scholarly journals El libro electrónico en el entorno universitario: Problemática para su adopción / The Electronic Book in the University Environment: Problems for its Adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
José Antonio Domínguez Hernández ◽  
Enrique Ruiz-Velasco Sánchez ◽  
Josefina Bárcenas López ◽  
José Santos Tolosa Sánchez ◽  
Amairani Ixchel Reyes García
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Electronic Format ◽  
Electronic Book ◽  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

ABSTRACTThe integration of electronic books as elements destined to favor the construction of learning in educational processes, supposes a series of previous knowledge concerning the hypertext tendencies of the e-book that the university students should have, given the characteristics of the current society in the that young people make daily use of this type of technology to carry out various tasks. In this tenor, the present work accounts for an investigation carried out with a student population of the Dentist Surgeon Career, whose objective was to identify those elements involved with the adoption of the book in electronic format as a didactic support for the subject Methodology of the Investigation.RESUMENLa integración de libros electrónicos como elementos destinados a favorecer la construcción de aprendizajes en los procesos educativos, supone una serie de conocimientos previos concernientes a las tendencias hipertextuales del e-book que los estudiantes universitarios deberían poseer, dadas las características de la sociedad actual en la que los jóvenes hacen uso cotidiano de ese tipo de tecnología para llevar a cabo diversas tareas. En ese tenor, el presente trabajo da cuenta de una investigación realizada con una población estudiantil de la Carrera de Cirujano Dentista, cuyo objetivo se encaminó a identificar aquellos elementos involucrados con la adopción del libro en formato electrónico como apoyo didáctico para la asignatura Metodología de la Investigación.

scholarly journals La apatía a las matemáticas en las carreras universitarias humanísticas

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio César Silva Ruiz ◽  
Alex Hugo Ramos Mendoza ◽  
Francisco Isaac Verduga Vélez
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mathematics Motivation ◽  
Mathematics Teaching Methods ◽  
The University ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Es frecuente escuchar en reuniones informales sobre la asignatura de matemáticas y el pasado estudiantil,  en algunos casos se suele tener respuestas que reflejan apatía a la asignatura, expresada en experiencias poco agradables, llegando hasta seleccionar carreras que no tengan que ver con números ni cálculos matemáticos. Este ha sido motivo de estudio para los autores de la investigación, quienes indagaron en estudiantes universitarios para  conocer en detalle,  si la apatía está relacionada con estudiar carreras que tengan en el currículo la menor cantidad de asignaturas que involucren las matemáticas. El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar las causas de la apatía a las matemáticas en las carreras universitarias humanísticas, para lo cual se utilizó como instrumento de investigación la encuesta a estudiantes de las universidades: Técnica de Manabí y San Gregorio de Portoviejo, en las carreras de Trabajo Social y Jurisprudencia, identificando la principal debilidad de los docentes de matemáticas el  homogenizar su metodología de trabajo, sin considerar que los grupos de estudios, y los estudiantes son distintos, añadiendo también  que realizan diagnósticos inadecuados, que los textos a pesar de traer lecturas motivadoras la actitud de los docentes no contribuyen a una verdadera motivación, generando indiferencia y rechazo a la asignatura, concluyendo que la apatía y poco entusiasmo por la asignatura de Matemática es responsabilidad metodológica de los docentes, los cuales muestran insuficiencias pedagógicas para impartir la cátedra objeto de estudio de esta investigación.  Palabras claves: Didáctica de las Matemáticas, métodos de enseñanza de Matemáticas, Motivación hacia las Matemáticas, Hábitos de estudios.   Summary Is often heard in informal meetings about the subject of mathematics and the past student, on some cases it is usually have answers that reflect apathy to the subject, express on unpleasant experiences, until you select careers that do not have to do with numbers or mathematical calculations. This has been reason of study for the authors of the investigation, who inquired about university students to know in detail, if the apathy is related with study careers that they have in the curriculum the least amount of subjects that involve the mathematics. The object of this work is determining the causes of the apathy to the mathematics in the university humanistic careers, for which the survey of university students was used as a research tool: Technical of Manabí and San Gregorio of Portoviejo, in the careers of Social Work and jurisprudence, identifying the main weakness of mathematics teachers to homogenize their work methodology, without considering that the group of studies, and the students are different, also adding that they make inadequate diagnoses, that the texts in spite of bringing motivational readings the attitude of the teachers do not contribute to a true motivation, generating indifference and rejection to the subject, concluding that apathy and little enthusiasm for the subject of mathematics is methodological responsibility of the teachers, which show pedagogical inadequacies to teach the lecture subject of study of this research. Keywords: Didactics of the Mathematics, teaching methods of Mathematics, Motivation towards Mathematics, Study Habits.

