{"title":"TODAY’S HIGHER EDUCATION AT A CROSSROADS - The critical point and paradigm shift in the educator’s role","authors":"Cezar Scarlat","doi":"10.36315/2021ead21","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead21","url":null,"abstract":"Observing the different progress rates of the available data, information and knowledge (on one side) and human capacity to process these available data, information and knowledge (on the other side), the author becomes aware of the higher pace of the first –in the midst of impetus of new communication and information technologies –and argues that, at this point in time, we are eye-witnessing a real education paradigm shift. The education system is at a critical point in time (call it critical point in education –CPE) when the educator’s role must change from knowledge repository to skilled, expert knowledge explorer and identifier, switching from teaching the subject to teach students how to pick the right and relevant information related to the subject –from the ocean of available data. The current corona-crisis –which started by the time when the ideas for this chapter were put together –made this question more acute, asking for re-thinking the education system and educator’s role. This chapter launches the thesis of the education paradigm shift –in that respect of the educator’s role in the predictable future, to provoke a discussion, and to open a research path, for higher education strategists, policy makers, scholars and educators.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125538989","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}
{"title":"ENHANCING LEARNERS’ INTRINSIC MOTIVATION USING STUDENT TEAMS ACHIEVEMENT DIVISIONS (STAD) IN MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS OF SOUTH AFRICA","authors":"C. S. Masoabi, Greggory Alexander","doi":"10.36315/2021ead14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead14","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter is drawn from a PhD study that employedStudent Team’sAchievement Divisions as a learning technique to enhance learners’ intrinsic motivation inTechnology Education within a South African multicultural school. The authors over the years observed learners’ actions, and interactions in Technology classes and realised that some of the learners find it difficult to engage in behaviour that arises within themselves -an aspect known as intrinsic motivation. Most learners in the Technology class, registered no concerns in obtaining low scores or failing the subject. However, a minority of the learner population obtained high achievement scores and maintained interest throughout lessons. This study explored the development of the ZPD in a cooperative learning context. The authorsusedSTAD, as a cooperative learning technique, in motivating learners intrinsically to increase their participation in class activities. The study explored STAD in1) closing the gap between pedagogy and content knowledge, and 2) intrinsically motivating learners to develop high levels of achievement in the subject of Technology. This study employed the Bricolage design in gathering data from two Grade eight Technology classes over a six-month period. The findings indicated that the learning environment cultivated learners’ development, curiosity, and positive attitude toward Technology.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"51 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116556207","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}
{"title":"(RE)CAREER SCALE: PILOT STUDY FOR THE VALIDATION OF A SCALE ABOUT CAREER POST-CAREER TRANSITIONS","authors":"J. C. Pinto","doi":"10.36315/2021ead03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead03","url":null,"abstract":"This article aims to validate the factorial structureof the (Re)CareerScale: Coping Styles, which evaluates how late adults think and feel about career changes, in particular the transition to a career post-career. A career post-career is a development phase that takes place after the formal retirement of a job/ continued work and requires the involvement in a set of developmental tasks related to one’s own, the environment, and the decision-making and planning (Pinto, in press). Thirty-sixitems were developed, considering the literature review of the main career development models. These items were administered to a total of 95 Portuguese late adults (31 (32.6%) men and 64 (67.4%) women; Mage=62.91; SDage=6.901), of which 47 are in an active professional situation and 48 already retired. The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) indicated a three-dimensional career post-careermodel considering a set of developmental tasks related to Identity, Opportunity and Adaptation. The final version of 30 items has good psychometric properties, with Cronbach’ salphas ranging from .82 to .89. The descriptive study and the correlation between the three dimensions suggest that the scale has potential to be used in research and intervention programs to support the transition to a career post-career.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"137 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125945162","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}
