“Self-Perpetuating Mechanism” in Experiences Stimulating Academic Teachers to Creative Didactic Work - Research Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-122
Author(s):  
Zofia Okraj
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Evolving Systems ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Academic Teachers ◽  
Teaching Learning

Abstract Objective: The main aim of paper is to present results from research concerning creative didactic work understood as consciously taken actions whose aim is to invent/implement and popularize new and valuable teaching strategies, methodical and organizational solutions. The paper presents an area of experiences that stimulate academic teachers to innovative didactic work. Methods: In a qualitative research conducted with the use of a theoretical-methodological approach of Gruber (1989) titled The Evolving Systems Approach to Creative Work (ESA). In it, the author applied a case study and conducted an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to contents deriving from semistructured interviews carried out with 13 academic teachers-innovators that for at least 5 years invented/implemented new strategies/methods/techniques/programes/didactic aids in the process of teaching-learning with students. Results: Such experiences of didactic work as: positive emotions accompanying the process of inventing and implementing creative didactic solutions, good feedback from students, reaching educational goals, and encouragement from: students, co-workers, and significant persons make up the “self-propelling mechanism” for creativity in didactic work. Conclusions: Each stage of didactic work: from idea through implementation of the solution to its popularization is connected with pleasure and satisfaction taken by teachers. It makes them eager to continue their work in the form of various activities that create an internally related “weave of actions.” Thus, teaching in a creative way becomes a “self-propelling mechanism” thanks to which it is also subject to a process of continuous evolution of it.

NATIONAL QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK AND CREATIVE DIDACTIC WORK - ACADEMIC TEACHERS’ EXPERIENCES - REPORT FROM RESEARCH

2019 ◽  
Vol X (1 (26)) ◽  
pp. 173-192
Author(s):  
Zofia Okraj
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Creative Work ◽  
Evolving Systems ◽  
Grading Systems ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Qualification Framework ◽  
Academic Teachers

The aim of this article is to present excerpts from results of research concerning academic teachers’ experiences in the field of creative didactic work in the context of National Qualification Framework (introduced in 2011). Research was conducted in line with Howard Gruber’s theoretical-methodological approach The evolving systems approach to creative work. For the author of the research the most important were individual meanings given by academic teachers to sentences in the document. It was also significant to observe how teachers implement these meanings in their didactic work regarding: invention, implementation and promotion of new didactic solutions including: concepts, methods, techniques, original models of workshops, students’ grading systems etc.

scholarly journals TECHNIQUE APPROACHES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE TO STUDENTS OF ECONOMICS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (21) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariia O. Kuts ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Communicative Interaction ◽  
Economic Area ◽  
Teaching Learning

The article reveals the problem of increasing the efficiency of teaching foreign languages to students of non-linguistic specialties by means of introducing a system of pedagogical teaching technologies into the educational process. It has been determined that pedagogical technologies of teaching are such pedagogical technologies, which are based on modern positions of professional development of a person and aimed at achieving educational goals. In the process of learning foreign languages, they are a way of a phased system of organization of the communicative interaction between a teacher and a student in the conditions of operative feedback between them through the use of specific methods, forms and means of learning. It has been found that the leading class of pedagogical technologies for teaching foreign languages is a communicatively oriented technique – a project technique and an appropriate system of its successive and phased implementation, in which learning emerges as a model of real-world foreign communication. The article provides a classification of pedagogical techniques for teaching foreign languages to students of the economic area of expertise, which can contribute to their more systematic use to improve the efficiency of the educational process in higher education institutions. Among the subspecies of communicative oriented techniques of teaching foreign languages to students of economic specialties the following subcategories have been identified: subjects of educational process management – techniques of teaching, learning, partnership interaction and instrumental techniques; the place in the organization of the educational process – the technique of in-class, out-of-class and independent activities; according to the methodological approach – technique-modernization and technique-transformation and in the terms of implementation – meta-techniques, branch macro techniques, modular-local and micro techniques. The author sees the directions for further research in the development of tools for the implementation of the above techniques in accordance with the characteristics of the professional training of students of economic area of expertise.

