GREEK STUDENTS’ CONCEPTUALIZATION OF SEXUAL DIVERSITY AND SEXUAL MINORITIES. IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Author(s): Margarita Gerouki / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2021

Although sexual and gender diversity is part of human experience, a number of people do not identify themselves within heterosexual or cisgender terms. Often these individuals have been victims of harassment and/or abuse. Cases of homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools are being reported in alarming frequency. In this work, I discuss Greek students’ (11-15-year-old) conceptualizations and understandings on sexual and gender diversity and sexual minorities. Data come from students’ anonymous questions gathered as part of short sexuality education courses. According to the analysis of data, students in Greece conceptualize sexual diversity in terms of: health and reproduction, morality, pleasure and normativity. Sexual difference and diversity are often seen as a matter of choice or abnormal. In the light of the findings, implications for educational policies that encourage inclusive practices, proper and systematic sexuality education courses and teachers’ training are discussed.

FORMATIVE AND DIALOGIC INTERACTIONS: JAPANESE SCHOOL AND THE ROLE OF ZENJIN EDUCATION

Author(s): Ian Clark,Masahiro Arimoto,Niculina Nae / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2021

The present article discusses the system of zenjin-education, and introduces new perspectives on social learning that explore: (a) the proposition that 'good learning' is contingent upon reciprocal and inter-subjective interaction, and (b) the correlation between reciprocal learning interactions ('intersubjective-learning') and the intrinsic motivation to learn. Next, our article turns to field evidence gathered from Chikuzan Primary School in the city of Akita. The analysis introduces the stages of a Japanese math classroom, with a specific focus on neriage in practical contexts and concludes with a section entitled "Reflection".

ACTIVE LEARNING AND A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENTS – THE FOUNDATIONS OF FACILITATING LEARNING

Author(s): Monica Licu,SORIN PĂUN,CLAUDIU GABRIEL IONESCU / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2022

The article’s aim is to review the main factors which contribute to an optimal teacher-student relationship using active learning. We overview how the effectiveness of a teacher is not his personality structure, but the relationship he establishes with students, as well as the pedagogical methods used. The teacher-student relationship is one of the most important factors for learning. The learning facilitator teacher, as opposed to the one who only transmits information, helps students to learn skills by themselves and to develop critical thinking by involving them in a personal process outside the course when they process texts related to the course. To counteract the progressive deterioration of students' attention, the effective teacher will introduce something original every 15 minutes. Basically, instead of a 50-minute lecture, he will introduce 3 mini-lessons of 15 minutes integrated by a pedagogical activity that changes the rhythm of the presentation. Working in a team, framing clinical contexts, theatre techniques and problem- and project-solving learning are reviewed from several studies examined. The students are as often as possible in the role of actors involved in the educational process, thus favouring active learning, which involves more than just listening and gives them the opportunity to explore their own ideas, attitudes, beliefs related to the topic studied. In conclusion, while revisiting the limits of active learning we emphasize that a relationships based on honesty, mutual respect and emotional involvement between teachers and students is essential to the effectiveness of education with clearly defining of learning objectives the success of active learning and its benefits mentioned above could be easily achieved.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ETHICAL PEDAGOGICAL INTELLIGENCE AND EDUCATIONAL STYLES IN THE FAMILY

Author(s): Aliona Paniș / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2023

There are few things that make a child feel better than being treated by their parents as an intelligent, thinking person. Likewise, when children are treated as if they are important and intelligent, it is surprising how capable, clever and full of ideas they really are. In this context, educational styles in the family play an important role. At the same time, parents are also influenced in their children’s education by ethical pedagogical intelligence, which, in turn, is required to be developed through a transcendental Methodology for the formation of ethical pedagogical intelligence.

