What will I be when I grow up - theoretical assumptions and pedagogical implications of professional guidance

Author(s): Kornelija Mrnjaus,Bojana Vignjević / Language(s): English Issue: 26/2017

Globalisation, economic changes and high unemployment rates bring different views on the choice of profession and the career development, as well as on the new challenges which are placed before the pedagogues, who usually carry out the professional guidance as educational specialists in Croatian schools. Certain individuals naturally develop an ability to set clear goals and focuses in their lives, but there are many individuals who need assistance in terms of the professional self deveopment. The authors of the paper present their theoretical assumptions on the importance and determinants of professional guidance, the crystallisation of the professional self, professional interests, and professional maturity. In addition, they present the research results on the population of pre-school children, the eighth grade primary school pupils, and the fourth grade secondary school pupils regarding their professional interests and professional maturity in making educational and professional choices. The results indicate a lack of a systematic approach to professional guidance in the Croatian education system, whereby the participants do not take into account all the necessary factors when deciding on an appropriate future occupation.

Механизмы включения родителей в практику инклюзивного образования

Author(s): Zoya Ivanovna Lavrenteva / Language(s): Russian Issue: 1/2018

Introduction. Intensive development of inclusion in modern society requires new ways of involving parents in inclusive education. The purpose of this article is to develop a theoretical framework for mechanisms of involving parents in inclusive education settings and to identify the ways of expanding the inclusive consciousness of parents who bring up children with special educational needs. Materials and Methods. The study, interpretation and comparative analysis of psychological and educational literature is based on the idea of inclusion as a cultural concept which represents a way of thinking and a style of interpersonal relationships aimed at changing the perception of surrounding people from the point of view of their usefulness and identity to the point of view of beneficence and uniqueness (E. L. Yakovleva). Anthropological approach allows to consider inclusive education as a natural right of every person for development. The sociocultural approach opens a possibility of exploring ways of involving parents in developing and spreading practices of inclusive education. Results. The study reveals the growth of hidden parental resistance to inclusive education in Russia. The author emphasizes the need for efficient mechanisms of involving parents in the development of inclusive education and justifies the relevance of these mechanisms for involving parents in inclusive education: 1) increasing interest in inclusive education; 2) building and spreading trust in inclusive education; 3) understanding the individual value of inclusive education, including the value of inclusive practice in the hierarchy of parents’ personal values. Conclusions. The proposed mechanisms are scientifically grounded and contribute to conscious parental involvement in inclusive education and spreading inclusive culture in Russian society.

KOCAELİ MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN ZAMAN YÖNETİMİNE BAKIŞLARININ DEĞERLENDİRMESİ

Author(s): Gazi Uçkun,Burcu Üzüm,Seher Uçkun / Language(s): Turkish Issue: 37/2018

In this study; It is aimed to measure time management skills of students. The scale used in the study was developed by Britton and Tesser (1991). The survey adapted by Alay and Koçak (2002) in Turkey (Tektaş and Tektaş, 2010: 223). The scale consists of 27 questions and the reliability of the scale is found to be 0.864. The research was conducted on Kocaeli Vocational School students. The sample is composed of 669 students who are educated in the economics and administrative sciences programs of vocational colleges in the 2016- 2017 academic year. Analyzes were performed using the SPSS21 program. Hypotheses related to the purpose of the study were established regarding gender, income level of the family, education level of mother and father, department status, class status, education level, residence place and achievement status. As a result of the analyzes made, there is no significant relationship between the related demographic variables and time management.

