scholarly journals Improving Teachers' Qualifications for Preparing ICT Based Educational Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-69
Author(s):  
Hasan ÖZGÜR
Keyword(s):  
Educational Material ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Training Activity ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Teacher Skills ◽  
Service Training

The preparation of ICT-Based materials is an integral part of teachers' daily learning and teaching processes. The aim of the study is to work with in-service teachers and a) determine their needs pertaining to ICT use, b) develop an in-service training program for improving their skills in terms of preparing ICT-based educational material c) to implement this program and d) to examine any improvement of teacher skills in this regard. The study has been conducted as action research and was carried out with a study group  of 16 teachers. Findings obtained in the study revealed that teachers' scores on the TPACK-deep scale increased significantly compared to the pre-study. It was also shown that the in-service training activity that was carried out increased the knowledge and skills of teachers about current technologies that can be used in the learning-teaching process, as well as increasing their self-confidence and self-efficacy for developing ICT-based educational material. As they adopted the use of ICT-based educational materials prepared within the scope of in-service training during school courses, teachers have also been shown to report that students’ interest, desire to participate, curiosity and excitement and motivation towards the lesson had increased. On the other hand, teachers who teach lessons with ICT-based educational materials stated that they felt their selves more useful in lessons, their performance increased, and that such materials facilitated the teaching in crowded classrooms.    

scholarly journals Robotics Training of Science and Arts Center Teachers: Suleymanpasa/Tekirdag Case

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aytekin Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Robotics Education ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Basic Operating ◽  
Service Training

The aim of this study is to evaluate the opinions of the Science and Arts Center (SAC) teachers regarding the in-service training course on “Robotics Education”. In regards to this, the teachers were expected to evaluate their thoughts and expectations on the robotic education and how much of their expectations were met at the end of the training process. The study has an action research design in which the qualitative data collection tools are used. The study group consists of 9 teachers working at the SAC. For the study, semi-structured forms were used as data collection tools. The data were evaluated with the content analysis method, first in terms of the codes then by the creation of themes. The results of the analyses showed that teachers were satisfied with the training, the perceptions on engineers regarding the task changed, that interest in robots increased and that by understanding the basic operating logic of the robot, they gained self-confidence in regards to performing basic tasks. In line with these results, it is recommended that application-oriented and project-based robotics training is given to teachers.

scholarly journals Towards Acquiring Teachers’ Professional Qualification Based on Professional Standards: Perceptions, Expectations and Needs on the Application Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Tiiu Leibur ◽  
Katrin Saks ◽  
Irene-Angelica Chounta
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Professional Standards ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Constructive Feedback ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Teacher Needs ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Confidence Value ◽  
Unambiguous Interpretation

This paper presents the findings of a study into the application process of the professional standards (PS) qualification in Estonia, which is a standard used to identify the level of professionalism of a teacher. The study collected the views of active teachers who have applied for the PS and those of the assessors to understand the shortcomings in the application and the expectations for the application process. The main challenges identified are that teachers lack respective skills to adequately comprehend qualification requirements (unambiguous interpretation of PS) and the lack of evidence-based performance indicators (difficult to prove) and weak self-analysis skills; hence, the teacher needs assistance. The research found that teachers need collaborative support, motivation and constructive feedback on their professional development (PD), both from colleagues and at school and national levels. Based on this research, it can be said that teachers who have gone through the application process have gained greater self-confidence, value themselves as teachers and continue their in-service training.

Are Healthcare Providers Providing Appropriate Educational Material for People with Low Back Pain?

2021 ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Dalia Alemam
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Military Hospitals

