scholarly journals Theoretical principles of training future primary school teachers for developing primary school pupils’ soft skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (80) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
O. V. Pidsosonna
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The personality and competences of primary-school teachers: a research study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3/2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Lucia Ludvigh Cintulová ◽  
Libuša Radková
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Educational Outcome ◽  
Central Importance ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Ideal

This article presents an investigation into how primary-school pupils imagine a good teacher and what characteristics of teachers they appreciate. The teacher’s personality is a quality of central importance to the teaching process. Teachers find themselves in many diverse situations and they cannot always remain the same. Each situation requires different qualities, attitudes and knowledge. In different situations, the teacher can achieve the same educational outcome in various ways, by using a range of methods. No teacher can be expected to have the ideal personality and cannot possibly have all the desired qualities, so some qualities compensate for the lack of others. However, the crucial aspects of a good teacher’s personality is authenticity, naturalness and positive relationship with pupils.

scholarly journals The Degree To Which Primary School Teachers In Amman Governorate Possess Soft Skills In Light Of Coronavirus Pandemic From Their Principals' Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1199-1212
Author(s):  
Dr. Fawaz Shehada , Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Female Principals ◽  
Significant Difference

The problem and the aim of the study: The rapid growth in technologies and the threat of COVID-19 pandemic have brought remarkable changes in the twenty-first century. Corona pandemic has caused a series of transformations in the different spheres of social, political, labor,  economic and educational life. Different governments have launched emergency policy initiatives based on the suspension of classes and the closure of educational centers to continue teaching activities from homes through the use of information and communication, which led to the emergence of new skills that the teacher should possess in order to keep pace with modern developments and to continue with the student learning process. The primary school teacher is required to develop his soft skills with quality and efficiency, to be in line with the great technological renaissance the world is witnessing in the field of teaching, knowledge and culture, and to realize that one of his new tasks is to be a guide, facilitator and assistant for students to learn by themselves. Accordingly, the study aimed at finding out the degree to which primary school teachers in Amman Governorate, possess soft skills in light of Coronavirus pandemic from the viewpoint of their principals. Research methods: The researcher reviewed the related literature to narrow the topic and aggregate the theoretical and empirical research related to the topic. The descriptive survey method was used in the study in addition to a 41- item questionnaire distinctly developed for gathering data. Reliability and validity of these items were checked by applying it to a pilot group of 30 principals selected randomly. (837) male and female principals from Amman governorate were selected as a study population. The sample of the study was (228) principals who were randomly selected, and constitutes (27%) of the study population.The results of the study were obtained through appropriate statistical analyses, then  analyzed and discussed according to the questions of the study. Results: The results showed that the degree to which primary school teachers' possess soft skills was high. The results also indicated that there is a statistically significant difference according to gender variable in favor of females, while there are no statistically significant differences attributed to experience variable and the interaction between gender and experience. Conclusion: the study pointed out that the importance of soft-skills for teachers has got more importance under COVID-19 pandemic crisis, as utilizing soft skills in teaching will improve the quality of educational results. There is a need to create awareness among the teachers about the importance of soft skills for career advancement and how to develop and practice such skills. schools should carefully review and incorporate the desired soft skills into their curricula. However, they should also continue running specialized training workshops to help teachers further improve their soft skills. It is equally important that teachers should also make efforts for improving their skills level through self-directed readings and participation in appropriate skills development programs and activities.

scholarly journals Assessment Accommodations for Foreign Pupils in the Light of Educational Justice: Empirical Research among Slovenian Primary School Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-148
Author(s):  
Mojca Žveglič Mihelič
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Educational Justice ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Principle Of Justice ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Generalist Teachers

The starting points of primary school pupils in a foreign country differ significantly from those of native pupils. In Slovenia, the knowledge of pupils who are foreign citizens (foreign pupils) may be assessed with different accommodations for no more than two years. The presented research conducted on a representative sample of 697 Slovenian primary school teachers addresses their perspectives, using a questionnaire, on assessment accommodations for foreign pupils. The following research questions are answered: 1) What are teachers’ perceptions of assessment accommodations for foreign pupils; are there differences between teachers who had recently taught foreign pupils and those who had not? 2) Do generalist teachers have different perceptions than subject teachers do? 3) What kind of assessment accommodations do teachers practice for these pupils after the expiration of the two-year period; do generalist and subject teachers act differently? 4) Do teachers perceive assessment accommodations as being just? We demonstrate that teachers who have recent experience of teaching foreign pupils are more aware of the need for assessment accommodations than those who do not. The majority of the  teachers accommodate assessment and grading even after the two-year period, especially generalist teachers. Additionally, some of them have lower expectations with regard to achieving knowledge standards for these pupils. While the majority of the teachers perceive accommodated assessment as being just, they are unsure of whether the period of allowed adjustments should be longer. This raises the questions about teachers’ understanding of educational justice and the application of the principle of justice in practice.

