IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH IN MODERN CONDITIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

In modern conditions of higher school development the problem of student-centrism realization is actualized, which encourages to design educational environment for the development and formation of personality of future specialist, capable of independent construction of educational trajectory, of constant self-development and self-improvement, self-realization of creative potential. Modern students are an active subject and participants of international and domestic scientific and educational forums, public initiatives and social transformations. The purpose of the study was to carry out an aspect analysis of student-centeredness as a characteristic feature of modern university education and to reveal the conditions for the effectiveness of its implementation. To achieve this goal, the following research methods were applied: analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization to identify aspects of student-centeredness: social (civilizational), philosophical, social, psychological, pedagogical, managerial, personal and revealing the essence of each. The modeling method was used to penetrate into the essence of the social phenomenon − student-centeredness and to define markers for its characterization and criterion assessment of levels of manifestation. The method of interpreting the results of the survey clarified the nature of non-adaptability to the perception of the idea of student-centeredness. The зкщоусештп method was used to outline the strategic directions of higher school development on the example of a specific university in terms of student-centered learning. The result of the study is the formulation of conditions for the effectiveness of the student-centered approach in the context of university education. The prospects for the further research: to identify markers of student-centeredness, which would make it possible to recognize the levels of its displays and comparative analysis (foreign and domestic) of higher education institutions to implement the idea of student-centeredness.

Video-based e-learning tools for geriatric nursing education

Background: Future clinical challenges in nursing care of geriatric patients require educational courses that provide a high level of clinical reasoning skills. Serious Soap (www.serioussoap.nl/eng) is a video-based educational tool that combines entertainment with learning and reflection; it can serve as an attractive e-learning tool for nurses, nursing students, and tutors in geriatric care.Objective: This article describes Serious Soap’s development process, the lessons learned, and the most beneficial factors for student-centredness and teacher-centredness.Conclusions: The lessons learned from the development process highlight that it is important to use the experiences from previous gamification projects, co-create with target users, conduct elaborate testing and research before launching the final version, and ensure sustainability. The most valuable features for student-centeredness were the use of humor, authentic critical situations, popular actors, and interactivity. The most favorable aspects for teacher-centeredness were free accessibility of the tool, evidence-based content, and the possibility of using different features of the tool in various manners.

Portuguese and Chinese Translation Teaching Based on Learners’ Interests

The report of the 19th National Congress of the Party proposes to “accelerate the construction of first-class universities and first-class disciplines, and realize the connotative development of higher education.” In the Declaration on the Construction of New Liberal Arts, it is mentioned that “we should insist on student-centeredness, output orientation and continuous improvement, build a quality assurance system for liberal arts education with Chinese characteristics, and construct a quality culture with liberal arts characteristics.” In this context, undergraduate education in higher education institutions should further explore the integration of traditional teaching modes with modern technological means, and make use of high-tech means such as Internet+MOOC platform, flipped classroom and pair-sharing classroom to improve and innovate undergraduate teaching modes. This paper mainly tends to explore the translation teaching of Portuguese language majors in our college, which is not extensive but has certain significance.

Quality Enhancement through Incorporating Studentcentered Learning Methods in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

One of the main tasks of higher education institutions is to attract their customers with its quality education. To improve education practices and to meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment, it is vital to introduce a paradigm shift in education. Hence, what we teach to our students is not enough, the way we teach them is what matters the most. There are several factors, which can serve as indicators of quality education. The demands, needs, expectations of the learners have changed. Accordingly, the primary goal of education is to provide the quality that ensures contemporary students not only with subject knowledge but also with the key skills needed for the 21st century world. Although the concept of student-centeredness is not new, challenges still exist concerning incorporating all characteristics and elements of the student-centered learning approach in Higher Education Institutions in Georgia. According to the previous studies, it is noticeable that the lack of resources and staff training are some of the hindering factors to create and maintain student-centeredness in HEIs (Tvalchrelidze & Alkesidze, 2019). The paper sheds light on the significance of making the classroom environment student-centered, as it can boost and maintain the quality of education for all students (Harris, Spina, Ehrich & Smeed, 2013; Vavrus, Thomas, Bartlett, 2011). The primary objective of this paper is to identify teachers’ perceptions of student-centered learning, along with the current instructional practices and challenges in the case of Higher Education Institutions in Georgia. Hence, it examines the level of integration of studentcentered strategies in the classrooms. For this reason, the quantitative paradigm was applied, as the methodology for the research. The research was carried out among lecturers from three different universities. The results depict that there is still a gap between the practical application of the student-centered learning methods and the perception of the concept, which can have an impact on ensuring quality education. Based on the gained data, it could be seen that less than 40% of lecturers from three different universities fully integrate student-centered learning methods. Furthermore, the research reveals some barriers that hinder the process of promoting the student-centered learning environment. Consequently, based on the findings the conclusions and recommendations were made. To deal with the hindering factors that were identified through this research, it is vital to modify and enhance institutionallevel approaches.

