An extended WASPAS approach for teaching quality evaluation based on pythagorean fuzzy reducible weighted Maclaurin symmetric mean

Teaching quality evaluation (TQE) can not only improve teachers’ teaching skills, but also provide an important reference for school teaching management departments to formulate teaching reform measures and strengthen teaching management. TQE is a process of grading and ranking a given teachers based on the comprehensive consideration of multiple evaluation criteria by expert. The Maclaurin symmetric mean (MSM), as a powerful aggregation function, can capture the correlation among multiple input data more efficient. Although multitude weighted MSM operators have been developed to handle the Pythagorean fuzzy decision issues, these above operators do not possess the idempotency and reducibility during the procedure of information fusion. To conquer these defects, we present the Pythagorean fuzzy reducible weighted MSM (PFRWMSM) operator and Pythagorean fuzzy reducible weighted geometric MSM (PFRWGMSM) operator to fuse Pythagorean fuzzy assessment information. Meanwhile, several worthwhile properties and especial cases of the developed operators are explored at length. Afterwards, we develop a novel Pythagorean fuzzy entropy based upon knowledge measure to ascertain the weights of attribute. Furthermore, an extended weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) method is developed by combining the PFRWMSM operator, PFRWGMSM operator and entropy to settle the decision problems of unknown weight information. The efficiency of the proffered method is demonstrated by a teaching quality evaluation issue, as well as the discussion of sensitivity analysis for decision outcomes. Consequently, a comparative study of the presented method with the extant Pythagorean fuzzy approaches is conducted to display the superiority of the propounded approach.

Pre-school teaching students’ opinions on distance education: Preferences and emotional states

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has created obstacles in all areas of social and daily life since 2020, has completely prevented educational activities and caused drastic changes. Following the start of the COVID-19 restrictions, preschool education undergraduate students continued to take their music lessons with the distance education applications. It can be said that all of the students continued their distance education activities in these conditions with different socio-economic characteristics, physical opportunities and emotional diversity. In this study, which aims to examine the distance education applications offered to undergraduate students who have taken music lessons through distance education, in terms of their individual preferences and emotional conditions, 103 preschool teaching students took part as participants. The data of the research were obtained through the questionnaire prepared by the researcher and studied with the descriptive survey model. Some of the findings obtained in the research were that 60.2% of the participants’ would have preferred face-to-face education if they had a choice in the restrictions, and that there was a significant relationship between participants’ being psychologically impacted from the news they watched, their longing for their lives before the lockdown days and their economic status. Keywords: COVID-19, education, music education, preschool teaching, distanced education.

Application of digital educational resources and technologies in the professional activity of teachers: problems and solutions

Актуальность статьи обусловлена необходимостью изучения проблем применения цифровых образовательных ресурсов и цифровых технологий в образовательном процессе общеобразовательных учреждений. Проведенный анализ литературных источников по проблеме цифровизации в образовании позволил автору конкретизировать достоинства и недостатки данного процесса в условиях школьного обучения. В статье представлен анализ полученных результатов изучения проблем, возникающих в процессе применения цифровых образовательных ресурсов и цифровых технологий педагогами общеобразовательных учреждений в образовательном процессе. Показана возможность методической площадки как одной из форм методического сопровождения педагогов в освоении и совершенствовании у них умений использовать цифровые образовательные ресурсы и цифровые технологии в школьном обучении. Статья предназначена для работников общеобразовательных учреждений, системы повышения квалификации педагогических работников, исследователей. The relevance of the article is due to the need to study the problems of using digital educational resources and digital technologies in the educational process of educational institutions. The analysis of literary sources on the problem of digitalization in education allowed the author to concretize the advantages and disadvantages of this process in the context of schooling. The article presents an analysis of the obtained results of studying the problems arising in the process of using digital educational resources and digital technologies by teachers of educational institutions in the educational process. The possibility of a methodological platform as one of the forms of methodological support of teachers in the development and improvement of their skills to use digital educational resources and digital technologies in school teaching is shown. The article is intended for employees of educational institutions, the system of advanced training of teachers, researchers.

Knowledge regarding learning disabilities in children among primary school teachers

Background: Children are precious resources of a nation and if they are physically and psychologically healthy, then they can excel in all domains of life. Learning disabilities mainly affects the psychological domain of child as it interferes with basic skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, memory and attention. This disorder is unable to cure at primary stages as it is mostly neglected due to lack of knowledge regarding learning disabilities.Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was used to assess the knowledge regarding learning disabilities in children among primary school teachers in selected schools of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India in April 2017. A total sample size of 70 primary school teachers from Class 1st to 5th of four selected schools of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India were taken using total enumeration sampling technique. The tool for data collection was self structured questionnaire.Results: The results of the study showed that the majority of primary school teachers (70% had average knowledge regarding learning disabilities, 27.14% had poor knowledge whereas only 2.86% had good knowledge and there is no significant association between the knowledge of primary school teachers and their socio-demographic variables like age, gender, marital status, religion, educational qualification, type of school, teaching experience, in-service education on learning disabilities, any family member/friend suffering with learning disabilities.Conclusions: The study concluded that primary school teachers had limited knowledge regarding learning disabilities in children. Therefore, there should be provision of awareness programmes among them along with parents of children.

