The Creative Activity of Textile Lecturers as an Aspect of Professional Competence Development and its Impact on Study Process

2015 ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Māra Urdziņa-Deguma ◽  
Mārīte Kokina-Lilo ◽  
Lolita Šelvaha
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Home Economics ◽  
Creative Activity ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Study Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Special Meaning

The creative activity of lecturers teaching textile course of studies is an essential aspect of professional competence development, which acquires a special meaning in context of lifelong learning. The purpose of this study is to analyse, how the creative activity of lecturers improves their own professional competences as well as influences and motivates the creative activity of students during the process of acquisition of textile course of studies. The following research methods have been applied: case study, survey (N=36). The study analyses the impact of creative activity of lecturers on study process in nine textile courses of studies, the choice of graduation paper subject and its development as well as students’ opinion about application of visual aids in the process of textile acquisition. Results of the study suggest that the prospective students of home economics and technologies in most cases are aware of the fact that it is very important for the textile pedagogue to create his / her own textiles in order to motivate pupils. Students appreciate the creative activity of lecturers and draw inspiration from their creative works.

Without Crossing a Border: Exploring the Impact of Shifting Study Abroad Online on Students’ Learning and Intercultural Competence Development during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingjie Liu ◽  
Thomas Shirley
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Cultural Exchange ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Curriculum Redesign ◽  
Online Format ◽  
The Impact

While all higher education was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, study abroad programs were uniquely challenged by the associated restrictions and limitations. This case study integrates a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) pedagogy approach and virtual reality (VR) technologies into the curriculum redesign process to transform a business study abroad course into an online format. Using VR technology, U.S. students and their international partners in Germany, Brazil, and India created and shared cultural exchange virtual tours. The redesigned online study abroad course engaged students in active learning activities and cultivated students’ intercultural competence development.

scholarly journals Measuring the Impact of Audio/Visual Aids on Learning Process: A Case Study of South Punjab

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-175
Author(s):  
Dr. Manan Khan Tareen ◽  
Hannan Khan Tareen ◽  
Nazmine Nazmine
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Covert Observation ◽  
Experimental Group

The present research was designed to evaluate the effects of audio visual aids on the learning process of student of Multan city in Punjab (Pakistan).This study employed field observation method as a research design of this research. For the purpose of measurement, the researcher has installed hidden cameras inside the classrooms and followed the covert observation for measuring the level of attention of the students through recoding during the lecture. The sample was drawn using convenient sampling techniques. For the purpose of investigation, 112 research subjects from Punjab government’s registered school were selected for the purpose of data collection. The findings of the study revealed that the experimental group students got better grade than control group. 57.1% students secure A and 42.9% students secure b grade. Findings further explained that a majority of the students form experimental group have high and medium level of attention in multimedia lecture. The study concluded that education with the help of audio visual (A/V) aids is more beneficial for school going students.

scholarly journals The Impact of Supervision, Motivation and Work Ethic on Teachers’ Professional Competence: A Case Study of Private Islamic High School Teachers

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Idris
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Work Ethic ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Least Square ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Ordinary Least Square ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of supervision, motivation and work ethic on teachers’ professional competence. Using a sample of 131 respondents, and all respondents are teachers of SMA Muhammadiyah in East OKU, South Sumatera, Indonesia; and this study employs an Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. All variables, apart from motivation exhibit a positive and significant impact on teachers’ professional competence. Meanwhile, motivation has no impact on teachers’ professional competence. It can be concluded that an education institution who have more strict supervision will have higher teachers’ professional competence and teachers who have higher work ethic will improve teachers’ professional competence

scholarly journals Kebijakan PPDB Sistem Zonasi SMA/SMK dalam mendorong Pemerataan Kualitas Sumberdaya Manusia di Jawa Timur

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-206
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mashudi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Equal Distribution ◽  
New Students ◽  
Vocational Student ◽  
The Impact

