scholarly journals Introdução de Disciplinas na Modalidade EAD para Cursos de Qualificação Profissional: Propostas para um Ambiente Favorável

EAD em FOCO ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dagmar Dias Cerqueira ◽  
Jessica Sarubi De Moura
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Technology Center ◽  
Vocational Qualification ◽  
Training Courses

A pesquisa em foco busca analisar a inserção de disciplinas, na modalidade EAD, para Cursos de Qualificação Profissional em um Centro Vocacional Tecnológico de Construção Civil do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A investigação pretende verificar se os ambientes educativos são favoráveis à implantação de Educação a Distância - EAD, bem como propor condições favoráveis para um Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem (AVA). O presente trabalho tem seu enfoque também na cibercultura e nas mutações contemporâneas da relação com o saber (Lévy 1999) e se utiliza de Spritzer e Bittencourt (2009) para abordar questões referentes à qualidade pedagógica e técnica dos cursos mediatizados pela EAD. A metodologia da pesquisa com abordagem qualitativa se utiliza dos seguintes procedimentos metodológicos: observação participante, entrevista semipadronizada e pesquisa documental. Ao final da pesquisa de campo e do levantamento bibliográfico, são feitas pontuações sobre possíveis ambientes favoráveis que permitam viabilizar a modalidade EAD nos cursos de qualificação no Centro Vocacional Tecnológico, como também, tornam possível diagnosticar que, por vezes, a EAD se configura como mecanismo que promove distanciamento entre sujeito e informação. Palavras-chave: Educação a distância; Qualificação profissional; Inclusão social.Introduction Courses to EAD Professional Qualification: Proposals for a Friendly EnvironmentAbstract The focus of the reasearch is to analyze the inclusion of disciplines in DL mode for Professional Training Courses, in a Vocational Technology Center of Civil State of Rio de Janeiro Construction. The research aims to assess whether educational environments are conducive to the implementation of Distance Education - Distance Education and to propose favorable conditions for a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This work focuses on cyberculture and also on contemporary mutations of relationship to knowledge (Lévy 1999). It uses Spritzer and Bittencourt (2009) to address issues of pedagogical and technical quality of courses mediated by EAD. The research methodology with a qualitative approach uses the following instruments: participant observation, semipadronizada interview, and documentary research. At the end of the field research and literature, scores are made about possible favorable environments that enable distance education modality in training courses in the Vocational Technology Center. These scores also make it possible to diagnose that sometimes, EAD is configured as a mechanism promoting detachment between subject and information. Keywords: Distance education; Vocational qualification; Social inclusion.

scholarly journals Profile of students registered in nursing auxiliary and technician courses of the Nursing Worker Professionalization Project (PROFAE) in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Guitton Renaud Baptista de Oliveira ◽  
Isaura Setenta Porto ◽  
Márcia de Assunção Ferreira ◽  
Joyce Beatriz de Abreu Castro
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
Labor Market Dynamics ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Teaching Learning

This paper aims to present a profile of students registered in the Professional Training Courses for Nursing Auxiliaries and Complementation Courses for Nursing Technicians of the Nursing Worker Professionalization Project - PROFAE. This quantitative study was carried out in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 2004 to January 2005, through the application of 1,400 questionnaires. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, with simple frequencies and percentages. After tabulation, data were divided in the following categories: sociodemographic data, educational background, family profile, habits, professional activity, salary range, expectations about PROFAE and nursing, difficulties to participate in the project and the teaching-learning process. Students/workers graduated from the PROFAE program tend to improve the quality of hospital and outpatient care, contributing to labor market dynamics in the health sector.

scholarly journals A Distance Learning Pedagogical Management Model based on Affinity Networks

Obra digital ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 13-33
Author(s):  
Tereza Kelly Gomes Carneiro ◽  
Renata Souza Freitas Dantas Barreto ◽  
Roberto Luiz Souza Monteiro ◽  
Hernane Borges de Barros Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Instrumental Case Study ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Education Leaders ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Training Courses