A behavioural & social sciences core curriculum for Egyptian undergraduate medical education at the Armed Forces College of Medicine.

Introduction: Medical practice is a highly emotionally and behaviorally demanding occupation. Thus, the design of teaching and learning programs in medical colleges need to be modified to adapt such need. Behavioral and social sciences must be implemented to develop competent medical health care workers. Educational programs in Egyptian medical schools are undergoing a gradual shift toward integration, student-centeredness, and early clinical exposure. The Psychiatry Department & Medical Education Department at the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Egypt in collaboration with the Medical Education Department at Michigan state university; developed behavioral & Social science curriculum by adopting ADDIE’s basic five-step model, which includes Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation processes. The identified curriculum has been split into three divisions: social topics related to behavioral medicine, basic psychology, and clinical medicine related to behavioral science. Twenty-six topics were included in these three divisions and were distributed in the seven selected core competencies. The working team expects to include more sociocultural and anthropology topics in the curriculum in the future. Additionally, it is hoped that more time will be allocated for this module, so it would be more possible to include other teaching & assessment methods for developing global understanding of disorders, and practical skills for behavior modification, as well as, encourage students to consider actual treatment strategies in clinical case scenarios. It is also hoped that students could get the chance for early exposure to hospital-based cases. This will motivate the students by allowing them to come into contact with various real-life settings. Context: Medical practice is a highly emotionally and behaviorally demanding occupation. Thus, the design of teaching and learning programs in medical colleges need to be modified to adapt such need. Behavioral and social sciences must be implemented to develop competent medical health care workers. Educational programs in Egyptian medical schools are undergoing a gradual shift toward integration, student-centeredness, and early clinical exposure

Information literacy: The Backbone of Curricular School Reforms in Croatia

The paper will examine how new information and educational environments are build in an EU candidate country, Croatia, and whether information literacy is an integral element of the launched strategies and reformal efforts. A crucial element for the intended transformations is the educational sector, which is thriving for curricula modifications, but also for reconceptualizations of pedagogical processes with a focus on student-centeredness and the quality of education. The authors will investigate information literacy perceptions in the Croatian school library environment, specifically in relation to computer literacy, and the actual current state of influence of libraries on the creation of constructivist classrooms.

Generating Student Questions in an Inquiry-Based Classroom

The goal of this research is to explore the role and position of questioning at Japanese elementary schools that utilize inquiry-based learning. The question investigates how precisely questioning plays a role in the implementation of inquiry at a Japanese elementary school. In an age where curriculum frameworks are seeing a shift towards student-centeredness, questioning skills are crucial as they are an essential component for students to direct learning both intrinsically and divergently. The present research suggests that a variety of strategies to initiate curiosity are being used by teachers and that these lead students to question the content of their lessons in a variety of ways. After assessing the evidence of the types of questions that students ask, how the teachers incorporate these questions to adjust their curriculum will be reported. Further, at the end of the chapter, recommendations will be offered for improving inquiry-based classrooms in Japan.

Sustainable development in higher education: Managing efficiency and effectiveness – a case of Ukraine

This article touches upon an issue of an impact of efficiency and effectiveness, which are the factors that ensuring sustainability of higher educational process in Ukraine. The article analyses the existing definitions of efficiency and effectiveness in the context of higher education, both those provided by the English dictionary, and in scholars’ terms. The author of this publication found that many of the authors’ definitions of effectiveness coincide in nature, on the basis of which the types of effectiveness were grouped. Also, the article identifies some areas of higher education reform, both Ukrainian and foreign experience. In addition, approaches to assessing the activities of free economic zones in the “TOP-200 Ukraine” and world rankings, in particular, uniRank, QS, NatureIndex, are analysed. The orientation of these ratings on the scientific process, without the orientation on student-centeredness, is revealed and the substantiation on the possibilities to improve both of them in Ukrainian higher education institutions (HEIs) with the orientation on student-centeredness is given, which helps to achieve Goal 4 of Sustainable Development.

Spanish language teachers’ pedagogical beliefs in Chinese universities

Understanding teachers’ beliefs is critical to improving educational practice. There is a significant need for research on foreign language teachers’ pedagogical beliefs, as these can exert an influence on students’ learning outcomes. This study draws on Kember’s (1997) theorization of teaching beliefs to explore the beliefs of Spanish language teachers regarding their pedagogy in Chinese universities. Twenty teachers from the Spanish departments in eight Chinese universities were recruited as participants, and a Q-methodology analysis with supplementary interview data identified three types of pedagogical beliefs: “integrated capacity-building”, “ELE learning outcome-focused”, and “social interaction-focused”. The findings suggest that ELE teachers in China no longer subscribe to the traditional teaching methodology which places themselves at the class center, and have instead progressed along a continuum from teacher-centeredness to student-centeredness. With a novel focus on Spanish teachers’ beliefs in Chinese universities, this study provides insights into the teaching of languages other than English (LOTEs) in China, and helps to expand the methodological repertoire in the field of linguistic research.