scholarly journals Teaching English for Specific Purposes in Russian Universities: A Case of Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lubov V. Zavarykina
Keyword(s):  
Educational Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Materials Development ◽  
Moscow School ◽  
Faculty Teachers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Russian Universities

The paper discusses the impact of English for Specific Academic Purposes teaching methodology on developing in-house materials for the course of English for Social Sciences taught at the Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences. The paper gives examples of the materials and provides results of their evaluation. The case study demonstrates efficiency of the approach to in-house materials development based on collaboration with faculty, teachers of English for Specific Academic Purposes in other disciplines, and students. The approach involves analysis of the materials designed at different stages of the educational process. Research results are assessed through the survey conducted among the students and interviews conducted with faculty members and teachers of English for Specific Academic Purposes. The efficiency of the employed approach makes it possible to use it as a model for developing in-house materials in similar academic contexts in non-linguistic universities.

scholarly journals Educational technology and its impact on the efficiency of the educational process in higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1384-1394
Author(s):  
Eman Nayef Al Njadat ◽  
Somaya Al-Ja’afreh ◽  
Ahed Hani Ibrahim Almsaiden
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
University College ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to reveal the impact of educational technology on the efficiency and improvement of the educational process at Aqaba University College. The study followed the descriptive-analytical approach, and a random population consisting of twenty-seven (27) faculty members were selected to represent the sample community. The independent variable in this study is the education technology, while the dependent variable is the educational system. The questionnaire is distributed among all selected twenty-seven faculty members for data collection, and the SPSS software is used to analyze the data. The analysis of the study found that educational technology has a positive impact represented in the highly improved educational process at Aqaba University College. At the same time, the challenges were the material resources needed for educational technology. Keywords: Information technology; Communication; Efficiency of the educational process; Educational technology; Education system

scholarly journals Engaging in the internationalization of education and SDGs: Case study on the global hub of UNAI on sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 307 ◽  
pp. 06001
Author(s):  
Rafis Abazov
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
National University ◽  
Internationalization Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

The education sector has been identified as one of the key players in globalization processes and implementation of the UN Agenda 2030. The role of education, including higher education, involves not only raising awareness among young people and educators about the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and global environmental changes, but also in mobilizing them for partnerships towards fulfilment of these goals (as defined in SDG-17) and dealing with the challenges of globalization. The purpose of this article is to analyze the engagement of HEIs in internationalization of education, realization of the UN Agenda 2030 and supporting the implementation of SDGs, using as an example the work of the UNAI at the university level. First, the article provides a short literature review on empirical and theoretical aspects of the internationalization of HEIs, looking at how international institutions impact internationalization, organizational culture and the formulation of educational process and international cooperation activities at HEIs. Second, it analyzes organizational tools for internationalization by looking at the international experience and activities of university networks such as UNAI and the impact of those networks on the internationalization of universities. Third, it presents a case study of the work of an international university network, using the example of UNAI Hub at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and discusses how the UNAI programs have impacted the perception of internationalization and organizational culture at the university.

scholarly journals The impact of the flipped classroom in higher education: a case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-23
Author(s):  
María José Sosa Díaz ◽  
Dolores Narciso
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Analysis Strategy ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

Some of the new teaching models that have emerged, including the Flipped Classroom, can be key to reversing traditional educational practices. However, it is necessary to analyse in detail how these educational experiences are being implemented in the classroom, and how this is affecting students' learning. The present research uses a case study methodology. The objective is to analyse a higher education course taught using flipped classroom methodology and to assess the impact of the implementation of said pedagogical model on the students’ formative process. The study used a data collection instrument based on a structured interview and a data analysis strategy based on the Grounded Theory. In general, the results show that students tend to express positive opinions and a good degree of satisfaction with their experiences with this pedagogical method. Most students confirm that the method successfully stimulates cooperative learning and favours the practical acquisition of knowledge, stimulating in turn the development of a series of key competences in the educational process, along with capabilities such as organisation, autonomy and responsibility, among others.