scholarly journals Pedagogical potential of gestalt therapy in the context of future primary school teachers’ professional training

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
Tetiana Halyna ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Gestalt Therapy ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Primary School Pupil ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The article reveals the pedagogical potential of gestalt therapy in the context of professional training of future primary school teachers. The influence of gestalt therapy on the development of the emotional sphere of the personality of a primary school pupil is revealed. The main tasks of gestalt therapy in the educational process of primary education are determined. The expediency of using the methods of gestalt therapy in the process of the development of self-awareness and self-worth of the personality of primary school pupils is revealed

ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS OCCURRING DUE TO UNFAVOURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THEM: THE EXPERIENCE OF PEDAGOGUES

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Rita Raudeliunaite ◽  
Vida Gudžinskienė
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Academic Difficulties ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The objective of the study presented in the article is to reveal academic difficulties of primary school pupils occurring due to unfavourable enviromental factors and the strategies to overcome them on the basis of the experience of pedagogues.  Problematic study question: What academic difficulties of pupils, which are resulted in by unfavourable enviromental factors, do primary school teachers encounter and how do they overcome them? Qualitative research type was chosen for the study. In the study, the method of a semi-structured interview was used. The study data were processed by using the method of content analysis. 12 pedagogues participated in the study.Academic difficulties of primary school pupils are resulted in by three groups of unfavourable enviromental factors: unfavourable factors related to their close environment (family) (the resolution of mutual problems in an inappropriate way, violence in close environment, emotionally cold relationships in their family, the lack of thoughtful and meaningful family leisure time, child's seclusion from one/both parent(s) due to various circumstances, the addiction of one/both parent(s), hypoguardianship and hyperguardianship), unfavourable factors within an educational institution (the mismatch between an educational programme and individual abilities and needs of a child, failure to involve a child in various activities, human and material resources of a school, unsafety of the school environment), unfavourable factors related to a peer group (rejection by peers, bullying, encouragement of a child to behave in a socially inappropriate manner).The study findings revealed that primary school teachers encounter the following academic difficulties: a lower level of a pupil's interest in his/her environment, the lack of knowledge and  experience, the lack of curiosity and inquisitiveness when  learning environment,  a  lower level of preparedness for school, attention retention problems, passivity when performing tasks, distrust / doubts regarding his/her abilities, fluctuation, regress or stagnation of a child's progress (learning achievements), reduced interest in learning and poor learning efforts when performing tasks, the lack of learning motivation, getting late to lessons or missing them.In order to overcome academic difficulties of pupils, teachers render them  individual assistance: they make the best use of the opportunities provided by their curriculum (they individualise and differentiate the learning in a lesson, provide consultations after lessons, if need be, they organise additional lessons), talk with a pupil about the learning difficulties arising to him/her and discuss strategies to overcome difficulties, set learning goals together with a pupils, rethink their teaching style, try various teaching methods, which correspond to a pupil's abilities and needs,  and enhance learning motivation, involve child's parents (guardians, custodians), and engage the specialists of educational assistance. 

LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS OCCURING DUE TO UNFAVOURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: THE EXPERIENCE OF TEACHERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 420
Author(s):  
Rita Raudeliunaite ◽  
Vida Gudžinskienė
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The objective of the study, which is presented in the article, is to identify learning difficulties of primary school pupils occurring due to unfavourable environmental factors on the basis of the experience of pedagogues. Problematic study question: What learning difficulties of pupils resulted in by unfavourable environmental factors do primary school teachers encounter?  Qualitative research type was chosen for the study. In the study, the method of a semi-structured interview was used. The study data were processed by using the method of content analysis. 12 pedagogues participated in the study.The study findings revealed that primary school teachers encounter three different types of learning difficulties of pupils occurring due to unfavourable environmental factors: academic, social, behavioural and emotional.Academic difficulties should be associated with a reduced interest of children in their environment, the lack of knowledge and experience, the lack of  curiosity and desire to learn something new,  a lower level of preparedness for school, attention retention problems, passivity when performing tasks, distrust/doubts regarding his/her abilities, fluctuation, regress or stagnation of a child's progress (learning achievements), reduced interest in learning and poor learning efforts when performing tasks, the lack of learning motivation, getting late to classes or missing them.Social difficulties are associated to the lack of communication skills (contact establishment, politeness, attention when communicating with others, discipline, self-regulation, conflict resolution) and activity organisation and cooperation  skills (ability to prepare tools for a specific activity, consistency when performing tasks; the performance of tasks to the end; the self-evaluation of activity results; involvement in a group activity; to listen to and hear   what others say, consulting with others, permission to express their opinion give to others; ability to receive a different opinion and to express their opinion politely,   avoidance to downgrade others, offering assistance to others and assistance solicitation, if need be; uttering compliments). The study revealed that primary school teachers also encounter with various behavioural and emotional difficulties.  

Instructional Materials for the Teacher to Hold Talks with Primary School Pupils on the Topic “Plants and Our Clothes”

10.12737/1746 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Переверзева ◽  
E. Pereverzeva
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
New World ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
After School ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Local Soil ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Didactic materials are presented helpful for primary-school teachers to hold after-school extra-curricular talks with pupils in order to enrich knowledge, received at the lessons on the subject “The World Around US”. Special attention is given to cultivated textile plants native of the Old World and of the New World and introduced to the local soil. Such information will give pupils general ideas about how technical plants have been cultivated and currently used to produce fabrics, which form the basis for the modern textile industry.

THE CONSTRUCTION OF HAPPINESS SCHOOL PARADIGM IN NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, THAILAND

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lamprai Muangkong
Keyword(s):  
Music Education ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Personality Development ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Musical Education ◽  
Human Ability ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Study

Musical education belongs to significant spheres of personality development and human expression. Music develops human imagination, enhances the emotional experience, evokes the human ability to perceive the organised world of sounds and stimulates the esthetical experience of this world. Many studies have shown that the importance of musical education is more important for primary school pupils than in later years. If before this age, in the families or schools the music education is not given enough attention, the child loses a lot (musical receptiveness, specific visual thinking), and later this kind of abilities for various reasons (disharmony of physical, emotional development, etc.) are more suppressed. Therefore, much of significance must be devoted to the musical education of future primary school teachers. The research data from qualitative and quantitative study analysis have highlighted the peculiarities of musical and pedagogical psychological competencies of primary school teachers.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN METHODOLOGICAL TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF ELEMENTARY CLASSES

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Олеся Евгеньевна Рыбина
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Educational Project ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Elementary Classes ◽  
Discipline Programs ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Рассматриваются вопросы реализации проектов в методической подготовке будущих учителей начальных классов. Подчеркивается важность освоения студентами технологии создания проекта и работы над ним. Представлены результаты исследования (онлайн-опрос студентов и анализ программ дисциплин), которые позволили выделить в качестве наиболее часто реализуемых проектов учебные проекты. Обращено внимание на исследовательский проект как один из способов формирования методических знаний. Отмечается особая значимость образовательного проекта, который отличается самостоятельностью, инициативностью студентов, их совместной деятельностью. В качестве примера образовательного проекта рассматривается проект «Дневник чтения на лето», который был инициирован, разработан и апробирован студентами вместе с учениками начальной школы. The article discusses the implementation of projects in the methodological training of future primary school teachers. The author emphasizes the importance of students mastering the technology of creating a project and working on it. The results of the study (an online survey of students and analysis of discipline programs) are presented, which made it possible to distinguish the educational project as the most frequently implemented. When implemented in the learning process as a training assignment, the educational project acquires such attributes as external motivation for implementation, the task of the topic and problems, work according to the prepared plan. The author also draws attention to the research project as one of the ways to build methodological knowledge. A research project is characterized by such signs as reflexivity, work with a problem, work on research steps. The article actualizes the special significance of the educational project, the features of which are: independence, initiative of students, their joint activities. It is emphasized that both educational and research projects can become educational. As an example of an educational project, the project “Reading Diary for the Summer” is considered. This project was initiated, developed and tested by students together with primary school pupils.

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