scholarly journals Major Factors Impacting the Operational Efficiency of Scientific Working Groups

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha ◽  
Bui Minh Duc ◽  
Nguyen Dinh Duc
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institution ◽  
Operational Efficiency ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Medicine Journal ◽  
Education Association ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
And Training

The operational efficiency of scientific working groups is considered an important determinant for the success of scientific and technological activities and training of any educational institution. This study determines the major factors impacting the operational efficiency of scientific working groups. Survey results of 126 scientists of the scientific working groups show that: research teammates, research orientation and cooperation, supporting policies of educational institutions are the major factors impacting operational efficiency of scientific working groups. Based on the research results, we have proposed several solutions to improve effectiveness of science and technology activities and training of scientific working groups.  Keywords: Scientific working group (SWG); impact factors; effectiveness of SWG. References  [1] Trương Quang Học. (2014). Xây dựng nhóm nghiên cứu: Kinh nghiệm quốc tế. Truy cập từ http://tiasang.com.vn/-quan-ly-khoa-hoc/xay-dung-nhom-nghien-cuu-kinh-nghiem-quoc-te-7532 [2] Đào Minh Quân. (2016). Thực trạng và một số biện pháp xây dựng, phát triển nhóm nghiên cứu mạnh ở Trường Đại học Khoa học Xã hội và Nhân văn, Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội. VNU Journal of Science: Policy and Management Studies, 32(4). [3] Nobahar, Nasim, Nobahar, Masoomeh, & Hamidi, Mohsen. (2014). Investigation of research barriers and challenges in university from the perspective of faculty members of Kermanshah city. IAU International Journal of Social Sciences, 4(4), 15-21. [4] Main, Katherine. (2008). Effective teaching teams: Facilitators and barriers. Australian Teacher Education Association. Retrieved January, 15, 2016. [5] Bland, Carole J. (1992). Characteristics of a productive research environment: Literature review. Academic medicine: journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 67(6), 385-397. [6] Nguyễn Hùng Thắng. (2018). Bốn giải pháp thúc đẩy nghiên cứu khoa học. Truy cập từ https://www.vnu.edu.vn/ttsk/?C1654/N17540/Bon-giai-phap-thuc-day-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc.htm [7] Vũ Cao Đàm. (2007). Đánh giá nghiên cứu khoa học: NXB Khoa học kỹ thuật. [8] Nguyễn Đình Đức. (2014). Đại học Quốc gia Hà Nội: Phát triển các nhóm nghiên cứu mạnh. Tạp chí Khoa học Công nghệ Việt Nam, 8, 44-47. [9] Đặng Hoàng Minh. (2016). Những lợi ích trong việc tham gia nhóm nghiên cứu có chuyên gia quốc tế. Truy cập từ http://tiasang.com.vn/-quan-ly-khoa-hoc/Nhung-loi-ich-trong-viec-tham-gia-nhom-nghien-cuu-co-chuyen-gia-quoc-te-9701   

scholarly journals Education and training of clinical and translational study investigators and research coordinators: A competency-based approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Calvin-Naylor ◽  
Carolynn Thomas Jones ◽  
Michelle M. Wartak ◽  
Karen Blackwell ◽  
Jonathan M. Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Research ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Standardized Assessments ◽  
Translational Study ◽  
Clinical Research Coordinators ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Research Workforce ◽  
And Training ◽  
Research Professionals

IntroductionTraining for the clinical research workforce does not sufficiently prepare workers for today’s scientific complexity; deficiencies may be ameliorated with training. The Enhancing Clinical Research Professionals’ Training and Qualifications developed competency standards for principal investigators and clinical research coordinators.MethodsClinical and Translational Science Awards representatives refined competency statements. Working groups developed assessments, identified training, and highlighted gaps.ResultsForty-eight competency statements in 8 domains were developed.ConclusionsTraining is primarily investigator focused with few programs for clinical research coordinators. Lack of training is felt in new technologies and data management. There are no standardized assessments of competence.

scholarly journals Upaya Kepala Sekolah Untuk Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional Guru

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Mohamad Muspawi ◽  
Bradley Setiyadi ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Network Connection ◽  
Coaching Process ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
And Training

The purpose and target of this study was to describe the efforts of the principal to improve the professional competence of teachers in Public Elementary School No. 162/I Bukit Sari Village, Maro Sebo District. The aspects studied included the efforts of the principal to improve teacher professional competence, as well as inhibiting factors. The author uses a qualitative approach and chooses the type of case study. The principal is a subject. The principal and teacher are the data sources used as sources of information. Data collection uses interview techniques and documentation studies. Analyzing data is done by reviewing, data reduction, presenting data, and verifying data to then draw conclusions. The technique of checking the validity of the data using source triangulation. The results of this study explain that the efforts of principals to improve teacher professional competencies are by implementing a coaching process and involving teachers in various educational activities and training, seminars, workshops, and Teacher Working Groups. The obstacles are: 1) Teachers and schools have difficulty accessing information because the internet connection or network is very slow. 2) There are still some teachers who do not understand the concept of interrelationship between subjects. Based on the results of the study it is recommended that: 1) The principal must be more active in developing all teaching staff. 2) Immediately resolve the problem of internet network connection and fulfill other supporting facilities. 3) Teachers must be able to use various learning methods. 