Administrasi Kurikulum

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Lusiana eva eva
Keyword(s):  
Learning Activities ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Joint Effort ◽  
National Education ◽  
System A ◽  
National Education System ◽  
Latin Language ◽  
Teaching Learning

this article describe about curriculum administration. administration originates from the Latin language, which consists of the words ad and ministrare which means to help, serve or direct. The word administration can be interpreted as any joint effort to assist, serve and direct all activities, in achieving a goal. The curriculum is a set of plans and arrangements regarding the content and learning materials as well as the methods used to guide the implementation of learning activities to achieve certain educational goals (Law No.20 th 2003 on the National Education System). A curriculum is a plan prepared to expedite the teaching-learning process under the guidance and responsibilities of schools or educational institutions and their teaching staff.

scholarly journals Expression of Multimodal Learning to Read and Write in the Context of Pre-primary Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldona Mazolevskienė ◽  
◽  
Ieva Pažusienė
Keyword(s):  
Primary Education ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Learning To Read ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Education Groups

Multimodal learning to read and write emphasises the transition from the conception of direct teaching/learning (ability to decode printed text written on the paper) to spontaneous and child-initiated learning in the playful environment, which would originate from the child’s wish to learn, experience and know. Thus, multimodal learning refers to the learning, which employs as many and as diverse ways of education as possible. They aim to promote children’s learning, memorising and comprehension, which most frequently manifest in children’s positive emotions, new experiences, improvement of learning process and its adaptation to creation of child-centred education system and its realisation in practice. The changing attitude towards learning to read and write obviously leads to strengthening of the tradition of multimodal learning in the Lithuanian kindergartens. The working methods and means applied by teachers, which allow creating educational environments taking into consideration individual needs of every child environments, have been undergoing changes. The conducted research revealed that pre-primary education groups provide children with favourable conditions for multimodal learning, which helps them not only to learn to read and write faster but also develop other skills: fine motor skills, thinking, creativity, social skills, etc.

A Qualitative Approach to Understanding the Impact of Partner Play in Doubles Racquet Sports

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Sarah Deck ◽  
Brianna DeSantis ◽  
Despina Kouali ◽  
Craig Hall
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Racquet Sports ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact

In team sports, it has been found that team mistakes were reported as a stressor by both males and females, and at every playing level (e.g., club, university, national). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of partners’ play on performance, emotions, and coping of doubles racquet sport athletes. Seventeen one-on-one semistructured interviews were conducted over the course of 6 months. Inductive and deductive analysis produced the main themes of overall impact on performance (i.e., positive, negative, or no impact), negative emotions (i.e., anger), positive emotions (i.e., excitement), emotion-focused coping (i.e., acceptance), and problem-focused coping (i.e., team strategy). These athletes acknowledge that how their partner plays significantly affects not only their emotions but also their own play and their choice of coping strategies. Future research should try to understand which forms of coping reduce the impact of partners’ play.

The Learners' Isle

2018 ◽  
pp. 240-258
Author(s):  
Menucha Birenbaum ◽  
Elhanan Gazit
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
First Century ◽  
Learning Assessment ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learner Agency ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Context Characteristics

The multi-user virtual environment (MUVE) described in this chapter is aimed to promote learner agency and motivation by engaging students in authentic and challenging learning experiences aligned with educational goals to foster twenty-first century competencies. Principles of assessment for learning (AfL) and gamification will be integrated to design a MUVE governed by students. The students will engage in learning, assessment, and instruction-related activities. They will also initiate, manage, and monitor the activities. The relationship between The Learners' Isle virtual environment and the physical classroom environment will be complementary and reciprocal. The teacher (a digital immigrant) and the students (the digital natives) will be partners in the teaching-learning process. The design principles of The Learners' Isle, a scenario to illustrate blended learning, and its conceptualization through an activity theory framework will be presented. In addition, this chapter will discuss the educational context characteristics conducive to successful implementation of the MUVE.