scholarly journals Forms of prejudice about christians and social cohesion between university students in Slovakia: media as an essential part of the issue

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 429-444
Author(s):  
Hedviga Tkáčová
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Religious Diversity ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Cognitive Value ◽  
Christian Religion ◽  
Media Presentation ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University

Aim. The subject of our interest is to research the forms of prejudice about Christians among university students. Part of the research focuses on the question of the forms of prejudices of the research group in relation to religious classmates – peers and part of on significant influence of media on the negative perception of Christianity in the society. The reflection of the findings is a consideration of the decline in social cohesion due to (1) the existence of prejudices in the university environment in Slovakia, and (2) the often negative media presentation of Christian religion in the Slovak media. Concept. The starting point of the issue is the research into the forms of prejudice and the potential for social exclusion of young people due to the existence of prejudice in the university environment. The need for this kind of research and reasoning arises from growing fears and the strengthening of phobias that accumulate within the groups we observe. Results and conclusion. The reflection of the findings is a consideration of the decline in social cohesion due to (1) the existence of prejudices in the university environment in Slovakia, and (2) the often negative media presentation of Christian religion in the Slovak media. Cognitive value. Qualitative statements confirm the decline in social cohesion among peers due to religious diversity. We consider the presence of religious prejudices as an urgent call for such forms of education that would effectively contribute to the acceptance of cultural and religious diversity in society and to the promotion of social cohesion in the university environment.

Sexual health, alcohol and the university environment: is there a need for sexual health promotion intervention?

Sexual Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharyn Burns
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Male Students ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Group Methods ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
The University

Background Young university students participate in hazardous drinking and risky sexual health behaviours, however there are few comprehensive interventions targeting this group. Methods: Undergraduate university students aged 18–24 years (n = 2466) were recruited to complete an online survey to investigate the association between levels of alcohol consumption, gender and experienced, second-hand and witnessed sexual health behaviours and situations. Results: Male students and hazardous drinkers were most likely to participate in unprotected sex and regretted sex. Female students and hazardous drinkers were most likely to experience an unwanted sexual advance. Conclusions: Integrated and comprehensive interventions targeting young people in the university setting are needed.

scholarly journals Relationship between Cyberbullying, Motivation and Learning Strategies, Academic Performance, and the Ability to Adapt to University

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10646
Author(s):  
David Aparisi ◽  
Beatriz Delgado ◽  
Rosa M. Bo ◽  
María Carmen Martínez-Monteagudo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Study Strategies ◽  
Short Version ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The University ◽  
Adaptation To College ◽  
Motivation And Learning

Cyberbullying has become a frequent relational problem among young people, which has made it necessary to evaluate and prevent it in the university setting. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between cyberbullying, motivation and learning strategies, the ability to adapt to university, and academic performance. A sample of 1368 Spanish university students (64% female) was administered a battery consisting of the European Bullying Intervention Project Questionnaire, the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory Short version, and the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire, with their academic performance also being studied. The results found that the victimized bullies have greater difficulties in their organization and planning for study and exams, have fewer control and consolidation strategies, and are less able to adapt to university. Logistic regression analyses show that the greater the difficulties in organization and planning, and the greater the difficulties experienced in exams, the greater the probability of a person being a victim and a victimized bully. In addition, students are less likely to be victims, bullies, and victimized bullies as their ability to adapt to university increases. The findings have been discussed and it has been noted that there is a need to address academic adjustment and the ability to adapt to the university environment as a preventive measure for cyberbullying in university students.

