Russian language maintenance among multilingual teachers in Israeli educational settings

The present paper focuses on language maintenance among multilingual teachers and presents a research project with Russian-Hebrew speakers on their ideas of language-related normality in educational settings. The main objective is to investigate the role of migration-related multilingual teachers within the multilingual turn. The project approached the topic from three perspectives: the macro level of educational policies, the meso level of educational institutions, and the micro level of linguistic development. Data were collected through biographical interviews with 17 teachers and interpreted within the theoretical framework of language beliefs using the concepts of linguistic market, language awareness and language education policy as well as pedagogical competence. The results show the close interconnectedness of language beliefs on all the three levels. They also show that beliefs can experience a reconstruction. In order to challenge the monolingual idea of normality among teachers, an interwoven intervention on all the three levels is necessary: there is a need for education policy measures (macro level) that would anchor training on dealing with multilingualism (meso level) in regular teacher training and, in doing so, would draw on the existing migration-related multilingual practices of prospective teachers (micro level). This interaction between top-down (professionalization in dealing with multilingualism anchored in educational policy) and bottom-up (migration-related multilingual practices among prospective teachers) measures can enable a shift toward multilingualism as an idea of normality in educational contexts. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the formation, development and reconstruction of language-related idea of normality among teachers and discusses its methodological and theoretical implications.

La enseñanza y aprendizaje de las Ciencias Sociales a través del patrimonio, videojuegos y emociones. Estudio de caso en un IES de Huelva (España)

La educación patrimonial a menudo se ha relacionado con el desarrollo de nuevas estrategias metodológicas, determinando la realización de buenas prácticas en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Este estudio se centra en analizar cómo influye el uso de un videojuego en la enseñanza y aprendizaje de las Ciencias Sociales a través del patrimonio, atendiendo a las emociones que se generan en el aula. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa centrada en un estudio de caso donde han participado 31 alumnos/as de 1.º de ESO, la docente habitual y los investigadores. Los datos se han extraído de diversos instrumentos como un cuestionario, el diario de la docente o la producción de aula, entre otros que, posteriormente, han sido analizados a través de una tabla de categorías. Los resultados aportados denotan la importancia que tienen las emociones y la alteración de las metodologías habituales, mostrando una postura muy positiva en el aprendizaje. Heritage education has often been related to the development of new methodological strategies, determining the realization of good practices in the teaching and learning process. This research focuses on analyzing how the use of a video game influences the teaching and learning of Social Sciences through heritage, taking into account the emotions that are generated in the classroom. 31 students of 1st year of ESO, the regular teacher and the researchers have participated in this case study. The data have been extracted from various instruments such as the questionnaire, the teacher's diary or the classroom production itself, among others, which have subsequently been analyzed through a table of categories. The results provided denote the importance of emotions and the alteration of the usual classroom methodologies, showing a very positive position in the learning of the students.

Health Promoting Schools in Germany. Mapping the Implementation of Holistic Strategies to Tackle NCDs and Promote Health

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their underlying risk factors are seen as major public health problems that threaten health and welfare systems worldwide. The holistic and resource oriented Health Promoting School (HPS) approach can serve as an appropriate framework for the prevention and control of NCDs. The paper aimed to map the implementation of HPS activities in German schools and to examine associations with potential influencing factors. A series of cross-sectional online studies including five federal states and 5006 school principals (40.2% males, 50.8% females) from primary and secondary public schools was conducted from 2013 to 2018. Principal component analysis (PCA) resulted in two factors of HPS implementation (F1: concrete HPS action, F2: capacity building for HPS). Comparing both factors, a lower implementation level could be identified for HPS capacity building with lowest mean values found for regular teacher training and intersectoral collaboration. Multiple binary regression analyses revealed significant associations between low HPS implementation and male gender (OR: 1.36 to 1.42), younger age (OR: 1.47 to 1.90), secondary school (OR: 1.78 to 3.13) and federal state (Lower Saxony = OR: 1.27 to 1.45; Schleswig-Holstein = OR: 1.95 to 2.46). Moreover, low access to resources, decision-latitude and perceived educational benefits were independently associated with both factors of HPS implementation. Based on the results of this study, there is a need to support schools in their capacity building for health (e.g., regular teacher training, cooperation with local health services). Moreover, considering the core mission of schools, more evidence of the educational impact of health promotion and its translation into the language of education is needed for secondary schools in particular.

