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PUPILS\u27 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN CONFLICTS BETWEEN PUPILS AND TEACHERS
Full text linkThis paper aims to reveal students\u27 reactions to a conflict situation due to the nonimplementation of students\u27 rights and duties. The data was collected by the means of a questionnaire (anonymous survey). The participants of the study were 241 pupils of a general education school (grades 5-8). The data show that conflicts between pupils and teachers are a daily occurrence. Conflicts between pupils and teachers arise from teacher‘s behaviour that ignores or violates pupil‘s rights: when the teacher explains the subject in an uninteresting way (60.2%); when teacher assigns too many tasks for pupils (58.9%); expresses negative bias towards the pupil (34.4%); teacher restricst pupil‘s independence (34.4%); teacher ignores the pupil‘s abilities (29.4%); teatcher does not assist the pupil (22%); teacher discriminates against the pupil (14.9%); or teacher behaves rudely towards the pupil (13.2%). The survey revealed that pupils tend to be passive during conflicts with the teacher: 47.8% of the pupils chooses avoidance strategy, 52.3% adapt, 29.9% of the pupils chooses the strategy of indirect protest, 6.6% of the pupils chooses direct aggression tactics (saying something offensive, refusing to do the task, etc.). Correlation analysis shows that conflict is most likely to occur when the teacher penalises pupil‘s misbehaviour through grading, when the teacher fails to notice the pupil‘s efforts, and when the teacher fails to help the pupil. As the teacher is the one who is responsible for building the pupil-teacher relationship, the teacher must take the lead in fostering a relationship of dignity and respect with the pupil by exercising his/her rights and resolving conflicts in a constructive way.
FITNESS LEVEL OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SPORTS
Full text linkSchool physical education is effective means of providing children with the knowledge for lifelong physical activity. The research was aimed to examine the influence of different sports activities (badminton, basketball, football) on fitness level of boys aged 10-11. 72 boys aged 10-11 were engaged in the research. Evaluation of children’s fitness level involved anthropometric parameters of body length (cm); body mass (kg); hand dynamometry (kg). Cardiovascular and respiratory systems were also assessed: heart rate (HR, bpm) – method of palpation; blood pressure – systolic (SBP, mm Hg) and diastolic (DBP, mm Hg) – method of Korotkoff sounds; vital capacity of lungs (VC, L) – spirometer measuring. The Ruffier index, life index, strength index, the Robinson index and the Quetelet index were considered as well. Summing the points of five parameters, fitness levels were defined as low, below average, average, above average, and high. Comparative analysis of ball games influence on children’s fitness level revealed the highest growth rate among badminton players, though their initial and final parameters were the lowest ones. Research findings made it possible to conclude that extramural engagement in ball games throughout school year had beneficial effect on fitness levels of boys aged 10-11
THE EFFECT OF SINGLE HIGH-VELOCITY, LOW-AMPLITUDE SPINE MANIPULATION ON POSTURE, FUNCTIONAL STATE OF TORSO, THIGH MUSCLES, AND VERTICAL JUMP HEIGHT
Full text linkThe effects impact of single high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal manipulation on posture, torso, and thigh functional condition, and the height of the vertical jump have not been adequately studied. The research aims to investigate the immediate changes caused by a single spinal vertebral HVLA manipulation 3 weeks after posture, torso, and thigh muscle functional state, and vertical jump height. The study involved 46 men aged 18-25 years old who practiced indoor volleyball training at least twice a week, as well as a deviation of the vertebral vertebrae from the non-thymic position. Initially, posture was assessed using the photogrammetry method and muscle length was assessed using the goniometry method. A vertical jump height test was performed by the Sargent Jump test. A single HVLA spinal manipulation was performed by a certified chiropractor for segment correction. Then, a re-assessment of posture (photogrammetry), re-assessment of movement volume (goniometry) as well a re-assessment of vertical jump height test- the Sargent Jump test was performed. After 3 weeks post HVLA manipulation participants were retested. The main findings are: immediately after the HVLA spinal correction changes in posture were observed in all evaluated parameters, deviations from the norm decreased by 25.45% ± 1.27% (p < .005), while the vertical jump height test results immediately after HVLA increased by 4.34% ± 0.11% (p < .005). After 3 weeks post HVLA spine manipulation therapeutic effect was reduced by 5.48% ± 1.27% (p < .005), while the Sargent Jump test result 3 weeks after manipulation decreased by 0.05% ± 0.11% (p > .005). Conclusion: the persistence of the effect of a single HVLA spine manipulation was maintained for 3 weeks after the manipulation into the posture.