scholarly journals Motivaciones de los estudiantes Universitarios ante la práctica de actividad físico-deportiva de tiempo libre. Las actividades náuticas

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 229
Author(s):  
José M. Aguilar ◽  
Irene Hernández Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Water Sports ◽  
The University ◽  
Los Grupos ◽  
Very High ◽  
Positive Motivation ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

El estudio de los perfiles motivacionales proporciona información detallada sobre los hábitos de los grupos de personas hacia la práctica de la actividad física, permitiendo poder fomentar una motivación más positiva y conseguir una mayor adherencia a la práctica. Así el objetivo de este estudio ha sido clarificar cuáles son las motivaciones frente a la práctica de actividad físico-deportiva de una muestra de jóvenes universitarios, incidiendo especialmente en las actividades náuticas. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 1011 estudiantes de la Universidad de Almería (España). El instrumento utilizado fue el cuestionario de hábitos físicos-deportivos y de práctica de deportes náuticos. Los resultados obtenidos apuntan que los principales motivos para desarrollar la práctica deportiva fueron la flexibilidad horaria y una adecuada a la disponibilidad de su tiempo libre, seguido de la cercanía a su domicilio de las instalaciones. Otros motivos son por diversión, o estar con su grupo de amigos. Respecto a las actividades náuticas, se decide practicar o no sólo porque les gustan, seguido del interés por estar en contacto con el medio natural y acuático. Las modalidades náuticas más practicadas son el piragüismo y la natación. En relación al abandono de la práctica deportiva, claramente se produce por la falta de tiempo por el estudio o el trabajo. Es evidente que la falta de tiempo por los estudios o por el trabajo, perjudica gravemente la adherencia a la actividad física, pero existen porcentajes muy altos de personas (62%) que admiten no practicar por pereza y desgana, por lo que se deben buscar nuevas estrategias de motivación para que aumente la adherencia a la actividad físico deportiva.Palabras clave: Motivación, práctica de actividad física y deportiva, actividades náuticas, hábitos físicos y deportivos, universitarios. Motivations of the University students in the physical and sports practice of free time. The nautical activitiesABSTRACTThe study of motivational profiles provides detailed information on the habits of groups of people to the practice of physical activity, allowing fostering a more positive motivation and achieving greater adherence to practice. So the aim of this study was to clarify the motivations are against the practice of physical and sporting a sample of university students, with special emphasis on water sports activity. The sample consisted of 1011 students from the University of Almeria (Spain). The instrument used was the questionnaire physical - sporting habits and water sports. The results indicate that the main reasons for developing sport and flexible hours were adequate to the availability of leisure, followed by proximity to your home facilities. Other reasons are for fun, or to be with his Universitarios y actividades náuticas © Psy, Soc, & Educ, 2016, Vol. 8(3) 230 friends. Concerning water activities, it was decided not to practice or just because they like them, followed by the wish to be in contact with the natural aquatic environment. The most practiced nautical activities are canoeing and swimming. In relation to the abandonment of the sport is clearly caused by the lack of time for study or work. Clearly the lack of time for study or work, seriously undermines adherence to physical activity, but there are very high percentages (62 %) who admit no laziness and unwillingness to practice, so you should seek new motivational strategies to increase adherence to physical activity sports.Keywords: Motivation; practice of physical and sports activity; nautical activities; Physical and sports habits; university student.

scholarly journals Children’s Rights to Education – Where is the Weight for Children’s Views?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-60
Author(s):  
Liam Cairns ◽  
Seamus Byrne ◽  
John M. Davis ◽  
Robert Johnson ◽  
Kristina Konstantoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Children's Rights ◽  
Children’S Rights ◽  
Investment Fund ◽  
The North ◽  
Educational Processes ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
Children’S Views ◽  
The University