Using affinity networks as its basis, this study proposes a management model of distance learning (DL) professional training courses as a space conducive to knowledge diffusion, on the basis of the technological profile of course participants. The proposed model uses individual metrics of each actor in the network, the technological profile (TP) of the participants and a diagram of activities used for the actions taken during the pedagogical management of a distance learning course. This is an instrumental case study whose research method is strongly influenced by netnography. The data were collected from participants in two editions of a Brazilian support programme for municipal education leaders. The proposed model defines collective and individual management strategies and contributes to the management of education focusing on the success of the learning process in a virtual learning environment by incorporating the TP of subjects involved in distance learning courses.  

scholarly journals Social interactions in a virtual learning environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 23-41
Author(s):  
Gislaine Rossetti Madureira Ferreira ◽  
Leticia Rocha Machado ◽  
Patricia Alejandra Behar
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The Right

This article deals with different strategies for group development in a virtual learning environment (VLE). For this purpose, we sought to investigate the organization and social interactions of students, during group dynamics that occurred in a distance education course. The methodology used in the research was qualitative and quantitative, with descriptive approach, classified as a case study. For data collection, we used the VLE ROODA communication tools (Forum, Contacts and Social Map), the environmental sociometry tool (Social Map), as well as participant observation and questionnaires. Thus, we analyzed the application of three group-formation strategies: random, chosen by the teacher and free choice. Interaction data categorization occurred within the virtual learning environment and was accomplished through the group development stages suggested by McClure. This study allowed us to determine that all three strategies are efficient for distance education, as long as the right time in class for the application of the strategy by the teacher is observed. This study aimed to elucidate the importance of using group work in distance education, especially for integrating students and enabling a greater number of social interactions in the virtual environment. Thus, the results confirm that the use of formation strategies can be effective for Distance Education, since the development of collective activities depends on cohesion and the mediation of conflicts between members of the group.

scholarly journals LA INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA EN LA FORMACIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

PARADIGMA ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 409-436
Author(s):  
Ligia Sánchez ◽  
Maidelis Herrera ◽  
Mairene Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Special Degree ◽  
The University ◽  
University Training ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Se indagó respecto a la resistencia que tienen los estudiantes universitarios de involucrase en la actividad investigativa durante su proceso de formación universitaria. Se desarrolló una investigación de campo desde una perspectiva cualitat iva, soportada en la Fenomenología con estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, de la Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela). Para la captura de la información se recurrió a los grupos de discusión y laobservación participante . Se organizaron cinco grupos en total, tres con siete participantes y dos con seis ; todos cursantes de las Escuelas de Administración Comercial y de Contaduría Pública . De los resultados emergió que la formación para la investigación científica, durante la carrera se efectúa a través de las asignaturas del componente de investigación . Se captó que resistencia de los estudiantes a la actividad investigativa , durante su formación universitaria está anclada a la existencia de una brecha que se ha gestado entre la actividad investigativa que desarrollan los docentes en la institución y la actividad que los estudiantes realizan en sus TEG . Los estudiantes tienen poco conocimiento respecto a la actividad científica que se desarrolla en la universidad, lo cual limita su participación e involucramiento en dichas actividades y genera cierta aprehensión y temor producto de miedos e inseguridad es, ya que la investigación se ve como algo reservado para los elegidos . Ade más, la poca