Педагогически аспекти на електронния урок в обучението по физическо възпитание

Author(s): Zlatka Vakleva / Language(s): Bulgarian Issue: 5-6/2024

The electronic lesson and the possibilities for its application in physical education classes is a sustainable trend in the educational process. The development of its pedagogical aspects will support the work of physical education teachers to confidently and flexibly implement the electronic lesson in their professional practice. The article presents a pedagogical study with the aim of developing and popularizing the main pedagogical characteristics of the electronic lesson in physical education. The following are presented: The model and design of the pedagogical study; A brief theoretical overview of the research topic; The steps for developing, the structure and a sample physical education lesson. Conclusions were drawn about: The characteristics and role of electronic lessons in renewing traditional approaches in physical education teaching; The challenges and opportunities they offer in their application in practice; Motivation and engagement of participants.

DIGITALIZATION AND GAMIFICATION IN ELT. A PATHWAY TO SUCCESSFUL TEACHING

Author(s): Alina Nicoleta Padurean / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

In recent years, the digitalization of education has reshaped the way we teach English (ELT). As technology continues to permeate classrooms around the globe, educators focus on digital tools to enhance both teaching practices and student engagement. From interactive online platforms to language learning apps, digital resources are making English instruction more accessible, flexible, and efficient. Among the most innovative approaches to emerge in this digital transformation is gamification. Gamification is to be understood as a technique that applies game-like elements to non-game contexts. Gamification has proven to be particularly effective in ELT, helping to motivate learners, engage the in classroom activities and improve language retention. By merging digitalization with game-based learning strategies, educators can create dynamic, enjoyable, and interactive learning environments that support the diverse needs of modern language learners. This article explores the role of digitalization in ELT and examines how gamification is revolutionizing the way students acquire language skills.

Novodobé digitálne fenomény, ktoré narúšajú vzťah rodič-dieťa

Author(s): Soňa Kollárová / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 1/2025

The family should offer a place of unconditional love, knowledge, understanding and forgiveness that no one else provides. Family bonds and relationships are formed here. However, the large and easy availability of digital media and high Internet connectivity affects not only children, but also parents and families as a whole. Modern phenomena enter the parent-child relationship, which disrupt it. They are e.g. parental technoference, that is technological distraction, where a parent interrupts the interaction between him and his child to control a digital device, also includes parental phubbing, referring to the extent to which parents use or are distracted by their mobile phones while interacting with their children. Technoference is a term used to describe what people do when they "phub" someone around them. We will also focus on the phenomenon of sharenting, which is the sharing of information, photos and videos of children by their parents on the Internet. The development of technology brings more positives to humanity, but the biggest impact of negatives affects the family and its entire survival. That's why we want to point out the importance of digital minimalism in the post, through which the family strengthens its bonds and relationships.

Some Considerations on the Paper “SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY ON TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF EVALUATION IN RECRUITMENT AND IN THE CLASSROOM” Authored by Alexandra Trisi - Apetracheoae

Author(s): Antonio Sandu / Language(s): English Issue: 2/2024

The paper presents some considerations regarding the doctoral thesis entitled Sociological Study on Teachers' Perception of Evaluation in Recruitment and In The Classroom, defended by Alexandra Triși-Apetrăcheoaei under the scientific supervision of PhD. Prof. Cristina Gavriluta, at ”Al. I. Cuza” University of Iasi, Romania. The above-mentioned research addresses the critical issue of teaching staff selection in both state and private education systems. The author explores the current procedures for recruiting and selecting teachers, emphasizing their role in ensuring educational quality. The study aims to measure teachers' perceptions and attitudes regarding the qualities necessary for effective teaching and how these are valued in the current tenure examination context.

Re:Poola. Polsko-estońska szkoła języka polskiego i kultury polskiej (Uniwersytet Warszawski – Uniwersytet Talliński)

Author(s): Marta Małachowicz,Joanna Piotrowska / Language(s): Polish Issue: 11/2024

W semestrze letnim roku akademickiego 2023/2024 pod patronatem honorowym rektorów Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego i Uniwersytetu Tallińskiego zorganizowana została szkoła języka polskiego i kultury polskiej „Re:Poola”. Realizacja tego polsko-estońskiego projektu dydaktycznego, koordynowanego przez dr Martę Małachowicz i dr hab. Joannę Piotrowską z Wydziału Lingwistyki Stosowanej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego oraz prof. Grigoria Utgofa ze Szkoły Nauk Humanistycznych Uniwersytetu Tallińskiego, była możliwa dzięki grantowi Narodowej Agencji Wymiany Akademickiej.