WHO DELIVERS IT AND HOW IT IS DELIVERED: EFFECTS OF SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTERVENTIONS ON LEARNING ANXIETY AND DROPOUT INTENTION

Purpose – Given the prevalence of mental health issues among young adolescents and its detrimental effects on academic functioning, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) interventions are becoming extremely valuable. The current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of two types of SEL interventions delivered by two different types of teachers to determine their effectiveness for SEL knowledge, learning anxiety, and intention to drop-out. Methodology – This study employed 2 x 2 factorial and between-subject quasi-experimental design, in which intervention type and teacher type were manipulated to produce four different versions of experiments. A total of 209 students (107 boys, 102 girls) from Grade 8 with a mean age of 14.3 years from a Qinzhou City in Southwest China participated in the study. Findings – Factorial and between-group MANOVA revealed that while psychology teacher was more effective in enhancing SEL knowledge and reducing dropout intention, regular teacher was more effective in reducing learning anxiety. TASSEL intervention was more effective in enhancing SEL knowledge and reducing dropout intention while SEL regular intervention was more effective in reducing learning anxiety. Nevertheless, within-group analysis suggested TASSEL with psychology teacher was the best combination in reducing dropout intention while SEL with psychological teacher was the best combination in reducing learning anxiety. Significance – The results have significance for schools and mental health counselling services. The findings can guide the effective design of SEL intervention and appropriate teachers to deliver it. Keywords: Social-Emotional Learning, Teacher autonomy support, Learning anxiety, Dropout intention.

‘First and foremost, we are teachers, not refugees’: Requalification measures for internationally trained teachers affected by forced migration

This article looks deeper into the educational careers and barriers faced by internationally trained teachers with refugee backgrounds. Highly skilled teachers experience among others formal barriers due to the two-subject regime in Austria. This study analyses the barriers and measures that disable or enable the re-qualification of internationally trained teachers who wish to continue their profession in Austria. Guided by a participatory approach laid out by Von Unger in 2014, this study taps into the needs of teaching professionals with refugee backgrounds and led to the development and implementation of a course. The course was compiled to provide educational knowledge as well as pedagogical training. Even though the completed subject of internationally trained teachers was recognised (apart from courses concerning didactics), the fulfilment of regular teacher training in Austria is seen as a conditio sine qua non. Hence, teachers with a different formal-educational background, irrespective of professional expertise, are seen as lacking education and/or skills. Considering that there is no worldwide consensus regarding the content and structure of teacher education, the implication of a lack of skills as well as the need for bridging programmes will be critically discussed from the participants’ perspectives. This article offers insight into the transcultural implications of professionalism.

Upaya Meningkatkan Aktivitas Belajar Siswa Dengan Metode Inquiry Pada Mata Pelajaran Geografi

