scholarly journals PERSPECTIVES OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS ON ZOOM AS A TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 946-957
Author(s):  
Leela Ramsook ◽  
Marlene Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Web Conferencing ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Part Time

Abstract In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) Programme at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, prospective teachers are exposed to ‘zoom’ classes. This study investigated the perspectives of full-time and part-time prospective teachers with regard to classes conducted via web conferencing, with particular reference to zoom. It examined students’ views on the merits and demerits of the use of zoom by instructors. A mixed-method design was utilized as the appropriate design to determine prospective teachers’ viewpoints and beliefs, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of classes conducted via zoom. Data were gathered using an online survey, semi-structured interviews with focus groups and reflective posts on Canvas. Data analysis included a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results indicated that most prospective teachers prefer a combination of zoom and face-to-face classes, while some have a preference for face-to-face classes only. Others prefer face-to-face classes together with an integration of different aspects of technology. Some participants lamented about their personal levels of proficiency with web conferencing. The merits and demerits were equitable, based on the maturity of the prospective teachers when the opinions of full-time and part-time students were considered. The conclusions were that zoom classes were satisfying for some prospective teachers whereas others perceived them as convenient and ‘a line of least resistance’. The findings have implications for the quality of classes conducted solely via ‘zoom’ on a consistent basis.   Keywords: prospective teachers, perspectives, zoom, mixed-method  

Exploring Barriers to Doctoral Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Insights From Practicing Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1552-1563
Author(s):  
Denise A. Tucker ◽  
Mary V. Compton ◽  
Sarah J. Allen ◽  
Robert Mayo ◽  
Celia Hooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Doctoral Study ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
Doctor Of Philosophy

Purpose The intended purpose of this research note is to share the findings of a needs assessment online survey of speech and hearing professionals practicing in North Carolina to explore their interest in pursuing a research-focused PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and to document their perceptions of barriers to pursing a PhD in CSD. In view of the well-documented shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD) faculty to attract, retain, and mentor doctoral students to advance research and to prepare future speech and hearing professionals, CSD faculty must assess the needs, perceptions, and barriers prospective students encounter when considering pursuing a doctoral research degree in CSD. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 242 speech and hearing professionals to investigate their interest in obtaining an academic research-focused PhD in CSD and to solicit their perceived barriers to pursuing a research doctoral degree in CSD. Results Two thirds of the respondents (63.6%) reported that they had considered pursuing a PhD in CSD. Desire for knowledge, desire to teach, and work advancement were the top reasons given for pursuing a PhD in CSD. Eighty-two percent of respondents had no interest in traditional full-time study. Forty-two percent of respondents indicated that they would be interested in part-time and distance doctoral study. The barriers of time, distance, and money emerged as those most frequently identified barriers by respondents. Conclusion The implications inform higher education faculty on how they can best address the needs of an untapped pool of prospective doctoral students in CSD.

