scholarly journals The HERO project: language training for migrants’ professional career as caregivers through blended learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 273-278
Author(s):  
María-Victoria Soulé ◽  
Kostas Stylianou ◽  
Christina Yerou ◽  
Eftychia Xerou ◽  
Theologia Tsitsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Content Development ◽  
E Learning

The HERO project aims to develop a training program for caregivers to be working in the elderly care sector. The program is particularly addressed to caregivers from Middle Eastern and African countries as refugees and intends to help them integrate into European society. This paper seeks to offer an overview of the project, including its objectives, underlying principles, and deliverables. The paper particularly portrays the second intellectual output (O2) of the project, namely the ‘On the job’ training in language and terminology curriculum, which has been developed as the end product of O2. Initially, the methodology adopted to create learning material for language learning in a specific-purpose context is analyzed. Based on this, the paper provides a description of the content development by justifying and showcasing the learning material and laying out the logic behind this, through the trainers’ guide. E-learning tools have been integrated in the course material, which also justifies the methodology applied for the purpose of this project.

scholarly journals Medgeneracijsko sodelovanje: interes mladih za delo in pomoč starostnikom

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goran Vukovič ◽  
Andrej Raspor ◽  
Nuša Erman ◽  
Bojan Macuh
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Older People ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Social Gerontology ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Homes For The Elderly ◽  
Trained Staff

The aim of the research is to present an interest of young people in giving help to the elderly through institutional and non-institutional care. We live in a time when global and consequently also Slovenian society became strongly aware of importance of the elderly as one of its consisting part. So, it has to be stressed that additional study programmes should be introduced which will bring education in various fields of social gerontology. This need was particularly emphasized during the COVID-19 epidemic, when all homes for the elderly faced the lack of trained staff. The aim of the paper is examination of a topic summarized in a questionnaire which was used to find out how well present and future students know problems of older people and their ways of life. We also asked them, whether they would be willing to dedicate their professional career to dealing with ageing population. We realised that young people know that work with the elderly is strenous. They are acquainted with problems of ageing and ways of older people living. Furthermore, they are aware that dealing with the elderly requires much benevolence, empathy and personal respect to other people. It is recommended that offer of education in a field of elderly care gets improved and upgraded. It would lead to a higher number of young people who would decide to enrol into educational programmes of social gerontology.

How Technology Can Support Culture and Learning

2009 ◽  
pp. 1350-1387 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Luigi Fuschi ◽  
Bee Ong ◽  
David Crombie
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Authoring Tools ◽  
Current State ◽  
Content Development ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
Content Accessibility

From the authors’ perspective, technology is both a tool and a developing factor that can foster culture and learning development. This chapter focuses on the interrelations that interleave education, technology, content accessibility, and intercultural issues. With an introduction and related background, language learning is used as an example further to explain these issues. This chapter then discusses authoring and content development for e-learning applications (including authoring tools, virtual communities, and forums), and examines technology and accessibility issues in this context. The current state of e-learning is introduced along with a description of different tools and approaches. The chapter concludes with an overview of e-learning and the marketplace.

scholarly journals Online resources and software for teaching and learning Latin

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Olena Balalaieva
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Online Resources ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Electronic Textbooks ◽  
E Learning

ABSTRACT: The aim of this article is to review electronic resources in Latin, analyzing their didactic potential to help Classical teachers to effectively organize the educational process, diversifying the set of tools, and enhancing their work. Today, most of the useful links are accumulated on domestic professional sites devoted to the study of Latin. Many foreign scientists and teachers simply do not know about their existence. From time to time, attempts are made to summarize information and provide content for studying Classic languages in scientific publications, but such information quickly becomes outdated and needs to be regularly updated. This article provides an overview of the current most popular resources on Latin: digital libraries and databases, online courses, electronic textbooks, dictionary, translators etc.; describing the current state of the development of e-learning tools and websites for the study of Latin in Ukraine. KEYWORDS: electronic educational resources; online resources; language learning; Latin language.   RESUMO: O objetivo do artigo é revisar recursos eletrônicos em Latim, analisando seu potencial didático para ajudar os professores clássicos a organizar efetivamente o processo educacional, diversificando o conjunto de ferramentas e aprimorando o seu trabalho. Hoje, a maioria dos links úteis é acumulada em vários sites domésticos dedicados ao estudo do Latim. Muitos cientistas e professores estrangeiros simplesmente não sabem sobre sua existência. De tempos em tempos, são feitas tentativas de resumir informações e fornecer conteúdo para o estudo de línguas clássicas em publicações científicas, mas essas informações rapidamente ficam desatualizadas e precisam ser atualizadas regularmente. Este artigo fornece uma visão geral dos recursos mais populares da atualidade em Latim: bibliotecas digitais e bancos de dados, cursos online, livros eletrônicos, dicionário, tradutores etc.; descreve o estado atual de desenvolvimento das ferramentas de e-learning e sites para o estudo do Latim na Ucrânia. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: recursos educacionais eletrônicos; recursos online; aprendizagem de línguas; língua latina.

