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METHODS OF FORMING MATHEMATICAL MOBILITY OF FUTURE ENGINEERS IN HIGHER MATHEMATICS CLASSES
Get PDFContinuous education today is a major feature of modern society. In order to ensure the competitiveness of future professionals who obtain higher education within the walls of the Institutions of Higher Education, the education process should be aimed at ensuring a high level of professional knowledge as well as the formation of graduates\u27 adaptability to changeable modern production. Since for a future engineer knowledge of higher mathematics is the basis for solving complex problems of a production nature, it can be argued that they are part of professional mobility. The implementation of technologies for the formation of professional mobility in higher mathematics has made it possible to note that the readiness to change activities can be considered not only in the context of changing professional activity, but also in the process of students’ educational activity. And this, in turn, made it possible to determine the «mathematical mobility». The purpose of the article is to theoretically substantiate and practically test the methods of forming mathematical mobility of future engineers in higher mathematics classes. The experiment used competency-oriented tasks, test tasks in higher mathematics, built on the basis of Bloom\u27s taxonomy, developed interactive methods for conducting practical classes in the process of studying higher mathematics. The results of the experiment showed the effectiveness of the proposed innovative technologies in the process of fundamental training of future engineers.
THE USE OF RIDDLES IN PRESCHOOL PEDAGOGICAL DISCOURSE AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING METAPHORICAL THINKING
Get PDFPsycholinguistic studies show that the formation and development of a metaphor in a child\u27s speech occurs during active interaction with an adult and in various activities. It is in pedagogical discourse that, when a child and an adult interact, the latter teaches to detect similarities between different objects, demonstrating transference patterns. In all types of activity, the child\u27s experience of replacing one object with another expands. One of the means of developing figurative thinking in pedagogical discourse is a riddle, which is, in essence, a logical task. Pedagogical discourse actively uses the riddle to achieve a discursive goal: the socialization of a new member of society. In pedagogical preschool discourse, the riddle performs various functions, the main of which are pedagogical, informative, cognitive, playful, axiological. The material for the article was the results of studies devoted to the study of the influence of riddles on the development of figurative thinking in preschool children in pedagogical discourse. As the experimental data have shown, children, composing their riddles, build metaphorical models characteristic of their age: coloristic metaphors, parametric metaphors, anthropomorphic metaphors. The pedagogical value of riddles lies in the fact that they acquaint the child with objects and phenomena, their main features, encourage a deeper delve into the meaning of verbal designation, increase thinking ability, etc. At the same time, the developing potential of riddles is determined by the possibilities inherent in them, and the forms of working with them. Each riddle solved strengthens the child\u27s self-esteem, the desire to repeat success
SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP AS KEY FACTOR OF NATIONAL-PATRIOTIC EDUCATION
Get PDFThe problem of social partnership in the national-patriotic education is not studied enough, the strengths and weaknesses of social professionals to work together on patriotism are not disclosed. The purpose of the article: to reveal the essence and organizational and pedagogical conditions of effective social partnership in national-patriotic education on the basis of identifying the readiness of social professionals to such a partnership. The essence of the readiness of social specialists for national-patriotic education on the basis of social partnership was clarified. Such readiness is characterized by the presence of appropriate ideas, knowledge, values, skills and abilities for partnership in national-patriotic education. The list of specialists-subjects of national-patriotic education is determined. The results of the ascertaining stage of the experiment of all-Ukrainian level on the topic ‘System of Training Social Sphere Specialists for National-Patriotic Education of Children and Youth based on Social Partnership’ are presented. The article presents the results of the survey of 2,309 social professionals and partners in the national-patriotic education of children and youth. The organizational and pedagogical conditions for establishing partnership in national-patriotic education are determined. Emphasis is placed on the need to develop and actively implement interactive training programs for social workers on social partnership. According to the survey results, the content of such training should include such issues as: initiative and choice of partners, dialogue with them to engage in national-patriotic education, concluding agreements on effective / mutually beneficial partnership, creation and implementation of partnership projects
