scholarly journals Understanding of Teachers and Healthcare Professionals about their Professional Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oskars Kaulēns ◽  
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Reinis Upenieks
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Market Participants ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact

Changes in technology use and globalization are leading to significant changes in the structure of the labor market, emphasizing the need for labor market participants to learn continuously and acquire new knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Economists point to the risks posed by technological development, such as the reduction of low-skilled jobs as a result of digitalization and automation processes. Although professionals working with people, such as healthcare professionals and teachers, are less exposed to the risk of automation, they are still increasingly unstable as technology and artificial intelligence compete with human experts. This means that medical and education staff will also need more targeted, regular and labor market-oriented professional development in order to remain competitive and demonstrate demand-driven performance. In line with changes in the quality standards of professional performance for healthcare professionals and teachers, changes are also taking place in how the professional development of these groups is implemented. In addition to formal development activities such as courses and seminars, the need to accept the impact of informal learning is emphasized, not only expanding the aims and content of professional development activities but also offering new learning formats. The aim of the qualitative research conducted by the authors is to study the understanding of teachers and healthcare professionals about their professional development by analyzing their answers regarding their professional development. The focus of the study has been chosen to test the assumption that healthcare professionals and teachers view their continuing education more in the context of formal training, with less emphasis on professional development through informal learning. Within the framework of the research, a survey of random respondents within the said target groups has been conducted and the answers of the respondents have been analyzed, with attention paid to the aspects of formal and informal learning. The article presents the results of the content analysis, highlighting the most important trends of study results and the problematic aspects related to the improvement of the quality of professional development.

scholarly journals The impact of convergent technologies on changing labor markets

KANT ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 240-245
Author(s):  
Tatiana Vorontsova
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Social Rights ◽  
Physical Strength ◽  
Humanistic Approach ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

The article analyzes the problems of the development of convergent technologies, which, on the one hand, make it possible to overcome the natural limitations of man and expand his capabilities, on the other hand, threaten humanity. The author identifies various research positions in assessing the prospects for NBIC convergence - from overtly alarmist to overly enthusiastic. A classification of possible results of technological innovations is proposed, in which changes in the natural world, the technical environment and the transformation of social relations and spiritual and moral values are highlighted. Trends in the labor market are noted such as job cuts due to automation, the polarization of the labor market for highly paid intellectual workers and cheap physical strength, the emergence of new professions that require special education in several areas, changes in the organization of labor by the type of network interaction, the emergence of new forms of employment - temporary, deprived of guarantees and infringing on social rights. The future labor market is characterized as fragmented and isolated. The conclusion is drawn about the need for a humanistic approach in assessing the prospects of technological development.

Creating Ongoing Online Support Communities through Social Networks to Promote Professional Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 754-772
Author(s):  
Maria Elena Corbeil ◽  
Joseph Rene Corbeil
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Professionals who want to remain competitive in their fields are turning to Web 2.0 to learn the knowledge and skills they need in order to do their work more efficiently and effectively. Through a detailed description of how one instructor transformed his online graduate courses into dynamic, interactive, ongoing online learning communities that extended beyond the classroom, this chapter provides academics and practitioners a model for establishing a professional network that learners can participate in, and replicate in their workplaces for their professional development and informal learning. An overview of the role of social networking in creating professional development and informal learning opportunities for cognitive apprenticeship, knowledge brokering, and ongoing online support communities, as well as the results of a survey conducted on students’ perceptions of the impact of the social networking strategies and tools on their professional development and informal learning in and out of class will also be discussed.

scholarly journals Eurointegration tendencies in implementation of ‘Industry 4.0’ in European companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-261
Author(s):  
Andrea Seňová ◽  
Lucia Šebeščáková
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Business Organization ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Digital Disruption ◽  
External Risk ◽  
The Impact

The current level of technological development made it possible to predict upcoming changes, the expected commercial availability of breakthrough technologies and the impact they will have on business organization, manufacturing and labor market. The fourth industrial revolution, driven by automation, digital technology and Big Data, is expected to start in a few years. The number one external risk currently perceived by companies is digital disruption. The aim of the paper is to examine the current trends in terms of technological development and workforce transition for the preparedness of companies and labor market for the upcoming changes. The paper reviews the results of research, indicating the dominant orientation of companies, with regards to the expected digital disruption, trends shaping the fourth industrial revolution and strategies for preparation for the upcoming changes.

scholarly journals Preschool Teachers’ Involvement in Informal Learning as an Important Factor of Their Professional Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-85
Author(s):  
Danijela Blanuša Trošelj ◽  
Karla Franković ◽  
Milena Valenčič Zuljan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Children's Activities

Every preschool teacher’s activity results in changes in the preschool teacher as well as in the practice. In situations where we have a limited number and form of professional training offered to preschool teachers, whose attendance is not always subject to the personal plan of preschool teachers’ professional development, informal learning adds great value to teacher development. This paper aims to examine the involvement of preschool teachers in certain forms of informal learning and their reflection on the impact these forms have on their professional development. The empirical part of the paper presents the results of a survey conducted among preschool teachers. 110 preschool teachers from the Republic of Croatia responded to the questionnaire and we got answers to two research questions. The results show that preschool teachers are most often involved in a form of informal learning which includes agreeing on how to work with a colleague from the group and documenting the children’s activities.

scholarly journals The Perception of Overtourism from the Perspective of Different Generations

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam R. Szromek ◽  
Beata Hysa ◽  
Aneta Karasek
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Intergenerational Differences ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