The Formation of Polycode Text Theory

This review article is devoted to the theory of polycode texts that are represented as a combination of verbal and non-verbal components. This unity is supported by the meaning, structure and function, under which we mean the focus on solving a single communicative task. A polycode text includes signs of various semiotic systems, for example, colour and kinesics. A number of synonymous terminological descriptions of this phenomenon - creolized text, polycode text, polysemiotic text, semiotically enriched test - indicates that we are currently witnessing the formation of the theory of polycode texts. Theoretical and terminological understanding of the object of our description occurs in such directions as the analysis of the components of polycode text and their correlation, description of methods and prospects for the study of polycode texts. The pragmatics of a polycode text, with a brief overview of the most notable works of Russian linguists, is considered in such main areas of its implementation as humorous polycode text and polycode text in cinematography. The most studied phenomenon in this direction is the description of the polycode text of advertising of various types. New directions of analysis are the description of the functioning of the polycode text in political linguistics and Internet communication. It is important to note the increase in the number of works that investigate the use of polycode text in school teaching and in teaching foreign languages. A new area of study of polycode text is its description as a reflection of the national linguistic picture of the world. This review is based on academic works, which are fundamental in this area of research, and also includes articles published in scientific journals in Russia over the past five years.

STAKEHOLDERS PREPAREDNESS OF SCHOOL TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES TO FACILITATE TRANSITION FROM 8-4-4 TO COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM IN BUNGOMA, KENYA

Change and transition processes are complex. As a result, the implementers tend to be reluctant in executing them. Education in Kenya has evolved with time in an effort to meet the needs of the changing times to attain quality standards. However, policy changes in the education sector have been both a success as well as have experienced failures in their implementation. Kenyas education system is currently transitioning from 8-4-4 to the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) which is in its implementation stage following a one-year pilot. This study sought to investigate the Stakeholders preparedness of school teaching and learning resources to facilitate transition from 8-4-4 to Competency Based Curriculum in Bungoma, Kenya. The study was anchored on Kotters eight step model theory that defines the manner of handling change in an organization and used descriptive research design due to its appropriateness in identifying characteristics, frequencies, trends, correlations and categories of the variables under study. The population under study was divided into separate clusters from which a probability sample was drawn. The target population of 3,159 was used and samples were drawn from the target population with the use of systematic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Further, data was collected by use of questionnaires, interview guides and document analysis guide. The study revealed that the pace of transition from 8-4-4 to CBC was slow with (287) 90% out of the 319 school heads who held the view that the pace of transition to CBC is slow while 113(64.6%) out of the 175 teacher respondents held a similar view. The study found that the lack of adequate resource variables accounted for the slow pace of transition compared to attitude and condition variables. Further the study revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between availability of school resources and transition from 8-4-4 to CBC. Indeed, the availability of physical resources is critical in facilitating the transition from 8-4-4to CBC. Further, the study recommended that focus should be laid on providing interventions for the lacking resource variables and incorporation of self-learning training strategies for the instructors as well as students in order to overcome the challenge occasioned by the inappropriate pupil-teacher ratio. The study concluded that the discrepancy with regards to the lack of adequate resources had more to do with lack of proper change management with regards to transition and therefore the National government, County government, educational planners, principals and School Boards of Management ought to intervene by incorporating change management strategies to spur the CBC change management process, failure to which the CBC may fail to take root like other preceding policies in the education sector.

Research on college English teaching based on data mining technology

To improve the efficiency and quality of college English teaching, we analyzed the feasibility and application process of data mining technology in college English teaching. The entire process of data classification mining was fully realized. A new teaching program was proposed. The object and target of data mining were determined. Online surveys were used to collect data. Data integration, data cleaning, data conversion, data reduction and other pre-processing technologies were adopted. The decision tree was generated by using the C4.5 algorithm, and the pruning was carried out. The result analysis decision tree model was completed. A detailed survey of the students' English learning in University was made in detail. The results showed that the qualified rate of students' English performance was increased from 20–30% to 50–60%. Therefore, the classification rules provide theoretical support for the school teaching decision. This method can improve the quality of English teaching.

The Implementation of Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) in Junior High School: Teaching Practice and Problems

This study is aims to find out teaching practice and problems in impelementing HOTS. This research is descriptive qualitative. Subject of this study were four English Teacher in SMPN 1 Rejang Lebong. Questionnaire and interview were used to find out data of this research. Data analyzed by using qualitative analysis. The result of this study is (1) the implementation of HOTS in SMPN 1 Rejang Lebong is well done based on Anderson Taxonomy: remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Second, teaching problems in HOTS implementation, and (2) lack of facilities, lack of time, lack of training, lack of knowledge, lack of connection, and lack of motivation were teaching problems of HOTS implementation. This finding is hoped can be used to know about teaching and learning process by using HOTS in junior high school.Keywords: HOTS, Junior High School, Teaching Practice, Teaching Problems

Application of Bullseye Diagram in Teaching of “Variance”

Variance and standard deviation, as a kind of discrete function, are an important content in high school teaching, and they are widely used in data statistics. For high school students, they have difficulty understanding abstract concepts such as stability, volatility, and degree of dispersion when they are first exposed to discrete functions. In actual teaching, you can apply “bullseye chart” to “variance” teaching, and use abstract concept diagrams. Demonstration helps high school students to intuitively understand the concept of “variance” and the nature of dispersion.