scholarly journals SANITARY, EDUCATIONAL AND URBAN LEGISLATION OF UKRAINE ON ENSURING THE CONDITIONS OF STUDENTS 'LIVING IN SCHOOLS: WORLD REALITIES AND EXPERIENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (70) ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
A.M. Serdiuk ◽  
◽  
N.S. Polka ◽  
V.M. Makhnyuk ◽  
M.Y. Antomonov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Static Mode ◽  
Planning Decisions ◽  
And Training

The purpose of the work is to substantiate the hygienic criteria of architectural and planning decisions of the educational space to ensure sanitary and epidemiological conditions of life of primary school students. Taking into account foreign experience. The conducted researches allowed: - to identify, in a retrospective analysis of the provision of the child population schools I, I-II, I-III degree, reducing the number of schools for 30 years by 30% and increasing the number of students only in the last three years by 323 thousand, which dramatically increased the burden on existing schools; - identify violations of the principle of proportionality of construction of new residential build-ings and the required number of schools for residents of new buildings, according to which new schools are not built, which leads to the use of schools located above the regulatory distance and causes their excess capacity; - to establish that in Ukraine the norm of the territory of school grounds for pupils of primary school age is 2-4 times less, than in other European countries; - to establish that sanitary normative distances between the educational institution and adjacent residential and public buildings were observed in 91% of rural school projects, while in urban ones only in 71%, which caused compaction of the settlement territory; - to determine in modern educational programs the absence of need in the territories of training-production and training-research zones (training grounds, research sites, greenhouses, geographical areas, etc.) and to recommend their use in sports, play and recreation zones in functioning schools; - to substantiate the need to take into account the territories of training and research and training and production areas in the design of specialized schools; - to determine that every third city school functioned with exceeding the normative indicator on class size by more than 23%, which leads to congestion of students and deterioration of sanitary and hygienic conditions and living conditions in schools; - to establish that the norms of natural air exchange during education are not observed and amount to 9 m3/h per child (if necessary 16 m3/h), which does not ensure air quality in the classroom and affects the deterioration of health and reduced efficiency of students; - to establish that for the implementation of the concept of a new Ukrainian school in the func-tioning schools there is a deficit of the area of the educational premises of the primary school in 16%; - to identify in the daily routine of students of grades 1-4 in 30% of cases the replacement of active motor games in the open air with activities with static mode ("sitting" mode) by increasing the duration of homework and attending extracurricular activities with extracurricular activities; - to establish the existence of close relationships between direct and indirect indicators of architectural and planning decisions, which are part of the formation of educational space, and the determinants of health of primary school students; - to substantiate a set of preventive measures and proposals for the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Regional Development in order to prevent the development of "school" occupational diseases of primary school students at the design stage of new and reconstruction of existing schools.

International Telepractice for Therapy and Training: Auditory Verbal UK's Perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Frances Clark ◽  
Louise Ashton ◽  
Noel Kenely ◽  
Sarah Hogan
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Early Intervention Services ◽  
Cultural Boundaries ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
And Training ◽  
Global States

Purpose The aim of this clinical focus article is to discuss Auditory Verbal UK's (AVUK) training program for prospective listening and spoken language specialist certified auditory verbal (AV) therapists delivered globally via telepractice. Since 2015, AVUK has delivered training via telepractice to 18 countries. Consideration is given to the barriers and challenges of training across geographical and cultural boundaries, including access to technology, cultural and linguistic difference of families and trainees, and the differing global states of audiological practice for early intervention. Some possible solutions are offered. Although there have been calls for international consensus on early intervention, the reality of provision across Europe differs especially in the wake of COVID-19. From a global perspective, audiology and early intervention services differ considerably. Some countries are not up-to-date with the latest hearing technology and do not have access to tuning for cochlear implants or the technology required for families to attend therapy via telepractice. Conclusions With appropriate technology, telepractice is a viable means of providing training in AV therapy. It builds communities across geographical areas, breaking down boundaries and facilitating global collaboration. Although considerable differences remain in both service provision and access to services across different countries, the passion of trainees worldwide and the good will of the AV community in supporting our colleagues give reason for optimism going forward.

