scholarly journals Occurrence Of Osteomuscular Symptoms In Teachers Of A Higher Education Institution

10.3823/2372 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Aurília Ferreira Macêdo Maximino ◽  
Adriana do Carmo da Silva ◽  
Eva Pôrto Bezerra ◽  
Danielle Martins do Nascimento Oliveira ◽  
Cássia Surama Oliveira da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Female Predominance

The objective of this study was to investigate the occurrence of musculoskeletal symptoms in teachers of a Higher Education Institution (HEI) located in João Pessoa – PB. This is a descriptive research with a quantitative approach, held at the Faculties of Nursing and Medicine (FACENE/FAMENE), in the city of João Pessoa-PB. The instrument for data collection consisted of a form with objective questions and divided into two parts, the first with data characterizing the sample and the second with the Nordic Musculoskeletal Symptoms Questionnaire. The data were analyzed quantitatively in percentage numbers and distributed in graphs. The results indicated that 30 teachers accepted to participate in the study with female predominance (67%). The regions most affected in the last 12 months were: dorsal (60%), lumbar (53%), neck, shoulders, wrists and hands (47%). Of the teachers interviewed, 20% reported having had difficulties in routine activities due to discomfort in the cervical region and 27% reported having sought medical or physiotherapeutic care due to neck pain, while 20% due to pain in the shoulders, dorsal, wrist/hands and hip/thighs. As for the occurrence of symptoms in the last week, the regions with the highest frequency of pain were shoulders (40%), neck and dorsal (27%). The significant percentage in the regions cited certifies that they are the regions most burdened in the professors and, therefore, deserve special attention in possible projects of occupational preventive action. This research evidences the necessity of new approaches and deepening on the subject, including the formulation of intervention strategies in the process of sickness of teachers. Descriptors: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. University Teachers. Worker's Health.

scholarly journals Evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms and of work ability in a higher education institution

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-306
Author(s):  
Denise Hollanda Iunes ◽  
Melissa Louyse Duarte ◽  
Leticia do Vale Pereira ◽  
Murilo César do Nascimento ◽  
Valdeci Carlos Dionisio
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Work Ability Index ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Object Of Study

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a significant object of study for the field of occupational health, as they can lead to absenteeism, compensation costs and different levels of functional disability. Nonetheless, there are few studies assessing WMSDs in public higher education institutions. Objective The present study aimed to investigate, describe and correlate musculoskeletal symptoms and work ability of staff members of the Federal University of Alfenas (Unifal-MG), in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Materials and methods A descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 213 professors, 188 administrative technicians and 124 outsourced staff members using two self-administered questionnaires: the Work Ability Index (WAI) and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Results Most of the teaching staff presented good work ability 47.9% (n = 102). Among administrative technicians and outsourced staff, on the other hand, excellent work ability predominated, with 43.6% (n = 82 technicians) and 51.61% (n = 68 outsourced). The most affected region among professors and administrative staff was the neck/cervical area 36.15% (n = 77 professors); and 28.19% (n = 53 technicians). Among outsourced staff, the lower back was reported as the main source of pain, with 23.28% (n = 29). Conclusions The presence of pain interfered in the work ability of workers regardless of the affected region. Having another occupation outside the institution did not influence pain of self-assessed staff members. The work ability of Unifal-MG staff was classified as good or excellent; thus, we recommend preventive work for this population, directed at the physical and mental aspects of work activities in order to maintain or improve such rates.

Factors influencing the intention to use social media for work-related purposes at a South African higher education institution