{"title":"THE IMPORTANCE OF BILINGUALISM IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM","authors":"Edina Kulenović","doi":"10.36315/2021ead12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead12","url":null,"abstract":"The main purpose of this study was to give account of the importance of early bilingualism in the primary classroom and to ascertain if being bilingual from an early age is an advantage or a hindrance. In the context researched here (Primary school teachers and Primary trainee teachers in England), the paper seeks to determine how early bilingualism has influenced the respondents’ education, career choices and overall learning and teaching experience at school. Action research was used in this study. The key findings concluded that early bilingualism has impacted positively on the respondents’ education and life choices and that being bilingual from an early age is an advantage. On the other hand, there are some negative influences,but they are outweighed by the benefits that knowledge of home languages bring. It is hoped thatthis study will encourage primary teachers, trainee teachers and parents to look at bilingualism as an opportunity and utilise bilingual learners’ linguistic and cultural knowledge in order to create an environment where students and teachers have the opportunity to learn and develop together.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134593573","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}
{"title":"DESIGN BASED ON ICF - The training courses for in-service teachers","authors":"L. Agrati","doi":"10.36315/2021ead07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead07","url":null,"abstract":"The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) allowed to adopt that new of 'functioning', which refers to bodily structures and functions, activity and participation and interaction between these and personal and environmental factors.The model is increasingly becoming the reference for the planning/organization of inclusive interventions, in Europe and in the Italian schools: it has been one of the main topics (l. 107/2015) in the last three-year Italian teacher training plan. The work presents procedures the early results of three professionaltraining courses evaluation (2017-2019). The courses involved 73in-service teachers and aimed to enhance the design skills of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on ICF model. According to the Kirkpatrick Model,the evaluation has been conducted on the teachers’ ‘learnings’ and ‘transfer’ detected through pre-post test and a document analysis of the IEP. The study highlighted few linguistic and semantic difficulties and a better teachers’ sensitivity to the environmental component of the functioning. It offers some useful hints for the construction of a possible trans-national platform (as sharing of practices, data-base)about the training of school teachers on ICF bio-psychosocial model, as well as arguments regarding the tools for verifying the effectiveness of teachers training interventions.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"139 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128354989","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}
{"title":"EDUCATION EXECUTIVES VIEWS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTHENTIC LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTS","authors":"K. Kasimatis, Theodore Papageorgiou","doi":"10.36315/2021ead11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead11","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to investigate how the concept of “authentic learning” and “authentic assessment” is formed in the discourse of education executives with previous teaching experience in primary and secondary education. Authentic learning is based on the theory of social constructivism, according to which the social nature of knowledge is emphasized and the learner builds knowledge by creating meaningful authentic activities. Authentic assessment is described as adynamic form of assessment which focuses on the skills developed by students during the learning process(Woolfolk, 2007). The design of learning environments is based on the nine features of authentic learning, constructivism and the theory of embedded learning (Herrington, 2006). In this study examples of authentic activities that support authentic learning environments in which a variety of authentic techniques are used and they are related to different subjects are presented. The sample of the study consisted of 114 adults participating in a training program as a qualification for their professional development during the year 2018-2019. Quantitative analysis of the data was conducted. The analysis of the data revealed that an authentic learning environment consists of experientiality, interdisciplinarity, team work, problem solving, self-assessment, peer-assessment, real-world relevance, which are characteristics of authentic learning and assessment. Moreover, the implementation of authentic learning activities can lead to the development of the cognitive, metacognitive, social and communicative skills of the 21st century.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"2012 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127389041","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}
A. Grīnfelde, Latvia Technologies, Inga Vanaga, L. Paula
{"title":"PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT MEASURES FOR NOVICE TEACHERS IN LATVIA","authors":"A. Grīnfelde, Latvia Technologies, Inga Vanaga, L. Paula","doi":"10.36315/2021ead26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead26","url":null,"abstract":"Retention of novice teachers in education system is a serious problem in Latvia. Mentoring, in-service training and emotional support are crucial for novice teachersto remain and continue working in school. The aim of this research is to explore opinions of Latvian teachers about professional support measures that are available and needed to be introduced for novice teachers. The research results were obtained duringan on-line survey (N=1258) conducted by the Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Employees in 2018, and document analysis. The questionnaire comprised the statements on methodological, financial, material and technological support which were assessed by using 5-point symmetric Likert scale. The results witness about regional disparities mainly between the capital city Riga and other regions. There are statistically significant (p<0.05) differences in opinions of the teachers representing different regions of the country. The respondents agree that there is a lack of well-structured and uniform support system for novice teachers at national level. In general, the teachers are positive about availability of an emotional supportand in-service training. The most critical opinions are about material and financial support that novice teachers can access. The authors conclude that policy makers should focus on national teachers’ support guidelines.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125663018","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}
