scholarly journals Digital Storytelling in Sports Narrations: Employing Audiovisual Tools in Sport Journalism Higher Education Course

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Maria Matsiola ◽  
Panagiotis Spiliopoulos ◽  
Nikolaos Tsigilis
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Team Sport ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Audiovisual Material ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Education Courses

The present generation of young people who nowadays attend higher education curricula are accustomed to receiving information and knowledge through audiovisual material. Creating a digital story can assist students to learn more on the subject they study as well as to help them overcome obstacles that hinder the presentation of their gained knowledge. The aim of this paper was to examine the use of audiovisual tools in the educational procedure of sport journalism higher education courses. Thirty-eight students in the School of Journalism at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki were asked to present a team sport in a video form. Following the general instructions from the teachers they were able to use any kind of equipment and software they chose to create the audiovisual production. Upon the completion of the projects and based on an embedded mixed research design they were asked to answer a short questionnaire and afterwards to participate in two focus group discussions. The results revealed that the employment of technological tools to create, present, and furthermore express themselves was warmly accepted and the participants stated that it provided a vivid educational environment, which besides enhancing the process of teaching, contributed to the acquisition of skills and their right utilization.

scholarly journals Supporting Student Transition into Professional Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Jacqueline Dey ◽  
Angela Lindsay ◽  
Patricia Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Local Authority ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Initial Teacher Education ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Student Transition ◽  
Student Focus ◽  
Student Transitions

Transitions can affect students throughout their time at university. This study aims to show the potential of an additional, non-assessed placement in supporting MA3 Initial Teacher Education (ITE) students with skills thought to benefit transitions. Much of the research around student transitions focuses upon transitions into and out of higher education. In addition, within the MA ITE programme, students perceive challenges in transitioning into Professional Practice during their four year programme. A pilot study was undertaken to support third year MA ITE students in developing skills and attributes associated with the enhancement theme of student transitions in higher education: self-efficacy; reflection; and connectedness. The study involved MA3 students visiting an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting in one local authority, one afternoon a week for eight weeks, the aim of the placement being for them to gain experience in playing and communicating with younger children, prior to their official early years placement. Initial findings from student focus group discussions suggest that students perceived that the study did help to support them in further developing transition skills and attributes.

scholarly journals Stagnation in Identity-based Community: The Experience of Buton Youth Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-327
Author(s):  
Dondick Wicaksono Wiroto
Keyword(s):  
College Student ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Regional Origin ◽  
Community Data ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Youth Community

Youth college student communites in Gorontalo are interesting to study because almost all of these communities are formed by the reason of ethnic and regional origin. This study uses a youth community, namely HIPPMIB (Himpunan Pemuda Pelajar Mahasiswa Indonesia Buton /Youth Association of Indonesian Students Buton) as the subject under study. At this time, HIPPMIB in Gorontalo is experiencing stagnation, as fewer members attending community events. There are several factors that cause the community to stagnate, such as the community does not function well and the alienation of the members from the community. Data collected through focus group discussions (FGD) illuminate that the youth community Buton in Gorontalo city needs to increase its understanding of the community, reflect its experience and reorganized the community so that cohesion remains intact and symptoms of alienation can be addressed.

Exploring the educational needs of adult learners: A study of three universities in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaw Owusu-Agyeman ◽  
Magda Fourie-Malherbe ◽  
Liezel Frick
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Educational Challenges ◽  
Method Approach

Adult learners have unique educational needs that require attention from Higher Education Institutions, facilitators and industry. While several theories and policies have been developed to address the bourgeoning educational challenges confronting adult learners in Higher Education Institutions, not much has been achieved in the wake of growing knowledge and skills demands of employers. Using a mixed method approach, a survey (n = 200) and focus group discussions (n = 27) were conducted among adult learners who were also professionals studying engineering programmes in three diverse universities in Ghana. Additionally, interviews were conducted with representatives from industry and from the three engineering departments in the three universities. The study revealed that while the development of separate programmes for adult learners in Higher Education Institutions is not plausible in meeting the educational needs of adult learners, a different pedagogy could be used in addressing the unique knowledge and skills needs of adult learners. We present the implications of our study in relation to theory, practice and further research.

The need for civic engagement and competency in higher education in Lebanon

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-194
Author(s):  
Nadine Joudi ◽  
Ghada Chehimi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
National Security ◽  
The Political ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
University Curriculum ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
Security Levels

Lebanon has always been unstable on the political and the national security levels. The youth in Lebanon did not have the privilege of stability to engage in civic activities and become active citizens. The youth need to collaborate with adults to explore different issues and opportunities to develop civic engagement in their own society. This study is an exploratory research which reveals the need for constructive plans in higher education in Lebanon that will lead youth to civic engagement and competence. It also focuses on exploring the existence of university curriculum that fosters the actual implementation of civic engagement and civic competency programmes. Data were collected using a qualitative framework. University students’ civic competency, knowledge, skills, participation in civic engagement, attitudes and efficacy are assessed by using focus group discussions with students and instructors. The research outcomes provide a foundation for the sustainable interventions through the development of a university curriculum.   Keywords: Civic engagement, civic competency, Lebanon.  

scholarly journals Sustainability Higher Education in the Context of Bearn’s University of Beauty