FACTORS OF ATTRACTIVENESS OF EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF FINE AND DECORATIVE ARTS
Get PDFThe article dwells upon the problem of revealing ways to increase the attractiveness of education in the field of fine and decorative arts for today’s youth. The specificity of "introducing" contemporary youth into the world of fine arts is studied, starting from the early stages (pre-school education) up to professional training. The factors affecting the decision of a person to choose a specialty in the field of art or education (artistic pedagogy) and the acquisition of corresponding professional qualifications are distinguished as follows: personal factor (abilities and talents of the individual), prestige as a motivational factor as well as information and organizational factors. The methodology of the study envisaged: systemic approach – in order to cover the problem consistently, systematically and holistically; an interdisciplinary approach to consider factors from the standpoint of pedagogy, psychology and sociology; historical approach – to estimate the state of formation of the system for future professional artist’s training as well as fine arts teacher’s training and decorative art tutor preparation. The scientific relevance of the research is the specification of the factors of attractiveness in terms of the choice of artistic or artistic-pedagogical specialty in the modern educational space. Generalization of the possibilities of vocational guidance of the educational system of teaching fine arts in its retrospective view (from the period of 1950-1991 to the beginning of the XXI century) is carried out. On the basis of the principal classification of the factors of choosing a profession and diagnosis results (questionnaires),certain recommendations are given in order to increase the attractiveness of education in the field of fine and decorative arts for both domestic and foreign students wishing to study in Ukraine.
SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED – PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSIONS
Get PDFLong-term unemployment causes people to have marked social adaptation problems. All hope to find a job is lost. The person has accepted their status and is hardly looking for a job. Thus, there is no belief that anything could help. Social support for the long-term unemployed provides for a social service – psychotherapy sessions. The understanding that the unemployed have about this service differs. A psychotherapist’sattempts to motivate a client are not always successful. To provide effective social support to the long-term unemployed, complex systemiclong-term help is required, which can be provided by an interdisciplinary team.
THE ROLE OF RESTORATION AND SCIENTISTS IN THE PRESERVATION OF ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS OF THE TEMURID PERIOD
Get PDFThe article introduces the history of researches and study of the restoration of architectural monuments of the Temurid period. The architecture of the Temurid period of the Central Asian countries and Afghanistan, covering the period from the 14thto the 15thcenturies, is one of the brightest phenomena of world architecture. Amir Temur was one of the few leaders who was not only the creator of outstanding architectural masterpieces, but was also able to form a special architectural style in his state. The gardening art of this period also reached a high development. Therefore, the study and research of the architecture of this period, as well as its restoration is an extremely important task in world architecture. In this regard, the scientific, research, restoration works of many famous scientists, architects, architects-restorers are of great importance. Among them are Mauer, Zasypkin, Pugachenkova, Mankovskaya, Notkin, Zakhidov, Kryukov, Filimonov and many others who made invaluable contribution to the formation of and the development of the restoration school of Uzbekistan, as well as in the promotion and preservation of the cultural heritage of the Temurid period both in Uzbekistan and abroad. The experience of methods of restoration and conservation of architectural monuments of the Temurid period, including their architectural, compositional and artistic solution is considered and studied in the article.
