional development, academic practice, and location-based learning.

Evaluating and Funding the Professional Development Program

2014 ◽  
pp. 1685-1705
Author(s):  
Christine L. Mark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Effective Professional Development ◽  
Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs must have an organized process of evaluation, either formally or informally. The evaluation needs to be delivered in both micro and macro settings. In the micro setting, the evaluator monitors the overall atmosphere of the learning environment and the performance of the participants while training is taking place. In the macro setting, which consists of the teacher's classroom, the evaluation needs to determine whether the teacher is actually using the knowledge gained during professional development to improve /impact student learning outcomes. In order for professional development to be effective, professional development programs should never be delivered and then forgotten. Further, locating funding and support are important due to the state of economic crisis and budget cuts. School districts have to look for creative ways to fund and support successful professional development programs. Some of these include developing technology resource centers, looking for federal and state funds, and looking toward individuals and corporations to help support and fund programs.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Selected Evidences on the Effectiveness of Inter-professional Education (IPE) in Developing Interprofessional Learning Environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Said Nasser Al Harthy ◽  
Najla Al Subhi ◽  
Cyruz Tuppal ◽  
Mark Donald Reñosa
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
The Other ◽  
Interprofessional Learning ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Before And After Study

Purpose: This systematic review aimed to provide available evidence in determining for the effectiveness of IPE as a modality in developing interprofessional learning environment for healthcare students.Methods: The computerized searches from 2009-2015 in ten electronic databases were performed. Two independent reviewers were consulted to assess the eligibility, level of evidences and methodological quality in each study. Result: nine out of ten studies were retrieved. These studies include (a) two RCT studies; scored eight and seven out of eight, (b) Three quasi-experimental pretestposttest design; scored seven, six, and six out of eight, (c) Three controlled before and after study; scored six, six, five and five out of eight, and (d) one controlled longitudinal; scored six out of eight respectively.Conclusion: Based on the systematic review, evidence showed that IPE was effective in building strong interprofessional learning environment. On the other hand, the authors recommend considering conduct of similar systematic review grounded on IPE with larger sample size within the health allied discipline.

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