Cultivating Intramural Sports Officials for Success beyond the Basics

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Gaskins
Keyword(s):  
Educational Process ◽  
Performance Assessments ◽  
Teaching Environment ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Complementary Techniques ◽  
Sports Officials

The beginning point for officials' training is generally with basic elements such as rules, mechanics, and positioning. However, it is a variety of other skills that separate the outstanding officials, from the average ones. These skills do not appear in traditional rule books and officials' manuals. While the intramural sports administrator can typically have most of his/her training time consumed with the basics, it is important to incorporate other aspects of teaching so that officials can achieve success beyond the elementary stages, then serve as mentors to incoming officials. Some of these factors include how to slow the game, court/field awareness, positioning and angles, call selection, proportionality, managing the game, and dead-ball officiating. Implementation of these artistic components of officiating can be accomplished throughout the educational process. These include: practice in active sessions and discussion in the teaching environment during preseason clinics; periodic performance assessments; complementary techniques such as newsletters, email reports, mentoring; and the provision of outside officiating opportunities.

On-line testing as a new method of student knowledge evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 353-356
Author(s):  
V.P. Kovalchuk ◽  
I.M. Kovalenko ◽  
S.V. Kovalenko ◽  
V.M. Burkot ◽  
V.O. Kovalenko
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Personality Testing ◽  
Online Testing ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Internet Resources ◽  
New Information ◽  
On Line ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Innovations change the world in all spheres of life, and education is not an exception. Modern requirements of time put us new challenges that require the use of new information technologies at all stages of the educational process in higher education institutions, in particular the use of the Internet. In addition, it has been noted that Internet resources increase motivation and contribute to the formation of a fully developed personality. Testing and evaluating students' knowledge and abilities is an integral part of the credit-module system. One of the forms of evaluation of the initial level of knowledge, consolidation and improvement of assimilation of information is testing. It should be noted that in a number of countries, testing has shifted traditional forms of control — oral and written exams and interviews. However, in Ukraine, educators remain adherents of a combination of testing and classical analysis of material. It allows the most efficient distribution of the training time of a practical class, 100% control of the knowledge and the effectiveness of mastering the material of all the students of the academic group. Technical progress stimulates the search for new variants and possibilities of testing, its various variations. One of the options that can help solve this problem was a smartphone. In order to facilitate the work of the teacher at the Department of Microbiology, an online testing system with the use of smartphones was introduced. Online testing is conducted among students with Ukrainian and English language training. With the Google Forms platform, the teacher creates a form which contains the student's records and tests. Students directly from the teacher get a link to fill out an online form directly at the lesson. For testing, a database containing standard KROK-1 licensed test tasks is used. The form can contain any number of test tasks that are in arbitrary order, as well as a changed order of distractors, which makes it impossible to write off. At the same time, all students are in the same conditions: all write one option. After submitting the form, the student receives a notification that his response is recorded. Re-linking is not possible. In turn, the teacher receives a message on the result of the test in the table — the ratio of correct answers to the total number of questions, as well as options for their answers. First and foremost, questions are displayed on which students gave the largest number of incorrect answers. This allows the topic to be considered in the process of discussion of the most difficult tasks from the students perspective, and in the future it will allow more efficiently to create forms for on-line tests and to focus on these issues.

scholarly journals Individualization and Differentiation of the Content of Primary Education by Using Virtual Learning Environment “EDUKA class”

Pedagogika ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Kondratavičienė
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Teaching Environment ◽  
Quantitative Survey ◽  
Virtual Teaching

The article reveals the concept of individualization and differentiation of curriculum content in a real and virtual learning environment. It examines how the virtual learning environment (EDUKA class) features the ability to personalize and differentiate tasks, use digital textbooks and virtual material, provide and receive feedback, monitor progress and learning outcomes, and help to individualize and differentiate the content of elementary education at school. In order to evaluate the use of the core functions of the virtual teaching environment “EDUKA class” – working with groups, tasks and lesson material, feedback and learning outcomes and tracking progress - to differentiate and personalize the content of primary education, a quantitative survey was conducted - a written survey of respondents. It took place in 2017 from June to August, 109 Lithuanian primary school teachers were actively interviewing the virtual learning environment “EDUKA class” in the learning process. Data received by respondents in response to closed questions were analyzed by the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) for Windows 17.0 program. Descriptive statistics used for quantitative survey processing. The qualitative analysis (i. e. content analysis) was used to analyze the answers to open questions in the questionnaire. The results of the research showed that in the virtual teaching environment “EDUKA class”, the teacher quickly and comfortably divides students into homogeneous groups according to their talents, progress, inclinations, interests. Based on the individual differences of pupils, the teacher creates open-ended tasks and closed-ended tests in accordance with the complexity of the group’s students. Conducts teaching materials (files, links) created and used in the educational process. Environment The “EDUKA class” facilitates teacher work by differentiating learning content, monitoring student learning outcomes and progress by providing feedback to students and their parents.