The Impact of Education in Building a System of Values which Produces Professional Security Personnel

Author(s): Martina Nedelkovski,Nikolina Gaberova / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2016

Before starting to discuss the complex process composed of a large part of the details that make up a coherent whole, it is necessary to refer to the base and the foundation on which they rest. When you create a successful and professional staff that can respond to the challenges they face, the key point is exactly the way on which will be laid the "foundations", that is the way you build and shape the character and the way you develop skills of that person. Investing in human resources involves and includes the family and social relations that phase when it comes to building a system of values which would produce professional staff. The lack of this stage is seen in the fact that it is a process consisting of a number of variables on variables that cannot always be influenced on, and because of this the stability of this phase should be viewed with some reservations. The next phase is crucial - education and the educational process, which must first be well placed, organized and conceptualized as would be detected shortcomings of the previous stage and the same will be promptly intervened. The purpose of this educational process is set to be formed building a system of values which continue to produce professional staff who will be guided by the principles of morality, ethics and social responsibility. Causal connection between the educational process and the success of the staff which will be produced is reflected in their ability to preventive and repressive coping with crime. This built and shaped the professional staff in the field of security possess the skill to recognize the impact of crime famous works on social relations and the functioning of society itself, and consequently the negative impact that crime has on building a system of values, and from here to draw motivation for eternal human struggle against evil. As an implication of the non implementation of such a concept of educational system in a society, here are also the consequences arising from poor hierarchy and poorly structured system of positions that lead to further failure preventive and repressive fight against crime and deviant behavior in society.

The Great Paradigm Shift in Signed Language Interpreting: A Memoir

Author(s): Robert M. Ingram / Language(s): English Issue: Special/2017

What are the most significant changes that have occurred inthe field of signed language interpretation over the past half century? In the form of a personal and professional memoir, a pioneer in the field argues that one change, what he calls the Great Paradigm Shift, is far more fundamental than any others. Citing historical milestones, he defines the interlingual/intercultural model in contrast with the medical/rehabilitation model and shows how that paradigm shift reshaped not only the practice of signed language interpretation, but also research and training.

Carolyn Ball, Legacies and Legends: History of Interpreter Education from 1800 to the 21st Century, Foreword by Carol J. Patrie and Anna Witter-Merithew, Edmonton, Interpreting Consolidated, 2013

Author(s): Simona Damian / Language(s): English Issue: Special/2017

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Exploring effective teaching methods in the vocational education of Cyprus

Author(s): Michael Anastasiou,Marinos Kyriakou / Language(s): English Issue: 28/2017

The study aim was to determine which teaching methods are most effective for developing the students’ appropriate professional competencies in the culinary arts programs of Cyprus’ Senior Secondary Vocational Education (SSVE). A qualitative case study research design was considered appropriate and a criterion sampling strategy was used to select 52 participants. Findings showed that chef instructors prefer to use a combination of teaching methods by considering class dynamics and students’ personal learning style. Students learn primarily by doing and repetition and a two-day sequel laboratory could become an effective in-class activity. The positive impact of modern audio-visual means was identified as a factor, stimulating students’ learning appetite. Thus, a competitive learning environment is needed to boost class performance. However, the written examination assessment calls for change due to basic student issues and new approaches, means, and techniques that should be used for the final assessment of the SSVE students.

Motywy podejmowania kształcenia na studiach podyplomowych z zakresu bhp oraz doświadczenia edukacyjne absolwentów – relacja z badań

Author(s): Beata Taradejna-Nawrath / Language(s): Polish Issue: 07/2018

The labour market’s state of affairs requires constant response to changes, new challenges and professional competences supplementation. The growing number of vocations meets the requirtment of constant upskilling. Modern employees are somewhat “condemned” to permanently develop their skills throughout education. It also seems the main spiritus movens of such actions are previously mentioned market changes, but is it only that? It’s interesting to search for the answer to the questions: “why do people undergo certain educational activities?”, “What motivates them to make a cognitive effort?”, “Why do some education programmes get chosen while some other are dismissed?” The article presents an analysis of the motives of such choices in regard of postgraduate studies in OSH as well as selected education experiences of graduates.

Novela Zákona č. 95/2004 Sb. o postgraduálnom vzdelávaní lekárov

Author(s): Miroslava Sumková / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 3/2017

Introduction: The contribution is focused on the partial analysis of the amendment to Act no. 95/2004 Coll., On postgraduate education of physicians and contains comments of the author on selected updated facts and assessment of the implementation of the amendment into practice in the Czech Republic. Thesis focus: The aim of the paper is to define the changes brought in the postgraduate education of physicians by the amendment to Act no. 95/2004 Coll., The Act on the Conditions for Obtaining and Recognizing Professional Competence and Specialized Ability to Exercise the Health Occupation of a Physicians, Dental doctor and Pharmacist. Findings: The author assumes that the amendment has not brought about major changes in the postgraduate education of physicians, and the trend of the outflow of physicians from the Czech Republic will continue. Conclusion: These findings point to the introduction of ineffective and insufficient measures in the context of the amendment to Act No. 95/2004 Coll. on postgraduate education of physicians.