Barriers and Challenges Facing Pre-Service Teachers Use of Mobile Technologies for Teaching and Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 1665-1686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Burden ◽  
Paul Hopkins
Keyword(s):  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Education Theory ◽  
Postgraduate Qualification ◽  
Barriers And Challenges ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Training

This study examined the perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of pre-service teachers using the iPad for their professional learning purposes and for teaching during their school placements. The sample consisted of 117 pre-service teachers undertaking a one-year postgraduate qualification in England to gain qualified teaching status (QTS). A mixed methods design was employed to collect data using questionnaires and focus groups and the results showed how students' beliefs and attitudes, categorised as second order barriers, are significant factors in determining how effectively mobile technologies are used as a teaching and learning tool. Whilst the research literature suggests access, infrastructure and training, are diminishing as significant barriers for technology adoption, this study found that first-order barriers such as these still remain a significant challenge for pre-service teachers attempting to learn with and use mobile technologies in their practice. The article concludes with implications for practice in teacher education, theory and areas for further research.

scholarly journals Application of the Kano Model for a Better Understanding of Customer Requirements in Higher Education—A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Madzík ◽  
Pavol Budaj ◽  
Dalibor Mikuláš ◽  
Dominik Zimon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Ethical Orientation ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Research Orientation ◽  
Pilot Sample ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
Skills Orientation

Various pieces of information and knowledge turn into “know-how” simply by their application in the market. This applies to all spheres of activities. It is therefore important to know and understand the requirements of customers already in the stage of making a product, and to confront these with the possibilities of a producer. In this article we are exploring the possibilities of a better understanding of the requirements of customers and stakeholders in the process of the creation of products in educational services. In particular, we examined seven general requirements: practice orientation, ethical orientation, research orientation, quality resources, innovation orientation, skills orientation, and quality staff. We use the Kano model on a pilot sample of respondents at an institution of higher education. Our results showed that “practice orientation” and “quality resources” are the most stable requirements, while “quality staff” is the least stable. The most linear requirement (the same effect on satisfaction and dissatisfaction) is “innovation orientation”. “Research orientation” belongs to attractive requirements and we also found that in the case of “ethical orientation” there are weak relations between positive and negative responses in our survey. The “skills orientation” proved to be too general, and our research shows that it could be indifferent. It is therefore advisable to specify the investigated skills when investigating requirements on educational services. The main contribution based on the proposed research procedures is an effective linking of customers and producers already from the beginning of constructing a value chain. Investing in sophisticated management approaches when modelling products and processes can thus become a significant source of the competitive advantage of an educational institution. At the same time, it is a contribution to better placing of its graduates in the labor market.

Cross-Sectoral Approaches Combining Career and Vocational Education in Schools in Western Australia

1998 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Chris Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Western Australia ◽  
Career Education ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Internet Address ◽  
Education Association ◽  
Employment Education ◽  
Project Objectives ◽  
And Training

“Programs for lower secondary students supporting their access to vocational education and training in the senior years: a cross-sectoral approach including school and industry profession development” is a project funded by the Career Education Association of Western Australia and the Department of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs. The project objectives, findings and recommendations from the preliminary research and other project developments are described. The Internet address for regular updated information is also provided.

scholarly journals THE STATE OF ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AS AN ELEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS

2020 ◽  
Vol XXII (4) ◽  
pp. 183-191
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Siedlecka ◽  
Izabella Sikorska-Wolak
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
The State ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Awareness ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
And Training

The aim of the article is to present the state of environmental knowledge of young people. Contemporary perception of environmental problems has been evaluated in recent decades. More and more often are the problems related to climate change and our role in activities to maintain the values of the natural environment directly visible. The implementation of the idea of sustainable development not only in economic but also social life creates opportunities for both broadening one’s knowledge and taking actions for nature. Environmental awareness presented in the article is based on the assessment of the state of ecological knowledge. The research, on the basis of which the article was developed, was carried out in 2004 on a group of students from Warsaw University of Life Sciences, and was repeated in 2019. The research was carried out in a group of students of the faculty of Economics. The obtained results indicated that the main sources of acquiring knowledge on topics related to the environment are changing, and the role of education and training in the educational institution is increasing. On the other hand, the level of ecological awareness, expressed in the state of knowledge, varies in terms of subject matter. In the case of defining the five researched terms, it was possible to observe a higher correctness of the assignment of terms and their definition among the respondents from the second survey carried out in 2019. The respondents from the repeated survey also showed a higher level of knowledge in the field of knowledge of national parks in Poland.

scholarly journals Efektifkah Pelaksanaan Penjaminan Mutu Melalui Akreditasi Lembaga Pelatihan Pemerintah di Indonesia?