motivación hacia la investigación, apareció relacionada a la experiencia vivida en las asignaturas del componente de investigación, la dinámic a y la didáctica utilizada por la mayoría de los docentes; a sí como a la desarticulación entre estas asignaturas con las asignaturas del área disciplinar . A pesar de ello los estudiantes consideraron que el ejecutar el proyecto de investigación del Trabajo Especial de Grado es relevante en su formación profesional , por su utilidad académica y su potencial para fortificar el conocimiento disciplinar.Palabras clave: Investigación en la universidad, formación en investigación, Trabajo de gradoResumoFoi pesquisado sobre a resistência dos estudantes universitários, no envolvimento das atividades de pesquisa, durante seu processo de formação universitária. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo, desde a abordagem qualitativa, com base na fenomenologia, com estudantes da Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, da Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela). A coleta de dados foi realizada com grupos de discussão e a observação participante. Foram organizados cinco grupos no total, sendo três com sete participantes e dois com seis. Todos estudantes das Escuelas de Administración Comercial y de Contaduría Pública. Os resultados apontam que a formação em pesquisa científica, durante a graduação, acontece por meio dos conteúdos das disciplinas de pesquisa. Os dados apontam que a resistência dos estudantes à atividade de pesquisa durante a sua formação universitária está associada à existência de uma lacuna que se criou entre a atividade de pesquisa, desenvolvida pelos docentes na instituição, e a atividade que os estudantes realizam em seus Trabajo Especial de Grado (TEG). Os estudantes possuem pouco conhecimento sobre a atividade científica que se desenvolve na universidade. Este fato limita sua participação e envolvimento nessas atividades e gera certa apreensão e temor, consequência de medos e inseguranças, já que a pesquisa é entendida como algo reservado aos escolhidos. Além disso, a pouca motivação para a pesquisa apareceu relacionada à experiência vivida nas disciplinas dos conteúdos de pesquisa, a dinâmica e a didática utilizada pela maioria dos professores, assim como a desarticulação entres estas disciplinas, com as disciplinas da área disciplinar. Apesar disto, os estudantes consideram que realizar o projeto de pesquisa do TEG é relevante na sua formação profissional, por sua utilidade acadêmica e seu potencial para fortalecer o conhecimento disciplinar.Palavras-chaves: Pesquisa na Universidade; Formação em Pesquisa; Trabalho de Conclusão de CursoScientific Research in the Training of University StudentsAbstract I was investigated regarding the resistance that university students have to get involved in research activity during their university training process. A field research was developed, from a qualitative perspective, supported in Phenomenology with students from the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, from the University of Carabobo (Venezuela). Discussion groups and participant observation were used to capture the information. A total of five groups were organized, three with seven participants and two with six; all students from the Schools of Commercial Administration and Public Accounting. From the results it emerged that the training for scientific research, during the career, is carried out through the lectureships of the research component. It was noted that student resistance to research activity, during their university training, is anchored to the existence of a gap, which has arisen between the research activity carried out by professors in the institution and the activity that students carry out in their Special Degree Work. Students have little knowledge regarding the scientific activity that takes place in the university, which limits their participation and involvement in these activities and generates a certain apprehension and fear due to the unknown and insecurities, since research is seen as something reserved for the "chosen ones". Furthermore, the low motivation towards research appeared related to the experience lived in the lectureships of the research component, the dynamics and didactics used by most of the professors; as well as the disarticulation between these lectureships with the ones of the disciplinary area. Despite this, the students considered that executing the final research project of the Special Degree Work is relevant in their professional training, due to its academic usefulness and its potential to strengthen disciplinary knowledge. Keywords: Research at University, Research Training, Undergraduate work