EDUCATING RITA: THE NEEDS OF ADULT LEARNERS IN FURTHER EDUCATION

Author(s): Mevlüt CEYLAN / Language(s): English Issue: 3/2018

Thıs artıcle proposes to adress issues that arise when dealing with adult learners and their expectations, additionally the role of lecturers in further education colleges in relation to these challenges. The mature pupils who enter into adult education are from varying backgrounds, and cultures. They belong to different age groups; each person carrying his/her personal strength and weaknesses along with their expectations. The following characteristics will help us to better comprehend this large group of mature students

ETYKA ZAWODU W MYŚLI PRAKSEOLOGICZNEJ

Author(s): Joanna Dudek / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2018

Zespół nauk o pracy, tak jak zespół nauk o człowieku, stanowią zbiór dyscyplin, w których człowiek i jego środowisko naturalne oraz stworzone przez niego stykają się ze sobą. Istnieje wyraźny związek między prakseologią, której domeną jest celowość, energia i ekonomiczność działań a etyką odwołującą się do cnoty dzielności, której składnik stanowi sprawność. Istnieje również wspólny obszar między prakseologią a teorią decyzji, która zajmuje się pewnymi klasami działań, określając je terminem decyzji optymalnych. Właściwe współdziałanie w przestrzeni pracy polega na respektowaniu wszystkich czynników organizujących racjonalną działalność człowieka. Etyka zawodowa w myśli prakseologicznej wskazuje na konieczność porozumienia między dwoma porządkami wartości.

CZYNNIKI DETERMINUJĄCE WYBÓR SZKOŁY ZAWODOWEJ – RAPORT Z BADAŃ

Author(s): Marek Wrzesiński / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2018

W artykule podjęto problem czynników determinujących wybór szkoły zawodowej, w oparciu o raport z badań pilotażowych. W badaniu diagnostycznym zastosowano metodę ilościową, wykorzystując technikę ankiety. Badanie przeprowadzono na próbie 107 uczniów klas pierwszych Technikum Budowlanego w Zespole Szkół Budownictwa nr 1 w Poznaniu przy ul. Rybaki 17. Na podstawie uzyskanych wyników można ustalić, że: 1) głównymi determinantami wyboru podmiotowej szkoły zawodowej są jej prestiż i opinia, lokalizacja placówki oraz możliwość odbycia praktyk zagranicznych (Niemcy, Finlandia, Litwa); 2) najsilniejszymi źródłami doradztwa oraz wsparcia przy podejmowaniu wyboru szkoły są: własna decyzja oraz rodzice. Wnioski z badań wyznaczają ścieżkę rozwoju działań promocyjnych i strategii rekrutacyjnych. The article addresses the problem of factors determining the choice of a vocational school, based on a report from a pilot study. The diagnostic test used a quantitative method - a questionnaire. The research was conducted on a sample of 107 first-class Technical School of Construction in Poznan, Rybaki street, no. 17. The presented results establish that: 1) the main determinants of subject selection of a vocational school are its prestige and opinion, location of the facility and the possibility of foreign internships (Germany, Finland, Lithuania ); 2) the strongest sources of counseling and support when choosing a school are their own decision, as well as parents. The conclusions from the research determine the directions of effective recruitment activities.

Recenzja książki: Janusz Bielski, Nauczyciel doskonały. Kształtowanie się nauczycielskiego zawodu, warunki, kryteria i mierniki efektywności pracy nauczyciela. Oficyna Wydawnicza Impuls, Kraków 2017

Author(s): Joanna Michalak-Dawidziuk / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2018

Edukacja techniczna pracowników przemysłu lotniczego

Author(s): Dominik Kozik / Language(s): Polish Issue: 1/2018

The paper presents information on the current education system, identifying the necessary training for the development of the industry, outlining the education system for employers and identifying the necessary adaptation of the education system to the needs of employers in the aerospace industry.