Beekeeping as a family artisan entrepreneurship business

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 717-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veland Ramadani ◽  
Robert D. Hisrich ◽  
Leo-Paul Dana ◽  
Ramo Palalic ◽  
Laxman Panthi
Keyword(s):  
Family Business ◽  
Transition Economy ◽  
Rural Families ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Western Balkans ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose Throughout Macedonia, beekeeping is becoming popular regardless of ethnicity. Studying ethnicity, the purpose of this paper is to determine what beekeepers in Macedonia thought in their own words about their beekeeping entrepreneurship. The objective is to identify whether motivations of ethnic Albanian beekeepers in Macedonia were the same or different compared to those of ethnic Macedonians in the same country, and if different, how. Design/methodology/approach To accomplish this objective, in-depth interviews were conducted with 40 beekeepers in Macedonia. A total of 29 interviews were conducted face-to-face and the other 11 by phone. The first set of interviews took place between December 2016 and February 2017, followed by more interviews in June 2017. In total, 27 respondents said they were ethnic Albanians, and 13 identified themselves as ethnic Macedonians. Also, ten respondents were women. While eight were full-time beekeepers, 32 were part-time beekeepers. Findings The results indicated that beekeeping businesses play a significant role in the transition economy of Macedonia. Beekeeping provides additional earnings that support rural families and keeps them financially stable. The majority of both Albanians and Macedonians understood that beekeeping on a part-time job basis provided a needed supplement to their income. Some part-time beekeepers are also working as auto-mechanics, locksmiths, medical doctors, restaurant/cafeteria owners, and tailors. A few in the sample were retired from their jobs or full-time beekeepers. An important difference between ethnic Albanian beekeepers and ethnic Macedonians in Macedonia is that the majority of ethnic Albanian participants see beekeeping as following in “my father’s footsteps”, while most Macedonians were motivated by the perceived opportunity of having a good business. Research limitations/implications Limitations of the research are twofold. First, financial data of family beekeeping are not available, which would be useful in determining the contribution made to economic development. It is common, especially in transition economies such as the western Balkans, that financial results are very sensitive to their owners. Second, unavailable databases for beekeepers make any quantitative approach difficult, if not impossible, resulting in most research using the qualitative research approach. Originality/value This paper is one of the first to treat beekeeping as a form of artisan entrepreneurship, which also contributes to the understanding of family business. As in other countries, the important and operation of the family business among family members in Macedonia is passed from generation to generation. The results of this research revealed the value of networking, which was found to be very important to income. For beekeepers to develop, grow, and be branded in the community, networking is an important ingredient.

scholarly journals The Hybridisation of Conventional Higher Education: UK Perspective

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Open Learning ◽  
Tertiary Sector ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Radical Approach

Before the creation of the United Kingdom Open University (UKOU) - its Charter was given in 1969 and the first students were admitted in 1971 - the full-time residential model of higher education was pervasive, with part-time and distance modes of study seen as separate and inferior. The UKOU demonstrated the effectiveness of distance learning but also, because of its success, in some ways inhibited change in the mainstream tertiary sector. As social and political pressures on the sector grew, higher education providers were forced to innovate and models of “open learning” offered ways forward. As a result, the distinction between “distance” and “face-to-face” delivery rapidly eroded during the 1990s. However, barriers still remain to a more radical approach to provision as a whole.

How different CSR dimensions impact organization-employee relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zifei Fay Chen ◽  
Cheng Hong ◽  
Aurora Occa
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Relationship Management ◽  
The Body ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Corporate Communications ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Employee Relationships

PurposeDrawing on interdisciplinary insights from stakeholder theory, relationship management and organizational justice, the purpose of this paper is to examine corporate social responsibility (CSR) from an internal and relational perspective. Specifically, it examines the effects of CSR in overall as well as the discretionary, ethical, legal and economic CSR dimensions on organization–employee relationships, respectively. The moderating role of employees’ perceived CSR-culture fit on these effects was also explored.Design/methodology/approachAn online survey was conducted with 303 participants from the USA who were full-time employees at for-profit organizations.FindingsResults indicate that CSR performance in overall positively influences organization–employee relationships, and such effect is amplified as employees’ perceived CSR-culture fit increases. Discretionary and ethical CSR positively influence organization–employee relationships, but perceived CSR-culture fit only amplifies the influence from ethical CSR. For legal and economic CSR, the effects on organization–employee relationships are only significant when perceived CSR-culture fit is high.Research limitations/implicationsThis study extends the body of knowledge of CSR and internal relationship management. However, the limitations regarding the factors from culture, business sectors and organizational setting should be addressed in future studies through both quantitative and qualitative approaches.Originality/valueThis study provides a comprehensive understanding of the effects from four different CSR dimensions on organization–employee relationships as well as how such effects were moderated by employees’ perceived CSR-culture fit. Integrating interdisciplinary theoretical frameworks, this study offers insights for corporate communications and public relations professionals on how to effectively build and cultivate relationships with employees through different dimensions of CSR.

scholarly journals The Career Destination, Progression, and Satisfaction of Exercise and Sports Science Graduates in Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher J. Stevens ◽  
Alex Lawrence ◽  
Matthew A. Pluss ◽  
Susan Nancarrow
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Personal Trainers ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Employment Conditions ◽  
Time Work ◽  
Postgraduate Qualification ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Education Courses

