scholarly journals Freinet and Montessori in practice. A comparative analysis of the meanings attributed to the process of learning by early education teachers – research report

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 167-179
Author(s):  
Jarosław Jendza ◽  
Joanna Grzanka
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Early Education ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Educational Practices ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Educational Orientations

The article presented is a qualitative analysis of the early education Freinet and Montessori teachers in relation to their educational practices in the scope of educational constructivism. Understanding constructivism as a metaphor describing process of learning, the authors outline similarities and differences in the conceptions attributed to the processes of learning between the two researched groups of teachers. The results of the analysis show the opposite “direction” of the thematizations. Freinet teachers concentrate on the techniques and then – in their narratives – outline the values related to education whereas Montessori teachers’ narratives are oriented at values and only illustrated with some technological examples. The outcomes of the analysis can be formulated in a form of provisional synthesis: The realization of constructivism in education is not connected so much with so called “active learning techniques” but rather with values, individual and shared axio-educational orientations and the quality of relations between various subjects involved in education. Such a hypothesis leads to the questioning of the tendency according to which teachers’ education should be practical. On the contrary, we claim that such a conception on teachers’ education might be an obstacle to the wide implementation of constructivism in educational practices.

STUDENT CONCERNS FOR ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS DURING COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Memarian ◽  
S. Zuluaga ◽  
M. Stickel
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Student Response ◽  
First Year ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Neutral Tone

This paper shares a summary of the self-reported concerns of 134 first-year engineering students around engagement in online active learning environments during COVID-19. The students had volunteered to participate in remote weekly problem-solving workshops for four weeks that utilized Active Learning techniques. In this paper, we specifically analyze samples from the students who participated in only one workshop and responded to the following question: What concerns do you have that might limit your ability to engage in online active learning environments? Twenty of the participants reported no concerns. The tone of each student's response and personal feelings reported were also analyzed. Then, a thematic analysis of each student response was made, with the transcription and coding agreement being performed by two coders. As expected, most of the students expressed their concerns in a negative or neutral tone, and only a few expressed an affinity for current educational settings. Word mining of feeling terms shows that more students had verbalized being disengaged, followed by distracted and uncomfortable and none communicated a positive feeling. Our thematic analysis showed that learning socially (72/114, or 63%) is the most pressing concern for the students, followed by more personal regulating factors such as attitude and motivation (44%), quality of physical and virtual study environment (40%), as well as the guidance received from the course administrators (24%). Findings suggest the need for developing a global understanding of what active learning in an online environment entails in the context of engineering education, and to develop and adjust tools and practices to help students learn in this new context.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF CAREGIVERS FROM DIVERSE COMMUNITIES WHO IMMIGRATED TO OR WERE BORN IN THE US

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S955-S955
Author(s):  
Lauren Stratton ◽  
David Bass ◽  
Rachel Schaffer ◽  
Sara Powers ◽  
Ocean Le ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
The Us ◽  
Diverse Communities ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The Diverse Elders Coalition, in partnership with its six member organizations and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, completed a national survey of 840 family and friend caregivers from diverse racial, ethnic, and sexual orientation communities to understand their unique caregiving issues and challenges. Data from a subsample of 369 caregivers identifying as Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Southeast Asian or multiple ethnicities were analyzed to understand similarities and differences between caregivers born in the US and who immigrated to the US. The Stress Process Conceptual Model guided selection of characteristics used for comparative analysis. Results of logistic regression revealed that caregivers born in the US were younger (B=-.08, p<.001), had higher educational degrees (B=.42, p<.001), and higher incomes (B=.34, p=.002). They assisted care receivers with more health-related tasks (B=.27, p=.013), but fewer culture-related tasks (B=-.51, p=.002); reported higher levels of strain in their relationship with care receivers (B=.66, p=.038); and were less satisfied with the quality of care receivers’ healthcare (B=-.62, p=.042). In terms of reasons for being a caregiver, there were no significant differences in cultural commitment to caring for older family members, however those born in the US were more likely to report providing care because it was more convenient for them than for other family and friends (B=.99, p=.002). Understanding the needs of diverse caregivers has implications for healthcare and service providers, such as providing training on diverse needs. Additionally, the differences between US born and immigrant caregivers highlights implications on the dynamic between caregivers and their care receiver.