Penggunaan metode, pendekatan belajar mengajar dan orientasi belajar menyebabkan aktivitas belajar setiap siswa berbeda-beda. Ketidaksamaan aktivitas belajar siswa melahirkan kadar aktivitas belajar yang bergerak dari aktivitas belajar yang rendah sampai aktivitas belajar yang tinggi. Upaya untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, guru perlu menciptakan suasana pembelajaran yang lebih bervariasi. Jika guru biasa menggunakan metode ceramah, maka selanjutnya guru dapat menggunakan metode inquiry. Metode inquiry dapat meningkatkan aktivitas belajar siswa lebih baik lagi. Guru dapat menerapkan metode pembelajaran yang dapat membuat siswa antusias dalam belajar dan juga membuat pembelajaran tidak membosankan. Metode yang digunakan penelitian ini adalah action research (penelitian tindakan). Rancangan dalam penelitian tindakan ini terbagi atas empat tahapan, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaa, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Subjek dalam penelitian tindakan kelas ini adalah siswa kelas XI IIS 2 29 siswa dan seorang guru geografi. Penelitian memerlukan teknik pengumpul data adalah observasi langsung, komunikasi langsung dan dokumenter. Alat pengumpul datanya adalah lembar observasi, wanwancara dan dokumenter. Indikator keberhasilan aktivitas belajar siswa minimal 70% siswa aktif dalam belajar. Hasil aktivitas belajar mengalami peningkatan sebesar 15% dari siklus I ke siklus II yakni pada siklus I aktivitas siswa muncul 62% dan aktivitas tidak muncul sebesar 38% pada siklus II terdapat peningkatan aktivitas belajar siswa muncul sebesar 78% dan aktivitas tidak muncul sebesar 22%The use of methods, teaching and learning approaches and learning orientation causes the learning activities of each student to be different. The inequality of student learning activities gives rise to levels of learning activities that move from low learning activities to high learning activities. In order to overcome this problem, teachers need to create a more varied learning atmosphere. If the regular teacher uses the lecture method, then the teacher can then use the inquiry method. The inquiry method can improve student learning activities even better. Teachers can apply learning methods that can make students enthusiastic about learning and also make learning less boring. The method used in this research is action research (action research). The design in this action research is divided into four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The subjects in this classroom action research were 29 students of class XI IIS 2 and a geography teacher. Research requires data collection techniques are direct observation, direct communication and documentary. The data collection tools are observation sheets, interviews and documentaries. Indicators of the success of student learning activities at least 70% of students are active in learning. The results of learning activities increased by 15% from cycle I to cycle II, namely in cycle I student activity appeared 62% and activity did not appear by 38% in cycle II there was an increase in student learning activities appeared by 78% and activity did not appear for 22%.

To the issue on the capacity building for internationalization of higher technical education

The article describes the Project, aimed at supporting a diverse group of the participants in their learning with the help of such Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as English for Media Literacy and English for STEM and organized by Teachers of English Association of Kazakhstan (KazTEA) and the Regional English Language Office of the U.S. Embassy in Nur-Sultan (RELO). Amongst the project participants were students and teachers from all over Kazakhstan, including Karaganda, Almaty, Atyrau, Kyzylorda, Shymkent, etc. Foreign language skills among the participants ranged from beginner to advanced levels. To help adapt to the Courser's platform, ensure the maximum involvement of the participants, their cooperation, and mastery of new competencies in each group, a facilitator teacher, whose role was in contrast to a regular teacher, was involved. This project was the first, in which the main tasks and the principle of the facilitator's work were gradually clarified and defined. The experience gained helped to describe in detail the functions of the facilitator, their difference from the generally accepted ideas about a teacher-leader. Thanks to the facilitators’ sessions, all participants successfully completed both courses and later used the platform to proceed with other courses in their professional areas and interests.

TEACHER'S PEDAGOGY COMPETENCE AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING INCLUSIVE LEARNING IN SLOW LEARNER

Regular teacher training for schools implementing inclusive education is expected to affect the teachers mastery of learning competency. The results of the training need to be examined to determine some aspects of competency that need to be trained further, so that it is beneficial to an ideal inclusive education. This study aims to describe regular teachers most important aspects of competency, as well as their obstacles and challenges in implementing learning in inclusive schools. The research instrument consisted of 21 closed-ended questions and 4 open-ended questions. The data from the 21 closed questions were analyzed using percentage of answers from respondents, and respondents' answers to the open-ended questions were analyzed using the categorization of the challenges faced by teachers for inclusive learning. The findings from the study shows that the inclusive teachers possessed the pedagogical competence to help them face the diversity of the students from various aspects; the regular teachers were able to manage the diverse learning needs; the regular teacher competence to help slow-learners was able to change abstract concepts into concrete forms; the regular teachers found some obstacles in managing students diversity; and the regular teachers challenges in implementing inclusive education included diverse teaching methods, competence to modify learning, and professional improvement achievement.