scholarly journals A qualitative study of the continuing professional development activities of the Chinese private kindergarten teachers’ professional competence

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 540-554
Author(s):  
Xiaojing Liu ◽  
Yulong Li
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Research Findings

Aim. The number of kindergartens is swelling in China, and that of private kindergartens in particular. The quality of teaching in the latter is positively linked to the levels of teachers’ professional competence. Thus, to enhance the teaching quality in private kindergartens, strengthening teacher’s professional competence is one of the vital approaches. Teacher’s professional competence can be enhanced via effective CPD activities. Therefore, this study aims to explore the types and content of CPD activities for Chinese private kindergarten teachers. Methods. A qualitative approach was adopted in this research. 18 kindergarten teachers were selected as participants from three private kindergartens in Shenzhen. Data was collected by semi-structured interview from 18 teachers. Results and conclusion. The findings showed that the school-based CPD activities are valued by most private kindergarten teachers. Furthermore, this study found that CPD activities can help private kindergarten teachers to be more inclusive and positive in teaching. They enabled teachers to acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant to child care and development, teaching, as well as cooperation with colleagues and children’s parents. Practical application. The research findings presented herein have significant implications for the knowledge base of private kindergarten teachers’ CPD in China. It also has implications for the practice that is relevant to private kindergarten teachers, principals and policy makers.

scholarly journals Addiction journals and the management of conflicts of interest

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Stenius
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Drug Research ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
New Research ◽  
Political Decisions

Stenius, K. (2016). Addiction journals and the management of conflicts of interest. The International Journal Of Alcohol And Drug Research, 5(1), 9-10. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.7895/ijadr.v5i1.233Scientific journals are crucial for a critical and open exchange of new research findings and as guardians of the quality of science. Today, as policy makers increasingly justify decision-making with references to scientific evidence, and research articles form the basis for evidence for specific measures, journals also have an indirect responsibility for how political decisions will be shaped.

Do Library Schools Adequately Prepare Students for Cataloguing in Irish Law Libraries: an Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare O'Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Law Firm ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Irish Context ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Law Library

AbstractIn 2008, BIALL held a pre-conference workshop in Dublin entitled “Back to Basics: Cataloguing and Classification”. The workshop raised some interesting questions about the quality of cataloguing training provided by library schools and law libraries. Although cataloguing in British law libraries has been the subject of research, no study has yet explored cataloguing in Irish law libraries. This study by Clare O'Dwyer redresses this lack of information by focusing exclusively on the Irish context. The perceptions and expectations of cataloguers are examined using a multiple case study design combining interviews and questionnaires. The libraries selected for case study are representative of the three main types of law libraries in Ireland: a professional society law library, a government law library and a law firm library. Following analysis and discussion of the research findings, the study concludes with a series of recommendations regarding the curriculum for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and further training of cataloguers in Irish law libraries.

TEACHING A PROFESSIONALLY-ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT A UNIVERSITY UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF NEO-INDUSTRIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. A. Vorob’eva
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
University Student ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Industrial Economic

The article is devoted to professionally-oriented a foreign language teaching at a university, which today is one of the links of training a competitive specialist. The author describes the meaning of practical application of a foreign language. The problem of searching a way to improve the quality of foreign language teaching of university students is considered. A foreign language is considered as a means and as a way to improve the professional competence of a university student.

scholarly journals Challenges Affecting the Implementation of £50 Million In-Service Training Program for English Teachers in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Karim ◽  
Zohur Ahmed ◽  
Faheem Shahed ◽  
Mohammad Rahman ◽  
Abdul Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Classroom Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Small States ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
School Based ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
English Language Teachers

Numerous donor-sponsored in-service training programs have been operated in Bangladesh for English language teachers. EIA was the last donor-funded project that incorporated school-based training. It claimed to acquaint teachers with technology coupled with a lot of interactive activities to be incorporated in the classroom. The aim of the study was to identify the challenges faced by the secondary-school English language teachers in incorporating the elements learned in EIA training into their classroom practices and to identify the solutions to overcome the challenges. The present study undertook reflective theory developed by Wallace (1991). To conduct this study, semi-structured interview with the teachers and semi-structured classroom observation were carried out. Teachers reported some issues that potentially precluded them from employing different activities in their classrooms. In addition, teachers elicited suggestions to overcome the challenges. The interview data were organized thematically. This study was intended as an eye opener for the policy makers in the small states.

scholarly journals Towards Addressing the Challenges Bedeviling the Strategies of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatis-Sunnah in the Democratization Process of Katsina State-Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Musa Kabir Umar ◽  
Muhammad Ainuddin Iskandar Lee bin Abdul ◽  
Kamarul Zaman Bn Hajj Yusouf
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The State ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Civic Association ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Personal Experiences

The paper investigates the challenges bedeviling the strategies of an Islamic civil society organization known as Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamtis-Sunnah [JIBWIS] popularly known as Izala in the democratization process of Katsina State-Nigeria with a view to proffering solutions. A lot of problems have been militating against the efforts of Izala Islamic civil society association towards improving the quality of the democratic order. As a case study qualitative research inquiry, the study was conducted through an in-depth semi-structured interview with 18 key informant’s personal experiences on the phenomenon. Analysis of data was done by using NVivo 12 which significantly aided in the coding, categorization and data management which produced the themes and sub-themes. System theory was used as a framework in the explanation of the phenomenon. The study found out that there are myriads of problematic issues related to the strategies used by the Izala organization; which negates their strategies in the democratization process. Furthermore, the study has identified the various ways in which such strategies could be strengthened for the Islamic organization to give a positive impact on the advancement of the democratization process in the State. Thus, the study presents a conceptually and empirically supported framework to describe the strategies of Islamic civic association in the democratization process of the state. In effect, therefore, the lingering Izala strategy’s crises in the democratization process was explored and analyzed. The study is particularly useful for religious civil societies, politicians, policy-makers, and researchers by identifying and proposing the ways in which the state, political parties, religious organizations, and other democratic stakeholders should conduct and relate in a nascent democratizing society. The analysis points toward the potential for change in the strategies of Izala Islamic civil society in the democratization process.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Pedagogical Competence in School-Based Management: A Case Study in a Public Secondary School at Pare-Pare, Indonesia