Introduction: One of the contributing factors to the burden of low back pain (LBP) is the failure to provide patients with appropriate education and advice about diagnosis and management. To date, no information exists about whether the content of patients’ information and educational material provided in physiotherapy clinics in Saudi Arabia is in line with the Clinical Practice Guidelines and contemporary practice. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the content of educational material provided by physiotherapy clinics, hospitals, or distributed by healthcare associations to people with LBP in Saudi Arabia, to determine whether this information is adequate to reassure patients and inform self-management. This study also seeks to explore whether these materials are consistent with CPGs for people with LBP. Methodology: A sample of educational items (English or Arabic) in Saudi Arabia was collected. Content analysis was conducted to analyze data based on manifest content. Result: Seventeen educational materials were included, originating from diverse sources; the Ministry of Health hospitals (n = 10), military hospitals (n = 4), private hospitals (n = 2), and multidisciplinary healthcare association (n = 1). Six main sub-themes were identified: epidemiological/anatomical data about LBP (n = 6); causes/risk factors (n = 10); exercise (n = 14) and physical activity-related recommendations (n = 3); treatment-related recommendations (n = 2); general health and lifestyle-related recommendations (n = 8); and postural and ergonomics-related recommendations (n = 13). Ultimately, one theme was formulated, namely, the content of educational materials was hindering reassurance and self-management for people with LBP. The items reviewed were heavily influenced by the biomedical model of pain. Conclusion: The educational materials reviewed failed to properly report information about LBP from a biopsychosocial perspective and were inadequate to assure patients or inform self-management.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Aizhan Ibirayim kyzy ◽  
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Askerbүbү Solpubashova ◽  
Salidin Kaldybaev ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Materials ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
School Education ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
High Quality ◽  
E Learning

In the system of school education of the Kyrgyz Republic, the problem of developing electronic educational material and introducing it into the educational process of schools is becoming urgent. This goal allows the further implementation of the issue of computerization of school education. This article focuses on the quality of education. To achieve high-quality modern training, the use of electronic materials is required. Electronic materials must be designed in accordance with the rules. Therefore, the content of this article is aimed at revealing the importance of e-learning, at developing electronic materials, at characterizing the requirements for compiling electronic materials and the requirements for using electronic educational materials.

scholarly journals Neurobiological studies within the framework of highly technological teaching

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 00002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianna Ababkova ◽  
Veronica Leontyeva
Keyword(s):  
Educational Material ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Biological Feedback ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Current State ◽  
Objective Feedback ◽  
Psychophysiological State ◽  
Textual Material ◽  
Psychological Activity ◽  
Adaptive Resource

Modern highly technological teaching widely uses neurotechnologies related to creating new educational products, expanding the content of education and establishing objective feedback with students. One of the most promising neurotechnologies in the sphere of education is the method of biological feedback (BFB) based on studying the current psychophysiological state of students and using this information for further correction of the educational process, improving its quality and efficiency. This article presents the results of the studies based on the method of biological feedback to investigate the influence of the form of presentation of the educational material on the current psychophysiological state of students. During the BFB-studies, we used the PEN method developed by Hans and Sybil Eysenck to form focus groups of students and the CMS method to process the results of the studies. The research resulted in quantitative values of parameters of the current psychophysiological state of students reflecting the degree of intensity of such properties as the general adaptive resource, the degree of mobility (instability) of psychological processes, neuroticity, psychic productivity etc. (a total of 19 parameters).The study’s results based on the biological feedback method showed that studying educational materials that are different in form influences the parameters of the current psychophysiological state of students. The indicators of reserve of control of psychological activity, regulating and adapting the psychological sphere, as well as the indicators of reserve of syndromologicaladaptiveness of the current state if students study the textual material on their own, will improve as compared to studying graphical material only. Different types of educational material can cause anxiety and increased apprehension, with textual material contributing the least to these effects.

scholarly journals GENDER REPRESENTATION IN THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENTS OF MATHEMATICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 224-233
Author(s):  
Monika Grigaliūnienė ◽  
Roma Kačinskaitė
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Stereotype Threat ◽  
Mathematical Knowledge ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Gender Representation ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Written Information ◽  
Threat Effect ◽  
Evaluation Matrix

 Balanced gender representation allows stereotype threat effect to be avoided so it is important in any type of educational materials, but it is even more so in national assessments as in some cases their outcome determines opportunities for young people. This study is centered on gender representation in the country-wide [Lithuanian] assessments of students' mathematical knowledge and skills, particularly, on the national assessments and exams level. The research data was analyzed using the authors' evaluation matrix. There were seven categories of topics found in contextual problems: free time and socialization, housework, movement, sagacity, shopping, skillfulness and sports. Study shows that some types of assessments represent genders in a more balanced way than others. When compared to other educational or entertainment sources of written information, national assessments of mathematical achievements seems to represent gender in a more balanced way.   