Laudatio docentke Eme Kollárovej k významnému životnému jubileu

Author(s): Ladislav Horňák,Terézia Harčaríková / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 2/2024

INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE FORMATION IN FUTURE BACHELORS OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY

Author(s): Liliya Baranovska,Mykhailo Baranovskyy,Oksana Hrydzhuk,Inna Tymchuk,Svitlana Pohorila,Nataliia Zhuravel / Language(s): English Issue: 8/2024

The article is devoted to the innovative orientation of the professional competence formation in future bachelors of the English language. The purpose of the article is to prove the importance of the innovative technologies (situational learning technologies, project technology, heuristic technology, problem-based learning, and simulation technologies) for the formation of professional competence in future bachelors of this specialty. The results of the theoretical analysis proved the multi-faceted interests of scientists in the aspect of using the competence approach in philological education (interdisciplinary educational integration, the importance of philological, communicative, informational, interactive and digital competences, critical thinking competence). A resource that is implemented by a secondary language personality in the conditions of effective intercultural interaction taking into account national values and norms for solving professional tasks by combining the subject content of the profession and foreign language skills. The pedagogical experiment is recognized as the main component of the research methodology. The ascertainment stage results proved the insufficient level of components formation of the philologist professional competence. In order to carry out the experiment formative stage, the innovative orientation pedagogical conditions of the professional competence formation have been defined, the study diagnostic apparatus has been created (the structure of professional competence, criteria for determining the levels of its formation, psychological methods, cases, tests). As a conclusion, we note that the success of professional competence formation in future bachelors of the English language with the using of innovative technologies was ensured by the creation of such pedagogical conditions: the orientation of scientific and pedagogical activity on the formation of professional competence in bachelors of English philology on the basis of innovation; the application complexity of general scientific and philological training-specific approaches that optimize the process of mastering a specialty by bachelors; extensive use of innovative educational technologies that contribute to the personal and professional development of a bachelor of philology.

ანდაზებით სწავლება

Author(s): Tamari Matchutadze,Natia Abashidze / Language(s): English Issue: 9/2024

Proverbs embody the collective wisdom of generations, encapsulated within concise, flexible sentences. They serve as cultural artifacts, reflecting the ethos of a nation. However, the interpretation of proverbs can vary across cultures, incorporating elements of logical, verbal, and conceptual thinking. In foreign language instruction, it is essential to teach through proverbs as they offer insights into the mental frameworks, worldviews, and cultural nuances of a country, thereby enhancing language acquisition. This research focuses on methodologies for teaching through proverbs, delving into the content and historical context of specific proverbs. Linguistic considerations encompass semantic, lexical aspects, artistic ways, as well as peculiarities of proverb translation.

A Critical Look at Bilingual Physical Education in Spain

Author(s): Francisco José Martínez-Hita / Language(s): English Issue: 53/2024

The main objective of the article has been to make a review of the most controversial aspects of bilingual education, mainly focusing on the subject of Physical Education. To this end, a search of the scientific literature was carried out in the main databases (Dialnet, Google Scholar, and SCOPUS) taking into account articles dealing with bilingual education, CLIL and Physical Education. In this way, a series of factors have been found that may go unnoticed and are not politically correct to publish as they are criticisms of the fashionable educational trend, bilingualism. The aspects dealt with are included in the following points: the content of the subject to be taught, motivation problems in students, difficulties and exhaustion on the part of teachers, the questioning of an inclusive school and analysis at a political level. These points are firstly discussed in general terms and, after that, more deeply in relation to the subject of Physical Education. All these aspects show that the Spanish educational system is at a crossroads in which it must reflect on the consequences of these changes and propose new alternatives.