INCREASING FUTURE ENGINEERS’ MOTIVATION FOR ACQUIRING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
Full text linkModern engineers have to constantly upgrade their knowledge and skills to stay relevant in today’s rapidly developing world and to establish professional ties with counterparts from other countries. It can hardly be done without knowledge of English as a dominant language of science and technology. Foreign language teachers in Ukraine and many other countries face the problem of improving technical students’ communicative competence to such a level that they could become full-fledged participants in intercultural professional communication. The problem can be solved provided that students have strong positive motivation for learning a foreign language. The aim of the study was to select and test a complex of methods to increase future engineers’ motivation for acquiring foreign language communicative competence. These methods included problem-solving, case study, web-quest, dilemma, round table, essay, audiovisual translation, etc. The effects of the tried-and-tested methods were compared to the results of a traditional teaching. The research was carried out at Kharkiv National Automobile and Highway University in 2021-2023 and aimed to compare 1) stability of students’ cognitive interest; 2) disclosure of creative potential; 3) development of language skills of two groups of learners: the experimental group and the control group. The results of the study indicate that the use of special methods to motivate students for language learning had a significant positive impact on future engineers’ communicative competence.
THE NEW URBAN CONCEPT OF HANSEATIC CITIES OF THE RIGA ARCHBISHOPRIC IN THE 13TH–14TH CENTURIES
Full text linkBishop of Riga Albert established bishoprics and centers of spiritual life on the Southern Baltic Sea coast to subjugate the local population. Sacred buildings were the main architectural highlights of the urban environment. Later, Riga became the main military base for expansion in the Baltics, the economic base of the Teutonic Order, and the administrative center of the Archbishopric of Riga (1255–1562). On the Baltic Sea coast, new bishoprics began to be established in the lands of the subject Prussians. Important cities were involved in the Hanseatic League. Consequently, the concept of urban planning and construction changed in the 13th– 14th centuries. Research object: urban space of the Hanseatic League cities on the Prussian lands in the 13th–14th centuries. Research problem: sacral buildings changed urban aesthetics and the urban space of the Hanseatic cities, which has not been studied enough to preserve their identity. Research goal: analysis of the impact of churches for the citizenship parishes on the planning, visual image, and architectural-spatial development of the Hanseatic League cities in the lands of the subject Prussians. Novelty: analysis of common and local features of the structural evolution of the Hanseatic cities under the authority of the Archbishopric of Riga during the 13th and 14th centuries. Research methods: analysis of archive documents, projects, cartographic materials, and studies of published literature.
POTENTIAL IMPACT OF FEUERSTEIN INSTRUMENTAL ENRICHMENT ON SELF-CONCEPT OF LEARNERS WITH BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS
Full text linkThe article was prepared within preparatory phase of research on impact of Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment (FIE) on self-concept of learners with behavioural problems. Its goal is to reveal the current state in research field concerning this topic in the Czech Republic. The programme FIE has been used in the Czech Republic since 1999, mostly for learners with special educational needs. The theoretical and research sources mostly describe the impact of FIE on the development and change of cognitive structures, the development of the art of learning and thinking (metacognition). Moreover, as one of the secondary objectives is also mentioned the restoration of a positive self-concept of the learners, precisely in compliance with the criteria of the mediated learning experience, e.g. by increasing the sense of competence of the learners and by learning to regulate their own behaviour. Thus, it influences the formation of healthy self-concept, self-confidence and self-acceptance of individuals participating in FIE. Generally stated, people who have a negative self-concept and/or low self-confidence are more likely to exhibit problem behaviour, whether in the family, school or wider social environment. In the Czech provenance, we found three studies that primarily address the impact of FIE on learners with behavioural problems - first on learners with serious behavioural problems living in residential educational institutions, second on learners with ADHD and third on children with problem behaviour. We managed to find four studies that partially aim to determine the level of self-concept/confidence/self-esteem/self-acceptance of FIE attendees. Five studies then report on the effect of FIO on self-concept/self-confidence/self-esteem/self-acceptance and six other studies present the impact of FIO on behaviour change of attendees (mentioned mostly as a side effect because the studies primarily did not address these aims).
