Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.20
Mihaela David-Izvernar, Alina Felicia Roman
{"title":"A Theoretical Approach to School Success within the Framework of Multicultural Schools","authors":"Mihaela David-Izvernar, Alina Felicia Roman","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.20","url":null,"abstract":"A multicultural school is meant to promote inclusive politics and equitable learning opportunities and that in the framework of the winding quest for high educational outcomes for each and every student, regardless of ethnicity and socio-economic backgrounds. School success is not merely the salient knowledge span, it encompasses a set of life skills, parental support, brain power and a myriad of attitudes meant to allow the school leaver not only to avoid depletion, but also to achieve high performance goals and, what’s more, to ensure fair treatment to all. Equipped with fortitude, resilience and a team spirit, the school leaver finds thus attainment by taking different educational pathways, from the theoretical to the vocational one. School success is ultimately about finding fulfilment, about leading a quality life and feeling integrated wherever one may be. Taking on challenges in exchanges among the different ethnic groups, making practical use of soft sills to stay connected and agile in such a community, grappling with the link between the school curriculum and the practicalities of the world around, all these might be the tipping point to be analyzed and addressed by the present article. Yet, in a multicultural learning environment attachment to one’s cultural values with its spillover implications is far from enough, it must align with keeping all lines of communication open for cultural exchange, even to the point where the exchanges become goals and social and emotional learning go hand in hand with academic achievement.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":" 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139197485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.31
Emilia Bidică, Horațiu Catalano
{"title":"Psychological Effects of Parental Remigration on Young School-Age Pupils From A Social And Educational Point Of View","authors":"Emilia Bidică, Horațiu Catalano","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.31","url":null,"abstract":"The adaptation of modern man to the demands of globalization, to economic and social needs, has led to the accentuation of some social phenomena (migration and remigration) in terms of the exodus of part of the population. The latter are seeking economic and social stability for their families. Migration is a sensitive issue of interest to both countries of origin and destination. Remigration of Romanian citizens is a phenomenon that produces more or less predictable social, educational, economic and, especially, individual effects. Many migrants do not achieve their goals, many have negative experiences of migration so that their physical and mental state is affected, but even more return home disillusioned and sometimes traumatized by this experience, many of them being children. The phenomenon of remigration (returning to the country of origin after a failed migration experience) has a strong impact on the well-being and development of the student. The social and school adaptation of the pupil and his/her reintegration into social activities presents, in most cases, major difficulties: low self-esteem, school failure, hyperactivity/attention deficit, social isolation.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"62 20","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139196733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.21
A. Dohotaru, Horațiu Catalano, A. Baștea
{"title":"Parenting Styles - A Qualitative Analysis of the Specialized Romanian Literature","authors":"A. Dohotaru, Horațiu Catalano, A. Baștea","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.21","url":null,"abstract":"\"Parenting approaches reflect the varied tactics and methodologies parents adopt while guiding and nurturing their offspring, including both behavioral and emotional tendencies in their relationship with their child as they mature. These approaches significantly mold children's self-worth, conduct, academic achievements, and interpersonal relations. How parents engage with their children and the way they assert their authority can leave lasting impressions on the emotional, social, and behavioral growth of the child. Thus, adopting a flexible parenting method that caters to the distinctive requirements of each child is essential for the wholesome evolution of their character, given that personality arises from a blend of genetic factors, social environments, and personal experiences. In Romania, these parenting methodologies might differ due to cultural traditions, educational histories, and familial values. There's a considerable amount of national research investigating how these parenting methods affect child development and welfare. This article intends to offer a comprehensive review of the literature that discusses parenting methodologies in a Romanian setting. This review will delve deep into the core theories of parenting approaches and pinpoint exemplary strategies. In summation, given the profound impact of parenting methods on a child's growth, it's crucial for parents to introspect and choose their child-rearing techniques thoughtfully. Employing a well-adjusted parenting approach that recognizes the individual necessities of each child is pivotal for their overall well-being and emotional stability. \"","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"13 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139199726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.35
Adrian Barbaroș, M. Bocoș