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10533
Author(s):  
Lesley Le Grange
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainability Education ◽  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Traditional Concept ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
The World ◽  
Role Players ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University

Sustainability and its relationship with education has been the subject of much contestation in recent decades. This article reviews some of the debates on sustainability in the context of higher education and raises concern about the narrowing of the discourse on sustainability and sustainability education in the neoliberal university. The methods used in this article are philosophical, combining traditional concept analysis with concept creation. The later method holds that philosophical concepts are created or reimagined so that they have transformative effects in the world. The key finding of this conceptual exploration is that sustainability (education) can be liberated from the fetters of neoliberalism and can be imagined differently. This might be possible in the “University of Beauty”. Moreover, the potential for reimagining sustainability higher education already exists within the neoliberal university and in those who inhabit it. This is because sustainability higher education and those who inhabit the neoliberal university are always in the process of becoming. The article concludes that the present generation of students should be viewed as key role players in rethinking sustainability higher education.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking among Post-Graduate Diploma in Education Students in Higher Education: Reality or Fuss?

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bakadzi Moeti ◽  
Rabson Killion Mgawi ◽  
Waitshega Tefo Smitta Moalosi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Programme Content

Critical thinking is recognised as an influential attribute to achieve quality learning and teaching in higher education institutions world over. This interpretive research study explored the critical thinking among PGDE students at the University of Botswana. The aim of the study was to identify factors contributing to the application of critical thinking among teacher trainees. Data was collected from Cohort 2015/16 PGDE students, through one on one interview with 59 students and 2 focus group discussions comprising five students in each focus group between April to June 2016. The findings revealed that the teacher trainees had a lower description of critical thinking during interviews, but refined during focus group discussions; however, the students were wide aware of factors influencing their inabilities to think critically during their training. These finding clearly indicated that most students were not applying critical thinking during their training. Through the interviews and focus group discussion, the study also identified strategies to promote the application of critical thinking in areas of programme content, teaching and assessment methods and techniques, programme logistics and personal attributes. The findings are instrumental to various key stakeholders. Specifically, the findings inform education institutions, teacher educators and students on how to promote critical thinking during teacher training. The study was qualitative, as such the findings will not be generalised. As such a similar study is recommended among the PGDE and other students but using quantitative and or mixed methods to allow inferences and generalisations.

scholarly journals ЭЛИТАРНЫЕ ОРИЕНТАЦИИ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО САМООПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЙ СРЕДЕ

World Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4(44)) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Ермакова Светлана Станиславовна ◽  
Иванова Оксана Станиславовна
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Vocational Guidance ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Vocational Orientation ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
The Subject

The paper deals with topical issues of vocational guidance for young people, specifies innovative forms of vocational orientation in the educational environment. The active character of the subject of professional self-determination is emphasized, the psychological and pedagogical conditions of the formation of such activity are highlighted. Special attention is paid to the active position of the higher education institution and its teachers. The effectiveness of vocational guidance work is summarized in the context of the introduction of scientifically based approaches to professional agitation. Presents examples of campaign activities in the educational environment used in the study.

scholarly journals Social impact of sport loads as a motivator for the practice of sports activities in the educational environment of a higher education institution

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 755-763
Author(s):  
Vitaliy N. Avsiyevich ◽  
Zhassyn S. Mukhambet ◽  
Ihor Yu. Robak ◽  
Oleksandr V. Chernukha ◽  
Natalya V. Zakharchenko
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Social Meaning ◽  
Complex Evaluation ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sports Activities

Abstract. The present study shows that sport loads for student environment determine not only the possibility of successful educational or scientific activities, but also successful social activity. The paper’s authors consider sports’ social meaning in higher education institutions as a function of implementing applied activities with correlation with successful professional medium. The relevance of the paper is in that doing sports in education institution is perceived not only as a part of the pedagogical load of topics from the general professional cycle, but also as a means of students’ socialization. The subject under study is students’ predisposition to implement the postulates of independent exercising. As a novelty, the issues of the development of motivation for students to do sports were studied. The main thesis of the research is to form a general idea on possibilities and motivation, as well as to carry out a complex evaluation of students’ readiness to do sports independently, without professors’ participation. A promising input is the testing of organizational-pedagogic conditions, and the integration of physical education and independent sports.

scholarly journals The use of social networks in a higher education establishment

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 03003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Berman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Information Space ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
The Subject

The use of social networks as an element of the electronic educational environment in the educational institution and their influence on the formation of the information space of a higher education establishment is considered in this paper. Organization of effective interaction of participants in the educational process is an actual task of management. The subject of this analysis are social networks in the information space of a higher education institution. The possibilities and functions of social networks as a communication tool are analyzed.

E-Service Delivery in Higher Education

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-80
Author(s):  
Matt Elbeck ◽  
Brian A. Vander Schee
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Master Of Business Administration ◽  
Website Design ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Student Loyalty ◽  
Basic Performance ◽  
Business Administration Students ◽  
Survey Results

This study explores graduate students’ expectations regarding website design in higher education. Focus group discussions and the Kano method are used to improve the college website experience of Master of Business Administration students. Student survey results (n = 110) suggest 23 features describing an ideal college website. Results guide college website design according to three need-based groups; basic, performance, and excitement to improve website value to students and ultimately student loyalty.

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