scholarly journals MODERN ONLINE INSTRUMENTS OF INTERACTIVE EDUCATION AS TECHNOLOGY OF COOPERATION

2018 ◽  
pp. 33-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariia Gladun ◽  
Mylana Sablina ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Online Tools

One of the decisive directions for solving problems of improving the quality of education is the development of pedagogical systems and their components, the use of new approaches and teaching methods, which are implemented in close interaction with the latest information technologies. Increasing the motivation of students, involving them in interaction within the educational process, can improve the quality of education, develop the necessary competencies. It is proved that interactive learning technologies have great educational and development potential, provide maximum activity of the participants in the educational process, optimal training time and its effectiveness. The article highlights the essence of innovative educational technologies, examines the peculiarities of pedagogical technology "learning in cooperation" as an integral part of the personality-oriented approach in teaching. It was analyzed author's research about training in cooperation with the use of computer technology. The article describes the structure of conducting classes in the form of training in cooperation, the stages of teaching communication, didactic conditions that can provide an effective organization of the stages of learning communication, taking into account the specifics of the learning process. The possibilities of using online tools of interactive learning for the implementation of educational cooperation are demonstrated. The possibilities of using online tools and resources that allow organizing cooperation during the educational process are analyzed. The stages and directions of cooperation with the use of online services are considered. An overview of the tools was carried out and examples of their application were prepared at all stages of the educational process. The advantages of using the described services are demonstrated.

Common Training Practices and Preferred Personality Traits of Intramural Sports Officials

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-113
Author(s):  
Joseph Walker ◽  
Laura Walker ◽  
Joshua Dietrich ◽  
Andrew Dotterweich ◽  
Jason Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Program Satisfaction ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Training Techniques ◽  
Training Materials ◽  
Sports Officials

This research study examined campus recreation intramural training techniques used to prepare sports officials. The top 10 techniques reported by the sample (n = 52) are presented. Use of National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) training materials was found to have a significant positive relationship with overall official training program satisfaction. Intramural coordinators who self-rated as unsatisfied with training program also rated their program significantly less effective when compared to intramural coordinators who indicated satisfaction with their training program. Further inquiry determined that the responding professionals ranked officials' traits and abilities similar in importance, with confidence, knowledge, and decision making as most important. There were no differences in the preferred officials' trait ratings when compared to overall program satisfaction.

Cutting Edge Techniques in Intramural Sports Officials' Development

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Gaskins ◽  
Bradley C. Petty ◽  
Stephen V. Rey
Keyword(s):  
Group Instruction ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Mentor Programs ◽  
Intramural Sports ◽  
The Past ◽  
Training Motivation ◽  
Sports Officials ◽  
Critical Aspects

Many professionals have identified the crucial role of officiating in determining the success of an intramural sports program. Topics such as recruiting, retention, training, motivation, and evaluation have endured over time as critical aspects in managing these personnel. However, the landscape of sports officials' development itself has changed dramatically over the past decade. New approaches that are more effective have replaced the old traditional methods in many cases. These changes reflect a transition that encompasses philosophical, practical, and implementation elements. New recruiting methods include increased pay, specialized brochures, webpages, online applications, and promotional videos. Extramural assignments, “memorable moments” championship game experiences, assuming booking duties for outside recreational leagues, and mentor programs are among the new techniques implemented for retention/recognition. There is greater computer use to schedule officials, as well as establishing “crews” for the season. The area of training has undergone a significant transformation. Locating outstanding clinicians, access to NIRSA-sponsored educational workshops, the development of “approved” clinicians certification, greater usage of practical application teaching stations, emphasis on small-group instruction, and technological innovations are changing the way sports officials are trained. Sports officials' performance assessment is now done in a variety of ways. Audiotape, webpage forms, and videotaping, just some of the more effective techniques to study and critique the official's skills and abilities, are replacing old observation and evaluation forms.

scholarly journals Implementation of multimedia technologies in the educational process: problems and prospects

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Training Time ◽  
New Model ◽  
Methodological Principles ◽  
The One