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-312
Author(s):  
Erna Irawati ◽  
Yogi Suwarno
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Institute Of Public Administration ◽  
Implementation Quality ◽  
Quality Assurance Process ◽  
Assurance Process ◽  
And Training

The implementation of ASN competency development is closely related to the quality of education and training provided by the Educational Institution (Lemdik). The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) as the agency assigned the task of fostering the implementation of education and training for ASN employees has conducted quality assurance to ensure the implementation quality of the education and training. Even though quality assurance has been carried out routinely, training problems still arise. This study aims to analyze the implementation of accreditation as a quality assurance process carried out by Educational Institutions. This research was conducted using qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through document review, FGDs, and in-depth interviews. The results of the study showed that the implementation of accreditation has not been able to portray aspects of leadership and organizational commitment as part of quality assurance. The results of the study found that the fulfillment of data and information in the implementation of accreditation had not been carried out routinely. From these findings, the results of the study recommended that the quality assurance process must be viewed from the management cycle. Besides, there also needs an improvement in data and information management systems. Keywords: State Civil Apparatus (ASN), Quality Management, Accreditation, Competency Development Abstrak Pelaksanaan pengembangan kompetensi ASN berkaitan erat dengan kualitas penyelenggaraan diklat yang diberikan oleh Lembaga Pendidikan (Lemdik). Lembaga Administrasi Negara (LAN) sebagai instansi yang diberikan tugas dalam membina pelaksanaan pendidikan dan pelatihan pegawai ASN telah melakukan penjaminan mutu untuk menjamin kualitas penyelenggaraan diklat. Meskipun penjaminan mutu telah dilaksanakan secara rutin, tetapi permasalahan diklat masih sering muncul. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pelaksanaan akreditasi sebagai proses penjaminan mutu yang dilakukan oleh lemdik. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui telaah dokumen dengan memanfaatkan berbagai dokumen terkait proses akreditasi tahun 2019, FGD, dan wawancara mendalam. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan akreditasi belum mampu memotret aspek kepemimpinan dan juga komitmen organisasi sebagai bagian dari penyelenggaraan penjaminan mutu. Hasil kajian menemukan pemenuhan data dan informasi dalam pelaksanaan akreditasi belum dilakukan secara rutin sehingga menyebabkan data dan informasi yang diberikan cenderung disiapkan hanya untuk keperluan akreditasi. Dari dua temuan ini, hasil kajian merekomendasikan bahwa proses penjaminan kualitas harus dilihat dari siklus manajemen, serta perlu penambahan data dan informasi yang mencerminkan aspek kepemimpinan, integritas dan komitmen pegawai. Selain itu, perlu ada perbaikan sistem pengelolaan data dan informasi untuk menjamin bahwa data yang diunggah benar-benar mencerminkan aktivitas dan penjaminan kualitas di setiap tahapan. Kata kunci: ASN, Manajemen Mutu, Akreditasi, Pengembangan Kompetensi

scholarly journals A STUDY ON RIGHT TO EDUCATION (RTE) ACT, 2009 AND ITS COMPLIANCE IN SCHOOLS OF GOLAGHAT DISTRICT OF ASSAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 570-584
Author(s):  
Neha Kar
Keyword(s):  
Low Vision ◽  
Running Water ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Children's Magazines ◽  
Final Questionnaire ◽  
Current Compliance ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Infrastructure Health ◽  
And Training ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the present research is to find out the awareness as well as compliance of various schools under SSA (2001) and other relevant Acts with the various government guidelines in the education sector. The major factors which are being identified for the survey are likely pupil-teacher ratio, infrastructure, health and hygiene and training provided to SMC’s. Methodology: In conducting the following survey, descriptive research and convenience sampling has been employed. To study the current compliance of various schools under SSA (2001), a structured questionnaire has been prepared. The final questionnaire has been prepared after including various compliances on the aspects of Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Infrastructure, Health and Hygiene and SMC training. The data collected was systematically tabulated and analyzed qualitatively. Main Findings -The findings of the study revealed that the majority of schools in Golaghat district have very less provision for visually impaired/ low vision children and children’s magazines, newspapers and other kinds of books in the library are missing within the school premises. The lack of provisions of uninterrupted running water has proved to be a major hindrance in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the schools of the district. As far as other infrastructural conditions are concerned most of the schools surveyed lacks separate classrooms and basic facilities like separate rooms for the headmaster, staff room for teachers, computer room, sports equipment and space for assembly. Application of the study: The results of the research can be used by the child rights commission of concerned state who has the responsibility of monitoring RTE act implementation in all the schools of the state and based on the findings of the study they can make a necessary intervention to implement the RTE act. Novelty and originality of the study: In this research, RTE compliance of various schools under SSA (2001), is studied using a structured questionnaire by considering major factors likely pupil-teacher ratio, infrastructure, health and hygiene and training provided to School Management Committees (SMC).  

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