scholarly journals METODOLOGIAS ATIVAS DE APRENDIZAGEM: uma experiência de qualidade no ensino superior de Administração

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 251
Author(s):  
André Gobbo ◽  
Bernadette Beber ◽  
Simoni Urnau Bonfiglio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Educación Superior ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Methods Of Learning ◽  
Education In Brazil

A educação pós-moderna requer a inovação das técnicas de ensinoaprendizagem. Nesta seara é que surgem as metodologias ativas de aprendizagem, as quais podem ser colocadas a serviço da garantia da qualidade do ensino da Administração. A metodologia ativa se baseia no formato de que o aluno ao utilizar ‘experiências reais ou simuladas’ tem capacidade de solucionar problemas advindos de atividades essenciais que se encontra inserido. Neste artigo se relatam duas estratégias que podem ser usadas pelos professores do ensino superior para promoção de atividades em ambientes de aprendizagem ativa, em sala de aula e fora dela. O presente estudo tem abordagem qualitativa e quanto aos seus objetivos se caracteriza como exploratória-descritiva; já quanto aos procedimentos técnicos se configura como bibliográfica e documental e a interpretação dos resultados, como análise de discurso interpretativo. Espera-se que ele seja a oportunidade para a discussão de novos rumos a serem dados ao ensino superior brasileiro que, conforme estudado, cada vez mais está forçado a garantir a plena qualidade do ensino que se dispõe a oferecer.Palavras-chave: Metodologias ativas de aprendizagem. Ensino superior. Administração. Portfólio. Ação comunitária.ACTIVE METHODS OF LEARNING: a quality experience in higher education of AdministrationABSTRACT Postmodern education requires innovation in teaching and learning techniques. It is in such areas that the active learning methodologies come to light. These methodologies can be used to ensure the quality of teaching of Administration. The active methodology is based on the fact that the student has the ability to solve problems resulted from essential activities in the context where it is inserted when they use “real or simulated experiences”. In this paper we report two strategies that can be used by teachers in higher education for the promotion of activities in active learning environments, both in the classrooms and outside them. This study has a qualitative approach and its objectives can be characterized as exploratory-descriptive; the technical procedures are classified as bibliographic and documentary and the results interpretation is described as an interpretative discourse analysis. It is hoped that it will be an opportunity for discussion of new directions to be given to higher education in Brazil, which has accordingly to studies been increasingly forced to ensure full quality of education.Keywords: Active learning methodologies. Higher education. Administration. Portfolio. Community action.MÉTODOS DE APRENDIZAJE ACTIVO: una experiencia de calidad en la educación superior de AdministraciónRESUMENLa educación posmoderna requiere innovación en las técnicas de enseñanza y aprendizaje. En este campo se está convirtiendo metodologías de aprendizaje activo, que se pueden colocar al servicio de garantía de calidad de la enseñanza de administración. La metodología activa se basa en el formato de la estudiante a usar ‘experiencias reales o simuladas’ tiene la capacidad de resolver los problemas derivados de las actividades principales que se inserta. En este artículo se presentan dos estrategias que pueden ser utilizadas por los docentes en la educación superior para la promoción de la actividad en ambientes de aprendizaje activo en el aula y fuera de ella. Este estudio es un enfoque cualitativo y en cuanto a sus objetivos se caracteriza por ser exploratorio y descriptivo; Ya en los procedimientos técnicos se configura como la literatura y documentos y la interpretación de los resultados, como el análisis del discurso interpretativo. Se prevé que será la oportunidad de discutir nuevas direcciones que deben adoptarse para la educación superior de Brasil, como estudiado, está cada vez más forzada a garantizar la plena calidad de la enseñanza que está dispuesto a ofrecer.Palabras clave: Metodologías de aprendizaje activo. Educación

scholarly journals The impact of culture and relational quality in the cooperation between export companies and local distributors