Rozumienie pojęcia pracy zawodowej przez uczniów szkoły podstawowej – sprawozdanie z badań

Author(s): Wojciech Walat / Language(s): Polish Issue: 3/2018

The article presents the results of research aimed at solving the research problem: How do elementary school students understand the concept of work? Many interesting conclusions have been made. A lot of children at the early childhood education stage have a big problem with giving job and profession related associations. They are difficult concepts for them to explain, but they understand their meaning well. This is evidenced by, for example, drawings made by them, on which almost every one could present several different professions. In addition, the characters in their pictures always had certain characteristics characteristic of a given work, eg. clothes, tools. During the interview, it was noticed that some of the youngest respondents can not properly name professions, alternating the activities performed by these people. The sixth-graders work most often with money and their earning, and naming different professions does not cause the many difficulty.

SOCIALINĖS RIZIKOS VEIKSNIUS PATIRIANČIŲ ŠEIMŲ NEFORMALIOJO UGDYMO GRINDŽIAMOJI TEORIJA

Author(s): Rimvydas Augutavičius,Tomas Butvilas / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: 2/2018

The phenomenon of social risk in the context of family functioning, or so called at family at social risk is linked with the possible risks and harmful social environment to which children are exposed. This can be distinguished by the specific behavior of adults, their perceptions and values as well as characteristics of personality. The phenomenon is rather widely discussed in the scientific literature, however the majority of these explorations are made in the field of sociology, psychology, social work, while very little focus on the educational side of it is drawn upon. The analysis of scientific literature disclosed that the education of children from families at social risk in day care centers are often emphasized and no feasible research is made in the field of adult education. Number of interventions deal with social risk characteristics and they can be identified as non-formal education as far as these activities are provided in an organized way and aim to change the personality, patterns of behavior, values, gaining new skills and knowledge. The topic of non-formal education of adults from families at social risk is pretty new and relevant to study because of its insufficient scientific ground and persistent trends of the phenomenon. The research in the area of non-formal education of adults from families at social risk was carried using classic grounded theory approach. The aim of this research – to discover the theory grounded in empirical data which could explain the process of phenomenon emphasized. Thorough usage of all the parameters of grounded theory approach lead to the elaboration of the theory that is distinguished as the constant effort to solve, process and manage lead to participation. It is implemented via contextual realization of engaging relationship, which may gain two opposite forms – rejection circle linked with negative purposefulness and represented by rigidity of the process as well as directing consciousness linked with positive purposefulness and change as the result of education

DUAL STUDIES IN STATE SCHOOLS OF HIGHER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION. CONCEPTUAL CONSIDERATIONS

Author(s): Artur Zimny / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2018

The aim of the article is to signal the indications in favour of conducting dual studies in higher education, to present the model of dual studies in state higher vocational schools created by the author and to discuss the conditions of implementation of the model and its benefits for the socio-economic development on regional and local level. It must be highlighted here, that the proposed model is the result of the research and analyses carried out by the author, observations of state higher vocational education and the author’s experiences in managing one of the higher schools belonging to this sector.

Условия реализации языковой подготовки учителей-биологов в Казахстане

Author(s): Gulmira Olzhabaevna Tazhigulova,Dariya Nurtasovna Assanova,Elmira Aytkazievna Uteubaeva,Assel Bissembaevna Mekezhanova,Gulnaz Koshkinbaevna Tleuzhanova / Language(s): English,Russian Issue: 6/2018