{"title":"Mentorship for Teacher Induction. The Analysis of the Training Needs of the Beginning Teachers","authors":"Adrian Barbaroș, M. Bocoș","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.35","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.35","url":null,"abstract":"Mentorship in education plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth integration of beginning teachers into the Romanian education system. Specifically designed for beginning teachers, this form of mentorship focuses on addressing their training needs through specific goals and implementation strategies. This study aims to identify the training needs of primary school beginning teachers across eight counties in Romania, including the municipality of Bucharest. The goal is to propose improvement measures to maximize the effectiveness of the mentorship program in which beginning teachers participate. The research methodology employed an online survey-based questionnaire administered in June 2023. Throughout the study, the authors shed light on various training needs relating to the teaching competencies of beginning teachers, including self-analysis of teaching activities, teaching methods, and satisfaction levels regarding the mentorship program. The findings highlight the diverse training needs of primary school beginning teachers from Romania and emphasize the importance of a coherent implementation of the mentoring programmes to address these needs effectively. This paper serves as a guiding resource for the development of mentorship and training programmes, as well as education policies aimed at enhancing the integration of beginning teachers into the Romanian education system.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"35 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139200983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.15
Geanina-Magdalena Sitar, Cristian Sitar, Alina S. Rusu
{"title":"Developing an Interdisciplinary Environmental Educational Program on Insect Conservation for Primary School Children","authors":"Geanina-Magdalena Sitar, Cristian Sitar, Alina S. Rusu","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.15","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental education plays a critical role in shaping sustainable behaviours and cultivating a deeper understanding of ecological systems. This paper presents a theoretical framework supporting the interdisciplinary design of an environmental educational program in primary schools, with a specific focus on insect conservation. Insects, as vital contributors to ecosystem functioning, require dedicated attention and conservation efforts, making them an ideal focal point for engaging young learners. The proposed framework integrates essential components necessary for the elaboration of activities and learning objectives of the program, such as: effective environmental education, encompassing knowledge acquisition, attitude formation, and behavioural change. It emphasizes the provision of comprehensive and accurate information about insects, including their ecological roles and the challenges they face. To encourage behavioural change and a sense of responsibility, the framework underscores the need for hands-on experiences and direct interaction with insects. Practical activities, such as observing living insects can enable primary school students to develop a personal connection with insects and foster a sense of responsibility for their conservation. Furthermore, the framework underscores the importance of fostering positive attitudes towards insects, challenging any pre-existing negative perceptions, and nurturing empathy towards these invaluable species.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139202108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.12
A. Baștea, Horațiu Catalano, A. Dohotaru
{"title":"An Overview of Distributed Leadership and its Shortcomings in Educational Settings","authors":"A. Baștea, Horațiu Catalano, A. Dohotaru","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.12","url":null,"abstract":"\"Distributed leadership has emerged as a prominent approach in educational settings, emphasizing the collective and collaborative nature of leadership. This article provides a comprehensive overview of distributed leadership, exploring its theoretical foundations, models, and growing popularity, using PRISMA methodology. The benefits and positive aspects of distributed leadership are examined, including enhanced decision-making, increased creativity and innovation, empowerment of team members, development of leadership capacity, and shared responsibility. These benefits highlight the potential of distributed leadership to foster inclusive and effective leadership practices. However, it is essential to acknowledge the potential shortcomings and limitations associated with distributed leadership. Challenges such as role ambiguity, conflicting priorities, and power struggles can arise when multiple individuals share leadership responsibilities. Ensuring effective communication, coordination, and clarity in roles and decision-making processes is crucial to mitigate these challenges and maximize the effectiveness of distributed leadership. To navigate the potential pitfalls of distributed leadership, organizations must consider the contextual factors, organizational culture, and readiness for distributed leadership implementation. Additionally, ongoing support, professional development, and clear guidelines are essential for individuals involved in distributed leadership roles. By understanding both the benefits and shortcomings of distributed leadership, educational institutions can make informed decisions about its adoption and implementation. Balancing the positive aspects with the potential challenges allows for a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of distributed leadership, enabling practitioners to harness its potential and mitigate its limitations in order to create effective and sustainable leadership practices. \"","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"138 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139203331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.19
Szőke-Milinte Enikő