The problem of overtourism, i.e., tourist congestion in visited places, and the negative impacts of tourists on the environment and residents, are increasingly noticeable with the increase in popularity of tourism. In addition, human impact on the environment is often negative in relation to the assumptions of the concept of sustainable development. However, the attitude of tourists to the problem of overtourism may vary depending on their ages, because, as in every aspect of life, there are intergenerational differences arising from the political, economic or technological development of the times in which a given generation grew up. The main purpose of the article is to examine the public awareness of the phenomenon of overtourism in the context of intergenerational differences, as well as to determine the impact of tourists on the places visited and the local community. The study was conducted on a sample of 386 respondents representing the X, Y, and Z generations. The study results showed that there is awareness among all generations of respondents about the problem of overtourism, although indifference to this phenomenon was demonstrated by the youngest respondents (Z generation). The respondents also agreed on individual elements of their own impact on the environment and residents, but with different determinations. The article ends with recommendations on the introduction of various management practices that should be implemented in order to make tourism more responsible and sustainable in the future. It is proposed that a road map should be compiled at the local level for sustainable tourism development.

Creating Ongoing Online Support Communities through Social Networks to Promote Professional Learning

2012 ◽  
pp. 114-133
Author(s):  
Maria Elena Corbeil ◽  
Joseph Rene Corbeil
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Professionals who want to remain competitive in their fields are turning to Web 2.0 to learn the knowledge and skills they need in order to do their work more efficiently and effectively. Through a detailed description of how one instructor transformed his online graduate courses into dynamic, interactive, ongoing online learning communities that extended beyond the classroom, this chapter provides academics and practitioners a model for establishing a professional network that learners can participate in, and replicate in their workplaces for their professional development and informal learning. An overview of the role of social networking in creating professional development and informal learning opportunities for cognitive apprenticeship, knowledge brokering, and ongoing online support communities, as well as the results of a survey conducted on students’ perceptions of the impact of the social networking strategies and tools on their professional development and informal learning in and out of class will also be discussed.

scholarly journals Working in rural areas – the experiences of Umthombo Youth Development Foundation graduates

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Life History ◽  
South African ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Life History Methodology

Background: Recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals (HCPs) for rural areas is challenging throughout the world. Although rural origin HCPs have been identified as being the most likely to work in rural areas, only a small number of rural-origin South African scholars are trained as HCPs each year and many do not return to work in rural areas.Aim: The aim of this article was to present the experiences of rural-origin HCPs who returned to work in a rural area after graduation.Setting: Umthombo Youth Development Foundation has been running an innovating rurally-based scholarship scheme since 1999. By December 2013, 184 students supported by the scheme had graduated and all had returned to work in a rural area for a period of time.Methods: This was a qualitative study using a life history methodology to explore the educational experience of six rural-origin HCPs working in rural areas.Results: The four themes that emerged from the data were: (1) contribution to service delivery; (2) professional development (3) the challenges and frustrations of working in rural hospitals; and (4) the impact of working as an HCP.Conclusion: Rural-origin HCPs are willing to return and work in rural areas. However, context and content factors need to be addressed if a work-back scholarship scheme is to be along-term strategy for the recruitment and retention of HCPs. 

scholarly journals Graduação em Ciências Contábeis - a ênfase nas competências:contribuições ao debate

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Marcos Laffin
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
Conceptual Dimension ◽  
Its Analysis ◽  
Accounting Curriculum ◽  
Curriculum Guidelines ◽  
Technical Rationality ◽  
Training Path

The productive restructuring required new training bases to ensure improvements in the professional performance. The undergrad degree in Accounting in Brazil, through the curriculum guidelines of the course, adopted the training path based on competences and skills. This tension inclined to competences required a training to respond to the labor market, depriving the understanding of accounting conceptual dimension at the expense of its technical rationality. In this context, the goal of this study is to discuss limitations of pedagogical competences regarding contradictions between the demand of an accounting professional who conciliates accounting knowledge and participate in social development through its professional performance. Considering its bibliographical and documentary nature, this study sought contributions from Ramos (2001), Mendez (2011), and Kuenzer (2007) to support its analysis of the perspective in the Resolution CNE/CES nº 10/2004, which established guidelines to the undergrad degree in Accounting. It was concluded that the reification of Accounting curriculum by competences, which is subject by the exam of sufficiency, does not contribute to a full professional development, which would allowed the exercise of professional and citizenship autonomy, contrarily, it imposes limits to the development of the accounting knowledge.

Assessment of Professional Development and Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Instructors of Online Undergraduate STEM Courses

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Miner-Romanoff ◽  
Yuerong Sweetland ◽  
Yi Yang ◽  
Barbara Fennema
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Stem Faculty ◽  
Observation Protocol ◽  
The Impact

Professional development (PD) programs for faculty are critical for improvement of STEM instruction. Little research exists on the impact of such programs in the online environment. This article reports the pilot study results of an observation protocol (OP) on the development of an online PD program for STEM faculty grounded in research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) and the development plan for the program. The RBIS-based OP in place at Franklin University will be used to identify and assess online STEM instructors' teaching practices before and after the PD program. Pilot study results suggested that the OP yields valid and reliable evidence of STEM faculty's RBIS usage. Approximately 80 STEM course sections will be observed using the OP with data collected pre- and post-PD (3 year period). The mixed-method data will be analyzed by university researchers in conjunction with a community research partner. This project will test the success of an online professional development program with RBIS for higher education STEM faculty, aid determination of which RBIS can contribute most effectively to improving student outcomes and produce the first robust evidence of the impact of an online PD for STEM faculty.

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