Analýza alegorických a morálnych vrstiev v rozprávke z pohľadu výchovno-vyučovacieho procesu

Author(s): Barbora Kováčová,Rosangela Libertini,Viera Rassu Nagy / Language(s): Slovak Issue: 1/2025

The study highlights the results of a survey that was conducted with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils in a primary school. The data obtained present a statistical disparity in reading achievement between 5th and 6th graders. For illustration, the authors chose a little-known Slovak folk tale Rudienka, in which the story is presented - a depiction of good and evil in human society. The authors identify allegorical and moral layers in the storyline of the fairy tale that reflect on fundamental social issues - the relationship between power and ethics, the conflict between destructive use of natural resources and sustainable creative approaches, as well as the possibilities of individual transformation in rigid hierarchical systems. The analysis of archetypal characters such reveals parallels with contemporary discourses on ecological sustainability, responsible governance of society, and the role of art in both collective identity formation and the development of reading literacy.

Principles of Educational Programming Language Design

Author(s): Michael Kölling / Language(s): English Issue: 4/2024

The principles of programming language design for learning and teaching have been described and discussed for several decades. Most influential was the work of Niklaus Wirth, describing principles such as simplicity, modularity, orthogonality, and readability. So why is this still an area of fundamental disagreement among educators? Why can teachers still not agree on suitable languages for novice programming? Why do we not have a programming language that is designed for education and in widespread use across the world? This paper enumerates and describes educational language design principles in the context of current systems and technologies and discusses why interpretation of these principles shifts as our discipline progresses. We evaluate what these principles mean in our current world, and why a common agreement has not developed. We discuss the relative benefits of pedagogical languages vs. industry languages and articulate why every generation of learners needs their own language.

Neformaliojo muzikinio ugdymo ypatumai dirbant įtraukioje klasėje: pedagogų patirčių analizė

Author(s): Ieva Šauklė / Language(s): Lithuanian Issue: 1 (54)/2024

Although more and more attention is paid to the development of inclusive education in Lithuanian education, but taking into account the fact that the success of any education depends on the ability of the pedagogue to work qualitatively in various conditions, inclusive education is still full of challenges. The article reviews the approach of researchers to non-formal music education when there are SEN children in the classroom, and also, through the empirical study, the challenges faced by pedagogues when teaching music students with special needs are revealed. The research revealed that the educational context of inclusion of non-formal music education is necessary, but full of challenges: lack of suitable conditions for working with children with SEN (addapted learning environment, variety of musical instruments, need for a teacher’s assistant), limited preparation of music educators for work in an inclusive classroom, insufficient knowledge of existing music and art school teachers about the development and learning characteristics of children with SEN.

Terminology and Microlearning: Contrasting Their Respective Methods and Content

Author(s): Blanca Stella Giraldo Pérez,Christian Galinski / Language(s): English Issue: 31/2024

In the field of terminology, a distinction is made between terminological science and its methods on the one hand and terminology (or terminologies) in the sense of terminological data on the other. Concerning microlearning you can make a similar distinction between Microlearning as a subject field with its methods and microlearning objects in the sense of information objects for teaching and learning. The two fields are stemming from totally different roots. Their practical results, viz. terminological entries and microlearning objects (microLO) – especially if they represent scientific or technical concepts – have much in common when comparing their metadata. Different communicative roles distinguish terminological entries – which are concept-based by default – from concept-based microlearning objects (CBmicroLO). From a microcontent perspective, Blanca Stella Giraldo Pérez (2022) proposes a generic approach to achieve comprehensive content interoperability between terminological entries and CBmicroLOs, which both are different kinds of concept-based microcontent entries (CBmicroCE), though with different communicative roles. Under this perspective, they have much in common and could largely benefit from improved content interoperability. The generic approach proposed may also apply to other kinds of CBmicroCEs, especially in Linked Open Data (LOD) environments. In this connection, the application of the FAIR Guiding Principles (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of structured content) is essential. To achieve this aim, the authors propose standardization activities to arrive at a harmonized methodology for all kinds of CBmicroCEs – including the harmonization of the metadata (especially the core metadata) involved.