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liezel Cilliers ◽  
Willie T. Chinyamurindi ◽  
Kim Viljoen
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
South African ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Orientation: The rapid development of information communication technology (ICT) has changed much of contemporary society. ICT’s influence extends to the working context with ramifications not only for employees but also for the entire organisation.Research purpose: The primary purpose of this research was to investigate the behavioural intention of a sample of employees at a traditional higher education institution to make use of social media within the workplace.Motivation for the study: Social media has become a common tool within society for communication and networking purposes. An understanding of the factors that influence behavioural intention to use social media within the workplace can assist the organisation to better manage social media usage within the workplace.Research design, approach and method: The research adopted the positivism paradigm with a quantitative research approach. The data were analysed making use of exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. A traditional higher education institution was chosen as the research site for the study, relying on a convenience sample (n = 134) and data gathered using the work-related social media scale and behavioural intention to use scale.Main findings: Although most employees make use of social media for problem-solving and communication purposes already in the workplace, organisations should allow their employees to help manage their reputation on social media.Practical and managerial implications: An understanding of the factors that influence behavioural intention to use social media within the workplace can serve as a useful precursor for both employee and organisational-specific interventions. This study has specific relevance to the use of ICT platforms, such as social media, in traditional higher education institutions in South Africa. The study’s results are therefore useful to both employees as end-users and managers as drivers of such interventions in the workplace.Contribution: This study is one of the first within a South African work context to investigate social media usage in a traditional higher education institution and proposes a workplace social media usage framework (WSMUF) that helps not only employees but also the entire organisation to predict intention to use social media in the workplace.

scholarly journals Substantiation of the model of research of the readiness of teachers of higher education institution to professional activity in the context of digitalization of education

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-93
Author(s):  
Andrey V. Leyfa ◽  
Ekaterina V. Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
The University

One of the key problems of modern higher education is the development of programs and teaching methods relevant to the conditions of the digital educational environment, characterized by openness, variability, multiculturalism, polymodality and dynamism. At the same time, the question of the psychological readiness of teachers for activities in the new conditions comes to the fore. The article gives a brief overview of the works on the issue of readiness. The predictors of the university teachers’ readiness for activities in the electronic informational and educational environment are described. The role of the variative and invariant aspects of teachers’ readiness for changes in the system of higher education is shown. A model of the university teachers’ readiness for professional activities in the context of digitalization of education is proposed, which includes selfregulatory, motivational, value-semantic, and operational components; possible methods for diagnosing these components are described.

scholarly journals BUILDING THE DIGITAL COMPETENCE TEACHER PROFILE BY INNOVATIVE TEACHING INSTRUMENTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-71
Author(s):  
Nataliia Morze ◽  
Mariia Boiko ◽  
Viktoriia Vember ◽  
Oksana Buinytska
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students

This report on the MoPED project contains the results of designing the digital competence of teachers, in particular, developed models of standards of digital competence of university teachers and teachers. The report presents the results of a survey of teachers and students of higher education institutions and teachers of secondary education institutions on their attitudes to digital competence and the composition and content of digital competence of teachers, which was conducted under the project. Models of digital competence standards of a teacher of a higher education institution and a teacher of a general secondary education institution have been built. The levels of digital competence of a university lecturer are determined and certain knowledge and skills are determined for each of them. The standard of digital competence of the teacher which consists of 5 components is offered and requirements to each of them are described in detail.

University teacher: technologies and organization of activities

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Семен Резник ◽  
Semen Reznik ◽  
Ольга Вдовина ◽  
Olga Vdovina
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
University Student ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Additional Qualification

Technologies and organization of activity of the teacher of higher educational institution are considered. Particular attention is paid to the preparation and conduct of training sessions, the organization of research and educational work among students, self-assessment of personal activities of the teacher. The book is intended as an integral part of a series of textbooks "Management in high school", comprehensively covering the objects and subjects of management in high school: "University Student", "University Teacher", "Department Management", "faculty Management", "management of higher education institution". For University teachers, as well as for students receiving additional qualification "Teacher of higher education institution", for heads of departments, deans and rectors of higher education institutions.

How (Not) to Lead Academia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Abambres
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Academic Department ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Role Assignment ◽  
Professional Career

This work reports several issues found by the author throughout his professional career, concerning academic leadership. Topics like (i) out-of-field teaching/researching, and (ii) time management in faculty hiring or new role assignment, are addressed. Besides, the author describes which fundamental decisions he´d take if he could manage a higher education institution or academic department. The topics covered are crucial for the success of any higher education institution, such as (a) hiring, (b) social engagement, (c) student assessment, (d) open mindedness, (e) prompt communication, (f) passion in work, and (g) freedom / trust.

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