Textbooks or E-learning? Learners’ Preferences and Motivations in a Japanese EFL Classroom

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Kazunari Shimada
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Self Study ◽  
E Learning

This study investigates Japanese EFL learners’ attitudes and preferences towards textbooks and web-based materials in a blended learning context. Sixty-four undergraduate students of a two-semester English course were asked to complete a questionnaire, which was designed to measure their satisfaction with each type of learning material and their motivation and autonomy in learning English, especially in grammar practice. The results revealed that a greater number of students preferred web-based materials to paper-based ones. Additionally, the results of SEM analysis indicate that learner satisfaction with e-learning materials has a positive effect on their attitudes towards self-study. However, students who preferred textbooks appreciated their advantages, such as the ability to take handwritten notes and the ease of understanding grammar points with face-to-face feedback. Therefore, the findings suggest that a well-balanced blend of materials may meet a wide variety of learners’ needs and promote positive attitudes towards autonomous language learning. 本研究は、ブレンディッドラーニング（ブレンド型学習）環境での教科書とeラーニング教材使用に関する日本人英語学習者の考え方と好みを調査したものである。通年の英語科目を履修している大学生64名を対象に、それぞれの教材に対する満足度、英語学習、特に文法演習への動機づけ、及び自律性を測るアンケートを実施した。その結果、eラーニング教材を好む学生の数が教科書を好む学生の数を上回った。また、構造方程式モデリング（SEM）の分析結果から、eラーニング教材に対する満足度は学習者の自主学習にプラスの影響を及ぼすことが示唆された。しかし教科書を好む学生は、手書きで書き込みができること、教師からの対面でのフィードバックで文法項目が理解しやすいこと、といった教科書使用の利点を高く評価した。従って本研究の結果から、教材をバランスよく使用することで、学習者の多様なニーズに応えることができ、学習者の自律的な言語学習が促進される可能性があることが示唆された。

scholarly journals Enhancing Blended Language Learning: Development of a New eLearning Template

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Rosario Kane-Iturrioz
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Student Feedback ◽  
Authoring Tools ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
The Core ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Development

<p>Improvements in dedicated e-learning tools and the new insights provided by CALL research are at the core of a new course for Business Language. The course incorporates an innovative eLearning template as the key element of its main mode of delivery. A number of authoring tools have been integrated in order to provide a userfriendly, flexible and effective online learning medium for both teachers and learners. This paper describes the background for the design of the course and discusses the needs it aims to meet. The study also outlines the objectives informing the development of the eLearning template and examines the main features and parameters of the pilot module developed in order to test this template within a blended learning setting. Finally, the paper addresses the issues encountered during the pilot trial and the main<br />findings from the student feedback.</p>

scholarly journals Identifying latent needs in elderly digital literacy: the PROADAS study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Prodromou ◽  
G Lavranos
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Elderly Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Active Ageing ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Delphi Approach

Abstract Background According to the Digital Agenda for Europe (2014 - 2020) enhancing digital literacy, skills and inclusion is one of the main priorities. All European elderly people must become e-seniors as soon as possible. On the hand, active ageing means that senior citizens activate themselves in order to be as independent as possible. As a result, triggering these new digital tools and ICT skills can assist the elderly to be a more integrated part of our society. The Erasmus+ Proadas project promotion of Active Digital Ageing Skills aims at tackling the gap between ageing population and digital literacy and strengthening and reinforcing the stakeholders, experts and practitioners, by identifying the needs of elderly people and their carers regarding technology. Methods The study was conducted in January 2019 in all six countries participating in the Proadas project. 35 carers and their assigned seniors were selected via convenience sampling by a minimum of three best practices- centres of excellence per country. A twelve-question close format questionnaire was developed, using a Delphi approach and completed by all participants. All data was analysed using SPPS 20. Results A total of 188 responders from all six countries agreed to participate response rate 89.5% of which 51.5% women. Age varied significantly between 20-75 years. Regarding existing ICT skills participants in all countries were familiar with basic use of computer and internet but very few used advance services. There was unanimous agreement that learning is facilitatedwith the help of family or friends. A combination of traditional and digital learning format was deemed most appropriate. The main obstacles involved lack of trainers, motivation and suitable educators. Conclusions There is latent need for the integration of ICT in elderly care. The development of suitable learning material and the involvement of motivated carers are key strategies for the successful implementation of such a reform. Key messages ICT is insufficiently used for elderly health education. Digital health can be beneficial for the elderly and their carers.