The article deals with the issue of the development of higher education, the formation of a new model of educational process in non-philological higher schools. It is noted that the new model of educational process is focused on active modernization of education, improving the quality of education, more efficient use of training time and satisfying the needs of each student in accordance with his individual abilities through the use of information technologies in the educational process. Today the task of most linguistic departments and language training centers for foreign students of higher education in Ukraine is to search and develop innovative teaching technologies and advanced forms and methods of teaching students, the introduction of the results of advanced world scientific schools into the practice of teaching non-native language. The urgency of the problem lies in the fact that in today’s demanding and rapidly changing environment, the level of education depends to a large extent on the effectiveness of the introduction of modern technologies into learning, based on new methodological principles, modern didactic principles and psychological and pedagogical theories. Of course, computer does not replace the teacher, but is only a means of carrying out a pedagogical activity, his assistant. However, it should be noted that when using multimedia, the role of a teacher changes significantly: he begins to use teaching time more effectively, focusing on individual assistance to students, on the discussion of information, on the development of their creative approach. Despite the large number of new educational technologies, one should not consider any of them as self-sufficient. Perhaps the one that integrates a complex of achievements of several methods, that is transformed depending on the methodological preferences, the content of the discipline, the equipping of the educational process, the level of students, the level of professional training, will be the most effective.

scholarly journals Efficiency of the Method of Student Thematic Online Debates in the Development of Professional Competences in Future Specialists

2022 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 191-203
Author(s):  
Nataliia H. Sharata ◽  
Tetiana V. Berezovska ◽  
Tetiana P. Kravchenko
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Scientific Intelligence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Complementary Techniques ◽  
High Level

The transition to distance learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic has led teachers to adapt effective teaching methods to distance education. Theoretical analysis of scientific works allowed determining that student debates have significant potential for the development of critical thinking, communication skills. The aim of the study was to test the effectiveness of the method of student thematic online debates in the development of professional competencies in future specialists. In the experimental study, several complementary techniques were used to determine the level of future specialists’ professional competence. The reliability of the obtained conclusions on the basis of the used methods was ensured by comparing the data obtained by each method, as well as the representativeness of the sample size and statistical significance of the experimental data. It is determined that the following competencies can be developed in students through the method of student thematic online debates: readiness to work in a team, ability to generalize, analyse and adequately perceive information, ability to communicate according to language norms, reasoned and clearly build oral and written speech. The study allowed determining that there are certain methodological features of using the method of student thematic online debates in the distance educational process. The method of debate is an effective approach to the organization of online learning, which allows obtaining not only theoretical knowledge, but also gives the possibility of applying them in professional activities in the future. Proof of the effectiveness of the proposed model of using debate within distance learning is confirmed by the unequivocally positive dynamics in the experimental group to improve the Value-orientation criterion, Cognitive criterion Communicative-activity criterion (in particular, at a high level of 13.79%, 7.38%, 11.56% respectively). The novelty of the presented scientific intelligence in the experimental study of the potential of online debates for students of agricultural universities, but with the potential to adapt the presented model of organization of the pedagogical environment for students of other specialties. The research materials can be used by teachers in the development of distance online courses, heads of distance learning coordination departments in higher educational institutions. The prospect of further research is studying the effectiveness of thematic online debates to increase the level of internal learning motivation in future specialists.

Intramural Sports Officials: Influences Affecting Their Performances

1980 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
William B. Harms ◽  
W. Kirt Ruble
Keyword(s):  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Sports Officials

INFORMATION MODEL OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
М.В. МИТРОФАНОВ ◽  
Ю.И. СТАРОДУБЦЕВ
Keyword(s):  
Information Model ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Constructive Model ◽  
Training Time ◽  
Key Indicator ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Significant Factors

Обсуждается проблема разработки конструктивной модели образовательного процесса, учитывающей новые значимые факторы, сформировавшиеся в условиях глобальной цифровизации. Разработана информационная модель обра -зовательного процесса, позволяющая оценить ключевой показатель - время обучения. Выявлены и учтены новые факторы, влияющие на ключевой показатель. Рассмотрены ситуации, когда образовательный процесс невозможен или прекращается. В качестве инструмента анализа используется теория информации. Сформулированы направления повышения качества образовательного процесса в условиях прогрессирующего роста значимости цифровых информационных ресурсов. The article is devoted to the problem of developing a constructive model of the educational process, taking into account new significant factors that have formed in the context of global digitalization. An information model of the educational process has been developed, which makes it possible to assess the key indicator - the training time. Some new factors influencing the key indicator were identified and taken into account. Situations when the educational process is impossible or stops are considered. The directions for improving the quality of the educational process are formulated.

Strategies for Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Quality Intramural Sports Officials

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Craig M. Ross ◽  
Troy Vaughn
Keyword(s):  
Intramural Sports ◽  
Sports Officials
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