E-Learning and Web 2.0 Case Study

2013 ◽  
pp. 292-313
Author(s):  
Ann M. York ◽  
F. R. Nordengren
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Health Care Leadership ◽  
Planning Decisions ◽  
E Learning

The authors, two faculty members with experience in online and blended learning at a Midwestern United States (US) medical school graduate leadership program, recognized the need for a critical thinking, literature-based course to explore the role of gender in health care leadership models. Acknowledging that such seminars are often mixed with cultural, social, and organizational bias, the faculty members set out to create and implement a hybrid course that blended formal, non-formal, and informal learning in a collaborative group seminar using Web 2.0 tools along with traditional teaching methodology. The Community of Inquiry model formed the pedagogical foundation of the course. This chapter will describe the planning, decisions, implementation, and outcomes of the course, including technical and logistical issues. Included are discussions of the role of gender in both health care leadership and online learning to demonstrate the strengths, opportunities, and limitations of the course.

scholarly journals The Influence of Birth Country on Selection of Conference Destination - Employing Natural Language Processing

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitza Davidovitch ◽  
Eyal Eckhaus
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Birth Country ◽  
Academic Faculty ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Israel Studies ◽  
Former Ussr ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Conferences

This study deals with immigrant scientists integrated in academia in Israel. Studies on the subject indicate the contribution of immigrant scientists to research. The current study focuses on the influence of scientists' birth country on selecting destinations for academic conferences, as well as on the influence of one's native language on the academic output resulting from research conferences. This is a pilot study exploring the effect of academic conferences from the perspective of birth country - comparing Israeli born and USSR born academics - on the motivation of faculty members to attend conferences, the nature of the conferences they select, the differences between Israeli natives and non-natives with regard to how their perceive the influence of conferences and their contribution to their academic work. This research offers a case study, investigating the effect of scholars from two different countries and cultural background, Israel and USSR. This pioneering research provides the grounds for many extensions, studies that will investigate the impact of other countries and their effect on conference selection. The study addresses a case study of a single university in Israel that absorbed many immigrant scientists from the former USSR in the 1990s. Ninety-four academic faculty members from various departments answered the questionnaire, of them 60.9% women and 39.1% men. Faculty members referred to the conference's contribution with regard to their professional development. In addition, the greater inclination of Israeli researchers than researchers born in the USSR to take their family members with them when travelling for conferences was noted. Since the contribution of immigrant scientists was found to be significant and since academic conferences are a significant part of the work of faculty members and receive considerable funds from academic institutions, the research findings might illuminate the choice of conferences by immigrant scientists and their preferences - compared to native born scientists - with the purpose of examining whether conferences are perceived by Israeli born faculty members as productive.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of the Blackboard Elements During Corona Pandemic in Light of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Standards from the Viewpoint of Faculty Members: A Case Study of the Mathematics Department at Umm Al-Qura University

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (49) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Yahya Mizher Al Zahrani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Cloud Storage ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Mathematics Students ◽  
Mathematics Courses ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Mathematics Department

The study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the Blackboard elements during Coronavirus pandemic in light of the quality assurance and accreditation standards from the viewpoint of faculty members at the Mathematics Department, Umm Al-Qura University. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive analytical method was used. The study sample consisted of (45) members of the teaching staff in the mathematics departments of Umm Al-Qura University, who taught mathematics courses during Coronavirus pandemic.  The questionnaire, which consisted of (33) items, was used to collect relevant data. The results of the study indicated that the effectiveness of the four components of the Blackboard that were studied during the Corona pandemic in light of the standards of quality assurance and accreditation was at a medium degree of (3.32), while the effectiveness component of cloud storage on the Blackboard got the highest score (3.68). The effectiveness component of the digital library on the Blackboard got the lowest score among the four elements (3.11). These results suggested the need to increase attention to the requirements of achieving quality assurance and work to raise them in higher education institutions for interactive mathematics courses, as the lack of interest in them may have affected the results and outcomes of mathematics students. The study concluded with a number of recommendations, including supporting the elements of the Blackboard and using them in the educational process, developing and evaluating them in the light of quality standards; conducting further studies on the use of the Blackboard; providing all facilities for the success of the educational process; and seeking to achieve quality and accreditation requirements whenever possible.