Introduction. The ongoing changes in the education system of Kazakhstan, in particular, the updating of the content of school education, have actualized the problem of language training of future subject teachers who conduct school disciplines in English. The purpose of the study is to identify the organizational and pedagogical conditions required to implement language training of future biology teachers in the context of the updated content of school education. Materials and Methods. The study was conducted by means of analyzing and summarizing scientific and theoretical sources on the research problem, review of normative documents on the organization of language training of biology students, analysis and systematization of empirical data on the basis of interviewing teachers of profile subjects, giving lessons in English, as well as Biology students. Results. The authors identified a range of organizational and pedagogical conditions necessary for effective implementation of language training of future biology teachers in conditions of updating the content of school education. During the analysis of the interview results, the authors revealed the main problems of organizing language training for future school subject teachers, among which the lack of language readiness and inadequate educational and methodological base are dominant. Conclusions. The authors summarize the organizational and pedagogical conditions for language training of future biology teachers in the context of the updated content of school education, which implementation can contribute to effectiveness of language training of future biology teachers.

Универсальные гуманитарные компетенции как основа профессиональной компетентности современного педагога

Author(s): Marina Ivanovna Bekoeva,Svetlana Alekseevna Ambalova,Boris Aleksandrovich Takhokhov / Language(s): Russian Issue: 6/2018

Introduction. The article affirms the idea that the role of a teacher in modern education is not determined by transmission of a certain bundle of knowledge, information and practical experience. Thus, the work addresses a significant scientific problem of identifying the set of universal humanitarian competences which form the basis of modern teachers’ professional competence. The purpose of the research is to identify a specific corpus of universal humanitarian competences of teachers, creating a conceptual and methodological level of their professional competence. Materials and Methods. The methodology of the work is based on the humanistic paradigm of education, focused on individual’s free development; systemic, personality-centered, activity-based and competence-based approaches, using such methods as generalization and analysis, comparison and description. Results. The study found that competence-based approach updated in European-American and Russian education determined addressing to competences necessary for teachers’ professional and personal development, on the other hand, permanent complication of their professional duties, the need for psychological and pedagogical support for students at a high level generate such competencies, which are important ‘at this particular moment’, in today's classroom, but at the same time, they have universal humanitarian nature. From the authors’ point of view, these competencies constitute teachers’ innovativeness and creativity, their ability to create student-centered educational environment, improve culture of teaching and learning, encourage them for a constant creative search. The corpus of such competencies are dialogical, co-creative, improvisational, directorial, game-technical, multicultural and inclusive. Their brief definitions are presented in the article. Conclusions. The implementation of the proposed approach to preparation of students creates necessary conditions for a substantial expansion of a range of professional and pedagogical competences of prospective teachers, diversifies and enriches the educational process within a university, contributes to strengthening students’ civic position and developing their practical intelligence and humanitarian outlook.

Развитие профессиональных компетенций обучающихся в условиях активной образовательной среды

Author(s): Victoria Alexandrovna Vinichenko,Tatiana Ivanovna Zajko / Language(s): Russian Issue: 6/2018

Introduction. The authors investigate the problem of developing students’ professional competencies. The purpose of the article is to identify the characteristics of developing students’ professional competencies within an active educational environment. Materials and Methods. The study is based on the following approaches and theories: the systematic approach within the framework of systems theory and synergetics (I. V. Blauberg, A. N. Averyanov); the competence approach (V. I. Baidenko, E. F. Zeer, I. A.Zimnyaya) and facilitation theory (the humanist approach) (K. Rogers and V. A. Slastenin). To achieve the aim of the research the authors conducted an analysis of pedagogical and psychological literature, as well as dissertation research on the problems of competence approach, peculiarities of its implementation in Russia and abroad; survey and group reflection. The questionnaire was used as an empirical method: personal – among the academic staff and mediated - for students. The sample consisted of 30 teachers and 150 students. The authors also relied on the Pareto Principle. Results. The authors revealed the reasons for paradigm change in education from knowledge to competence. The features of interrelations within the "teacher - student" system are summarized and the necessity for change of forms and methods of interaction and instruction is proved. The results of empirical research have shown that active learning environment contributes to deeper understanding of the material by the students. The study identified the advantages of active learning for students. The authors reviewed international practices of using competence approach and active learning. The appropriateness of implementing active and interactive training for developing professional competencies is substantiated. Conclusions. In conclusion, the authors identify the main characteristics of developing students’ professional competencies within an active educational environment.