The Taxonomy of Methodological Approaches in Marketing Research

2018 ◽  
pp. 276-293
Author(s):  
Bilwa Dipak Upadhye ◽  
Nirmalya Bandopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Management Research ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Management Discipline ◽  
Methodological Approaches

The methodological approach used in any research decides the nature of knowledge the research is creating. Understanding the cardinal importance of methodological approach used in any research, this article attempts to review some of the research papers in ‘Marketing' domain and analyses the same with respect to methodological approaches. Based on the critical assessment of these papers, the article further draws some conclusions regarding how ‘Marketing' domain has been evolved with respect to research methodologies. Literature gaps are identified. One of the major challenges for management research is that the theories or frameworks proposed by researchers in management discipline are not implemented actually in practice. As a result, there is a huge gap between academic research and industry. This article tries to propose a solution to this problem by suggesting that marketing research should focus on systems approach in addition to other approaches. Conclusions are drawn based on the analysis. The limitations of the present study are also discussed.

scholarly journals Mothers for Others: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Gestational Surrogates’ Child Relinquishment Experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1336-1340
Author(s):  
Austin P Ferolino ◽  
Mia Angelica D Camposo ◽  
Karla Christianne L Estaño ◽  
Jessa Marie R Tacbobo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Difficulties ◽  
Essential Knowledge ◽  
Gestational Surrogacy ◽  
First Time

Background: Previous studies have shown that surrogates reported high satisfaction with the surrogacy process and no psychological difficulties as a result of child relinquishment. However, the experiential dimension of child relinquishment is an understudied area. Objective: This study sought to provide a more detailed portrait of gestational surrogates’ child relinquishment experiences and the meanings they give to this experience. Method: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 3 women who experienced commercial gestational surrogacy for the first time. Interview transcripts were transcribed and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results: Three superordinate themes were generated from the transcripts: (1) undertaking an act of altruism, (2) going through a different kind of motherhood, and (3) promoting a positive body image. Conclusion: Such insights can provide essential knowledge for mental health professionals who are interested in the development of psychological support tailored to promote a smooth emotional transfer of the baby from the surrogate to the intended couple.

scholarly journals Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Lived Experiences of Older Adults Regarding Their Functional Activities in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272093111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kofi Awuviry-Newton ◽  
Meredith Tavener ◽  
Kylie Wales ◽  
Julie Byles
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Functional Activities

Introduction: Research on disability largely draws on epidemiological data, often conducted in more developed countries. To date, there is little research related to older adults in Ghana, Africa. The purpose of this study was to strengthen understanding of how older adults in Ghana perform functional activities, referenced against the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO-ICF) framework. Methods: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) of semistructured interview data was employed as the methodological approach. Using purposive criterion sampling, 8 older adults admitted to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana, presenting with any identified health condition and/or frailty were recruited. Results: Analysis of interview data identified 5 interrelated themes: (1) feeling anxious, (2) feeling restricted, (3) understanding and admitting difficulty, (4) striving to be healthy and being productive, and (5) managing functional difficulty. These concerns were classified and related to the WHO-ICF, particularly the contextual factors. Discussion: This study examined in detail experiences of older adults performing functional activities. Our study highlights the relevance of the WHO-ICF framework for understanding the health needs of older adults, emphasizing the functional, social, and environmental factors influencing the functional status of older adults. The findings offer unique insight into the health needs of older adults, drawing attention to the implications for policy and care.

Cancer at the Dinner Table: Experiences of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Cancer-Related Distress

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 488-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas C. Swift ◽  
Alexander B. Belser ◽  
Gabrielle Agin-Liebes ◽  
Neşe Devenot ◽  
Sara Terrana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Study Patient ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Face

Recent randomized controlled trials of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for patients with cancer suggest that this treatment results in large-magnitude reductions in anxiety and depression as well as improvements in attitudes toward disease progression and death, quality of life, and spirituality. To better understand these findings, we sought to identify psychological mechanisms of action using qualitative methods to study patient experiences in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 13 adult participants with clinically elevated anxiety associated with a cancer diagnosis who received a single dose of psilocybin under close clinical supervision. Transcribed interviews were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis, which resulted in 10 themes, focused specifically on cancer, death and dying, and healing narratives. Participants spoke to the anxiety and trauma related to cancer, and perceived lack of available emotional support. Participants described the immersive and distressing effects of the psilocybin session, which led to reconciliations with death, an acknowledgment of cancer’s place in life, and emotional uncoupling from cancer. Participants made spiritual or religious interpretations of their experience, and the psilocybin therapy helped facilitate a felt reconnection to life, a reclaiming of presence, and greater confidence in the face of cancer recurrence. Implications for theory and clinical treatment are discussed.

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