scholarly journals LA INVESTIGACIÓN CIENTÍFICA EN LA FORMACIÓN DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS

PARADIGMA ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 409-436
Author(s):  
Ligia Sánchez ◽  
Maidelis Herrera ◽  
Mairene Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Special Degree ◽  
The University ◽  
University Training ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Se indagó respecto a la resistencia que tienen los estudiantes universitarios de involucrase en la actividad investigativa durante su proceso de formación universitaria. Se desarrolló una investigación de campo desde una perspectiva cualitat iva, soportada en la Fenomenología con estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, de la Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela). Para la captura de la información se recurrió a los grupos de discusión y laobservación participante . Se organizaron cinco grupos en total, tres con siete participantes y dos con seis ; todos cursantes de las Escuelas de Administración Comercial y de Contaduría Pública . De los resultados emergió que la formación para la investigación científica, durante la carrera se efectúa a través de las asignaturas del componente de investigación . Se captó que resistencia de los estudiantes a la actividad investigativa , durante su formación universitaria está anclada a la existencia de una brecha que se ha gestado entre la actividad investigativa que desarrollan los docentes en la institución y la actividad que los estudiantes realizan en sus TEG . Los estudiantes tienen poco conocimiento respecto a la actividad científica que se desarrolla en la universidad, lo cual limita su participación e involucramiento en dichas actividades y genera cierta aprehensión y temor producto de miedos e inseguridad es, ya que la investigación se ve como algo reservado para los elegidos . Ade más, la poca motivación hacia la investigación, apareció relacionada a la experiencia vivida en las asignaturas del componente de investigación, la dinámic a y la didáctica utilizada por la mayoría de los docentes; a sí como a la desarticulación entre estas asignaturas con las asignaturas del área disciplinar . A pesar de ello los estudiantes consideraron que el ejecutar el proyecto de investigación del Trabajo Especial de Grado es relevante en su formación profesional , por su utilidad académica y su potencial para fortificar el conocimiento disciplinar.Palabras clave: Investigación en la universidad, formación en investigación, Trabajo de gradoResumoFoi pesquisado sobre a resistência dos estudantes universitários, no envolvimento das atividades de pesquisa, durante seu processo de formação universitária. Foi realizada uma pesquisa de campo, desde a abordagem qualitativa, com base na fenomenologia, com estudantes da Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales, da Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela). A coleta de dados foi realizada com grupos de discussão e a observação participante. Foram organizados cinco grupos no total, sendo três com sete participantes e dois com seis. Todos estudantes das Escuelas de Administración Comercial y de Contaduría Pública. Os resultados apontam que a formação em pesquisa científica, durante a graduação, acontece por meio dos conteúdos das disciplinas de pesquisa. Os dados apontam que a resistência dos estudantes à atividade de pesquisa durante a sua formação universitária está associada à existência de uma lacuna que se criou entre a atividade de pesquisa, desenvolvida pelos docentes na instituição, e a atividade que os estudantes realizam em seus Trabajo Especial de Grado (TEG). Os estudantes possuem pouco conhecimento sobre a atividade científica que se desenvolve na universidade. Este fato limita sua participação e envolvimento nessas atividades e gera certa apreensão e temor, consequência de medos e inseguranças, já que a pesquisa é entendida como algo reservado aos escolhidos. Além disso, a pouca motivação para a pesquisa apareceu relacionada à experiência vivida nas disciplinas dos conteúdos de pesquisa, a dinâmica e a didática utilizada pela maioria dos professores, assim como a desarticulação entres estas disciplinas, com as disciplinas da área disciplinar. Apesar disto, os estudantes consideram que realizar o projeto de pesquisa do TEG é relevante na sua formação profissional, por sua utilidade acadêmica e seu potencial para fortalecer o conhecimento disciplinar.Palavras-chaves: Pesquisa na Universidade; Formação em Pesquisa; Trabalho de Conclusão de CursoScientific Research in the Training of University StudentsAbstract I was investigated regarding the resistance that university students have to get involved in research activity during their university training process. A field research was developed, from a qualitative perspective, supported in Phenomenology with students from the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, from the University of Carabobo (Venezuela). Discussion groups and participant observation were used to capture the information. A total of five groups were organized, three with seven participants and two with six; all students from the Schools of Commercial Administration and Public Accounting. From the results it emerged that the training for scientific research, during the career, is carried out through the lectureships of the research component. It was noted that student resistance to research activity, during their university training, is anchored to the existence of a gap, which has arisen between the research activity carried out by professors in the institution and the activity that students carry out in their Special Degree Work. Students have little knowledge regarding the scientific activity that takes place in the university, which limits their participation and involvement in these activities and generates a certain apprehension and fear due to the unknown and insecurities, since research is seen as something reserved for the "chosen ones". Furthermore, the low motivation towards research appeared related to the experience lived in the lectureships of the research component, the dynamics and didactics used by most of the professors; as well as the disarticulation between these lectureships with the ones of the disciplinary area. Despite this, the students considered that executing the final research project of the Special Degree Work is relevant in their professional training, due to its academic usefulness and its potential to strengthen disciplinary knowledge. Keywords: Research at University, Research Training, Undergraduate work

scholarly journals Panem et circenses [1] at Largo da Carioca, Brazil: the urban diversity focused on people-environment interactions

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ethel Pinheiro ◽  
Cristiane Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Collective Memory ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Urban Site ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
The City

This paper explores how outdoor performances actively define and create the essential character of open spaces in Brazil, a country known for its overwhelming abundance of outdoor life. We investigate the importance of open spaces within the urban fabric, and consider the ways in which the history and aspirations of the local community become meaningfully woven into these spaces. We chose an open space, or largo [3], in the city of Rio de Janeiro called Largo da Carioca, which embodies the relation between collective memory and appropriation. We then consider how the Largo has consistently been used as an arena of performance despite the intense urban changes and movement of people over the last 50 years. As a way of grasping the dynamic of the activities of the Largo da Carioca we adopted two approaches: historical-evolutive and participant observation. The first concerns the evolution of the urban space of Largo da Carioca and the background of outdoor performances as a way of introducing the popular arts of Rio de Janeiro, and as a way of connecting our theoretical analysis to the field research. In the second approach we use tools and methods from ethnographic research such as field annotations, direct interviews and visual resources, like photographs and video-shooting, so as to fulfill and complement our work. We argue that the urban essence of these performances is related to the ‘inviting’ conditions of this particular urban site and to its (in)formal structures, uses and regular activities. It invites – because of its openness, formal and social largeness and amplitude – a singular melange of uses and appropriations through which the formal and social are amalgamated – for, as one informant said, it is ‘an open space of constant comings and goings’ (Igor Ferreira, 13/07/03).