This paper analyses the views and preferences of children and young people who experience barriers when attempting to engage with schools and schooling. It specifically considers processes of formal and informal exclusion and the manner in which “stigmatised” children are treated within a system where attendance to children’s rights is, at best, sketchy and at worst – downright discriminatory. The paper poses a number of critical questions concerning the extent to which the views of children are given due weight in decision-making processes in schools, whether the background a child comes from affects the way school staff listen to them and whether school rules act as a barrier or enabler for children’s rights. In turn, these questions are related to what educational processes might look like that place due weight on the views of children, what cultures create barriers to listening in practice, and what we can learn from children’s overall experiences. The paper presents findings from a participatory empirical peer research project (funded by a Carnegie Research Incentive Grant and the University of Edinburgh Challenge Investment Fund), conducted with and by young people in schools in Scotland and the north of England. This paper is innovative as it is the product of collaborative working between academics at the University of Edinburgh, staff at Investing in Children and the young researchers who co-authored this article for publication.

The role of self-regulation in the professional choice of a personality

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-132
Author(s):  
С.А. Лысуенко
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
University Students ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Mathematical Methods ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
The University

В статье обсуждаются вопросы, связанные с особенностями профессионального выбора выпускников общеобразовательных организаций. Представлены результаты исследования, позволяющие определить роль осознанной саморегуляции активности молодых людей, оказавшихся в ситуации профессионального выбора (на примере студентов педагогического вуза). В исследовании приняли участие 302 студента первого курса, обучающихся по направлению подготовки 44.03.01 «Педагогическое образование». В качестве инструментария были использованы методика «Мотивация учения студентов педагогического вуза» С. А. Пакулиной и М. В. Овчинникова и опросник «Стиль саморегуляции поведения» В. И. Моросановой. Данные, полученные в процессе исследования, были структурированы, обработаны и проинтерпретированы с применением математических методов. Было установлено, что студенты первого курса, совершившие при поступлении в вуз профессиональный выбор с учетом своих интересов и склонностей, обладают сформировавшейся потребностью продумывать способы своих действий и поведения для достижения намеченных целей, а план их действий отличается детализированностью и развернутостью. Также им свойственны самостоятельность при проектировании способов достижения индивидуальных целей, гибкость в случае возникновения непредвиденных обстоятельств, развитая адекватная оценка себя и полученных результатов. По итогам исследования был сделан вывод о том, что наличие сформированной системы осознанной саморегуляции произвольной активности у индивида, находящегося на этапе выбора профессии, позволяет совершить более правильный профессиональный выбор, что, в свою очередь, является одним из условий актуализации профессионально-личностного потенциала. The article discusses issues related to the peculiarities of the professional choice of graduates of public education organizations. There are results of the study presented, which allow us to determine the role of conscious self-regulation of the activity of young people who find themselves in a situation of having to make a professional choice (on the example of students of a pedagogical university). The research involved 302 first-year students studying in the field of training 44.03.01 «Pedagogical Education». As research tools, the «Motivation of teaching pedagogical university students» methodology by S.А. Pakulina and M.V. Ovchinnikov and the questionnaire «Style of self-regulation of behaviour» by V.I. Morosanova were used. The data obtained during the research were organized, processed and interpreted using mathematical methods. It was found that first-year students who, upon entering the university, made a professional choice more consciously, taking into account their interests and inclinations have a well-developed need to think through their actions and behaviour to achieve their goals and their action plan is detailed. They are also characterized by independence in designing an action plan to achieve individual goals, flexibility in the situation of unforeseen circumstances, an advanced adequate assessment of themselves and the results they achieved. As the main conclusion, the following is formulated: the possession of a developed system of conscious self-regulation of arbitrary activity in an individual who is at the stage of choosing a profession allows him to make an adequate professional choice, which, in turn, is one of the conditions for the actualization of professional and personal potential.

scholarly journals Empleabilidad y expectativa de logro en la inserción laboral de los estudiantes universitarios//Employability and achievement expectation on job placement of the university students

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Tomás Izquierdo Rus ◽  
Alberto Jesús Farías Gragmena
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Employment Situation ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