{"title":"Education Applications & Developments VI","authors":"Mafalda Carmo","doi":"10.36315/2021eadvi","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021eadvi","url":null,"abstract":"In this sixth volume, a dedicated set of authors explore the Education field, contributing to the frontlines of knowledge. Success depends on the participation of those who wish to find creative solutions and believe in their potential to change the world, altogether to increase public engagement and cooperation from communities. Part of our mission is to serve society with these initiatives and promote knowledge, therefore it requires the reinforcement of research efforts, education and science and cooperation between the most diverse studies and backgrounds. The contents of this 6th edition show us how to navigate in the most broadening issues in contemporary education and research. In particular, this book explores four major topics within the broad theme of Education, corresponding to four sections: “Teachers and Students”, “Teachers and Learning”, “Projects and Trends” and “Organizational Issues”. Each section comprises chapters that have emerged from extended and peer reviewed selected papers, originally published last year in the proceedings of the International Conference on Education and New Developments (END) conference series (http://end-educationconference.org/). This meeting occurs annually always with successful outcomes. Original papers have been selected and the authors were invited to extend and to submit them to a new evaluation’s process. Afterwards the authors of the accepted chapters were requested to make the necessary corrections and improve the final submitted chapters. This process has resulted in the final publication of 27 high quality chapters organized into 4 sections.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114139720","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}
L. Faria, ISEG-Universidade de Lisboa Portugal Csg
{"title":"PORTFOLIO AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE CAREER ADAPTABILITY RESOURCES","authors":"L. Faria, ISEG-Universidade de Lisboa Portugal Csg","doi":"10.36315/2021ead02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead02","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to determine whether the levels of career adaptability resources could be increased through the use of a portfolio writing strategy. Based on a mixed methods approach, the study used the design quasi-experimental, with two independent groups and with repeated measures, together with a focus group. Forty students (17 from the experimental group; 23 from the control group) in university-work transition completed the Portuguese version of the Career Adaptation Scale. The pre-test survey was administered at the beginning of the semester of the curricular unit of personal and professional development project (PPDP) in both groups. This was followed, in the experimental group, by a fourteen-week portfolio writing intervention, under the PPDP. In the control group, the PPDP followed the traditional expository teaching methodology. After completing the intervention procedure, post-test research was conducted byboth groups. Five students from the experimental group also participated in a focus group of feedback on the writing of portfolios under the PPDP. The results revealedthat writing the portfolios contributed to a career adaptability resources increase as well as for the confidence, self-knowledge and knowledge of the market opportunities of these students. The use of portfolios in the PPDP unit course is recommended.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121203288","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}
{"title":"SELF-PRODUCED VIDEOS IN A FLIPPED CLASSROOM FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND NURSING STUDENTS","authors":"J. Sande, Ingvild Leite, Lars Kyte","doi":"10.36315/2021ead18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36315/2021ead18","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigates the differences in nursing and engineering students’ perceptions of videos made by the teachers as part of a flipped classroom, and whether these videos contribute to a good learning environment. The sample consists of 21 engineering students, 17 nursing students and 17 pre-engineering students. Overall, all three student groups are satisfied with the quality of the videos. The nursing students watched videos more before the learning sessions than the other two groups. All students think videos produced with simple tools are technically satisfactory and make it easier for the students to understand the material, which leads to increased learning outcomes. They express that videos are more motivating, and that they learn more from watching a video than reading course material. Nursing students expressed a higher degree of agreement with replacing traditional lectures in other subjects with videos. All student groups think the learning environment has been good.The results indicate a connection between the learning environment being good and the videos working satisfactorily.","PeriodicalId":263665,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Education and Educational Trends Series","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116818629","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}