Valued elders or societal burden: Cross-national attitudes toward older adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 731-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Peterson ◽  
Margaret Ralston
Keyword(s):  
Population Aging ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Past Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Value Orientation ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Country Level ◽  
The World ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
National Attitudes

Population aging is a nearly universal trend that is placing new importance on how societies view and treat their elderly. Past research has established that perceptions of the elderly vary across countries. This article empirically explores three competing theoretical explanations on potential reasons for these differences: the Value Orientation perspective, the Competition over Resources perspective, and Political and Economic Structure. Using Wave 6 of the World Values Survey, various sources of country-level data, and hierarchical logistic regressions the article provides insights as to which theoretical position holds the most weight. The analysis improves on past research by using a large and diverse sample of countries from every region of the world. Contrary to popular thought, and the traditional Value Orientation perspective, it is found that Asian, Middle Eastern, and Sub-Saharan African countries have significantly more negative views toward the elderly than Western countries. In addition, the study finds that countries with higher average lifespans and more elderly as a proportion of the total population actually have more favorable attitudes toward the elderly.

Performance Assessment of Food Safety Training Programme: Use of Tools

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
Ramona Maria Iancu ◽  
Mihaela Adriana Tiţa ◽  
Hakan Çalap
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Safety Policy ◽  
Unemployed People ◽  
E Learning

Abstract The objective of the European Union's food safety policy is to protect consumer health and interests. The existing education systems in EU are in need of innovative learning tools, in order to provide a quality training of future staff, from food sector, to be able to put European food safety policy into practice. The structure of this study is a vocational e-learning training program which aims to develop learning tools by which students, unemployed people and young workers would acquire the key competencies in the field of food services and food industry. The participants to this vocational e-learning training program were from Sibiu area. In this project there were enrolled 137 participants, 52 students and 85 unemployed people and workers. At the end, we evaluate the knowledge gained for each participant by applying tests and questionnaires. The results were positive due to the good quality of the content provided by the learning material, and the easy access to information. The purpose of this training was to understand the participant’s needs and how the quality of their knowledge influences purchasing choice regarding the food safety

scholarly journals Jazan University faculty members' trends toward using the "Blackboard Platform" electronic learning tools in the scientific process in line with the consequences of Coronavirus: اتجاهات أعضاء هيئة التدريس بجامعة جازان نحو توظيف أدوات التعليم الإلكتروني "منصة البلاك بورد" في العملية التعلمية تماشيا مع تداعيات فيروس كورونا

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Batool AbdElbagi Abdalla Alsaeed
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
University Faculty ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
E Learning

The study aims at identifying the trends of Jazan University faculty toward employing e-learning tools the Blackboard platform in the educational process, the descriptive approach was used, as the tool was to represent in a resolution distributed to a sample of (90) members of Jazan University faculty teaching staff, and the researcher reached several results: * the faculty staff employ plaque board tools in simultaneous e-learning and have received an average (4.15 out of 5) (large) grade of scientific and conceptual college student preparation with an average arithmetic (3.88). And (large) while faculty trends toward the application of the plaque board platform were safe and effective in evaluation Student work with an average (2.99) and a (medium) score, while sharing forums, in interactive activities, open-ended tests, was average (2.20) to a small (few) degree. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences among the sample population in the trends toward the application of the plaque board tools in the process Teaching staff members according to variables (type/specialization/grade), the researcher made a series of recommendations and proposals; the most important of which are: The need to apply specialized training programs in educational institutions to faculty and students, and to conduct research on the effectiveness of using assessment tools through the Blackboard platform, supporting education E-learning by departments and educational institutions, use the active learning strategies available through the Blackboard platform and the variety of the provision of learning material to the learner, which will lead to its full benefit and increased educational attainment. Intensifying efforts and follow-up by the leadership of e-education and information technology Universities to make full use of.

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