Using and Learning English by Administrative Staff for Communication purposes

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 78-108
Author(s):  
LINA JASSIM
Keyword(s):  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Business Management ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Administrative Staff ◽  
English Learning ◽  
International Language ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Learning English

This study aims to examine using and learning English by administrative staff. Questionnaire and interview were employed to examine the ability of 10 administrative staff in using and learning English for communication purposes in School of Business Management at UUM. The data analysis reflected the linguistic diversity depending on the communicative needs across university workplaces. The administrative staff practiced various strategies to exploit the effectiveness of learning and using English for communication. They exploited the opportunities of learning for using English for communication purposes. Thus, the suggestions of this study are that the disciplinary knowledge about using and learning English to the communication needs of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) research and other areas widens the English as an International Language (EIL) paradigmatic scope for research and pedagogy to import ESP courses in the future should be regarded simply for learners with related needs and backgrounds. The aim of this case study was not to overgeneralize the results to a broader population, but instead to narrowly assess the impact of English learning on a certain group of learners with the present EIL and ESP literature. Keywords: Administrative staff; An international language ;International Students; Communication purposes; Learning

scholarly journals Academic capitalism and academic culture: A case study.

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Mendoza ◽  
Joseph B. Berger
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Academic Culture ◽  
Academic Capitalism ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
American Academic

This case study investigated the impact of academic capitalism on academic culture by examining the perspectives of faculty members in an American academic department with significant industrial funding. The results of this study indicate that faculty members believe that the broad integrity of the academic culture remains unaffected in this department and they consider industrial sponsorship as a highly effective vehicle for enhancing the quality of education of students and pursuing their scientific interests. This study provides valuable insights to federal and institutional policiescreated to foster industry-academia partnerships and commercialization of academic research.

Turning a Classroom into the United Nations: Supporting Social Justice through International Collaboration

2020 ◽  
pp. 002087282091076
Author(s):  
Matt Moore ◽  
Ana Mann
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
International Collaboration ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Course Outcomes ◽  
The Impact

Students from six countries collaborated on projects promoting social justice and aimed at international diplomacy. The collaboration included social work students in policy courses and international students in English courses. Students explored topics such as human trafficking and poverty. They identified global strategies for addressing these social inequalities through Sen’s and Estes’ models of social justice. In addition, faculty members used inquiry-, team-, and problem-based learning to engage students in this educational process and their exploration of global social justice. The collaboration was possible because of learner engagement tools available in an Interactive Learning Space. This article will outline the lessons learned from faculty members and students who participated in this international collaboration, as well as the impact of this collaboration on course outcomes.

Designing Effective Web-Based Courses in Engineering

2010 ◽  
pp. 217-240
Author(s):  
Stelian Brad
Keyword(s):  
Information Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Remote Collaboration ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
Physical Interactions ◽  
The Impact

Developing engineering study programs of high quality, able to satisfy customized needs, with flexible paths of study, with easy and rapid access to the most appropriate educational facilities and lecturers is a critical and challenging issue for the future of engineering education. The latest developments in communication and information technologies facilitate the creation of reliable solutions in this respect. Provision of web-based courses in engineering represents one of these solutions. However, the absence of physical interactions with the training facilities and the specificity of remote collaboration with lecturers rise up additional challenges in designing a high-quality web-based engineering course. In order to define superior solutions to the complex set of requirements, quality planning and an innovative problem solving are parts of web-based engineering courses design process. In this context, the present chapter introduces a generic roadmap for competitive design of web-based engineering courses. Methodology application is illustrated in a case study. An important conclusion arising from the case study is that no unique, best-of-the-world solution exists in developing a web-based engineering course; therefore customized approaches should be considered for each course category to maximize the impact of the web-based educational process.

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