scholarly journals CURRÍCULO INTEGRADO EM UM PROGRAMA DE INCLUSÃO SOCIAL: a visão dos gestores

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Ilma Vieira do Nascimento Vieira do Nascimento ◽  
Karyanne Moreira da Silva Nogueira Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Curriculum ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Community Action ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
San Luis ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Concrete Elements

RESUMO Neste artigo, discute-se sobre o currículo integrado do Projovem na visão dos gestores do programa desenvolvido na cidade de São Luís-MA. Reflete-se sobre diferentes concepções do currículo e especificamente sobre a proposta de currículo integrado para analisar a concepção de currículo integrado que embasa a proposta curricular do Projovem, cuja organização contempla três dimensões: escolarização, qualificação profissional e ação comunitária. A partir dessa revisão teórica da produção acadêmica que aborda o currículo integrado, discute-se as percepções dos gestores sobre o desenvolvimento desse currículo no Projovem. Para tanto, realizou-se estudo exploratório, pesquisa de campo com os gestores, por meio de entrevistas. A análise dos dados evidencia que a integração acontece na perspectiva das três dimensões curriculares do programa, porém não há percepção clara de currículo integrado percebido no discurso dos gestores das escolas. Por fim, ressalta-se a importância do currículo integrado para formação integral do aluno, sendo que os conteúdos trabalhados devem se constituir em elementos concretos na sua formação, de modo a lhe favorecer possibilidades de compreensão e intervenção na realidade.Palavras-chave: Currículo integrado. Projovem. Dimensões curriculares.CURRICULUM INTEGRATED IN A SOCIAL INCLUSION PROGRAMME: the vision of managers ABSTRACT This article discusses about the integrated curriculum Projovem in view of Program Managers developed in São Luis-MA. Reflected on different conceptions of the curriculum and specifically on the proposed integrated curriculum to analyze the design of integrated curriculum that supports the curriculum proposal Projovem, whose organization has three dimensions: education, professional training and community action. From this theoretical review of academic literature that addresses the integrated curriculum, discusses the perceptions of managers on the development of this curriculum in Projovem. For both held exploratory study, field research with managers, through interviews. Data analysis shows that integration takes place in the perspective of the three curricular dimensions of the program, but there is no clear perception of integrated curriculum perceived in the discourse of managers of schools. Finally, we emphasize the importance of integrated curriculum for comprehensive training of the student, and the contents worked should constitute concrete elements in their training, in order to favor her understanding of possibilities and intervention in reality.Keywords: Integrated Curriculum. Projovem. Curriculum dimensions.PLAN DE ESTUDIOS INTEGRADO EN UN PROGRAMA DE INCLUSIÓN SOCIAL: la visión de los gestore RESUMENEn este artículo se discute acerca de la Projovem plan de estudios integrado a la vista de los directores de programas desarrollados en San Luis-MA. Refleja en diferentes concepciones del plan de estudios y específicamente en el plan de estudios integrado propuesto para analizar el diseño del plan de estudios integrado que soporta la propuesta curricular Projovem, cuya organización tiene tres dimensiones: educación, formación profesional y de acción comunitaria. A partir de esta revisión teórica de la literatura académica que aborda el plan de estudios integrado, se analizan las percepciones de los directivos en el desarrollo de este plan de estudios en Projovem. Para ambas celebradas estudio exploratorio, la investigación de campo con los gerentes, a través de entrevistas. Análisis de los datos muestra que la integración se lleva a cabo en la perspectiva de las tres dimensiones del plan de estudios del programa, pero no existe una clara percepción de currículo integrado se percibe en el discurso de los administradores de las escuelas. Por último, destacamos la importancia del plan de estudios integrado para la formación integral del alumno y los contenidos trabajados deben constituir elementos de hormigón en su formación, con el fin de favorecer la comprensión de las posibilidades y la intervención en la realidad. Palabras clave: Curriculum integrado. Projovem. Las dimensiones del plan de estudios.