RESUMENLos profundos cambios en el mercado laboral han generado en los últimos años un debate en torno a la empleabilidad de los estudiantes universitarios. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido analizar la percepción de la empleabilidad en función del sexo, titulación y situación laboral y analizar su relación con la percepción del logro. Han participado 297 estudiantes matriculados en diferentes grados de la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de Murcia.  Los instrumentos aplicados buscan explorar la auto-percepción subjetiva de performance de empleabilidad, midiendo habilidades y competencias expresadas por los participantes y la percepción (creencias) de condiciones personales y profesionales requeridas por los empleadores ante un proceso potencial de contratación laboral. Los estudiantes universitarios no sólo perciben como necesarias determinadas características personales sino que también consideran los requerimientos del contexto sociolaboral en el que se inscriben. Asimismo, se ha comprobado la existencia de una relación estadísticamente significativa entre percepción de empleabilidad y percepción del logro. Los resultados tienen unas implicaciones prácticas de gran importancia con objeto de mejorar la empleabilidad de los estudiantes universitarios. Entre los contenidos prioritarios a abordar se contempla la incorporación de acciones de orientación profesional en los planes de estudios universitarios. ABSTRACT In the last few years, a discussion about university students´ employability has been generated by deep changes in the job market. The objective of this investigation has been to analyze employability with reference to sex, degree and employment situation, and to analyze its relation to the achievement perception. 297 students have participated in different levels of the Education Department of the University of Murcia. The tools that have been applied seek to explore the subjective self-perception on the employability performance, measuring skills and abilities expressed by the participants, and the perception (belief) of personal and professional conditions required by employers with reference to a potential job hiring. University students not only perceive that certain personal characteristics are necessary, but they also consider the requirements of their social and labor context. Also tested the existence of a statistically significant relation among employability perception and achievement expectations.The results have highly important practical implications aiming to improve the university students´ employability. Priority should focus to address the incorporation of vocational guidance in university plans of studies.

Fostering positive adjustment behaviour: Social connectedness, achievement motivation and emotional-social learning among male and female university students

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fared Jdaitawi Turki ◽  
Malek Jdaitawi ◽  
Hani Sheta
Keyword(s):  
Social Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Student Adjustment ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
University Environment ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Although some attention has been given to student issues at university, the literature on the relationship between social connectedness, achievement motivation and emotional-social learning with student adjustment is relatively limited. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of social connectedness, achievement motivation and emotional-social learning upon the adjustment of students in a university context. In addition, this study looks into the differences in achievement motivation and emotional-social learning levels between the genders. The sample comprised 240 university students, both male and female. According to the findings, the relationship between the study variables does not significantly differ between genders. Emotional-social learning is significant in terms of predicting the adjustment. Furthermore, gender differences were noted in terms of emotional-social learning levels, but not in terms of achievement motivation and social connectedness. The study explores implications of the significance of emotional-social learning in the university environment and makes recommendations in light of these implications.

scholarly journals Use of licit and illicit drugs at the university of Alfenas

2003 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Evangelista Fiorini ◽  
Adriana Luiza Alves ◽  
Luciano Resende Ferreira ◽  
Celso Maia Fiorini ◽  
Sandro Willian Durães ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
The State ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Minas Gerais State ◽  
The University ◽  
Surprising Finding

This paper reports the study of drug consumption carried out within the population of undergraduate students from 2 colleges of Alfenas, in the state of Minas Gerais state. Both licit and illicit drugs were studied, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, crack, inhalants, glue, tranquilizers, stimulants, and others. METHODOLOGY: The research included a wide bibliographical search and the application of a questionnaire to approximately 23% of the students (total of 6500 students). RESULTS: A total of 1500 students participated in this investigation. The results demonstrated that there was a significant consumption of both licit and illicit drugs. The pattern of drug consumption in the research sample was similar to other investigations conducted in Brazil and in other countries. DISCUSSION: It was observed that 55% of the university students use drugs. However, the most surprising finding was that most of the students (88%) answered "yes" to the inquiry, "Have you already tried any type of drug, including alcohol and cigarettes?" The students revealed that they had taken drugs even prior to the admission to the university. The results suggest clearly that the university environment does not necessarily represent the starting point for student drug consumption.

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