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Gisela Alves
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Relational Quality ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Relationship Structures ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

This study covers the main concepts of international marketing and relationship marketing to understand the role played by culture and the quality of cooperation relations between Portuguese exporting companies and their distributors in Angola. The aim of this research is to understand how the culture and the quality of the relations affect the established cooperation between companies, in the context of the internationalization of the business. It should be emphasized that relationships characterized by trust and commitment in international contexts have been sparsely studied, as well as the impact of cultural similarities and differences in relationship structures. In methodological terms, we opted for a qualitative analysis: five case studies of Portuguese exporting companies and five case studies of Angolan distributors were analyzed. Interviews were conducted with the managers of the Portuguese exporting companies and with the collaborators responsible for export activities, as well as with the Angolan distributors, to obtain answers to the research questions. The selection of Portuguese companies was based on a list of the fifty largest Portuguese exporting companies to Angola, made available by the Portuguese Investment and Foreign Trade Agency, EPE (AICEP), in August 2011. The results show that culture, trust and commitment have an impact on the cooperation of commercial relations between Portuguese exporting companies and their Angolan distributors.

scholarly journals Comparative analyses of Kyrgyz, Turkish, Russian phraseological units

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-148
Author(s):  
Ch. T. Sydykova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Social Life ◽  
The World ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Ethical Norms ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
General Opinion ◽  
Culture And Language

The research is conducted on the material of phraseological expressions of communicative nature - proverbs and sayings of Kyrgyz, Turkish and Russian languages, which will be subjected to comparative analysis in order to identify similarities and differences in the perception of the world, the definition of national character, national and cultural values of these ethnic groups. Proverbs and sayings are extremely brief, they do not give a detailed image of life. But only one statement or phrase built n well-aimed figurative forms, expresses a general opinion about this or that phenomenon of life. Comparative analysis of phraseological units in different languages revealed similarities and differences in the perception of the world by their representatives: Kyrgyz, Turks and Russians. The number and quality of phraseological expressions, reflecting a positive or negative assessment of the concepts presented for analysis, can be considered as an indicator of accepted in society ethical norms of behavior, the rules of social life, the attitude of the ethnic group through its culture and language to the world.

scholarly journals Measuring Quality in Chat Reference Consortia: A Comparative Analysis of Responses to Users’ Queries

2009 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Meert ◽  
Lisa M. Given
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Chat Reference ◽  
Reference Quality ◽  
Reference Service ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Cost

Academic libraries have experienced growing demand for 24/7 access to resources and services. Despite the challenges and costs of chat reference service and consortia, many libraries are finding the demand for these services worth the cost. One key challenge is providing and measuring quality of service, particularly in a consortia setting. This study explores the quality of service provided in one academic library participating in a 24/7 chat reference consortium, by assessing transcripts of chat sessions using in-house reference quality standards. Findings point to both similarities and differences between chat interactions of local librarians versus consortia staff.

scholarly journals Professionalisation in Early Childhood Education in Russia

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olesya Yurchenko ◽  
Valery Mansurov
Keyword(s):  
Early Education ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The State ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Preschool Educators

The dialogue around preschool educators has increased as concerns about the quality of early education have been raised across the world. This paper contributes to a novel historical and contemporary understanding of the professionalisation of Russian preschool educators. This history bears similarities and differences to those of other nations, making this project of interest to cross-cultural comparisons. A particular emphasis is laid on the challenges of, and opportunities for, professionalisation by discussing the issue of professional knowledge and expertise, autonomy, and authority. Data for the study comes from two sources: (1) the historical analysis of preschool educators in Russia; (2) semi-structured interviews undertaken with 25 preschool educators from the major organisations representing them. The research showed the central role played by the state in all historical phases of the professionalisation of Russian early education. It was found that Russian preschool educators are discontented with their current professional standing, and look to the state to enhance it.

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