{"title":"Assessment of Information Literacy Skills: A Case Study","authors":"Szőke-Milinte Enikő","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.19","url":null,"abstract":"\"In the information society, the concept of IL is at the center of educational research. In higher education, university teachers and students need to keep up with current research trends in the application of IL skills. The generation, processing and storage of information has never been more marked in any age, as Manuel Castel writes in his work The World of Knowledge. Information therefore determines all aspects of life, and it is therefore necessary for those who choose a career in the intellectual field to be equipped with information skills. An information literate individual is able to recognise when and where information is needed, to find it, analyse it and apply it successfully. To be considered information-literate a person must be able to recognize the need for information and assess its scope, to locate information quickly and efficiently from a variety of sources and databases. He/she must be able to evaluate information and sources, and be able to organise and process information or create new knowledge, recognise and solve problems. After reviewed the studies and research on information literacy, a questionnaire survey of a sample of 230 university students in Hungary was used to assess students' information literacy. This paper presents the main results of the survey. \"","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"220 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139203623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.04
Maria Cristina Popa, Diana Biclea
{"title":"Promoting Effective Math Learning with Educational Robots","authors":"Maria Cristina Popa, Diana Biclea","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.04","url":null,"abstract":"Mathematics is a key subject for building competencies of the future. Managing students’ attitude towards learning mathematics is an important challenge in the Romanian educational system. Thus, it is essential to bring new teaching practices into the class in order to reduce math anxiety, increase motivation and successfully develop students’ cognitive skills. Due to the increasing importance of technology in our lives, using educational robotics may be an effective strategy to meet those demands. The aim of the present study was to design and test 5 educational robots-based scenarios for teaching math competencies, as logical, spatial and computational thinking, in primary school setting. More specifically, we describe the scenarios for robot-supported teaching, the competencies aimed to be developed and the process of testing their effectiveness in class. Main challenges and further recommendations in promoting math learning with educational robots for primary school children are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"145 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139196948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.07
Yael Hakshurian
{"title":"Teachers’ Competencies in Developing Digital Educational Escape Rooms","authors":"Yael Hakshurian","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.07","url":null,"abstract":"The development of digital educational escape rooms (DEERs) by teachers presents many advantages for student learning and engagement. By developing DEERs, teachers have the opportunity to customize the learning experience and align it with specific curricular goals and with the students’ needs. Teachers can select the content that is relevant to the subject matter, and ensure that the puzzles and challenges within the DEERs promote the desired learning outcomes. Furthermore, a digital platform of DEERs enables a large group of students to play simultaneously, or to access the game remotely, and by this allows adjusting diverse learning environments to students’ needs. For these reasons, it is crucial to understand the necessary competencies teachers need to possess to develop a successful DEER. This paper highlights these competencies, in order to promote dedicated training programs for teachers and encourage the adoption of the DEER educational approach in teaching.","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139198740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Educatia 21Pub Date : 2023-11-30DOI: 10.24193/ed21.2023.25.32
Pavelina Pîrciu, Lavinia Nițulescu
{"title":"Teachers’ Opinion Regarding the Contribution of Outdoor Activities in the Development of Preschoolers’ Cognitive Skills","authors":"Pavelina Pîrciu, Lavinia Nițulescu","doi":"10.24193/ed21.2023.25.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24193/ed21.2023.25.32","url":null,"abstract":"\"The educational environment is an active and decisive factor in the preschoolers’ educational process. The quality of the educational environment influences the children’s progress in all areas of development. So, recognizing the indisputable value of nature in human life, one can say that, in addition to the activities realized in the classroom, the outdoor activities also contribute to the preschoolers’ global and harmonious development. Starting from the premise that outdoor activities contribute to the preschoolers’ development of the cognitive skills, through the conducted study the intent was to identify the ways in which these are integrated into the daily program of preschoolers (within personal development activities, in freely chosen games and activities or in carrying out activities in experiential fields). The results of the study should also offer examples of good practices regarding the organization of learning situations in the outdoor environment. Another objective set is to find out what are the facilitating factors and what are the hindering factors preventing the good performance of these types of activities. In order to find out the answer questions proposed, the survey method based on the questionnaire was used and applied to a number of 100 preschool teachers working in the Caras-Severin county. The conclusions emphasize the major contribution of outdoor activities to the development of the children’s cognitive skills, but the ways in which these activities are carried out differ, being characterized by a great thematic variety.\"","PeriodicalId":116937,"journal":{"name":"Educatia 21","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139201078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}