WELL-BEING AND WORK SPECIFICS FOR FITNESS TRAINERS IN LATVIA
Full text linkThe work-related load can cause serious health issues and discomfort. Ligament and muscle sprains and inflammations, psycho-emotional issues, burnout, and other problems among trainers are not treated in due course and contribute to the inability to work in the future. The profession of a fitness trainer is quite challenging – heavy workload, highly changing environment, noise, the risk factors, high responsibility, high flow of people, high competition, and a relatively low salary. Every day, fitness trainers help others to improve their health and appearance. However, trainers often forget about how much the specifics of their work can harm themselves. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the work specifics of fitness trainers and how it affects the well-being of trainers in Latvia. An anonymous online survey was conducted to achieve this goal. The survey consisted of 26 closed-ended questions with multiple-choice answers and the possibility to add one’s own response option. The survey was divided into blocks, namely qualification and work experience, work specifics and conditions, rest and recovery, and characteristics of well-being. In total, 141 fitness trainers from Latvia participated in the study, of which 92 were women and 49 were men. For data analysis, the SPSS 18.0 software was used for performing mathematical and descriptive statistics. Analysing the obtained results, it can be concluded that fitness trainers in Latvia have a very heavy workload on a daily basis, there is practically no opportunity to rest and recover between the training sessions, there are very few or no days off at all, there is often no time and energy to fully and qualitatively focus on one’s own body and physical form, and often there are no regular visits to qualified specialists who could help trainers to improve their own well-being. All of this contributes to the discomfort, pain, and ill health among fitness trainers on a daily basis. Therefore, this issue needs to be addressed at the industry level.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MARKETING ACTIVITIES FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF THE UNIVERSITY
Full text linkAt a time when the number of universities is growing, taking care of the image of a university is increasingly important. Traditional methods of promotion are no longer sufficient, because nowadays the choice of a university starts not with a visit to the university, but with checking its educational offerings on the Internet. This is why, in the digital age, universities need to adapt their marketing strategy to the new realities in order to reach prospective students and stand out from the competition. Many universities are actively taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the development of information technology, appreciating the importance of branding and adapting their course. This paper attempts to identify which \u27communication pathway\u27 is most frequently used by prospective university/faculty students. The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of promotional activities that influence prospective students\u27 choice of university/department. The issues raised seem to be important due to the fact that radical changes in the education market have been taking place for several years now. On the one hand, there is a large supply of higher education institutions, both domestic and foreign, and on the other hand, there is a progressive demographic decline
EXPLORING THE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE OF FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS\u27 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Full text linkThe aim of the present study is the theoretical justification and empirical research of the emotional intelligence level of students speciality "Primary Education", the disclosure of pedagogical conditions for the development of emotional intelligence of future primary school teachers in the process of their professional training in a higher education institution. The theoretical and experimental research was conducted during 2021-2023 on the basis of the Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy of the Mariupol State University. It performed two main tasks: 1) determination of the emotional intelligence development level of future primary school teachers, in particular in the context of their professional training; 2) justification of effective pedagogical conditions for the development of emotional intelligence in future primary school teachers. The article describes the biological, social and pedagogical factors of the development of emotional intelligence. The principles of organizing the process of developing emotional intelligence in a higher education institution are considered: the principle of activity, contextuality, systematicity, and the principle of emotional variability. The analysis of empirical data obtained within the framework of the conducted research is given.
CHATGPT POTENTIAL TO SELECT TECHNOLOGY IN RAPID PROTOTYPING OF CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEM
Full text linkIt is a common task to select optimal technologies for a prototype implementation. If a prototype of a cyber-physical system is developed, it is required to select suitable components, devices and software development tools, which are compatible with each other. Traditionally, the market analysis is conducted reviewing components, searching for a trade-off combination which are optimal for the prototype implementation. That is a sufficiently time consuming process. Additionally, the market changes are relatively fast. Therefore, the search must be repeated periodically. We propose the hypothesis that ChatGPT can help in market analysis to select optimal components in the rapid prototyping tasks. To evaluate our hypothesis, each author tried to find an optimal solution considering his specialization or interest field. Based on the obtained experience, the Delphi method was applied to collect expert opinions to gain consensus, which is presented in this article