MUSIC-MAKING IN A FAMILY – THE LIFELONG LEARNING TRADITIONS AND CHALLENGES OF HOME-LEARNING
Get PDFThe aim of the present study is to compare the training of folk musical instrument play within families until 1960s in the traditional cultural environment of Latvia’s countryside to the opportunities of the same training in the early 21st century – outside the formal education but within the context of life-long learning.Data for the research were acquired in field study, questionnaires in the virtual environment, and also the information from the Internet on the offer of music schools and institutions of non-formal education in the field of musical instrument play was used.Until 1950s and ‘60s the basics of the musical instrument play were acquired by children within their respective families, with the musicians of the elderly generation being their tutors. The aspirations to become a musician were sparked by family traditions, the high esteem of a musician as a personality by the local community, as well as the child’s own willingness and perseverance in acquisition of an instrument’s technique. The field-study interviews show musicians always referring to past experience and family tradition, namely, some member of the family already was a musician – granddad, dad, uncle – while granny or mother have been good singers. In the cultural environment of 1960s’ countryside the two traditions – singing and music-making – are separated. The tradition of singing (both everyday and church) and its functioning in the local community was mainly sustained by the women, while playing the instruments was the part of the men. The children started to acquire the technique of a musical instrument roughly at the age of 6–10 years, while the full status of a musician within a community could be acquired by the aspiring player as early as at the age of 16, after having played for several times at some community events (an open-air dance “zaļumballe” or an evening get-together „večerinka” in Latgale). During that period the playing skills were acquired without the ability to read score, based on musical memory.At the end of the 20th century and the early 21st most frequently the playing skills of an instrument (like violin, clarinet or accordion) are acquired attending some institution of music education, while both children and adults have an opportunity to learn the technique of some folk instrument (zither, harmonica, little drum, etc.) within some non-formal education setting or that of an amateur group.The present study analysis the factors either helping or hindering the continuation of the folk music- making tradition in the cultural environment of the 21st century, based on the opportunities for learning the techniques within the home-learning and life-long learning contexts.
THE PROGRAM “PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN”: POSITIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE USA
Get PDFThе article deals with the peculiarities of theprogram “Philosophy for children” and possibility of its introduction at both junior schools and the lyceums in Ukraine. The aim of the article is to show the positive attitude of American educators to the program. The results of the research show that logical reasoning and intellectual creativity are not mutually exclusive, and can be formed within a single program. The authors claim that “Philosophy for children” program is undoubtedly relevant and needs not only active development but also promotion and dissemination among representatives of the academic philosophical community, educators, representatives of the relevant institutions of state power and general public.
DISTANCE LEARNING AND COVID-19 FROM STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE: DO THEY HAVE THE SKILLS TO DEAL WITH THE UNPRECEDENTED SITUATION?
Get PDFAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1,6 billion children worldwide were forced to discontinue face-to-face education and continue with distance learning (OECD, 2020). To many students as well as teachers this was their first experience with distance learning. Students\u27 ability to adapt to distance learning varies and depends on different factors, including individual factors such as the ability to cope with new situations, solve problems and manage their own learning process. In order to successfully deal with the new circumstances in education, it is necessary to work at all levels - including the level of policy development, level of schools as organizations, and at the individual – the student – level. This article focus on the level of the students and look on the distance learning from the perspective of students’ skills, attitudes and ability to adapt to the situation. The aim of this article is to summarize what has been studied so far in different countries about COVID-19 related distance learning and students\u27 difficulties and ability to cope with this situation; and to suggest practices to develop students\u27 skills such as self-management and problem-solving skills to better adapt to new situations in the future.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS: AN ITALIAN CASE
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has had severe effects on social health services worldwide. Many people with neurodevelopmental disorders have lost their professional support. The interruption of supportive assistance has been devastating since it has negatively affected their continuity of care as well as their social inclusion and socialization. This paper aims to illustrate the impact of the COVID-19 on an Italian Public Social Health System Services for people with disability. It highlights and discusses the strategy that was adopted in order to ensure the continuity of care assistance provided to the service clients as the organization of emergency remote support and individual support services for independent living. An exploratory study was conducted involving the entire population of people with neurodevelopmental disorders (n=333) included in the Disability System Services of Udine (Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, North-East Italy) to analyze the main repercussions occurred on the organization of services during the pandemic period. A comparative analysis of the number of persons enrolled in the different types of support services and of individuals’ support needs, evaluated throught the Support intensity scale (SIS), pre- and post-pandemic crisis (January 2020 – January 2021) was conducted. The data shows that, despite the enormous difficulties, the adopted strategy has succeeded in limiting the risks of isolation and the negative impact on individual interventions, and opened the way to new alternative and innovative strategies for planning and implementing support.