ABSTRACT Background: The availability of higher education courses/degrees in exercise and sports science has increased exponentially over the last 20 years. Graduates of these courses/degrees have many career possibilities; however, the distribution of the occupations is relatively unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to gain an in-depth understanding of exercise and sports science graduates in Australia. Methods: Australian exercise and sports science graduates (n = 747) completed an online survey about their occupation and employment conditions, career progression, and satisfaction. Results: Approximately 70% of graduates were employed in the exercise and sports science workforce (57% full time, 25% part time, and 18% casual). Their occupations were predominately accredited exercise physiologists (29%), personal trainers/fitness leaders (9%), and teaching/research academics (8%). A total of 42% had a postgraduate qualification, and 40% had a clear progression pathway in their exercise and sports science role. Graduates were predominately extremely satisfied (35%) or somewhat satisfied (48%) with their current situation, and half (49%) planned to remain in their occupation for more than 10 years. Conclusion: Despite most graduates obtaining exercise and sports science employment, many are part time or casual and still seeking full-time work. The workforce is highly educated and well supported, but many occupations lack a clear developmental pathway.

scholarly journals Indiana Secondary School Athletic Directors Perceptions of Athletic Training Services and Influences on Hiring Athletic Trainers

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Greffly ◽  
Matthew Rivera ◽  
Lindsey Eberman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Training Services

Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to examine ADs perceptions on satisfaction of current care provided, factors influencing the hiring of ATs, and the roles and responsibilities of ATs. Methods: We used a mixed methods design with an online survey (Qualtrics®, Provo, UT), which we distributed to Indiana secondary school ADs (n = 410) with publicly available emails. The survey remained open for 5 weeks with reminder emails sent weekly. We used a panel (n=2) with experience in survey research and/or the secondary school setting. The survey included both quantitative (7 items) and qualitative (8 items) data. Participants were asked to share their perceptions on the roles/responsibilities of ATs as well as experiences with the challenges, barriers, and benefits of hiring ATs in open-ended questions. We used Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVAs to compare employment status, type of employer, and school size on satisfaction. We coded the open-ended responses using inductive coding with multi-analyst triangulation and auditing to establish trustworthiness. Results: We identified significant differences relative to employment status of the AT on satisfaction with overall care, whereby those with full-time athletic training services were more satisfied with care than those with per-diem, part-time services (p=0.010). When participants were asked about factors influencing the decision to provide services ADs reported liability, cost, and workload as major considerations. Conclusions: Consistent with previous research, financial challenges continue to play a role in the hiring of ATs in the secondary school setting, participants also identified the benefits of ATs in promoting safety, reducing liability, as well as the increased workload and cost. Access to qualified athletic healthcare continues to be a public health concern in America and all stakeholders should reconsider how to offer both a comprehensive athletics program and the healthcare needed to ensure safety in that participation.

Survivorship model of care at a large National Cancer Institute.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 37-37
Author(s):  
Smitha Pabbathi ◽  
Mary Ann Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Care Models ◽  
Seer Data ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer ◽  
Age Range

37 Background: There is a lack of existing evidence on survivorship care models and their advantages and disadvantages when it comes to improving health outcomes. We describe the evolution of a Survivorship Care model at a large NCI designated Cancer Institute. Our model is closest to ASCO’s description of General Survivorship Clinic/Shared Care. The Clinic is led by a full time nurse practitioner and two part time internists. Initial start-up expenses were provided by Foundation funds Methods: Aggregate data was requested from Information Shared Services. Data was extracted from both Billing from Transmed-HRI and the Cancer Registry from the time period of May 2011 to August 2015 to identify patients who have been followed in the long-term Survivorship clinic. Results: Our program initially focused on breast and prostate cancer populations based on SEER data of cancer survivors and risk-stratification. Twelve other cancer types are now referred resulting in steady growth. A review of our patient population revealed 924 unique patients of which 619 were female and 305 male. Fifty-nine patients fell in the age range 20-44, 445 in the age range 45-65, and 420 > 65 age. Over fifty percent of our patients are from the Breast Program; the next largest population is Genito-Urinary and third largest group is Digestive. The patients racially identified as white are 89%, 6.3% black, 2.7% as other, 2% unknown. This is consistent with the center population. Eighty patients had recurrences or new primaries. Conclusions: The number of referrals has grown every year and the majority of patients continue to be followed annually. Patients do not feel lost in transition because we have a team based approach as the parent program exists within the institution. Our model not only allows our oncologists to focus on new patients and those with recurrent or metastatic disease but it can help bridge survivorship care from the oncologist to primary care physicians in the community. This type of clinic will also facilitate evaluation and treatment of late effects such as anthracyclines and pelvic radiation across diseases for management of symptoms.