THE DYNAMICS OF TEACHER AND STUDENT ROLES AS AN ONGOING RELATIONSHIP

Author(s): Mara-Sînziana Pascu / Language(s): English Issue: 1/2024

The term „role” is used to designate realities of psychosocial relationships. Consequently, the definition of the concept will always be interdisciplinary, from a psychological, sociological, praxeological, axiological, and, in the context of our work, a pedagogical one, whereby the interdependencies involved in the educational process are analyzed, in which the teacher is the coordinator and the one responsible for the effects. The various taxonomies include „roles: specialised (according to status), those that are the expression of aspirations (in essence) and assumed, organised, possible to modify, because they are created or imposed, but also have a certain degree of freedom. To these can be added permanent or current roles (in terms of temporality), individual or collective (by origin), psychosocial, pedagogical (by content), weak, balanced or strong (by consistency), flexible or rigid (by form), simple or complex (by difficulty)” (Joiţa, 2000, 40). Their importance is evident from the perspective of relations between people - understood as a continuous present of joint action. The analysis focused on the teacher-student relationship is an opportunity to record psychosocial conditioning and ways to eliminate the potential for symbolic violence.

Особенности развития навыков познавательной деятельности студентов с нарушением слуха в цифровой среде на основе геймификации

Author(s): Anastasia A. Shishkina,Ekaterina Petrovna Ponomarenko,Andrey A. Gareyev,Yulia V. Krasavina / Language(s): Russian Issue: 5/2024

Introduction. The article focuses on the problem of designing educational procedures aimed at developing skills of information searching on the Internet for deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) technical university students. The purpose of the research is to reveal the peculiarities of developing deaf and hard-of-hearing students’ study skills in the digital learning environment based on gamification. Materials and Methods. The authors used theoretical (analysis, comparison) and empirical methods including observation; V. K. Gerbachevsky’s survey to evaluate the level of aspiration after the game; a questionnaire designed for this study. Experimental study was conducted with the use of the original game. The Wilcoxon test was chosen as a statistical criterion for verifying the reliability of data matches and differences. Results. The results showed positive dynamics in the target skills, and the feedback received from the students was positive. The analysis of the personality motivational structure that arose during the game allowed the authors to identify factors that positively influenced the use of gamification for teaching DHH students. Observation identified challenges in conducting a group game for this category of students. Conclusions. The obtained results proved gamification to be effective to develop DHH students’ information search skills in a digital environment.

Provjera metrijskih karakteristika Skale motivacije za roditeljstvo

Author(s): Anela Hasanagić,Almira Isić-Imamović / Language(s): Bosnian Issue: 6/2020

Parenting motivation has been studied recently quite intensively, especially in the context of other factors that determine parental motivation, but also as a predictor of other criteria variables. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are number of studies in which Parenting Motivation scale Lacković-Grgin and Vitez (1997) by was used, but this scale was not tested primarily in the context of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on BiH sample, so the aim of this study is to examine the psychometric characteristics of the above mentioned instrument developed ba Lacković-Grgin and Vitez (1997) on the sample of BiH population. An available sample (N=124) consisted out of parents whose children attend one of the preschool institutions in which research took place. The results of the item analysis show the discriminant validity of each item is above the criteria of 0.3, which implies that item reliability is satisfying. The reliability of the whole instrument is α=0.956, and according to particular sub scales it is as follows: altruistic motivation α= 0.869, fatalistic α=0.868, narcissistic α=0.769, instrumental self affirmation α=0.860, instrumental extension of the family α=0.857, instrumental preservation of marriage stability α= 0.892, and instrumental patriotic motivation α= 0.870, which indicates that the instrument has extremely good reliability. The intitial solution of the exploratory factor analysis offered a solution with 12 factors and that explained total of 72.3% of variance. Such solution was not interpretable. The scree plot of this solution indicated the justification for 7 factors. And, at last, interpretable solution was obtained by confirmatory analysis with a fixed number of factors at 7 and Equamax rotation with Kaiser Normalization included, that explained 61,53% of variance. This solution almost completely confirmed the solution offered by authors of the Scale.