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Syahruddin Syahruddin ◽  
Andi Ernawati ◽  
Muhammad Natsir Ede ◽  
Mohd. Anuar B Abdul Rahman ◽  
Ahmad Johari Sihes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
School Based ◽  
Pedagogical Competence ◽  
School Based Management

The extent of the role of teachers’ pedagogical competence on the practice of school-based management (SBM) was explored in this study. Interviews have been conducted in order to collect the qualitative data from the participant in Pare-Pare, South Celebes, Indonesia. It was discovered that the teachers’ pedagogical competence has not been developed as it was expected. Accordingly, it was reported that teachers’ creativity was limited by the domination of the government’s interference. It is suggested that in order to improve the quality of SBM, teachers’ continuing professional development is highly required.

scholarly journals KONSTELASI KURIKULUM PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA

At-Turats ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Rustam Abong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
National Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
National Education System ◽  
Political Interests ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Government

Curriculum in Indonesia is always related to the constellation of power, and therefore the direction and substance of the curriculum are determined by the decision of state authorities and non-state subsystems, or complying to a certain notion and concept of education. Constellation of power and complexity of curriculum can be seen in the instruction of Competency-Based Curriculum (KBK), school-based curriculum (KTSP) and 2013 Curriculum. After all, there is no guarantee that these curriculums will be able to develop students’ competency and build their character in line with the national education goals as mandated by Law No. 20/2003 on National Education System. In fact, there is nothing wrong with the curriculum; it is the fault of policy makers of education. The Indonesian people need political will of the government. Curriculum is not the only factor that determines the quality of education. Nor is it the only tool to realize the vision of education. However, curriculum can serve as a strategic device to seed the interests of power. Changes in curriculum in fact generate a strong constellation of power in the curriculum itself, especially in determining the content of education, so no wonder education in Indonesia is “subjugated” by curriculums with business and political interests.

scholarly journals Regulation of health care professionals as a quality strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Panteli ◽  
A Kreutzberg ◽  
C Reichebner ◽  
C Maier ◽  
F Destrebecq
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
System Input

Abstract Health professionals are both a health system input and an active component of the functions that the health system performs. As such, the performance of the health workforce is directly linked to the quality of health services. Regulation is essential to define a clear framework within which health professionals acquire and maintain the competence needed to provide health services that are of high quality, i.e. that are safe, effective and patient-centered. This presentation discusses the evidence on a sequence of strategies that regulate health professionals, looking at how they are currently deployed in Europe, how (cost-)effective they are, and what can be done to optimize their implementation. Adopting a comprehensive perspective ranging from the entry into training to life-long maintenance and demonstration of competence, the presentation brings together a) strategies to develop professional competence (including training structure and contents, curriculum development and the accreditation of institutions for health education); b) strategies that regulate the entry of physicians and nurses into their professions (e.g. licensing and registration); c) mechanisms to maintain competence (e.g. continuing professional development); and d) levers to address instances when fitness to practice comes into question.

scholarly journals Korelasi Manajemen Berbasis Sekolah Dan Pengelolaan Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam Terhadap Perilaku Akhlak Siswa (Studi Kasus di SMPN 23 Kota Tangerang)

CICES ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-151
Author(s):  
Suhada Suhada ◽  
Verra Veronica ◽  
Mauidhotul Hasanah
Keyword(s):  
School Quality ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
School Management ◽  
Moral Behavior ◽  
School Based ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
School Based Management ◽  
Well Data

Based on descriptive analysis obtained by school based management and management of learning PAI on moral behavior of students (school quality) in SMPN 23 Tangerang City mostly in good category. While the results of regulatory analysts show school management and management of learning PAI together provide a significant effect on moral behavior (quality of school). The implications of the research findings that found that school-based management variables and the quality of learning management of PAI have a significant influence on school quality (behavior of morality of students) in SMPN 23 Kota Tangerang, then in the implementation of SBM in all SMPN Kota Tangerang, headmaster. In addition, the guidance of PAI teachers as the organizer of learning in the classroom should be improved. The purpose of this research is to describe school management and management of PAI learning and school quality in SMPN 23 Kota Tangerang. The population of this study were 1427 respondents and samples of 100 people. This research data was collected by using questionnaires for all variables and documentation methods to collect secondary data. The questionnaire instrument has been tested and analyzed its validity and reliabelitias very well. Data analysis used is descriptive analysis by using criterion and relationship test by using regression analysis.

scholarly journals Research on the Teaching Mode of Oral Courses for Kindergarten Teachers based on OBE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Oral Language ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Kindergarten Teachers ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Teaching Goal ◽  
Display Performance ◽  
Core Course

The kindergarten teacher’s spoken language course is the core course of the preschool education major. Its main purpose is to cultivate and improve the students’ ability to comprehensively use the kindergarten teacher’s oral language. This article is guided by the OBE concept, with the teaching goal of cultivating students’ thinking ability as the main goal, and adopts the 5P mode in classroom teaching, namely preparation, proposition, panel discussion, and debate display (Performance) and perfection (Perfection), thereby improving the teaching quality of kindergarten teachers’ oral courses.

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