This paper discusses the importance of the zoning system in the acceptance of SMA / SMK New Students (PPDB) towards the equal distribution of the quality of Human Resources (HR) in East Java Province. The zoning system in accepting high school / vocational students will prevent the accumulation of certain quality human resources in the region. Zoning of high school / vocational student admissions will encourage equal distribution of quality human resources in an area, making it easier to meet the needs of the workforce to support local economic activities. The author uses a descriptive qualitative approach in analyzing the application of zoning systems in PPDB SMA / SMK in East Java. A qualitative case study strategy was used to explain the impact of the policy in reducing disparity in human resource quality between regions in East Java. In this case, the authors use the assumption that providing equal opportunities to obtain quality education in an area will guarantee the availability of quality human resources equally. This paper presents an interesting analysis, that the direct or indirect PPDB zoning system policies at the SMA / SMK level will encourage even distribution of quality human resources in East Java. First, the high school / vocational PPDB zoning policy avoids the accumulation of high-quality prospective students in only one particular school in a particular region, thus raising exclusivity in the field of education. Second, the implementation of the zoning system policy guarantees the availability of quality workforce equally, because students receive teaching by teachers and educational resources with no different quality. The absence of a gap in the quality of graduates will ultimately increase the even distribution of quality human resources in all regions of East Java.

A cold call on work-based learning: a “live” group project for the strategic selling classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Lloyd ◽  
Michael J. Martin ◽  
James Hyatt ◽  
Addison Tritt
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Prospective Students ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Target List ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Live Group

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe a case study used in a strategic sales class that employs the use of work-based learning pedagogy to expose students to real-life cold calling experiences. This real-life cold calling experience involves students within the course building a target list of prospective students for a small liberal arts college. The students must then construct pre-call strategies, build rapport with prospective students and finally “close the deal” by having the prospective student visit campus. Design/methodology/approach This paper begins by describing work-based learning as a unique pedagogical method and the importance of cold-calling skills in the context of workplace skills in demand. Theoretical foundations in Lichtenstein and Lyon’s (1996) entrepreneurial skillset is analyzed, as is the application of “live” group projects. The case is then described in detail and focuses on the project itself, the personal and group incentives used in the course of the project, and finally, a review of the learning outcomes and desired skillset outcomes for the class. Findings The case shows that students can learn and implement the behaviors, attitudes and practices that make professional cold-callers successful. The impact on the university can also be seen since real contributions were made to the recruiting efforts of the college vis-à-vis higher matriculation numbers. The entrepreneurial skillsets and “live” group project literature is contextualized in light of the findings of the project. This research found that students engaged in varying levels of progress in their managerial, entrepreneurial, technical skillsets as well as levels of personal maturity. Finally, the authors provide guidance for future research to expound the findings of this project by testing the variables using quantitative methodologies. Originality/value The paper showcases an innovative pedagogic approach to exposing students to the best practices of cold-calling and allows them to exercise these tools real time as they make actual cold calls and work toward sales incentives. The focus on recruiting new students as customers of the college serves is not only active classroom learning, but it also serves mission-based outcomes to help the college achieve desired recruiting goals. This case study will provide a tool for small, liberal arts colleges to use which mobilizes faculty and students in the effort to recruit new students, in an environment where enrollment numbers are falling for this market sector in higher education.

scholarly journals The influence of "MUSIC" model on the development of foreign language communicative competence of prospective foreign language teachers in the process of professional training

2021 ◽  
pp. 195-205
Author(s):  
T. A. Koknova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
The Impact

The methodological influence of B. Jones’ model “MUSIC” on the process of professional competence development in prospective foreign language teachers in the process of professional training is studied in the article. The definitions of “educational environment” and “educational space” are considered; it is concluded that the process of professional training of prospective teachers of foreign languages should be aimed at the development of their professional competence. In the course of the research it is established that the five-level model “MUSIC” of B. Jones, which is presented from the author's point of view, can help to optimize the impact of the environment on the process of professional competence development in the course of professional training of prospective foreign language teachers. At the first level, it is suggested to provide extended powers to prospective teachers of foreign languages in order to exercise their self-control over the process of developing thier professional competence during professional training. At the second level, it is necessary to make sure that prospective foreign language teachers recognize the importance of the material offered to them for mastering for their future professional development. At the third level, prospective foreign language teachers must be clearly aware that the success of their learning also depends on the right strategies. The fourth level is closely related to the sincere interest of prospective professionals in acquiring professional qualities. At the fifth level, it is essential to take care of students, to take into account the environmental factors that may affect the level of their professional development. It is concluded that in the focus of professional competence development of prospective foreign language teachers it is vital to create such an environment that would promote friendly relations between prospective professionals and the faculty staff, as it will have a positive effect on the quality of training of prospective foreign language teachers.

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