scholarly journals Social interactions in a virtual learning environment:

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 23-41
Author(s):  
Gislaine Madureira Rossetti Ferreira ◽  
Leticia Rocha Machado ◽  
Patricia alejandra Behar
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Group Formation ◽  
Group Development ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The Right

This article deals with different strategies for group development in a virtual learning environment (VLE). For this purpose, we sought to investigate the organization and social interactions of students, during group dynamics that occurred in a distance education course. The methodology used in the research was qualitative and quantitative, with descriptive approach, classified as a case study. For data collection, we used the VLE ROODA communication tools (Forum, Contacts and Social Map), the environmental sociometry tool (Social Map), as well as participant observation and questionnaires. Thus, we analyzed the application of three group-formation strategies: random, chosen by the teacher and free choice. Interaction data categorization occurred within the virtual learning environment and was accomplished through the group development stages suggested by McClure. This study allowed us to determine that all three strategies are efficient for distance education, as long as the right time in class for the application of the strategy by the teacher is observed. This study aimed to elucidate the importance of using group work in distance education, especially for integrating students and enabling a greater number of social interactions in the virtual environment. Thus, the results confirm that the use of formation strategies can be effective for Distance Education, since the development of collective activities depends on cohesion and the mediation of conflicts between members of the group.

Through the Lens of Gurdjieff

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-52
Author(s):  
Michael Pittman
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Spiritual Transformation ◽  
Spiritual Practice ◽  
Asia Minor ◽  
Eastern Asia ◽  
The Caucasus ◽  
Successive Generations ◽  
Spiritual Conversation

G. I. Gurdjieff (c.1866–1949) was born in Gyumri, Armenia and raised in the Caucasus and eastern Asia Minor. He also traveled extensively throughout Turkey to places of pilgrimage and in search of Sufi teachers. Through the lens of Gurdjieff’s notion of legominism, or the means by which spiritual teachings are transmitted from successive generations, this article explores the continuing significance of spiritual practice and tradition and the ways that these forms remain relevant in shaping contemporary trends in spirituality. Beginning with Gurdjieff’s use of legominism, the article provides reflection on some early findings done in field research in Turkey— through site visits, interviews and participant-observation—conducted in the summers of 2014 and 2015. The aim of the project is both to meet individuals and groups, particularly connected to Sufism, that may have some contact with the influences that Gurdjieff would have been familiar with, and to visit some of the sites that were part of Gurdjieff’s early background and which served to inform his work. Considerations of contemporary practices include the view of spiritual transmission, and practices of pilgrimage, prayer and sohbet, or spiritual conversation, in an ongoing discourse about spiritual transformation.

DISTANCE EDUCATION IN FURTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN ENTERPRISES DURING PANDEMIC PERIOD

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Matulčíková ◽  
Daniela Breveníková
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Management System ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Partial Result ◽  
Corporate Education ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Learning Management

Constraints on our personal and professional life imposed by the COVID 19 pandemic have radically influenced our approach to forms of education, including those used in further professional training of employees. This shift means the focus on distance education as a managed educational form, which is suitable for further professional training. The aim of the paper is to present the implementation of distance education in further professional training in enterprises and based on the empirical research propose ways of improving options of education. Distance education is characterised in terms of its principles and developmental stages. Its first generation was correspondence education. The Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Content Management System (LCMS) are described as the systems applied in further professional training. The research was conducted by means of the questionnaire method, combined with the pre-research survey. Results of empirical research are presented in tables. Separate parts of the paper deal with ICT application in corporate education (correspondence education, Computer-based training (CBT), Web-based training (WBT), Technology Based Training (TBT) and with the utilisation of Learning Management Systems (LMS). Analysis of respondent opinions shows that respondents tend to prefer the face-to-face form of corporate education. The length of the pandemic is going to affect the spread of e-learning in corporate education and its role in education. The learners’ interest may be expected to be shifted to LCM and LCMS utilisation. The paper is a partial result of the research scheme VEGA No. 1/0309/18 “Social networks in human resource management” supported by the Ministry of Education, Science and Research and Sports, Slovakia

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