Study-work-life balance: Challenges for international students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Martin Lukas Mahler
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Part Time

The purpose of this article is to explore to what extent international students may be affected by a lack of study/work-life balance or study-work-life balance amongst those who study (full-time) and work part-time. International students tend to face more pressures due to usually lacking a support network, at least for some time once arriving in the host country. Such pressures may be financial or social and may be due to a lack of awareness of host country norms and regulations or due to language barriers. An online survey informed by work-life balance theory was completed by 42 international students. The findings from the analysis of responses were that while most respondents were satisfied with their study-work-life balance, some although managing overall, faced pressures. A key finding was that the students managed due to the student visa condition restricting employment to a maximum of twenty hours per week. This seems to have helped respondents to focus more time on their studies, however, may add to financial pressures or put international students at a disadvantage over their domestic peers in terms of gaining work experience. Further, findings have uncovered that although working while studying provides additional pressures, it creates benefits through the ability to build a support network.

scholarly journals Psychological and Pedagogical Aspects of Distance Education in a Pandemic: Based on the Materials of a Survey of Students – Future Psychologists

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
K.S. Shalaginova ◽  
E.V. Dekina
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
State Pedagogical ◽  
High Workload ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Independent Work

The article presents the results of a questionnaire survey of students – future educational psychologists, which made it possible to determine the main advantages and disadvantages of the forced transition to distance education in a pandemic, and present conclusions about the possibilities and prospects of using this type of education in vocational education. The study involved 1-4 year students of full-time and part-time forms of study of the Faculty of Psychology of Tula State Pedagogical University named after L.N. Tolstoy in the amount of 289 people. The main advantages of the distance learning student are the availability of educational materials and information in the individual trajectory of passing the disciplines at any time, convenience in organizing independent work, the ability to plan their own time. The main difficulties identified by students are associated with high workload, insufficient time allotted for interaction with teachers, lack of technical capabilities for implementing the distance learning process at home. In general, students positively assessed the use of distance education and spoke about the advisability of using a mixed form – distance and fulltime education, the importance of psychological and pedagogical support for the subjects of the educational process in solving problems arising in the process of distance learning.

Investigating differences in job-related attitudes between full-time and part-time employees in the foodservice industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 817-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Woo Joung ◽  
Eun-Kyong (Cindy) Choi ◽  
James Joseph Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Intention To Leave ◽  
Internal Marketing ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Turnover Model ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Foodservice Industry

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine differences of the perceived internal marketing practices (IMP), job satisfaction (JS), organizational commitment (OC) and turnover intention (TI) between full- and part-time employees and to incorporate employment status as a moderator in the restaurant employee turnover model. Design/methodology/approach The target population included current restaurant full- or part-time employees in the USA. The questionnaire was distributed to potential participants through an online survey that the company used to collect nationwide data. Findings Full-time employees’ perceptions of the IMP were comparably greater than those of part-time employees, and full-time employees were also more committed to the organization and had less intention to leave than their part-time counterparts. Significant moderating effects of employment status existed in the restaurant employee turnover model. Research limitations/implications The current study may not adequately capture the differences between full- and part-time employees by asking respondents to identify their employment status. Practical implications IMP should be facilitated at the management level to provide insight and value to their employees, and more attention and effort in the internal marketing and human resource practices for part-time employees are needed to have more satisfied and committed employees, and, in turn, better performance. Originality/value The literature on full- and part-time employees was incomplete, and there was minimal research that tested differences between full- and part-time employees in the foodservice industry.

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