scholarly journals Eksistensi Bimbingan Perkawinan Pranikah di Wilayah Kecamatan Ujung Tanah Kota Makassar

Al-Mizan ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Ahmad Jazil
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Domestic Life ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Marriage Contract ◽  
Happy Family ◽  
Harmonious Family ◽  
Collection Methods

Pre-marital marriage cource aims to equip brides-to-be with understanding and knowledge and skills about married life, hoping that in the future they can create a harmonious family while reducing conflict, domestic violence and divorce. This study discusses the existence of pre-marital marriage course in the Ujung Tanah District, Makassar City. This study uses a qualitative approach with data collection methods through interviews. The results of this study indicate that participants of premarital marriage course in the Ujung Tanah District, Makassar city are participants who have registered at the Office of Religious Affairs, but have not yet entered into a marriage contract. The fact that after following pre-marital marriage course, the couples feel each other's self confidence increases and their are better prepared to live a domestic life, so that the existence of pre-marital marriage course can create a happy family. However, in the implementation there were also obstacles faced by the facilitators and the guidance participants.

scholarly journals Scientific and methodological foundations of hygienic assessment and examination of digital educational content

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (10) ◽  
pp. 1035-1042
Author(s):  
Vladislav R. Kuchma ◽  
Olga I. Yanushanets ◽  
Natalya A. Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Educational Material ◽  
Expert Assessment ◽  
Visual Analyzer ◽  
Visual Fatigue ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
Modern School ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Electronic Teaching ◽  
Designed Materials

Introduction. In a modern school, digital educational materials are widely used, implemented through electronic teaching aids. However, teachers in the learning process are not guided by the appropriate recommendations of hygienists. The purpose of the study is to substantiate hygienically significant parameters of digital educational content presented on devices equipped with a screen. Materials and methods. Hygienic observational, expert-analytical and physiological-hygienic studies were carried out to assess 460 electronic educational materials. Results. A number of indicators have been established that characterize the readability of educational materials of a digital school, four of which are regulated by the current sanitary legislation, and the rest are of a recommendatory nature. The assessment of the textual material made it possible to establish that the educational materials did not comply with the regulated and recommended hygienic requirements in all respects. The expert assessment showed that the hygienically not rationally designed educational material presented on the screens causes discomfort of the visual analyzer after working with it. Working with such material contributes to visual fatigue, at the same time, the use of hygienically rationally designed materials is characterized by positive trends in the state of the visual analyzer. Conclusion. A hygienically not rationally designed educational material presented on screens causes discomfort in the visual analyzer and promotes visual fatigue. Hygienic assessment and examination of used and developed digital educational content should be carried out in terms of text, color, illustrative design and design of electronic educational material.

scholarly journals Universally Designed Educational Material for Students with and without Disabilities: Would Its Development Be Possible without the Contribution of IT Applications?

2018 ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Gkyrtis ◽  
Maria Gelastopoulou ◽  
Vassilis Kourbetis
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
School Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Training

The Institute of Educational Policy, seeking to realize inclusive policies and practices planned the project: “Design and Development of Universally Accessible Educational Material.” Its objectives are the development of universally designed digital educational materials for nursery primary and secondary school students with disabilities or special educational needs. The project focuses on developing new open source digital educational material and software for special education in Greece, adopting and using the popular platform OpenEdX of asynchronous e-learning that allows the organization of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), aimed at distance learning and training of the teachers of general and special education.

scholarly journals Cosmetology Field and It’s Significance for Education and Industry Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 699-704
Keyword(s):  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Future Study ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Industry Sector ◽  
Professional Licensing ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Academic Interests

The purpose of this paper was to identify the trends in cosmetology field. This paper also provides the definition of cosmetology, cosmetics, and other pertinent terms. Gathered articles were identified using electronic databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct and Eric from year 2010 to 2019. These reviews found that training and earning professional licensing are crucial for cosmetologist to sustain in the beauty industry. Furthermore, these reviews bring researcher to relate that there is a lack of study in cosmetology education and teaching. Whereas, this cosmetology field is vast and growing nowadays. So that, the results of this study suggest that future study needs to be conducted to examine the educational intervention on effective learning and teaching strategies in cosmetology fields. This will provide more information required for the development of cosmetology curriculum to support students’ academic interests, knowledge and skills in cosmetology.

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