ADAPTATION OF FUTURE LAWYERS TO PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY: PROPAEDEUTICS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN COLLEGE

Представлены результаты исследования, затронувшего актуальную проблему системы профессионального юридического образования, – степень соответствия специалиста требованиям рынка труда, а также повышение качества их практической подготовки. Научно обоснована эффективность применения практико-ориентированных технологий в образовательном процессе колледжа с целью успешной адаптации будущих юристов в профессиональной деятельности. В качестве основного метода исследования выступил педагогический эксперимент, целью которого стала апробация практико-ориентированных технологий в процессе обучения. В исследовании использованы методы анализа и обобщения, опрос, тестирование, педагогическое наблюдение и методы математической статистики. Представленные практико-ориентированные технологии направлены на овладение обучающимися профессиональных компетенций и предусматривают поэтапное прохождение студентом трех модулей: целеполагание дидактических циклов, отбор оптимальных средств с учетом особенностей этапа обучения, реализация образовательной деятельности, характеризуемой интеграцией проектной и проблемной технологий при соблюдении условия дифференцированного обучения. Введение в образовательный процесс практико-ориентированных технологий обучения студентов колледжа – будущих юристов, предусматривающих поэтапное освоение знаний и умений, позволяет на достоверном уровне сформировать основные профессиональные компетенции у обучающихся с целью их успешной адаптации в будущей профессии юриста. Применение в процессе обучения деятельностных и интерактивных методов, введение имитационного моделирования и проектирования, а также технологии решения ситуационных задач можно рассматривать в качестве эффективного инструмента формирования у студентов профессионально-ориентированных умений и навыков. The article presents the results of the study that touched upon the actual problem of the system of professional legal education – the degree of specialist’s compliance with the requirements of the labor market as well as the improvement of the quality of their practical training. The aim of the study is to scientifically substantiate the effectiveness of practiceoriented technologies in the educational process of the college in order to successfully adapt future lawyers in professional activities. The main method of research is a pedagogical experiment, the purpose of which is approbation of the developed author’s methodology. Also, the study used methods of analysis and generalization, questioning, testing, pedagogical observation and methods of mathematical statistics. The presented practice-oriented technologies are aimed at mastering students’ professional competencies and provide for the gradual passage of three modules by the student: goal-setting of didactic cycles, selection of optimal means taking into account peculiarities of the training stage, implementation of educational activity characterized by integration of project and problem-based technologies while observing conditions of differentiated training. According to the results obtained during the implementation of the pedagogical experiment, the introduction of practice-oriented technologies in the educational process of training college students of future lawyers, providing for the gradual development of knowledge and skills, allowed to form the basic professional competencies of students at a reliable level. Thus, the use of activity and interactive methods in the learning process, the introduction of simulation modeling and design, as well as technology for solving situational tasks can be considered as an effective tool for shaping students’ professional-oriented skills and abilities.

“We Overwhelm Them with Hope”: How Online Mentors Can Support Online Learners

This survey research study analyzed responses from 143 mentors from around the world participating in a global higher education initiative. Results confirmed the effectiveness of four mentoring domains identified in the literature, reporting the most success from providing emotional and psychological support for students. This article provides mentoring strategies including student goal setting, identifies characteristics of an online role model, and shows the importance of online mentors’ confidence in students gaining technology skills. The study has additionally contributed to the literature supporting (a) benefits of online mentoring for nontraditional students, (b) influence of technology on mentoring challenges, and (c) role assumption in online mentoring. Additionally, the study provided a literature review of the background of online mentoring and mentoring practices, the benefits and challenges of online mentoring, and lessons learned from research. This work presents a comprehensive understanding of online mentoring, providing support for mentors seeking to improve their performance as well as recommendations for creating mentoring programs to improve organizations.

Student growth through goal setting

This mixed methods research study explored how goal setting influences student growth in reading fluency, motivation and self-efficacy of second through fifth graders at school in central Illinois. Literature suggests that student goal setting can have a positive impact on the academic development of a student. In addition to academic achievement, research found goal setting to affect self-efficacy and motivation. A combination of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods was used to gather and evaluate students’ reading fluency scores. This data provided a starting point from which surveys were utilised to gain a more in-depth understanding between goal setting, self-efficacy and motivation. The results of the study indicate that interventions along with goal setting could increase reading achievement. The analysis supports the claim that goal setting can affect words read correctly, but not accuracy. The analysis also found that goal setting can influence student self-efficacy growth. These findings could provide classroom teachers with valuable information that would have an impact on student growth. Keywords: Elementary education, goal setting, reading fluency, self-efficacy, student growth

Beyond Involvement

With many states adopting new standards and evaluation systems, teachers must adopt effective instructional strategies and assessment methods aligned to the rigor of new standards and assessments. One way to improve student achievement is through supporting student ownership of learning, a core component of formative instructional practices. Teaching students to take an active role in their learning can benefit students by promoting student goal setting, self-assessment, and self-determination. As students become meaningfully engaged in their learning, they gain a better understanding of learning targets, how to collect and document evidence of their learning, and how to evaluate and clarify additional learning needs, leading to the ultimate goal of improving student achievement. This article (a) describes how promoting student ownership benefits students, (b) identifies some evidence-based practices that promote student ownership of learning, and (c) illustrates the important role student ownership plays in formative instructional practices.